A High Quality Pair of Headphones
349206
These were bought as a replacement to my old pair of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sennheiser-HD555-Professional-Headphones-with-Sound-Channeling/dp/B0001FTVDQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling</a>&nbsp;which were great, but just fell apart after about 5 years of heavy use.  Please keep in mind that I'm not an audiophile... I'm just an average guy who would like to hear what is going on in my immediate surroundings while simultaneously not bothering the family while I am on the computer, watching TV, playing PS3, etc.  I know that you are supposed to run them through an amplifier, break them in, etc.  I've done none of these things.  The sound that these headphones produce is pretty good on their own and seem to be getting better over time.

I have a rather large head... hat size is 7.75.  These headphones fit, but they are a tad tight when first put on.  They are comfortable though and seem to loosen up ever so slightly while being worn.  They are "open" and allow both good air movement (no sweating problems in/around the ear) and they allow enough outside noise in so that you haven't completely isolated yourself when you've got them on.  They come with both the 1/4" plug and an 1/8" adapter which are both gold plated.  I can't speak to the efficacy of the "highly optimized field strengthened neodymium ferrous magnet system" or the "internal sound reflector"... the bottom line for most of us is:  Do they sound good?  The short answer is yes.  $180 worth of good?  Maybe not, but I like them anyway and would probably go with another comparable pair of Sennheisers once these die.
1065338
These headphones have an excellent sound quality for the price.  It has a deep bass that, in my opinion, is well balanced with the highs and lows.  I play bass guitar, so I tent to enjoy a bass that is a little more pronounced rather then being subdued.  The headphones themselves, while large in size, are comfortable and durable.  My wife stretched them to their limits to place this on her belly so our soon-to-be-born son can listen, and there was no damage or stretching on the part of the headphones.  After having used earbuds for so long, I am amazed at the nuances in my music and movies that I can hear with these headphones.  Great job Sony!
916463
A nice pair of headphones at the steeply discounted price I paid. (At the $250 list price I don't think they would measure up to the best of the competition but they are frequently available for under $100.) Comfortable to wear, ample but not exaggerated bass, and good clear sound. The headband system (a springy steel band with a more flexible soft band suspended inside it) is unusual but works well. Excellent build quality: these feel anything but cheap. The controls and microphone don't work on non-Apple devices so I am unable to rate them.
4085836
Hi, this headphones make that it say, it have a great sound and a excelent quality, very pleaced for this purchase.
752749
Excelent pair of headphones! They are marvelous and the sound is great. The Wood makes the diference.
453388
The sound on these headphones are quite impressive, especially given its price point and it's plain, but clean looking design. It gives you the tight percussive bass that people are clamoring for today  and it doesn't without diminishing quality of the mid-and high ranges.

There are some nice, subtle touches that I really appreciate:

(+) Like many Bluetooth headphones, there is a cluster of 3 buttons. The middle one is for pause and play. But what I especially appreciate is that the bottom button advances songs and increases the volume. It makes sense that the most used functionality happens to be assigned to the button that is the easiest to reach.

(+) The simple, uncluttered design which is free of obnoxious branding gives it a look that is reminiscent of Apple products.

(-) While far from being a deal killer, the headphones feel a bit tight on my head. I don't think my head is unusually large. For example, when I put on a baseball cap, I usually set it to about the middle hole snap. I think part of that has to do with the fact that these headphones rest directly on your ear. Unlike a lot of higher and headphones which place a chamber around your ears, this one's places a flat surface on top of your ear. Presumably that is a factor that is responsible for increasing the quality of the sound. I remember years ago, when headphones were not quite as sophisticated as they are now, that I discovered that if you pressed the headphones to your ears with your hand, they would sounds better.

Anyway, the bigger picture is that these headphones are among the best that I've tried out in this price range. I highly recommend that you give them a try.

Item provided at no cost or discount in exchange for unbiased review.
2150328
The bass is good, high quality sound and product.
3296165
I've had these for a number of months and I'm very impressed with the sound quality and comfort.  They produce good bass (especially with noise-cancelling on) and solid sound quality and they don't leave you sore on top of your head after several hours like other cheap headphones.  There are several adapters included in the package and a nice hardside case to carry it all in.  I have an auditory learning disability and can't concentrate with conversation or loud noise, so I use these headphones at work along with an environmental CD to drown out surrounding conversations.  They do a fantastic job.
The only fairly-big problem I have had would be a result of construction:  Parts of the housings that hold the slide to the earpieces broke off, so I had to tape them.  Some people may be bothered that these headphones are not rechargeable like the Bose headphones, so you will occasionally need to change the AAA battery; however, I've only gone through two or three batteries, so that isn't a major concern for me.
For the price, these headphones are a good buy.  I don't really care about appearances, so having Scotch tape on the housings doesn't bother me.  They've been great for what I bought them for and for the price, they can't be beat.  If I had the money to lay down for some Bose headphones, I would, but I just can't justify that much money just for headphones.
4136853
This is a fantastic pair of headphones.  The noise cancelling works really well, almost all background noise is cut out, really good on the subway or on a train.  Haven't tried it on a plane yet but I'm sure it works well there as well.  Good quality, no point wasting money on the bose headphones when you can get these for a third of the price.
2014678
PROS-
First off, I'll be honest; I'm not a professional DJ or audiophile, but the company is honest about the bass response; very rich bass. The treble and bass range is pretty wide. This means that the bass and treble is well balanced, even with the heavy bass.

Cons:
Bass can be annoying if you are listening to music too loud, so make sure to play music at low to medium levels.

