So I agree that the sound is more accurate with these. And they’re 100% worth it. That said, sometimes what I want is to have the world muffled just a bit, so I don’t always really need the additional accuracy. And out of the Calmer 1 varieties, these are the least comfortable to wear. They’re still comfortable, and I’m extremely sensitive, but I can’t wear these all day. And if I haven’t worn calmers in a while, I need to re aclimate with the softer ones. Luckily, you can remove the metal bits and they’re instantly more comfortable. I’m glad these are in the lineup as an option, I just don’t reach for these every day.