I splurged on these to replace a few pair of much less expensive Logitech headsets--the G233, and G332. Those were fine, but they seemed too big and bulky and just looked a bit too 'gamer-ish' for my taste. When looking for a replacement, I wanted to go with a true audio company and not just a PC accessory company that happened to make headphones. I narrowed my search down to a pair of JBLs, Bereydynamics, and these Audio Techincas. I've owned several Audio Technica products--including headphones, turntables, and cartridges and loved them all.I opted for these as they reminded me of my white ATH-M50 studio headphones that I bought years ago and have loved ever since. They were more than I wanted to spend, but I told myself if they were anything like my ATH-M50s, they'll last for years and years.Pros:-They look great. The white, black, and steel combine for a really modern, yet classic look. I like headphones that have that traditional circular earcup shape. A lot of current headsets either have an oval/rectangular design or have weird sharp angles and creases throughout the housing. I just am not a big fan of the silhouette those create.-Minimal frills and unneeded bells and whistles. I don't need the weight of added in-line controls, so it's nice that this just has a plain cord. I have enough RGB, so I didn't want any on my headset.-I usually like a leatherette earcup, but these fabric ones have grown on me. They're velvety soft and don't get too hot or itchy. Compared to the cheap, rough, polyester feeling ones that I had on my Logitech G233--it's night and day.-Love that both the cord and the mic are detachable.-They sit very nicely around my ears and create a very tight seal--I don't game for hours and hours on end, but for the hour I usually wear these, they don't create any fatigue or pressure whatsoever.-The sound is great. Certainly not dedicated studio monitor/audiophile quality, but still a welcome upgrade over my previous headsets. I can tell the open-back design adds more depth and immersion to the first/third-person shooter and open-world games I play. For casual music listening, they're solid as well. Not a ton of bass or instrument separation, but certainly serviceable for a listening session.Cons:-The overall build is just...meh. The plastic feels cheaper, lighter, and more hollow than I would have wished for. The fit and finish are great, but for $100+ I hoped for more of a premium material feel.-The plastic also makes a bunch of creaking, crackling, and groaning when handling and adjusting. Not a huge gripe, but every now and then you'll be able to hear it while they're on if you move your head during a quiet portion of a game.-The mic is fine. It's on par with lower-priced headsets I've used. I was expecting a little more clarity than what it provides.-Not really a con, but these definitely are quieter at the same volume as my other headphones. I have to crank my volume up a bit to get to the same level. When I switch back to my PC speakers, I have to remember to turn it back down or it'll give me a bit of a jump scare.-Once again, not really a con, but the way these were packaged, I thought they may have been refurbished or open-box. The packaging had an Audio Technica outer sleeve which was nicely designed, but after removing that it's just plain brown cardboard the rest of the way with the headphones unceremoniously thrown inside. I watched an unboxing video and saw the same thing, so I breathed easier. This seems to be part of their green-packaging initiative, which is fine by me, I was just caught a bit off guard.Overall I'm, pleased with this purchase. If these are in your price range and you're looking for a more traditional headphone look, you won't be disappointed.