If you have the extra cash, I definitely recommend a quality headphone amp for use with the HD 598. Other wise it does what its suppose to. BUYER BEWARE: Dont hoard the strips. The unweighted side shot up and the other side slid down too. I returned the case because of this. The sound quality is good, and the mic works well as well. He also uses it while we are in the car & inside stores. I have normal to wide feet and these fit really snuggly. I can happily say this item is exactly what it should be. Is a little wider.