Exactly as expected.  First, they are darker than the picture describing them.  They are a nice dark blue (I ordered navy).  They are smaller as others have stated.  They are firm as in a step above a wooden bench.  They are perfect in my music room which is 12x14 with a five foot baby grand.  You may want softer if you use these every day. I put these on par with those I've seen in the local brick and mortar stores at $400.