[SOLIDOPS]

 
So my current pair of headphones can only work if you put the plug in a certain way, and if the cord near the plug is straightened or in a certain direction.
 
I'm 100% certain it is because I have a nasty habit of wrapping my 'phones around my iPhone tightly. I've had many pairs of headphones break or stop working as a result.
 
How can I avoid this? I feel like if I had a case that would has a form fitting design for the headphones, I would be inclined to put them in the case instead of wrapping them around the iPod. 
 
What earphones have a relatively small case designed for the earphones they come along with?

 

[wind016]

Some Monster Turbines have lifetime warranty and Sennheiser MX980s are mighty durable. I wrap all those headphones and they're still surviving my abuse.

 

[Selenium]

"I'm 100% certain it is because I have a nasty habit of wrapping my 'phones around my iPhone tightly. I've had many pairs of headphones break or stop working as a result.
 
How can I avoid this?"
 
Stop wrapping them around your iPhone tightly like that? lol
 
I can think of three 'phones off the top of my head(probably because I have them) that have the kind of case you're describing.
 
Monster Miles Davis

Sony EX600/EX1000

 

[Il Mostro]

Why does the case have to be form fitting?  It is a nice touch, but really a non factor in terms of protection.  I use the OEM cases provided with my UM3x, ER4S and HF5 without causing any damage.  It isn't exactly rocket science.

 

[sulkoudai]

just get one off ebay
 
you can get one for like 2 bucks.

 

[rroseperry]

Unplug them, do the three finger wrap loosely, and put them in some sort of container. It doesn't even have to be a hard case unless you're tossing them in a bag where they could be crushed.

 

[SOLIDOPS]

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Some Monster Turbines have lifetime warranty and Sennheiser MX980s are mighty durable. I wrap all those headphones and they're still surviving my abuse.

 
The Sennheisers look tough, I'm not against spending money for headphones but what if I screw them up? $180 down the drain...

 
 


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"I'm 100% certain it is because I have a nasty habit of wrapping my 'phones around my iPhone tightly. I've had many pairs of headphones break or stop working as a result.
 
How can I avoid this?"
 
Stop wrapping them around your iPhone tightly like that? lol
 
I can think of three 'phones off the top of my head(probably because I have them) that have the kind of case you're describing.
 
Monster Miles Davis

Sony EX600/EX1000

The Sony cases are the ones I'm looking for!! The EX600s are affordable too. 

 
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Unplug them, do the three finger wrap loosely, and put them in some sort of container. It doesn't even have to be a hard case unless you're tossing them in a bag where they could be crushed.

Ah, this seems to be the key phrase here. I do wrap the headphones loosely sometimes, but I unplug at the end when it's all tied up already, then I wriggle it loose from the phone.