[terriblepaulz]

The wife has burned through 2 pairs of PX100s in the last year or so (one pair was mine

). She wears them with her iPod while exercising and doing chores - active stuff. Both pair developed wiring problems where a channel would cut out with movement. I would like to get her a pair of very sturdy and cheap 'phones. The bulk of her listening is audio books and podcasts, so SQ is a lower priority than durability.
Suggestions?

 

[TopPop]

I've found JVC Marshmallows to be pretty durable... if in-ear phones are okay with her.

 

[ljokerl]

JVC HA-M750 are built very well, but they are ~$50 and also on the large side. If I had to pick something cheaper it'd be the KSC75.

If you're looking for in-ears the new Meelectronics Ai-M6 and M11 have some of the nicest cables I've seen in a while and really feel like they will last.

 

[priest]

I presume you don't care if I suggest something for your consideration which I have not heard, given that sound quality is not an issue? If so, how about the Sony MDR-G75LW? They look pretty sturdy to me. And while I have my issues with Sony, longevity of their products has never been one of them.

 

[mythless]

Well, there's always going the Koss option, their warranty is great. Maybe Portapro, UR40 and such

 

[Nagasaki_Kid]

px100 straight plug might be wearing down faster when exercising. find something with a right angled plug, koss perhaps.