Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

For some purchasing this pair of BOSE SoundTrue headphones would be quite the investment. The question then becomes "are these headphones worth the money?" Over the last two years or so, I have purchased several headphones as gifts. My sons (both teens) had been begging for headphones, specifically the Beats by Dre, for some time. So began my research on headphones on the market. I wanted a quality product for a reasonable price. So when Amazon offered a special on the V-Moda headsets, during the holidays two years ago, I couldn't pass up the deal. I purchased two pair and was pleased. Both of my sons loved them, especially when they compared them to their friends "Beats". The V-Modas were sturdy and not as bass heavy as the Beats. The bass of the V-Moda wasn't amplified and overwhelming. They didn't feel that they were sacrificing sound quality or style. During this same time period, my husband purchased two sets of Sennheiser (PX 100 and 250 series), one for himself and another as a Christmas gift. One set was around the ear and the other, over the ear. So, over a two year time span, I have had the opportunity to listen to music with all of these headphones and can offer an opinion. And while I am not an expert, I am an average wife and mother who intends to use these headphones for recreational purposes (i.e., when cleaning the house, walking in the neighborhood, etc) only. These headphones are: 1. Extremely light weight. Light enough to put in a purse, book-bag or briefcase, etc. without weighing you down. 2. Comfortable. The ear-covers and headband are padded and extremely comfortable when worn. They block out most if not all of the outside noise. Your ears are completely covered and the sound is crystal clear. **While the ears of the set remain secure or in place, I did notice that the headphone would fall down occasionally. To correct this, I would suggest that you adjust the headphones tighter than you normally would, especially if you have thick hair and this seems to correct the problem. 3. Functional. There is a long cord that attaches from your device to the headset. The long cord gives you some flexibility and mobility. But caution, you may want to secure some of the cord if you are using an armband type holder for your device. Otherwise the cord might get stuck on stuff while you are using it. You can operate various functions (volume, etc) from the back of the microphone. It is located on the cord near your mouth. However, I do wish that the microphone with the function button was lower on the cord, or could be adjusted because while it is comfortable when using the microphone, it isn't when you adjust the sound. If it was further down, you could adjust the sound easier and see the buttons clearly. 4. Can be used with multiple devices. I use mine with my IPOD, IPAD, computer and Android phone (Nexus 4, Google Phone). 5. Enclosed in a convenient carrying case. It fits well in most bags or luggage. They are easy to pack up and travel with. 6. Sound quality. While not bass heavy at all, I think these are perfect for all kinds of music. My playlist includes music from artists like Mree, Daley, Jhene Aiko, The Weekend, Diana Krall, Young Summer and Cary Brothers...and the sound is great. These headphones have a nice, kind of surround sound quality. These definitely complement all music types. But if you want deep bass, I wouldn't recommend these. But if you want clear sound, these are the headphones for you. 7. Kind of Expensive. These headphones cost about $180. And while that price is comparable to others (i.e., The V-Modas are around $200 and the Beats can range from $200 to $300.) on the market, are you getting the same features for the price? Probably. However, if you are a DJ or money is no object, you may not blink at the price, hence viewing it as an investment. But for the average consumer, you have to consider the features and decide if they are worth the money. So if you aren't looking for bass heavy or exaggerated sound, and you like the fact that these completely cover the entire ear, these are the perfect headphones for you. I give them 4 stars.