Sony MDR-Q55SL Elements of Style Headphones (Gold)

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Summary: Big Ears Need Not Apply
Review: I had been looking to upgrade the average headphones that come with most MP3 players and Walkman so I saw the "Deep-Bass Turbo" marketing claim for these headphones and purchased a pair. They clip over the ears and simply fit poorly on my ears. OK, my ears are a little on the large side. The sound is OK but I have to push them to my head with my hands to get a good acoustical fit. My wife thinks they are OK but she has "mouse ears". However, don't tell her I said that. The wiring is sheathed in some sort of woven material which should hold up well. I have since purchased a pair of Koss SportaPros through Amazon and would highly recommend them over these phones. The SportaPros really produce the low bass and smooth high end I was looking for.