[penartur]

It seems that all the trials of replacing headphones cable and plug separately are doomed to failure. I've asked different people many times to recable my CM700, and there was not a single trial such that connection between new plug and new cable lasted for longer than, say, a month or two (however, connection between new cable and earbuds has never failed).
So i'm looking for headphones with a durable cable and plug and durable connection between cable and plug, and all this as cheap as possible (e.g. i will not spend $200 on sennheiser MX980 just to get the cable).
The couple of years ago there were Sennheiser MX500; that would be a perfect choice except for two shortcomings. First is its volume control; and the second is that they're not available for sale anymore.
Any suggestions of something as durable as MX500, and readily available for sale?

 

[FirsToStrike]

Meelectronics M2 has a very durable cable, they are more than 10$, but their cable is great.

 

[penartur]

Hmm, from the photo on amazon the plug doesn't seem to be durable...
 
EDIT: Sorry, nevermind, i've mistaken M2 with M2-BK. Thanks you for your answer, will try to find out how to get these in Russia for less than $30.

 

[FirsToStrike]

Just order them from the site, it's about 6$ for international shipping if i remember correctly.
http://www.meelec.com/MEElectronics_M2_Sound_Isolating_In_Ear_Headphones_p/earphone-ai-m2-bk-mee.htm

 

[3602]

Koss UR20. Go ahead and hand yourself with that cable.

 

[penartur]

 
 
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Just order them from the site, it's about 6$ for international shipping if i remember correctly.

Nowadays one could not rely on non-trackable shipping method
 
And cheapest trackable international shipping method is $14.95 on their site.
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Koss UR20

Thanks, these are available in Russia for $20, and the cable seems to be okay (although M2 design seems to be better).