The phasing I was hearing was reduced by replacing the reverb ports' mesh film with melamine foam. Improved sound stage a bit and reduced direct driver bass quantity a bit. Driver isn't glued in place, only screwed meaning some early reflections port directly to the ear which I fixed. Sounds a...

Just for accuracy I'll correct myself on "these are fully sealed", they of course aren't 100% sealed, they have a tiny port and the space around the hinges may also port a little. They don't use a sealant or gasket on the plastic.

After many years I routinely try to come back to these as if they'll suddenly improve on my next listen, but unfortunately they just don't sound very good. I'm not too familiar with the 110USD range, but I am with the 25-60USD and the 250-350USD ranges and I can say that this is not a middle...

I'm going to be critical of these, but don't take that as me slamming them. FOR SOUND ALONE (I have no use for the noise canceling and will not factor it into this review at all), If you can handle the ergonomics and can grab these for ~80 USD used I'd say that's a fair deal since they're...