Is the remote/mic durable? I've done my research and been through MANY types of headphones and find that the mic/remote stops working after 2-3 months
858796
The remote/ mic is custom machined from stainless steel, and is very durable. I had no issues with mine so far, and everyone tells me that sound quality of the mic is very good.
858797
It seems to be very durable. I've not had any issues with my remote/mic but then I'm not too rough with my earphones.
858798
I've had mine for three months now, use the mic and the buttons everyday, many times a day. Still working just fine -- so far.
858799
I use these headphones AT LEAST five days a week on my way train ride to work. I use the remote everyday to skip songs and adjust volume (since I don't use iTunes sound check). The remote hasn't failed on me and is built with the same metal material the other pieces are made of. You will find that the plastic button part has a little "lateral play" in it but so far it hasn't been an issue. Build quality appears to be top notch. Especially when you consider these are under $200.
858800
I've only had the headphones for about a week. The remote does seem nice and sturdy. I haven't used them on my phone yet so I have no idea if they have a mic in the remote.
858801
I purchased my headphones in September and have had no issues with the mic/remote. The remote on this headphone is more sturdy than others I've owned. This headphone is extremely well made all the way around.
1245571
I believe those have a remote/microphone. If you like to change the music on your device with a remote and/or you like using your headphones as a hands free device while on the phone then I would definitely buy that version. These headphones are plain and do not have those features. (Still a great buy for the price if you find no use out of a microphone or remote!)
1623784
The same thing happen to me but it happened to one of the two I purchased two years before. I don't think it should have happened but, I got good use out of them before it happened. As a result, I bought two more Sony MDR-RF970RK headsets and they are doing fine now after six months. I may have been rougher than I should have or maybe not. Would I buy the same headsets again. Yes, are better than anything else I have tried and now I am more careful. Should they be replaced, hard to say. I think in the long run the individual is the only one who really know the answer to that.
1641255
I'm in complete agreement with lack of durability. What I do now is use ordinary earbuds and Nexcare absolute waterproof tape to keep them in place. Works perfectly and I no longer search for the perfect runner's style headphones. Opens up choices anyway even if durability is still an issue.
1815871
i have had mine for at least 3 years. i love them,they are so comfortable. when mine "go to headphone heaven" i will definitely buy them again!
1836667
Yes...actually....but I have not had any issues. What was more worrying for me is the fact there's no warranty in the US so if there's an issue, you can either go back to the store you bought it at or accept the fact there's no support and buy a new pair of headphones.
1652958
No I have never had that issue I put it in my pocket while im in the gym or honestly my ipod holder broke so I put it in my gym bag and walk around with it and it still works ...I will say get the newest version I had the old one and after 3 months it died but I wrote the company an email and they took care of it and send me the new headset and no complaints so far...
1908495
my mic works perfectly with no issues... if u tried messing with the settings and it still doesnt work it might just be a faulty product....
195947
My experience is that it's not reliable, I've had mine for 10 months & I'm having connection issues(crackling/static) with the phone jack that started about 3 months ago. The jack is rarely used , about 10 times before the issue started. Also, I just recently starting having issues with the volume control (crackling/static + drop-out in the right channel.) The volume knob is also rarely used as I control volume with my source...
914378
I've never had any problem with sound or music breaking or stopping for unknown reasons, these headphones have been surprisingly reliable. Not very comfortable though. I use in the house mostly. Hope this helps.
822011
I.'ve given mine regular use on live gigs, even dropped it on the ground twice. After 2.5 - 3 years of service, this microphone still sounds great. These appear to be built very sturdy. I give this mic a regular work out. It's up to the task.
470090
No issues as far as I've had it. It's only been 4 months but overall amazing mic!
988737
hello, i have been using mine for 1.5 years with no issues , i love how these sound, loved so much i give them as gifts, people cant believe the quality
1608795
They are good quality. 20 years? I have had them for 2 years now and they seem to be doing ok. However I cannot assess whether they will last 20 years. If you are looking for a good long term investment in your audio setup it may be better to look for options that explicitly guarantee long term duration, as this ones don't say anything about that. In my opinion, if these babies give you 5+ years, it was already a good investment, as I love the sound they have.
303629
Well check your warranty, I'm not sure what it is.You got a year out of em, based on my experience you didi pretty good. I've never had a pair of headphones last a year. I hope you got the service plan. I got it on my beats but since they only lasted two months, I took them back and never used it. Headphones are notorious for failing, if you spend real money, next time, get the plan. I suspect you're s.o.l.
17808
Mine lasted three months and one week. The sound was great, and the ribbon cable did prevent twisting. The screen in the left bud fell out several weeks ago, but they still worked fine. Today, however, the sound started cutting out on the same bud. Same issue as another member had, jiggling the wire at the plug would get it back, but during a run that fix lasts about two strides. I've had just as good luck with $20 headphones.
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.