I first bought this set of headphones at a brick and mortar store for around $100 in 2000. A little while ago I noticed so distortion at a certain frequency which I had not noticed before. I was very disappointed, thinking I would have to get another set and hope that it is half as good as this one. To my surprise, they are still for sale on Amazon, and for less than what I first paid for them! I have ordered myself a pair. This set sounds awesome, much better than my boyfriend's $300 headphones. Sure, those have more bass, but these sound more natural and clear to me. They are very comfortable to wear, and I have a pretty large head and ears. The headset itself is light, but the cord, and especially plug, are pretty heavy. I don't recommend this set if you are planning on using them when moving around often, but are perfect for home use.