Crazy that it can make such a big difference. I would buy another for my own kitchen if I had a place for it :D The ear pieces are really very comfortable. When they arrived I immediately tried them on and then immediately repackaged them for return. They don?t stink, I?m not convinced I?ll find better at this price or lower and am maybe too lazy to box these back up and drive to the UPS Store. Sturdy and easily removable. I am very pleased with this purchase and will definitely buy from this seller again. Hope these are helpful. Sometimes I found myself smiling or even laughing aloud. In other words, for longer flights, they really pay off.