I picked these up for $50 (compared to $69 for the CAL! or $99 for the CAL!2).   Initial Impressions They are a bit heavier and clamp a bit tighter than the CAL! Removable cable is a plus, but a cable without a remote would have been appreciated.   They sound pretty good without the ANC turned on. Vocals are a little recessed. Good separation and detail. maybe a bit too much treble. Not as loud as the CAL! louder with ANC on and more bass, but reduced quality.   So far I'm not overly impressed, but will re-evaluate after burning-in and...