However, if I just stand straighter with better posture without the clips, the effect is the same. The audio is crystal with good noise cancellation. I have been a Yellow Box buyer for over a decade. My boys love this for many reasons foremost because they can use it as a bed side clock while charging! I got this mouse because my previous gaming mouse broke on me after 4 years. It will also be great to use outside in our garden once better weather arrives in a couple of months. I cannot return this product because it is outside Amazons one month return time limit and Sony do not provide a support email- it seems you have to contact them by phone to an international number. Its also great for films and gaming due its large soundstage and dialogs will sound absolutely delightful on these. The Bose surprisingly doesn?t allow you to turn off the ANC from the headphone. I brought them on a trip.