Outstanding theater binoculars!!! I'm very glad I bought them and wonder why I didn't do it sooner. Good quality, can see a scene from a very long distance. Highly recommended to all!

was initially drawn to these glasses for their vintage look whilst at the same time being in pristine condition - this really is the essence of the premium viewing you want to portray in opera! I think these events are a chance to perform in front of an audience the same way you do on stage, so it's fun to pretend you're watching a show the way you would in the Victorian era, and those glasses add fit perfectly into this performative culture. The shiny red finish paired with the gold plating looks so classy and high-quality. These are metal but not too heavy to hold throughout viewing, but their weight certainly adds to the realism. They also have a decent magnification. Sitting in the front row of the upper balcony on the right of the stage I was able to get a pretty clear picture of the performers, although I will say the scope was a bit narrow. Magnification is also quite blurry around the edges; I think this is to improve focus or create a vignette effect, but it makes it difficult to see the entire image. However, I don't get as dizzy looking through them as I do with some other glasses and I'm grateful for the lower magnification. Unfortunately, these are said to fold nicely for portability, but their fold isn't the best. Since it's metal, where it's supposed to fold, the hinges squeak a lot and rub against the metal. I'm afraid that if I fold them too much they will rub and the exterior paint will rub off. While it hasn't happened yet, I think these need to have better oiled hinges to be top-of-the-line binoculars. They're durable when traveling because they're a little heavier, but the fact that they don't come with lens protection makes it difficult to just slip them into a purse and call them good - you need some extra protection around these have or invest in a case. Overall, this is a fun costume to wear to events like the opera and it certainly made my experience that much more enjoyable, but the actual practicality of magnifying these glasses isn't the best on the market. If you want clear visibility then look elsewhere, but if you want viewers to see you in person these are perfect!

Nice style. Practical carrying bag. The picture quality is good. I'll go to the theatre.

These are actually very attractive and quite well made. The glass and magnification could be better but for the price they are pretty good. Theatrical goggles aren't meant for bird watching, so I assume they work pretty well for their intended purpose. Overall I'm pretty happy with these and they'll certainly be passed around when we're at a play. I will probably even order another pair for my wife to have her own.

small, handy, cute. Very suitable for the theater

Very cool. Functional and pretty. My girlfriend omits them as a cool and interesting decoration. Haven't used them in a play yet, but they seem to work really well.

Robust and attractive opera glasses. Good magnification to see finer details on stage. Nice heavy metal construction, had a surprisingly sturdy feel for such value for money. Packaging and carrying case were equally attractive.

Haven't used them yet but made sure to adjust them for my face. Very attractive. Lenses seem pretty clear. Easy to focus. Pretty classy looking. I look forward to using them at a dance concert next week.

had some trouble zooming to just the right precision to see from a distance...the zoom capabilities only go so far, but other than that I loved them and was able to use them. And it helped me see the stage pretty well from afar.

I had some trouble zooming to just the right precision to see from a distance...the zoom capabilities only go so far, but other than that I loved them and was able to use them. And it helped me see the stage pretty well from a distance.