Ds! This was a great review. I finally have a pair and will post after getting some burn-in on them. But you seem to be spot on regarding how I'm hearing these earphones so far. Forget the bells and whistles with detaching cables and whatnot. Ultimately, I think the majority of us are in this hoppy - knee deep - for the sound! More to come. From what I've heard with little burn-in, these are a winner!