I must say that i have yet to find a better sounding pair of headphones in this price range and i have try ed many! I still find then very comfortable and in all these years they have not broken although the ear pads need replacing quite often,otherwise all the parts are original. Over the years i have brought a number of headphones but when they break or fail i always find myself going back to my old Sinnheiser HD 414s. Can't say more then that their just great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 .