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1 RECOMMENDED by 138 people for OVERALL
Westone UM2  Dual Driver Earphones Headphones
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  1. from store.earphonesolutions.com
    5.0 Stars i’ve used them for over a year and not only do they sound amazing...they’re durable too.
  2. from store.earphonesolutions.com
    5.0 Stars the build quality and fit is superb as well.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars and if those ever fragile wires break, just ship it back to westone for $26 and shipping and get new replacement wires installed.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i've blown through countless shure earphones(2,3 and 4 series) due to the wire construction.i am a heavy heavy user and somehow ,the body oils destroy the cables.
  5. from store.earphonesolutions.com
    3.0 Stars i have owned the clear version of the um2 for a couple years now and thought they have been good, not great.i do like the design in that they don’t stick out of my ear and i can lie my head down
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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Comfortable, Good Bass Response, Design: Ear Buds
2 RECOMMENDED by 49 people for OVERALL
Genius HP-02 Live. In-ear noise isolation headphones for MP3 audio devices. Noise-isolation headphon
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  1. from bvrev.compusa.com
    4.0 Stars the durability seems decent a certainly no worse than any mid range pair of buds out there.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars stay in place, bread sound sound, i've been using it for 2 months, and they seem to be very durable
  3. from A Customer from Springfield, VA, clickfrom.buy.com
    4.0 Stars construction appears to be adequate.
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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Comfortable, Nice Affordability, Design: Ear Buds
3 RECOMMENDED by 25 people for OVERALL
NuForce NE-7M Headphones
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars however, it feels very sturdy and i think it will hold its own for a very long time as long as i don't neglect my ne-6's.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars the construction is amazing, there is a y splitter, a shirt clip, the headphones themselves are made of some sort of lightweight metal or aluminum and everything seems very well built.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i was looking for not too expensive quality earphones for my daily subway ride to work, something sturdy that i could just roll over my ipod when done and shove in my pocket.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars the scl3's are far more heavy duty of course - thicker cable and meatier strain reliefs.
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Positives: Great Sound Quality, Great Bass Response, Comfortable, Design: Ear Buds
4 RECOMMENDED by 673 people for OVERALL
Creative Labs EP-630 Consumer Headphones
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  1. from www.mwave.com
    5.0 Stars this may sound funny, but the plastic clear case it came in is durable enough that i use it to house my earphones when i throw it in my bag.
  2. from GrantDeterman, reviews.cnet.com
    4.0 Stars the build quality seems to be adequate i think if you treat audio equipment the way that it should be treated there is little likelihood that it will fall apart on you.
  3. from www.mwave.com
    4.0 Stars my only complaint is that the wires seem a bit thin and fragile and have that silicone sticky texture to the rubber so they tangle easily.
  4. from www.mwave.com
    5.0 Stars (edited april 24th by mmparedes) after being frustrated with the build quality on my previous earbuds i decided to try something new.
  5. from www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars :) the cord isn't very durable (but it's fine), so it isn't recommended you use it in a tug-o-war battle with a friend.
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Positives: Comfortable, Good Volume Control, Excellent Durability, Design: Ear Buds
5 RECOMMENDED by 169 people for OVERALL
Shure SE530 Headphones
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  1. from www.compuplus.com
    5.0 Stars the only drawback of the se530 is the thick (but durable looking) wires.
  2. from www.compuplus.com
    5.0 Stars the drawbacks to this unit include the pth unit which is made of light cheap plastic that feels flimsy.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars using the foam ear pads, i can honestly say that it doesn't matter if the chick next to me starts yapping on her cell phone or if a group of tourists is having a loud conversation - i won't hear 'em.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i returned it after a week partly because of hearing durability issues about the earphone.
  5. from N/A, www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars the cord is far more durable than it should be and the included volume attenuator is very convenient.
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Positives: Great Sound Quality, Nice Bass Response, Comfortable, Design: Ear Buds
 
Etymotic Research ER-4P Consumer Headphones
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  1. from nkgrl, www.bhphotovideo.com
    5.0 Stars i previously had the er6i but wanted an upgrade in sound and overall build quality for daily use with my ipod.
  2. from Not Scott, www.bhphotovideo.com
    4.0 Stars the twisted wires seem a little delicate, so i'll have to see about the longevity.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i have never seen such well built headphones, the cord looks and feels incredibly durable and the shirt clip is not only convenient, it is built to last.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars 1)feels flimsy and looks flimsy (very scary if it breaks since i payed $164 for them).
