Review (4/5): Better Than Expected
When I opened the packaging and examined the hardware of these headphones, I thought I would hate it. The head support on top (the black band) has too much play and I didn't expect they would hold well. The set is very large and heavy lending to my belief. However, when I actually used them I was pleasantly surprised. I was able to wear these for three hours without any slippage issues. The loose band actually seemed to help with comfort, and I found that I didn't have many of the long term use issues I have with some other units (strain, discomfort, things like that).
Sound quality is equal to or better than some others I've tried. I have hearing loss, so my impression of sound quality may not meet what others look for. For me, I need sound that isn't tinny or bassy in the extremes. This unit worked well for me, and I was able to listen to favorite music without any issues.
Noise cancelling was very good and I was able to lock out the outside world pretty easily. The huge size of the headphones helps this by completely enveloping your ears (and maybe your entire head if small enough).
I haven't had an opportunity to try the microphone but I found this to be the most annoying aspect of this unit. The mic is flexible but doesn't stay in a desired position. It wants to always return to the default location which gets in the way. I'm considering adding a piece of velcro to allow me to stick it to the ear piece so the mic ins't stuck right on my face.
For me, I like it so much I've replaced my previous headset at work with this one. I mainly use it for music and conference calls (that will be another test when I actually need to use the mic).
In a landscape where headsets range from price from cheap to absurd and quality doesn't always sync with price I found this one to be a great find. If you don't mind the size of the headset, this is a great value for the price.