cushioned, closed earpieces are comfortable and ventilated. Ventilated earpieces make these headphones great for home use as they grant the ability to hear loud sounds like a telephone, fire detector, or the doorbell. The cushioned headband is adjustable and provides the right amount of tension for listening in comfort for long periods of time. In fact, you''ll want to keep these headphones on for as long as possible! The clarity of the guitar and the tight but full bass presence is what we would expect from a good pair of headphones, and the Sennheiser HD-535 unit doesn''t disappoint.