They are lighter and water proof as well. I was impressed by the quality of the sound, they sounded great. It seems to be true to size and I had no problem trying it on with socks. They are rather weak and do not stay closed. Great quality sound, great range, and INSANE battery life! Overall this headset is gonna lower my productivity as Ill be playing a lot more lol. However, once I got past that, I did really come to love her personality. I actually like them much better than the AKG K92s that sell for $20 - $30 more, and I like them better than the Monster DNA 40s. So far it seems to fit the bill. It will help to get rid of the dizziness after each set.