Pros: * Well priced considering what you get for your money. * Very rugged, my last pair took a lot of abuse before I finally did them in, much longer than any other pair of headphones I've had. * Very clear sound, great highs and lows with a good mid range. * Compact and fold away easily. * Good noise blocking. Enough so that I can use them on the London underground or in a plane without having to have them turned up full. Cons: * If you're used to really high bass these don't give you that. They have good bass but not as good as some like AKG's K27 headphones. Though, for that heavy bass you'd sacrifice the high end (and those have an annoying tendency to break). Conclusion: Great pair of headphones that are perfect for your daily commute or just for listening with something like an iPod or laptop. If you're looking for headphones for a more permanent location you might want to spend the extra cash and get a pair of Sennheisser HD25 headphones (best... headphones... ever) but if you want something compact that works great for a good price this is your best choice.