I have always been a Final Audio fan since purchasing the AKR02. Unfortunately for me, they are too tight across the top of my feet. Also wasn?t getting my shoes very clean very well, some other person said the washer did a better job. Worse yet, the screws are so long that I couldnt even install the hooks on thick oak doors because the screws would have nearly penetrated the surface of the other side of the door. Unfortunately, is has a major flaw if you dont use a case or you use a minimal bumper style case. These are so easy to use and much better than what my gym has. We found a door to hang it on and it works perfectly. Not sure where these are made but other styles from same Dearfoams fit perfectly. The "foot" is at an angle with only one corner of the "foot" in contact with the ground. As for the sound: I know its probably considered a given when you put the word "Bose" into the mix, but there were definitely wow moments the first time I was using these headphones.