i bought these headphones when i returned home from iraq in the beging of 06. i used them alot on planes and trains, and they worked great. great sound sql no matter the music. great for video games, not the best for movies. then i started using them with the weedeater and riding lawn mower, still worked great. so i pretty much used them for everything for almost 3 yrs. now im having a problem, something with processors. so i figured Bose would tell me tough luck about it. wrong called them today, they're exchanging them at no cost. brand new set coming in. im pretty impressed. most companies would tell you piss off. and the new ones are supposed to be updated cant wait.