Trying to not break another pair of earphones...

[Mike g]

So I'm about to get yet another pair of earphones for iPod use (a pair of klipsch x10s- have had them before and they sound great and are the comfiest earbuds I've ever used). However I seem to go through earphones like these at a rate of knots. I think it's 2 things: 1 I use them constantly so always in and out of pockets and ears and 2 getting them caught on things while I wear them round the house. I know there are some things I can do to prolong their life (wrap them up properly after use, store them in the wee box they come with) but is there anything else I can do to prolong their life. It seems that the outer rubber sleaving never seems to protect the thin internal wires so ultimately a connection goes at ear one of the buds or at the jack.

Any ideas?

 

[hifi_dave]

You're not alone. My Son has had at least six pairs at various price levels in the past 18 months or so. I know, because I have bought them for him !!!

He always looks after them but they are obviously not meant for daily use.

 

[sq225917]

Get some sony ex700, I use them every day on my bike or rowing and treat them like crap and have done fro over a year.

 

[linnfomaniac83]

Had my sennheiser cx 500s for 4-5 years, still in perfect shape, I don't use them daily now but I did for a couple of years when running cycling ect.

 

[Greg]

SoundMagic E30 at around £38 have served me very well daily, used during exercise a lot too. From the various options ive tried over the years they've been the best balance of decent sound, durability and vfm.