Price Paid:  $11.00

Summary:
so far so good... a little tin can sounding at times through the highs...

Strengths:
Excellent lows... never heard anything below 30 or 40Hz in a headphone before these.

Weaknesses:
Not so good for use with movies... frequency response is not even through out the range.

Similar Products Used:
many others

Price Paid:  $30.00 from BestBuy

Summary:
I bought these headphones after going through two pairs of Sony earmuff type headphones. There is a definite difference in sound quality for that $10 difference. When listening to music (mp3s, cds, etc), they sound great. High frequencies sometimes sound a bit toned down, but it's nothing an EQ can't fix. I've had mine for 2 years now, and they're in great shape.

Strengths:
-Great value -Strong bass -Comfortable after long periods of use -Long cord -Durable materials

Weaknesses:
-High frequencies sometimes not so clear -High bass caues headphones to shake a little

Similar Products Used:
Sony headphones (non-closed ear)

Price Paid:  $30.00 from They Were A Gift

Summary:
These replaced my pair of Koss TD/60 headphones after the cord broke. The long cord on the HP-X222's is really nice. So is the fact that the cord only enters on one side of the headphones. These headphones have some of the best frequency responce that I have heard from a pair of headphones. I can hear imperfections in my 192kbps MP3 collection that I could never hear before. The bass is the best thing next to a real sub-woofer that I have heard. I have not been able to max out the bass (I use the headphones exclusively on a Kenwood Reciever - The headphones easily max out on a diskman) The only downsides is the guitar reproduction, sweaty ears, and vibrations caused by loud bass (they tickle my head at high volume) Overall, they are a great buy for $30

Strengths:
-Good Bass -Good Price -Long Cord -Comfortable

Weaknesses:
-Vibration can be anoying -Cloudy midrange

Similar Products Used:
Koss TD/60 Ford Car Stereo w/2 12-in Subwoofers Kenwood 5.1 DTS Home Theater System

Price Paid:  $30.00 from Best Buy

Summary:
Good sound but weak mid-range, too much static noise.

Strengths:
These are nice headphones. I like the sound, the fit and they look good too. A long 10'' cord is a nice feature too.

Weaknesses:
Way too much static noise goes through. Every time I move the mouse on my PC I hear some noise. Playing a CD in the CDROM drive produces continuous clicking from the CDROM drive head (I guess). I returned them to the store.

Similar Products Used:
Sony MDR CD60, Koss UR20

Price Paid:  $30.00 from Best Buy

Summary:
These were my first headphones. Now I use the SR80s. If you got the cash move up to any Grado. They are so much better. The bass and detail is so clean on the Grados. I've noticed on some music with faster bass and treble like some mixes by DJ Tiesto and such, the sound can sound tinny or grainy. But none the less what do you expect for 30 dollars. All in all its an incredible value for the money. The sound is great for video games but could be better for casual music listening.

Strengths:
Pretty good sound for money. Not too bad looking.

Weaknesses:
Mute button is useless. Broke it once and never knew what happened.

Similar Products Used:
Sony W.EARS, Grado SR80