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These are over-the-ear phones, not on-ear, and I prefer that. They do not pinch or press my ears and I can wear them for several hours without them getting uncomfortable. The pads are soft and do not irritate as some phone pads sometimes can. The pads do not breathe, though, so after some time they do eventually get a bit warm.

If using these as Bluetooth phones, operation is simple – turn them on. They’re immediately ready to pair and my system discovered them and paired without incident. The Bluetooth range is good and I was able to get between 30’ and 50’ with walls in between before the sound began to stutter a little.

If you prefer to use them corded, that works too and these come with several audio cords with which to connect. Speaking of the cords: these do not use a standard audio cable with a standard connector on the phone side, so you can’t simply use any audio cable with them (though they will work with extension cables). Bear this in mind.

Volume can be controlled by touching the connector on the left side – flick up to increase volume, flick down to decrease.

The most important aspect of any headphones is the sound quality and these definitely deliver. The highs are sharp and crisp without being piercing. The midlevels are full and warm, and the base is strong without being overdriven. Most headphones anymore are tuned to overdrive the bass at the expense of the midrange making music sound hollow while pounding the listener to a headache. It is refreshing to listen to music that is properly balanced without needing an equalizer to get the sound right. I would not call these audiophile phones, but they’re better than many headphones I have used that cost much more.

If I could change one thing… I prefer a headphone set that clamps down on my head and fits snugly. These are not as snug as I’d like, but they are better than some I have used. When I turn my head and look down, they remain in place without slipping which is an issue with loose-fitting phones. Since these don’t slip, I’m satisfied.

I’m happy with these phones and based on my experience with them I am pleased to recommend them. 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