These are light weight and compact. Easy to store - they don't take up much shelf room. They sound very crisp. They have adjustable feet for sound control! They are a little awkward to open with only one latch in the middle of the case. They are built into the case and not removeable. The lid does not open all the way back to the floor - easy to prop music, but would be hard to see their hands during a performance or practice. Overall, they are great for my classroom, and perfect for fostering all those great musical skills!

I found that the lids are removeable, I just snapped them off. Might sound crazy, but seeing their hands help very much. Monitering students is much easier, and makes for much better lessons. If you have 15 or more students in a room, these bells can be taxing on the ears so I have them turn mallets backwards during practice time until they are ready to "perform" for the reat of the class. If not, my voice is shot by the end of the day.