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i had a pair of the er6's for a year and i tore the flimsy cable when it was caught on a item in my garage.
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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Great Volume Control, Good Portability, Design: Ear Buds
Sony MDR-ED21LP Headphones
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  1. from "abe", www.bhphotovideo.com
    5.0 Stars excellent sound and comfortable fit and durable.
  2. from www.bestbuy.com
    5.0 Stars these headphones definitely don't break easily.
  3. from www.abt.com
    4.0 Stars comfortable, durable, highly compatible, lightweight, rich sound best uses:
  4. from www.bestbuy.com
    4.0 Stars what's not so great:?breaks easily
  5. from www.abt.com
    4.0 Stars comfortable, durable, lightweight, rich sound best uses:
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Positives: Good Bass Response, Good Sound Quality, Excellent Affordability, Design: Ear Buds
Sony MDRXB40EX Extra Bass Vertical In-ear Silicone Headphones with 13.5mm Driver Unit
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  1. from eBob, www.bhphotovideo.com
    5.0 Stars the cable is sturdy and i like the jack has a right angle bend to it rather than being straight.
  2. from jeenanrex, www.bhphotovideo.com
    4.0 Stars flimsy wires.
  3. from Metalistic, www.radioshack.com
    5.0 Stars the earpieces seem bulky at first glance but they are the secret to all the low end punch and add that much more durability..
  4. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars it is worth the money to buy a decent earbud that have good durability.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars the cable has a very high quality, it feels solid, it's very flexible and never gets tangled.
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Positives: Excellent Bass Response, Comfortable, Excellent Durability, Design: Ear Buds
JVC Air Cushion iPod/iPhone Compatible High Quality In-Ear Design Headphones
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  1. from Batman from BandForce, The Underground, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars the only con is that the durability looks like it might be on the low side if you stick them in your pocket a lot since the wire joint rubbering isn't very thick..
  2. from 8o8diff from Aiea,HI, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars i had my cell phone on high next to me and i could not hear the ringer?!
  3. from MattPie from PA, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars there plenty of volume with my ipod or cell phone, and maybe a little too much bass for my tastes.
  4. from www.crutchfield.com
    4.0 Stars actually i thought i was hearing someone's cell phone nearby, then realized i was hearing sounds within the music i never heard before...
  5. from Ken from Los Angeles, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars i hope the jvc is as durable as they are well designed.
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Positives: Comfortable, Great Bass Response, Good Sound Quality, Design: Ear Buds
Ultimate Ears (IFP5PSW000202) Consumer Headphones
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  1. from store.earphonesolutions.com
    5.0 Stars i’ve used b&o till those died (they were stylish and had good sound quality, but rather uncomfortable after wearing them for extended periods of time and had rather flimsy jack soldering...
  2. from www.circuitcity.com
    4.0 Stars well built with real copper wire!
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars as much as i liked the fit and sound of the sony's, i have no tolerance for a product that is so fragile.
  4. from www.newegg.com
    5.0 Stars and the cord is about the right length and very sturdy, wrap-around-ear design makes it more secure and comfortable
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i think this is due to the heavier guage wire that is used which i don't mind as it probably adds to the sound quality and makes them more durable.
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Positives: Comfortable, Excellent Volume Control, Great Portability, Design: Ear Buds
JVC Marshmallow Soft Inner Ear Headphones ( Black )
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  1. from john from tx, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars they seem durable but dont look it.
  2. from www.walmart.com
    5.0 Stars i love these earphones.they are very comfortable to wear unlike the hard plastic ones that become very irritating to the ear after a while.i work on construction sites quite a bit and they not only
  3. from www.walmart.com
    5.0 Stars a+ sound a+ comfort b- durability
  4. from w from sandy, ut, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars they do stay in place pretty well once you do this, i wear them at work (construction) and while excercising, snowboarding, skating etc.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars the quality of construct is very high and the cables are not those tiny, flimsy things that constantly tangle.
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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Comfortable, Good Bass Response, Design: Ear Buds
Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone Headphones
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Positives: Design: Ear Buds, Compatibility: Computers,Mobile / Cellular,MP3 Players, Connectivity: Cable, Plug Type: 3.5 mm
Skull Candy SCINKDWHT Smoking Buds Consumer Headphones
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  1. from Heather from Pleasant Grove, UT, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars they are durable and the music quality is very good.
