Though, I found myself having to consistently crank these to 90% or more to get what I would consider a high-enough volume for noisy environments or to really feel immersed in the music

So, I was at an impasse for some time feeling like I was overpaying for sub-par experiences (or simply expecting too much from bluetooth on/over-ear headphones), and that I might not be able to find the combination of punchy and balanced sound, adequate volume, and comfort that I was looking for

These things have volume for days, and didn’t distort at higher levels