ABS is relatively brittle and not too difficult to break if subjected to bending or hard impacts. The install took 20-30 min and that time started when we opened the box. Nice velvet feel to the ear cups, comfy strap. It also helps that there’s no mess of pouring in detergent Nice looking towel shelf/rack, well packaged. The volume was a concern for me. I bought similar ones from Merrell about 14 years ago and just now replaced them. Oh my God, the sound that comes out does not heart your ears with the extra ear protector. Look and feel- The Bose feels lighter and is more comfortable based on the number of times I had to adjust each pair of headphones for comfort. Once inserted, there was no connection - no image on the TV.