  2. from t, www.circuitcity.com
    4.0 Stars would prefer a rope style cord or something more durable.as these are 20hz/20,000mhz range, there are buds that go as low as 10hz and audio source: htc 8525 (phone) as my ipod...
  3. from ECUfan from Greenville, NC, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars the jack is well made, and should not rip off.
  4. from bbbleman from VA, www.circuitcity.com
    4.0 Stars lightweight but sturdy construction.
  5. from Russ from Sin City, NV, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars the ear buds are really very well made.
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Positives: Comfortable, Excellent Affordability, Nice Sound Quality, Design: Ear Buds
Coby CV-E99 Headphones
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars i was on vacation in taiwan and i found this exact same product in white and pink for only $3 usd (taiwan tends to sell things more cheaply than the us).
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars the cord seems to be pretty strong, as (being in construction and other), numerous times i've accidentally really jerked on it, yanking the buds right out of both ears--but no damage.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars since it is very early in my use of the earphones i cannot say how durable they are, but if you get some sort of storage case to put the earphones & player into that will protect the earphones during
  4. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars it worked well, while it lasted, with in 3-4 months one of the speakers stopped working.no very durable.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars it seems that that part is a little flimsy.
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Positives: Comfortable, Nice Bass Response, Great Sound Quality, Design: Ear Buds
Sennheiser CX 400-B Consumer Headphones
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  1. from bclayman, www.shopping.com
    5.0 Stars style and durability.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i'd like to start with construction.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars they seem to be well made and sound very good.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars if you are looking for a reasonably priced yet still well made pair of earbuds, i highly recommend these sennheiser cx 400s.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars they seem sturdy enough to last a long time and the cord seems flexible, but in a good way.
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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Comfortable, Great Bass Response, Design: Ear Buds
Sony MDR-EX75/BLK Headphones
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars however, the fact that i've bought about 4-5 pairs of these points to one nagging issue i have with this product - it's not very durable.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars the silicone buds are quite durable, i used the same pair on my ex70s for about 4 years with no noticeable degradation.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars i haven't used them for very long, so i can't vouch for their durability or ease of maintenance.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars these seem a bit more fragile, but the sound is great.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars - comes with (cheaply made) carry case
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Positives: Good Bass Response, Great Sound Quality, Comfortable, Design: Ear Buds
JVC HA-F130B Headphones
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  1. from MHC from Denver, CO, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars the ear buds are very comfortable and light weight and durable i wouldrecommend these headphones any day to anyone who needs and inexpensive high quality headphone.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars now i'm 2 for 2 on satisfaction with this product, and can say with confidence that these earbuds outperform others in this price range with respect to comfort, performance, and durability.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars comfortable, durable, great value.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars they're durable; i stuff mine in my purse, pocket, wrapped around my mp3 player with no ill effects.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars i've had very good luck with jvc's durability.
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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Comfortable, Excellent Durability, Design: Ear Buds
Creative Technology EP-630 Consumer Headphones
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars these creative ep-630's are perfect headphone for me to workout with, they have ample bass and a good build quality.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i have owned them for just a short time so cannot comment on their durability.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars i am more careful with these headphones because the wires do not seem as durable as the other pairs i have owned.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars these earphones have just the right amount of bass, fit well, and the cord's build quality is very sturdy.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars the cable also seems very flimsy, and about to break.
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Positives: Comfortable, Great Sound Quality, Nice Bass Response, Design: Ear Buds
Sony MDR-XB20EX Extra Bass Earbuds Headphones
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  1. from Popo, www.bhphotovideo.com
    5.0 Stars the headphones have a very good bass (which is what i like).they seem sturdy and stay in my ears even when in the gym, others i tried simply fell off or needed quite a lot of adjustments through the
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars - durability is top notch.
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Positives: Nice Bass Response, Good Sound Quality, Comfortable, Design: Ear Buds
Razer Moray Headphones
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars sure, the sound quality isnt as good, but these are very sturdy.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars lastly, i have nothing to say about durability because i've been rather ginger with this pair due to the passing of my skullcandy earbuds.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars 3.5 out of 5, but the overall build quality raises these babies up to a 5 in my opinion.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars durable!
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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Comfortable, Good Volume Control, Design: Ear Buds
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