When I put it on my head for the 1st time, I wondered, or was the bass, then I realized that I could hear much of anything with my old helmets. We are rediscovering all the pieces, it's pretty crazy. If you are a musician or own a home studio, this is perfect. No bass boosted so a clear sound monitoring. The only drawback is that it keeps the head warm summer! But it remains extremely comfortable. No regret.