My boy wears headphones like they are going out of style so I try not to overspend on them. I keep replacing them because he's a great kid and doesn't need much. He only mentioned that he liked them better than his last pair (which cost a few dollars more) and said that one of his friends mentioned that my son's voice was MUCH clearer by his side; like he's in the same room! We recently moved to another state (1400 miles) so online gaming is the main way he keeps in touch with his old friends. Being able to hear is the main thing, but a crisp and clear mic is always an added bonus.