You shouldn't review a headphone for what it isn't instead of what it is based on an uninformed buying decision. These headphones are really good for the $$, remember knowledge is power.

To the OP: next time Google "open headphones" before paying $100 for headphones that you plan to wear out on the street.

Definitely a good example of the wrong headphone for the user here. Your iPod/iPhone/Phone won't drive these very loud either. Put a decent SS amp between these and the source and you might feel a little differently about them.