An online vendor should add much more scrutiny to a pair prior to sending them out. The surround sound is spot on. Stopped working (each one) after only a few times use. The bronze color blends in with my cherry cabinets too! Updated review: these shoes r gorgeous. those are to me traits that Sony is known for (as opposed to the warmer more natural sound some other brands are known for). If you have a higher-end amplifier and speakers, it may also be worth the upgrade to help squeeze every last bit of sound out of your turntable. 1 ios. Not as comfortable as expected. Which is the only reason I won?t exchange them.