How durable are they? I am torn between these and the hd 202s, durability is a big concern
260276
I would not get the 202's. I won a pair and do not sue them because they are VERY tight and uncomfortable to wear for even 5 min.
260277
Very. I've got a pair of these and a pair or sennheiser earbuds and I use them both at work and on my bike. These ones, i've chucked in my backpack when i'm not wearing them and have had no problems with the cord. I treat my earbuds worse and have had no problems with either.
1300195
Definitely, these are really heavy duty headphones, i use them every day and I've had them for over a year. Even though they are plastic, they are immpressively durrable. And not to mention they have really great sound.
1986154
Pretty durable. I'm not easy on earbuds. I work out with them/play drums with them so they can take a beating. They don't tangle easy that I've experienced. And the switch basically just pauses music. Hope this helps.
356994
They seem to be durable. I bought my 7 year old some from a different company (Sony, I think) and he broke them the first time he put them on. However, he has been using the Kensington headphones for a couple of months and they are still in good condition. I bought some for myself, but do not use them often because they hurt my ears after more than 15 minutes or so. The cushioning pads are not very soft.
1522321
Same, had them since about October 2013, use them daily and stuff them in a backpack, no wear to speak of. They're built like a tank and for not being real leather (although the head band is) they are excellent. Idk about other/replacement ones though, but so far don't need to either. Great cans.
945544
No they pretty good at lasting long. I have dropped them a lot and they still work like they are brand new. To note these are really loud even if you don't have it on the volume all the way up too
1068200
So far both of mine have held up. Just got back from a week long car trip. Stereo system went out in the car and we used the speakers a lot. They got bumped around in the car and going in and out of hotels. They are still working.
896500
It's pretty durable. I use mine every day, for my work commute, and on my run. They get shoved in my pocket wrapped around my ipod/iphone a lot. I give them lots of abuse, and they hold up pretty well. I will say that I've gone through 3 pairs, but that was in the last 6 years. I abuse them a lot, but given that, and their amazing sound, it's totally worth it.
1827432
Noise isolation is good, as good as HD25's and they are plenty loud. Good to go.
2001396
I have no experience with the HD 203. I have also only used the HD 202 with an I pod that has downloaded music from multiple sources. The drums and bass sounds good but not all encompassing. These were the best headphones I could find at this price point. I play bass and I am not unhappy with the sound.
568888
I've had mine for about 6 months now, using them about every day, and thus far the only thing that has shown any wear is the leather-esque ear padding, which has started to gently loosen. This is a very insignificant thing to me, though if you intend on putting substantial wear on your set, it could lead to the material coming loose. That, however, is why I would deem these headphones as something that should not be out and about too much; an amazing at home/studio pair of headphones, not a pair to wear while dirt biking.
842605
I travel with mine all the time and they have lasted me 5+ years. Downside is people can hear what you listen to but they are definitely rugged enough.
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.
1641252
They are adequate for running. However they are not half as durable as Sennheiser promises. Mine fell apart within a year, while I did not train that much. Instead I'd recommend Sony MDR-W08L. They wear definitely as good, don't move around. I wear them for over a year, 6-days a week training in very warm sweaty weather conditions. When I purchased them they were around $9, so I bought 6. One broke. To my surprise the price has suddenly gone up to $39,- However, I do not recommend the Sennheiser because of durability. It was no bad luck it fell apart. The design is definitely not durable. If it rusts everywhere and the rubber pieces fall apart then the design is flawed.
966524
If you treat them gently, these can last for quite a while. Part of what I value about them is that they're affordable and still have pretty good sound for the price, so when I've lost or destroyed a pair it's no big deal.
1641254
They are adequate for running. However they are not half as durable as Sennheiser promises. Mine fell apart within a year, while I did not train that much. Instead I'd recommend Sony MDR-W08L. They wear definitely as good, don't move around. I wear them for over a year, 6-days a week training in very warm sweaty weather conditions. When I purchased them they were around $9, so I bought 6. One broke. To my surprise the price has suddenly gone up to $39,- However, I do not recommend the Sennheiser because of durability. It was no bad luck it fell apart. The design is definitely not durable. If it rusts everywhere and the rubber pieces fall apart then the design is flawed. They are adequate for running. However they are not half as durable as Sennheiser promises. Mine fell apart within a year, while I did not train that much. Instead I'd recommend Sony MDR-W08L. They wear definitely as good, don't move around. I wear them for over a year, 6-days a week training in very warm sweaty weather conditions. When I purchased them they were around $9, so I bought 6. One broke. To my surprise the price has suddenly gone up to $39,- However, I do not recommend the Sennheiser because of durability. It was no bad luck it fell apart. The design is definitely not durable.... » Read More They are adequate for running. However they are not half as durable as Sennheiser promises. Mine fell apart within a year, while I did not train that much. Instead I'd recommend Sony MDR-W08L. They wear definitely as good, don't move around. I wear them for over a year, 6-days a week training in very warm sweaty weather conditions. When I purchased them they were around $9, so I bought 6. One broke. To my surprise the price has suddenly gone up to $39,- However, I do not recommend the Sennheiser because of durability. It was no bad luck it fell apart. The design is definitely not durable. If it rusts everywhere and the rubber pieces fall apart then the design is flawed. « Show Less
332323
I don't use them because they don't sound good, so I don't know if they are durable. For noise-reducing earbuds, I would recommend buying Panasonic RP-HC55-S Noise-Cancelling Earbud Headphones instead.