They are in like new condition. The box looks just as it came to me, bent corner and all.
The pouch contains a 1/4" adapter, cleaning tool, aircraft attenuator and additional ear pieces. The metal container is for the ear buds. These are designed for the (42") cable to go over the ear. The "ear loops" hold their shape. The
durable cable is easily replaced, if there is ever a problem.
Again, they sound great. I just bought a set of IE30s because these were a bit big for me.