Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First off, let me start by saying that this is probably the best sounding new headphone that you are going to get at the 25 and under price range. Postives + good bass + strong full-bodied midrange + very good sound isolation; much better than the similarly priced Sennheiser HD201 in this department. + light for a fullsize headphone + detacheable cable. Super-easy to replace if needed. + solid construction for headphones made of all plastic. Seems less flimsy than the HD201 + highly flexible headband and great range of pivoting. + foldable for maximum portability. Negative - rolled off highs, which is quite noticeable due how much these phones emphasizes the midrange. - because it is so light and made of plastic, you can hear sound being transmited through the cable if the cable rubs against anything. - very uncomfortable headband after about 15 minutes. The padding is small and segmented into 3 sections. This creates small areas of contact which adds extra pressure to top of the head. Not good for someone with a sensitive scalp. I'll have to find a way add extra padding to them. - The use of vinyl material for the ear cushions. I would have prefered some softer cheap pleather instead which would be more comfortable. However, the vinyl material does aid quite a bit in sound isolation. That's why they tend to use this material for hearing protecting earmuffs. In many ways, this headphone is the opposite of the Sennheiser HD201, which another bang for the buck contender. The HD201 was shy on bass, and good at everything else. These Monoprice headphones is a bit shy on the treble, but good at everything below. The HD201 was kind've thin sounding, but the Monoprice phones sound more fullbodied while not needing as much power to drive. You still hear the highs with these, but they are recessed back while the midrange takes center-stage. It is very good for vocals and bass. Things like hi-hats and cymbols will take a backseat. Not necessarily a bad thing though because you can listen to these longer without being fatigued. My biggest gripe by far is the uncomfortable headband.