The cups are better than pillows. OOB, the wheel is a bit stiff, but after a few hours of use, it loosens up (which is a bit scary - shouldnt it last longer?), but I still find I click the MMB more often than I want to (i. Best buy Ive done in a long time, and Ive been buying a lot of things as of late. They dont even work longer than a day or two. This would be perfect for a kids bike. Btw, they stay in your ears good too. Made my rear look nice as well. Assuming the question is referring to an equalized low-level input from a turntable, IT DOES NOT. I was skeptical when I bought these, as they are kinda pricey. ________________________EDIT: Just started wearing when the weather turned cold, so about three months now and just inside and just feet to a patch of grass to take dog out.