The frequency range is amazing! I’ve never heard such deep and defined bass with Beats. They really shine when you use an equalizer but, it isn’t necessary. You hear can clearly hear the difference out of the box. The highs and mids are, in fact, clearer than any other pair I’ve owned. That says a lot for a "Bass-head" pair of headphones. They can quake if that is what you want but, what some fail to realize is that the sound-stage these create is nearly that of a concert hall! (even being closed-backed) Acoustic and Orchestral scores are absolutely engulfing and immersing while maintaining clarity on all frequencies. while these are marketed for bass, I find that they exceed at every genre I listen to. It should also be noted that these are the softest and arguably the most comfortable headphones I’ve owned.

Performance: Good overall separation of tones; sound is particularly sweet in the upper mid-range. I’ve found a few few reviews that complain that the bass is lacking. I don’t agree. I find the headphones bring out the bass pretty clearly, but if you want more, you can always adjust the equalizer yourself.

Design: Very comfortable fit. I can easily fall asleep wearing them. Good fold-up design, lengthy coiled cord. I could see this being too long for active use (gym/running), but this can easily be solved using a rubber band or by tucking the cord into your pocket. For all other purposes, the length is valuable.

Beats the beats by a landslide. great price, comfort, and quality sound.

good quality headphones stay in ear and sounds good great value.

I bought it for my girlfriend. She is happy I am happy, just that simple. Purple is her favorite color and she wanted ear-buds so she got exactly what she wanted.