[Senpai3330]

Build Quality is key here. I did a recable for this same friend and he managed to hook his knee (???) into the y-split and completely rip the wires out of the cups and snap the headband all in one go. There are a lot of great budget-fi options out there for under $50 but I need to know which ones will hold up under high user stress. He's not actively destroying his things, but is just generally a little rough on his gear. Here's what I'm thinking so far, other suggestions are very welcome.

Very rocky music genres

Koss PortaPro - $30. Lifetime Warranty

Koss UR55 - $50 Not sure if the same warranty applies

Audio Technica M30's $45 - Seems sturdy enough. Good cable gauge, single sided entry so he won't be pulling that maneuver again :rolleyes:

Any other ideas?

 

[DemonicLemming]

What about the Samson/Superlux stuff?  Seems to be relatively sturdy, and not expensive at all.

 

[Senpai3330]

I've heard the plastic used is really low quality.

 

[egosumlux]

Fostex are very sturdy also but you'd be lucky to get a pair for less than a hundred bucks

 

[Crenshaw]

Goldring DR50

 

[chicolom]

Philips: The Stretch
 

 

[ostewart]

Panasonic RP HTX7, you can destroy them completely and still bend them back into shape

 

[meltie]

I agree with the Stretch or something else from Philips O'Neill brand, they do not sound particularly awesome, but ok, and are built for abuse.