First thing to clear up. This is NOT a headset. This is a hat first and foremost, so do not expect the best sound. However, the sound quality is there, the only thing that holds it back is the choice to have comfort come first, which more than makes up for it. If you hold the speakers to your ears, you'll find a remarkably well-balanced sound, that isn't too tinny and has a decent amount of bass, especially for the price. However, it isn't realistic to go around holding your hands to your head. The treble is nice and crisp, and honestly reminds me of my urBeats3 which is nice. The first thing you'll notice is that you can hear absolutely everything around you, and everyone around you can hear your music. This is not for an enclosed space. This is not for your train ride to work. This product works best where you'd wear a hat over your ears in the first place. Outside. When you take that context into consideration, the design choices make more sense. Of course you can hear everything, you need to be aware of your surroundings. Of course it has crisp treble, that's how you can hear it without turning it way up. Of course it doesn't cover or go in your ears, it's a hat and needs to be comfortable all day. If you spend your time outside and wear beanies, whether you're a skater or a physical laborer, this is a really good on-the-go 2 in 1. However, don't think for a minute that you should use this outside of its intended use. It's like taking pictures on an iPad. You can, and you might do it from time to time, but it's clearly not what it's REALLY for. Be smart when buying, but if you are, you'll be more than satisfied with this little gem.