5 stars out of five , if you ask me , i would slightly shift balance from sub to mid bass for more distinct punch , but it's a matter of personal taste since i am into tech death metal , otherwise they are very good for metal , electronic , hip hop , jazz , atmospheric , dance , psy trance and many other genres . The bass is mighty and textured when called upon , the mids are proper for me ( see my genre preference ) but i would move the pick towards 2.7-3Hz , the highs are pronounced and nuanced , well extended , never fatuguing or sibilant . They are not dry clinical but warmer musical , however , very detailed and resolving . The package is awesome with quality case and plenty of tips provided , the cable is of high quality with 3 different adapters . They are a steal for 200 - 220$ , not sure if it's worth 260 though . Overall recommended .
P/S : The timbre is planar , not dynamic or BA , which adds a certain flavor to sound and i like it .