Better sound than expected, but headband can be improved.
I did not expect the sound quality of these headphones to be very good and, as I planned to use them primarily for listening to podcasts, I wasn't that concerned. I, however, was surprised at the quality and clarity of the sound and, now, I even use the headphones to listen to music while cycling. While not cycling outdoors, one can place the headphones directly over the ears, which adds clarity, volume, and depth to the frequency range. My major complaint (and the reason for only 4 stars) is that the headband feels insecure during movement (even with the rubber sizing bands included) and someone can easily come up from behind, grab the extruding headband, and rip the phones off your head. An improvement, which should not be difficult to incorporate, would be addition of a ratcheted sizing mechanism, similar to what is available on cycling helmets to assure a tight, secure fit.
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