The color really got me. A great buy. Six months on and they are still as good as the day they were delivered. For me, these headphones simply make everything sound fuller, richer, and more pleasing to the ear. Besides these tidbits, the sound is actually the best part of these. Heavy bass results in a slight rattling noise. Grazie 😀 It is balanced and Im impressed with the quality of the wood (natural color) and everything lined up perfectly. So glad I purchased this shoe rack! As long as Im listening to something not subject to external interruptions it does well enough, allowing me to use my headphones again.