---------------------------OLD SETTINGGlobal Gain (also called Preamp, Precut, or Pre-Volume): -2. I traveled across the country and they held up well with a luggage bag attached to them. It would work double purpose as ear muffs outside in the cold season. If you do want to remove the case, its fairly easy to get off as well. I have heard better in this price range. Honestly, I wasnt even on that train and that probably made it more bearable for me. These shoes are definitely subpar for the price. Y no tuvimos problema. If you like something more mature stick with dirt rally 2 because this game i think is designed for 9 yrs old kids They fit as expected, I wear a size 5 in womens, and the 2.