"Around the ear" types would partly hang off the wood causing uneven marks on the foam. Had my UE Megablast for just under a year. I normally wear 6. This seems cheap, but ok, what ever. If we didnt, SOL I guess. I am so disappointed that the straps were not appropriate. This product also promotes good posture. The parcel was eventually delivered on the third attempt - hence my heading to this review. Sound is great, and the digital surround sound is really quite immersive. My dog ate the original