How long do they really last? Some reviews say they break very quickly. And many positive reviews seem to be after having them only a very short time.
320186
I ordered mine in January. The white plastic clip on one ear broke after a couple months, and they sent me a free replacement pair of the white clips in April. The 2nd side failed a month or so later, and I used the 2nd replacement. Now the replacement has broken in November. I haven't babied them, but I definitely haven't abused them.
320187
I have only had them a few months and so far so good. I use them 3 times a week. I guess only time will tell...
320188
we have had to put ties on them after they came apart, but other than that, they serve the purpose well. We have had them for some time now, and have re-ordered other pairs.
320189
The white clips break easily, due to the way they're designed, if you attach and remove the Apple EarPods often. If you leave them on the EarPods I don't see any unusual issues. You can somewhat alleviate the overtension on the clips when you attach and remove the Apple EarPods by sliding them in from the top, instead of pressing the EarPods directly into the clip. This has helped me keep them longer. I've had two pairs.
320190
Like anything take care of it and they will last. I love these with no problem whatsoever.
320191
they are very cheaply made. the plastic piece that holds the ear piece already came out of its hole but i could just push it back in. I really love them because it keeps them on my ears. good luck!
588250
They last quite awhile actually. I change mine out weekly, even though I never see more than minor wear on them.
1488177
Well, I only used them one time and have not got a chance to use them again. My feeling is that because they are very much like those "support a cause" bands that everyone wears, and the way they work is by pressure on your wrist not any mechanics, they should last for a long time, unless you are wearing them constantly!!!!!
1386512
Yes, they break very easy. they have a score mark that helps break them. They don't always break exactly in half, but close.
400907
I have never read anywhere how long they last. I am sure if you take care of them they will last a long time.
1853511
Hi I'm Glad you asked.. i got these and really liked them so almost instantly wrote my review. These have a really great sound but today I plug them in and the left one will not work.. i messed around with them for about thirty minutes before giving up. Keep in mind i bought my pair used. but up until they broke they worked/sounded great. my only complaint is the max volume wasnt all that loud.
1251934
Some have lasted me a full 2 days. but some not even a day. So its a flip of a coin..
88595
I answered earlier that they work pretty well for this function. However, about 3 weeks after I posted that, first one ear, then the other just stopped working. So they only lasted less than 2 months--which in my opinion isn't adequate at all. Though I would have recommended them, now I won't.
1866429
How long is a long time? I probably have a pair that I use at least 3 times a week while hopping around at the gym. They may last between 6 months to a year. But they are so inexpensive, with fantastic sound, plus the ear piece stays in my ear; totally worth it to me. Good luck!
847974
They break regularly! No customer service either. I purchased 20 of these. Of that 4 still work in under 8 months since purchase.
1451056
I bought mine many months ago and they still work. I have learned to be gentle with earphones, because I really got tired of having to continually buy new ones. Just don't be rough and they should last a while.
1111056
I would say a few weeks, depending where you put them. If you have them in a rather air-tight container, they last a very long time...if there is air exchange, they obviously won't last as long. I like them a lot but I did have one go bad on me...when I was re-charging...for some odd reason, the balls turned black...rendering that one useless...the others that were in the same condition and were heated for the same time did just fine...
1714441
It all depends on how long you are utilizing them. I've only had them for a little over 1 month and they are working perfectly.
457069
I thought it was just me! I got my pair in summer '07, and they failed less than a year later. I had them replaced via Shure, and now the replacements have failed again. I don't use them excessively - they just seem to wear out. Other than the high probability of failure, these headphones are awesome.
1488163
I had my first pair for 10 months before I lost them, but they still worked. My second pair lasted 9 months but I am extremely hard on my headphones and use them all the time (an hour or more daily).
128477
I bought a pair of these in late September. After about 150 miles of running something within them has given way and makes a noticeable rattling on the control (right ear) side.. They still work though, but just bear in mind that they are a consumable that will not last for years on end. Given that they are rechargeable, I figured I'd get about 18-24 solid months out of them, but sadly that may not be the case. I'll use them till they fail or if the rattling becomes overly obnoxious. I've used them in warm temps, freezing temps, light rain and snow and they work just fine. They aren't water/weatherproof, but given the physical breakdown I'll have no qualms against using them out in the elements. I bought a pair of these in late September. After about 150 miles of running something within them has given way and makes a noticeable rattling on the control (right ear) side.. They still work though, but just bear in mind that they are a consumable that will not last for years on end. Given that they are rechargeable, I figured I'd get about 18-24 solid months out of them, but sadly that may not be the case. I'll use them till they fail or if the rattling becomes overly obnoxious. I've used them in warm temps, freezing temps, light rain and snow and they work just fine. They aren't... » Read More I bought a pair of these in late September. After about 150 miles of running something within them has given way and makes a noticeable rattling on the control (right ear) side.. They still work though, but just bear in mind that they are a consumable that will not last for years on end. Given that they are rechargeable, I figured I'd get about 18-24 solid months out of them, but sadly that may not be the case. I'll use them till they fail or if the rattling becomes overly obnoxious. I've used them in warm temps, freezing temps, light rain and snow and they work just fine. They aren't water/weatherproof, but given the physical breakdown I'll have no qualms against using them out in the elements. « Show Less
1455290
I have had them for about 6 months and have had no issues. I do imagine if they are dropped they would break.