The bench is very sturdy and I have no worries about it crumbling on me during a heavy set. But I unplug them and set them up. No concerns with quality, or speed of delivery. Ear doesnt hurt unless Im side sleeping right on it. However, It will swing with the hand grab. 3) Heel/ankle opening is very wide same as their other shoes, Fitflop needs to address this issue, not everyone has thick ankles/heels. It is definitely a better deal. I did not notice this and had to reassemble the rack mid-way through the progress. If you want more control of how you use your headphones, the premium is worth paying. This doesnt involve any tools -just a easy turn knob/ratchet system.