Other than that, great headphones, and superb quality that you'd find in UrBeats or other name brand headphones
1564034
I bought these headphones about two days ago and I must say I am very impressed. The design is simple and classy. The overall structure seems sturdy and has a comfortable fit. They are a bit heavy, but this is to be expected of bluetooth and noise cancelling headphones. One feels a bit of  pressure on the ears after wearing them for too long.

The sound quality is quite impressive and the bass is really good. The noise cancelling technology is also quite decent, not comparable to Bose but quite good for being one third the price. Overall these are quality headphones for their price.
2156801
This is a great pair of headphones, definitely worth the money (especially if you find a good deal as I did, around $225).
889279
These are very comfortable high quality headphones. The ear pieces fit comfortably in without having to readjust them. They are extremely high quality and comfortable. These are some of the better headphones that I have came across on Amazon. If you are looking for a good durable set of headphones that are stylish and have the best sound.
1459535
Like many buyers conveyed; the photos of this product doesn't do it justice. I, too, was fearful these headphones would be too fragile to withstand day-to-day use, but am glad to be proven wrong in this case. I'll begin with the ear pieces, which upon first glance; appear to be too large for the average aural opening. Here again, my presumption was incorrect. Once I (gently), placed the cloth covers, the headphones fit snugly, and more importantly- comfortably into my ears.

The sound quality in my humble opinion, would rival sets costing a great deal more. The bass and treble are equally capable of producing the kind of pleasant listening experience fellow audiophiles have come to appreciate. While listening to movies from my iPad mini, the sound quality is again; up to the task. Unlike many reviewers, I was not given a price reduction, or free set. I'm simply a consumer driven to share his very positive assessment of a superior product.
3472803
I must admit, these headphones were the best pair I had owned up until about two weeks ago. I bought a pair of audio-technica ATH-M50s to replace these.

I appreciate how light these headphones are and how comfortable they are relative to some other headphones like the AKG K518LEs. I found them rather stylish. I wear glasses and never found them too cumbersome or painful after hours of listening. Keep in mind that these are on-ear headphones, so if you have big ears, they will be a bit uncomfortable. Furthermore, the cable is 3 meters long. This is convenient if you need the length, but if you use walk around with these you will definitely need a cable tie to reduce the cable length.

The important part about this review is the sound quality. The headphones are fairly well balanced but, what is most commendable about these headphones is how nice and crisp the trebles and mids sound. That said, I found that the bass, although a sharp response with minimal roll off, was far underpowered.

Keep in mind that these headphones are high impedance and although they don't require a headphone amplifier, it is recommended. This is because they do require a little extra juice to get your desired listening volume. Also, a portable headphone amplifier with bass boost will address the underpowered bass issue.

Lastly, you should be aware that these are open back headphones. This is fantastic for sound-staging and pressure relief to make the sound more natural. However, ambient noise will be clearly audible when you are listening to your music. So if you are using these headphones, it is best to use them in a quiet environment.
572460
Just feeling the product after opening the box, you can immediately tell these are high quality headphones. Also, it's really neat that it comes with extra accessories and a one year warranty.
4543197
Alright so there are some really aggressive reviews here but seeing that I'm no audiophile myself nor could I try to pass for one, I guess I'll be approaching this review from the "average consumer's" perspective. Hopefully that will be helpful to some.

Simply put, these headphones are a significant cut above the masses. We hear of "luxury" brands in the mainstream market such as Bose, Harmon Kardon, even Beats by Dr. Dre for some of you (made by Monster), but the truth is that the audio quality offered by these guys barely shines a light on the famous AKG sound. Let me say right now that if you've never put on a pair of AKG headphones and you consider yourself one who appreciates high quality sound, you are living in the dark. AKG, while a relatively lesser-known name, has been involved in professional studio production longer than almost any other brand out there. Their condenser microphones such as the C414 and the C12 are industry standards and their headphones are world renowned for producing what is arguably the clearest, most true-to-the-original-recording sound available. Just talk to anybody who really knows music or sound engineering and you'll find this to be true.

That being said, if you are someone like I recently was who is considering making the jump from your current nice-but-overpriced brand to AKG -- from the "quality" that the media endorses to true, expert-level quality -- I'm here to tell you that it is well worth it. I'm certain you'll find a marked difference between the clarity of your flashy Bose headphones and that delivered by the AKG K550s. While the former muddles a great deal of your sound, the latter offers a spacious and precise version of the recording in question across a wide span of frequencies. Until purchasing these headphones, I wasn't even aware of certain subtleties in the songs I was listening to. Now I feel that I can't listen to music without them.

Anyways, there are a few flaws to these that are worth knowing about before purchasing. The biggest frustration of mine is their low bass response. Although I listen to lots of different music, I'm a bit of a hip-hop fan and found these headphones to be lacking in bass for some of my favorite hip-hop songs. It's not a huge difference from what I was used to, but it is something to note. Another is the fit; these headphones were apparently only built for people with huge heads and I find that even when I'm on the smallest fit setting, my tiny head has trouble filling them out. Again, not a massive inconvenience and you'll certainly be able to hear songs clearly without having to push the earcaps against your head or something like that, don't worry.

One last note that may be of interest to some: I am a solo artist and do mixing of my own tracks, and if you are looking for headphones to help you with music production, I fully endorse these. Again I am no audio expert and couldn't give you an exact explanation of its benefits, but I find that using these headphones compared to my old Bose's has allowed the subtle features of my mixes to stand out much more prominently, allowing me to produce higher quality music. I think you'll find the same.

In sum, these are a wonderful set of cans. In addition to looking snazzy and being extremely comfortable, the sound you get is much more than you pay for (in comparison to the aforementioned big brands). When I first got these I remember going through my entire music library and re-listening to all of my music because I was so dazzled by the clarity that they brought out -- it was like hearing the songs for the first time again, so much fun. I highly recommend these and hope that I could have been of some help to you!