After testing several intras of virtually identical ranges of different brands (AKG, Sony, Koss and others), I find these A-Jays three very good. Without being audiophile, the restored sound is pretty good in the high average range I would say. Especially if the headphones are coupled with a good reader and good music files (no ipod touch and mp3 bad example). To listen to music where the bass is quite significant as rap, dubstep and electro, I do not find them to be drooling, but perhaps not enough emphasized. But for that price it's normal, if not indeed as buying Monster Beats. Design and ergonomics level, I find almost perfect. Unlike those who have preceded me, I find it very solid headset (that's eight months that I lug around everywhere everyday, under the North rain, in the wind, in jogging, etc.). The son dishes are an advantage as a disadvantage: firstly it prevents knots and it facilitates storage and helmet; secondly it creates not very pleasant sounds when they touch objects (jackets, beards for those who have them) which pushes up the volume. Personally I find they get very well in the ear, the angular side does not pose as a problem, it is even an advantage when you want to put your head against something, like lying down. The packaging is very good, so good, the quality is felt with all necessary accessories: various tips, storage box, plug doubler jack ... In short, if you are looking for good intras to +/- 50, please!