I prefer a small ‘bud’ with the electronics further down the cable. is one that deserves an audience! (Thus I tend to think the sizing runs a bit small. Wear gloves. They are Cherry MX Red swithes. They are a great buy. Well see how well these hold up. They have a plastic bottom, but its hard and thin - I wouldnt trust it not to scratch. The sound quality of the headphones really isnt bad. Almost no bass as it was.