First off, the noise cancelling feature is non-existent. So know that going in if you are still thinking about purchasing. Compared to the Bose QuietComfort 15 Headphones, these are tin cans. The bass in the JVC is very poor as well. Don't expect your hip hop or electronic music to sound as it should. I would describe the quality of sound as comparable to the free airline headphones you get on a plane. The construction is one step up from airplane quality headphones though. The self coiling feature on the plug is convenient, but feels a bit cheap. As you can tell, there aren't many good features about these. I would definitely try something else. There are way better products out there for this same price.