Ordered these to replace the peeling cushions on my Sony mdr-zx110nc headphones. In my view its not so much better that I would not get the PXC 550 for this reason alone. The complaints about the cable being too short are fair. I feel like Im in the recording studio. Love these mics. and noway to center it up. haha I would be happy to keep buying this for her throughout childhood if they keep making it and have it in her size! It seems like the shape of the sole is actually slightly different on the left foot versus the right - my big toe sticks out a bit on the left foot because of this. I use them around the house but would be good for going out casually. - Not a truly "safe" shape, this may or may not matter to you, but I felt that its worth mentioning.