Well engineered with love and care for great sound quality any audiophile will attest to. They are slightly tight on small ears but that is as it should be because these are meant for DJ's who might jostle them around a bit (they don't stay super tight after a week or so but don't loosen up either). I haven't tried any of the earpads that don't come in the (remarkably classy) box. Also includes a replaceable cable for those who want something better than the already top of the line gold coated cable, although this makes it very easy to replace if put...

They are great buds just for recreational listening but the wire right off the plug breaks very easily but you can send it back on warranty. Buds feel a bit bulky in your ear if you are used to Bose earbuds or Apple iPod earbuds. Great bass response especially for the cost and it goes w/o saying that they are easily driven with a low impedance. Overall good bang for ur buck!