MP3 players forum: Wiring problems with headphones- are all headphones subject?

I don't know much about the earphones you're talking about, in face I've never heard of the brand before, but I'm a big fan of in-ear headphones and the wiring problem usually happens when you pull on the wiring of the headphones. When I do run into similar problems with earphones and headphones I just open them, and re-solder the wires back to the respected connecting pieces.
But you really shouldn't have that problem with earphones retailing over $30 unless someone is pulling on the wires.

But I've used some cheap earbuds. I used the iPod pack-ins for a couple of years and I never had a problem. I would wrap them around my iPod, but never with them plugged in. I've stopped using them not because they broke but because I wanted more noise isolation. So now I now switch off between Shure e2cs and Skullcandy Smokin' buds, which are both in-ear. The latter pair I use most of the time because they provide just enough isolation for me and they're cheap ($15). If I lose or break them, no big deal. I've had them since last October. I've pulled/yanked on them and wrapped them around my player (also unplugged when not in use). I haven't had any problems.

I like my e2cs, but they were a little pricey at the time ($100, but you could spend a lot more on other models). They have nice, thick cables. But I kept feeling the need to put them back in their included case every time I finished listening. That was a little too high maintenance for me, so I kept going back to the Skullcandys. And I bought 3 more pairs when I saw them for sale on Black Friday and they're still in their packages. Now I'm not suggesting that you buy Skullcandys. They may not provide the sound quality that you need. Some people think they're junk and I'm not the audiophile to argue with that.

Maybe I'll start breaking them out more often.

I am not trying to pay more than $60 for some headphones, and with that in mind I guess I have to just be aware of keeping them protected when not in use..I just need a good pair, with a good bass that are reliable so the search continues! thanks again all.

And said that I can send the defective pair back again and they will send me out a new pair (though I don't see why I must go through the hassle of sending them in). So I guess I will do that and maybe get another pair too for backup. Wonder how many years they will let me keep sending back a defective pair..I'm sure I'll find out, hehe..

Yep, the sound started cutting out on one side. Thank you for suggesting I turn it in to get another: I'll call them and do that.