The Exodus is a tough call. The sound overall is great - with a slight treble boost it's warm-neutral with good overall detail, and tight, deep, powerful bass that's that good even on ipods. The fit is a tight clamp with leather earpads that will need considerable time to break in. Still, with patience, it's the best sound I've heard for $150 USD. When not listening it can hang around the neck all day with no bother, and comes with a nice unique fabric pouch. If a person wanted the best sound for this price and were willing to wait out the physical break-in time, this could be a good fit.