If you doubt me, go read the Wired article on KZ that focuses on the ATE model, then extrapolate what another $7 gets you: dual drivers (balanced armature-style), a mic, a control button, and removable/replaceable cables

Detachable cables are a big plus for me.

if I'd paid $300 for them, I'd have a few nit-picky things to post, like the rather cheap-feeling mic housing with the pause/play button, and the flimsy-feeling cables (but it all works and has held up so far)

if I'd paid $300 for them, I'd have a few nit-picky things to post, like the rather cheap-feeling mic housing with the pause/play button, and the flimsy-feeling cables (but it all works and has held up so far)