These are surprisingly good for a budget headset. The sound is fairly thin, so don't expect audiophile quality but a bit of EQ can make it acceptable to listen to. Teleconference sound is good and the microphone works quite well. The microphone has some plosives which you should be able to fix with a small foam cover, but otherwise sounds pretty clear. The ear cups are generally comfy for the price and being oval, there is room for larger ears without hitting the inside cup. One bonus is you can upgrade the ear pads with some deluxe pads that suit higher end headphones like the Alacantara ear pads for the Shure 1540 (HPAEC1540). Recommended if you want a budget gaming headset without all the bling that sounds half decent.