So I got these from Amazon damaged box for $50. The headphones themselves were brand new.
Bargain of the century.
So ya compared them to MDR-1R, Momentum, M50X, and Vmoda M100 since those are much higher priced and very popular headphones. CAL! more than held its own, it is a little v shaped but due to midbass lovebump they don't sound too recessed in vocals, added warmth helps; and the treble is a little messy but it's not like those other headphones don't have their faults. CAL sounded the most open and even tho the highs are kinda bright the soundstage has good depth so it's not an assault on the ears. m50x for example has more subdued highs but them shits Tickle my ear and the midrange is like coming from across the hall so I have to turn them up louder and then I die so fuck that.
Anywho these aren't just good for the price they stomp on some higher priced stuff. But no they aren't perfect. Terrific for movies and decent all rounder.