I will report back on if they have the same cracking issue as the MDR1000X.

Aside from the headband cracking issue (that I have yet to experience), the Sony's look and feel very professional and sleek

Sony was kind enough to offer a free replacement which is the only reason i give it 3 stars but from what i understand they have not done anything to fix the cracking issue on the never models

I enjoyed these headphones as soon as I got them.now, having owned them for less than a year, I've also run into the dreaded cracking issue.

Apparently, this "cracking" issue is experienced globally.- Uses touch control buttons and can be a little tricky to control, e.g. When I opted to skip to the next track, the audio was stopped instead.- Because of the electronics inside the earpad, it can be heavy for some in less than 30 minutes of wear

SONY won't acknowledge cracking issues.

I had a headband cracking issue on this model.

Adjusting review to two stars after experiencing some of the headband cracking issue that a number of others have reported

I wish it had dedicated buttons for volume up/down (I don't like swiping as sometimes I have accidentally cut the call)

As for me, I would never be ignorant or inconsiderate as to communicate with someone in such a manner, and I would expect the same consideration in return.

I'm coming from the MDR-1A, which had a phenomenal soundstage that you could hear and feel distances with, but they started creaking as you moved your head

I found that -- PXC550 had an evenly beautiful sound but somewhat veiled/warm, the mighty bass drum blow in "Dies ire" did not shock as on the 1000X, and the harp arpeggio in the beginning of Nutcracker Waltz was hazy on the PXC550, but delicately clear on the 1000X.

Everything works exactly as it claims to

Sony has a pocket inside for the airplane adapter, then a mesh pocket on the outside for a cord (which I don't like as it tends to snag when you're stuffing the thing inside a bag - would have rather just had the pocket on the inside)

went to best buy before Black Friday to try out the 1000x and QC35 from BOSE.1000x has higher clamp force - but not as that uncomfortable as others describe

The bad I am not able to hear my young son if he wakes up with a bad dream

The good I only hear what I am listening too

But still works as I except.