[rroseperry]

When I was researching iems, I read a review of the Grado GR8s that mentioned that someone dragged theirs across a gravel lot without much external damage and no effect on the sound. I ended up buying a pair, not for this reason, though it was good to know they are sturdy iems.

Well, they're sturdier even than that. I may not walk on them, but I did leave them in a shirt pocket and they've survived a wash and dry cycle with no perceptible damage.

So what have you done on purpose or not to your iems and how did they come out?

 

[ZARIM]

The JVC FX500, FX700, HJE900, Sony EX series IEMs and IE8 are well built and they last longer(use daily bases) than most IEMs.

 

[MaxwellDemon]

I stepped on my GR07 and I swear my foot was in a lot more pain.
 
And yes, it is still working perfectly.

 

[dweaver]

I carry my GR07 on my iPhone in my pocket all the time and they have had zero issues. On the flip side my SM3 were broken within less than a week of owning them.

I also had good luck with my Monster Turbine X IEM's, and even better luck with my IE8. But I would say the GR07 ranks up there a tough IEM.

 

[jjmai]

I'd like to know what people have done to HJE900 (cubic zirconium).

 

[germe83]

I've heard stories of ety er4s going 10+ years strong. 

 

[bubsdaddy]

My V-Moda Bass Freq, ADDIEM and Bose IE have all made it through a washer and dryer cycle without damage.

 

[bbrunskill]

interesting that a few people here are saying their IE8's were sturdy - I can think of 3 pro musicians I know who use them and have broken them in normal use!

 

[NimbleRabit]

Quote:

My V-Moda Bass Freq, ADDIEM and Bose IE have all made it through a washer and dryer cycle without damage.

My Westones have done the same