Opportunity Rocks Headphones in Hardwood

I listen to (and sometimes make) music for a living, which is awesome -- but I also live on a freelance income, so price and quality are both major considerations for me when it comes to headphones. These are excellent in most every way. They have noticeably better sound quality than the fairly-decent in-ear phones I'd been using; they have great clarity and a good overall sound balance that isn't overwhelming at either end of the spectrum. They produce pretty nice, unmuddied low tones and have good but not heavy bass amplification. The padded ear cups adjust independently, cover the whole ear, and are comfortable; after about two hours, they require a little adjusting, but nothing unlivable. (I'm fairly sensitive, and over-the-ear phones often pinch or give me headaches; these don't bother me unreasonably. I even fell asleep for a little while with them on today.) And they are very aesthetically pleasing -- lightweight, but thick and substantial-feeling, with quality details, not flimsy or tacky-looking at all. I don't plan to give them a beating, but they seem like they'll definitely hold up to normal daily wear. The headband is well-padded faux leather and the cord feels nice and robust, while the wood pattern on the ears is matte-finished and adds interest without being distracting. All in all, these headphones are kind of like a classic wood-paneled station wagon: distinguished-looking but a little quirky, eminently useful, and built to last!

These are cute but they hurt to wear, putting a lot of pressure on my ears. In general I prefer earbuds though, so you can take that with a grain of salt if other headphones work for you. The sound quality was good.

Fantastic sound quality! I got these as a gift, and my giftee is still raving about them over a month later!