I get the impression that these are in fact FAKE Dr. So when I bought these there were not really any reviews on them so I kinda went in blind. Great product gave me more space in my room Sound quality is good, a little shifted towards the bass end of the spectrum, but I know thats a selling point for a lot of people. So soft, comfy & great quality. These item really opened up our laundry room. More noticeable, though, is that the pads are not as effective as the originals for passive noise canceling. ) and sadly it will become toxic landfill. The answer to question 2. Now I ordered these as her new Spring sandals.