The material is like a slice of heaven, or for a more specific comparison, it?s the same material/style as those popcorn sweater that are made out of material that feels like cashmere. I decided not to put the magnetic front cover on so that I can more quickly grab the pair I want. If they were smart, they would have either put the tape on before the varnish, or applied the varnish, sanded down the areas where the tape would go, then apply it. )My SUV is rack less. They are not deep enough for me so my ears press against the speakers which is quite uncomfortable. Sound quality is great, thats about it. I really like that they sense my braking and, since Im not looking at the light when Im riding, folks I ride with say it looks legit. The tightening mechanism is still working well also. provides great support for my toddler. Also, there is no on button should you disconnect them from your device and they time out and turn off.