I returned a pair of Bose that were too heavy, hard to use, hurt to wear. I consulted independent research and decided these were exactly what I wanted- wired (long cord), travel case is extra bonus, simple pads & changeable, great sound quality (I am not in the studio or an audiophile, I just like to listen to "my music" while online & my husband hates my musical choices! ) Well, my husband liked mine so much , he got a pair for himself and he LOVES them too. Great price, great sound, and an extra set of earpads ! Thanks BrainWavz- HM5 is excellent!