Although we found the Nixon Nomadic headphones to be pretty comfortable for a couple hours of wear--thanks namely to the thick, foam-padded earpieces--they do tend to put some pressure on the ears and may not be cushy enough for some users (or for extended use). Also of note: the headband tends to move around a bit while you walk, which can be an annoyance.
The Nomadic headphones are fairly light on extras, though those that are included are quite nice. There's a removable, cloth-covered cable measuring 60 inches that attaches to the left earcup. Nixon also offers a nice, hard-shell carrying case for storing and transporting the 'phones, which fold down into a slightly compact form. Finally, you have the nifty volume control ring built around the right earcup, allowing you to adjust levels from the headphone itself.
You'll need to crank up that knob plenty, too, if you're using the Nomadic headphones with a portable player; they seem to require quite an amp to run at reasonable volume. Some MP3 players might not be capable of driving them to your liking. Beyond that, there's the fact that the earphones sound generally muffled, with a heavy tendency toward the midrange. Bass is particularly lacking, making hip-hop and electronic tracks sound anemic. Also, we felt that the high-end clarity was compromised by the overly forward mids, though some detail comes through for certain songs. Still, we were unimpressed be the overall sound quality. It's far from terrible, mind you, and certainly some superstyle-conscious users will be able to suffer through it in the name of fashion.
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