I have had this helmet for over two years and it has been through everything. I have fallen many times on the ground with my head and I have dropped it from very high and I have to say that it hasn't suffered any scratches, I don't know what they have done with its materials but the color hasn't peeled off nor has it cracked or anything. Now, as for the sound and fit, I can't tell you because I accidentally bought a size bigger and I am not able to express a complete opinion. In my opinion, it is worth every penny, 100%