They also removed the clunky center weight on this newer model so there isnt any "catching" on items as it hangs down (such as your backpack when hiking), or pulling it out of your ears as you turn your head from side to side. I couldnt ask for better service. When I came across these I bit the bullet and paid the $30. The microphone also features an audio out which allows me to attach super sleek black ear bud phones, which are normally have too short of a cable to be able to reach my main computer, but reach the microphone perfectly with slack. A co-worker thought I aged overnight lol. I also loved that the door swings left and right this means that I can organize them such that the doors never touch and this is perfect for the ones up really high. Not particularly a croc lover but they are so comfortable that I have been converted . Dont get me wrong the AT-LP120 is great but it has some short comings i. Regular-sized bath towels, even the largest, fit everywhere. Other than the almost 80 dollar difference in price; the differences are minuscule.