So under no circumstances are these worth the ~$40 they originally sold for, I ended up paying about a dollar more for these compared to their basic ones. They are very soft and comfortable, and the material is going to be way more durable than the fake leather they use on the cheaper options. The cooling foam only works for a few minutes when you put the headset on, then as your head warms them up they are no different from regular memory foam ear pads. Dakoni might be more premium than brainwavz is, but with ear pads lasting a couple years with regular use, you might as well stick with brainwavz.