This is my first high-end headset, and it did not disappoint; it's pleasant and sounds really, very excellent. I use this headphone with the original factory wire, and I just put it into my laptop; I don't have an amplifier, so I can't get the full benefit of the sound. But I'm still happy since their sound quality is excellent; you'll hear beautiful sound, vocals, and wonderful bass without overloading your ears, and you'll hear music that is more in line with genuine sound, and so on. After a few hours of using this headset, I won't be bothered.