I cut them off. My settings go between music and movie EQ mode, where I like as follows:Bass 4. 90% are all made the same way. Beautiful, looks amazing, and well made. great quality better than my more expensive sony pair and lasted longer so far and can last long without earaches however i doubt they are avoidable foreversuperb headphones i rarely ever review but for this price sound and comfort quality they are almost perfect however it wud be slighlty improved if they cud extend a bit longerwill be buying headphones from ailihen again for sure The stand is great. They fit prefect. I am able to go lower than ever before, and with a stable core/back; plus I can lift heavy weight easier. I LOVE AMAZON PRIME ALSO OR I WOULD HAVE NEVER STUMBLED ACROSS THESE ONE OF A KIND KILLER HEADPHONES. My almost 16 year old grandson likes them.