I love the warm and smooth sound signature of these phones. The upper region is also well-refined, but not emphasized in any way. These sound very smooth and relaxed, but not too laid-back. They can be quite energetic when the song demands it, and because of the smooth characteristic of the sound, these cause no fatigue over long listening sessions. Though they can cause physical pain to the neck, because they are very heavy.Otherwise these phones are very comfortable. The sound is quite balanced, but leans on the warm side of the spectrum. As with...

Like many others on this site, these phones are my stepping stone into the realm of "hi-fi"-headphones. These are indeed a good pair of phones for beginners and old-timers alike, because of their price/value ratio and ability to play all kind of music well. These phones can be the only ones you need if you aren`t planning on spending hundreds or thousands of dollars/euros on headphones. There are more than enough competent reviews of these headphones on this site, so I will keep this short. Buy these! Good entry-level headphone for beginners. Veteran...