You are not limited to do it as shown in the illustration. These look great! When the volume is high - max, the right side is VERY fuzzy. I really wanted these cute bear ones for myself and then I bought the pig pair for my boyfriends mom. Bought 2nd color 00 USD for being a Amazon Prime member,with free 2-day shipping and handling! Love the feel of it and it retains at least 90% of the touch screen sensitivity. Love the cimfort She?s had at least a dozen pair through the years and never has there ever been this type of problem. How durable it is, I cant say, Ive only had it a short time.