Now the sound. This is what everyone really cares about. The CT7 simply rocked. I did not expect them to be as good as they are. In fact, I greatly prefer them to all of my universals and even to my $1350 Ultimate Ears UE18 Pro. They have a very balanced sound signature, fast drivers, and a great soundstage. They are not as crisp or accurate as the UE Reference Monitors but as a general purpose IEM they are probably my favorite. Yes, I do like them more than my JH16 Pros. That isn't to say they are the best in every circumstance however as the UE18 are about the best for treble filled classical music and the JH16 are best for super-low head shattering bass tracks. I think the CT7s are my favorite if you are willing to give up a smidgen of sonic fidelity for a great all-around in-ear monitor. The construction is robust, they are simple, and they sound fantastic.