Glad you like them, they are my first pair as well. How do you find the pads ?

I actually like the pads. They're big enough to surround my ears completely, and they're cushy enough that I can wear them for quite some time. And I really appreciate that there're two sets of the pads as the fabric part feels a little flimsy. Only issue is that the pads occasionally fall off when I've stored these in my backpack and they've shifted a little. It's not a big deal, though; they twist right back on with no trouble whatsoever.

These are my first pair of cans as well. Your description is very accurate, and I also wish there had been a longer straight... or maybe an adaptor for the coiled cord..... Hint Hint Ultrasone