I prefer them for activity listening as opposed to the headphones I will wear at my desk (I have other headphones I prefer for that). I really love this dress! however it is a better cost to performance for gaming. The circuitry and specs for this microphone are the same as a vintage model U-87 Neumann. Dropped on carpet and back of the case screen is cracked in the cornerSo breaks easily and when I wiped the front the screen cracked all the way down . And this was a lot of disappointment. this is just warning to beware. After wanting to find a pair of headphones to keep in the office, I thought I had finally found what I was looking for. They were polite and responsive but still a hassle having to go through this process. Factory sound is pleasant: from the treble to the bass, factory setting is just right for long “listenings.