Hi Guys!

I go through a new set of headphones about every three months. They are pulled at by my kids, travel around with me, etc. What does the Army use? I am getting tired of having to buy yet another set.

What are the sturdiest headphones you've ever had and how long do the other ones you've bought typically last?

Thanx

Dave

I use a pair of SONY's MDR-V150 model heaphones, they retail for about $25 US, or so. Just got me a new pair, the last pair I had lasted about 2 years, the writing on the sides had faded away, and I had to use Googles image search to find the pair I owned.

They have fairly decent bass, unless you're a BASSBUMP whore. I know a guy who uses them in his basement studio, and he swears by them.

Buy some cheap phones with one year warranty and try to exchange the phones under warranty when they broke. This has worked for me.

With me it's the cables that tend to go. At some point I'll need to send my current ones to a DIYer for recabling. Some headphones have replaceable cables, like the sennheiser 580/600/650 series.

Beyerdynamic DT-250 are built for pro studio use. Every part can be replaced. Have worked for me many years now. Had previously two Sennheiser HD-5xx series which broke few months and little over year after purchase.

The AKG 240S are good, sturdy headphones. Have heard stories of them lasting for 15+ years for some people. The Beyer 250 is a good recomendation and should sound pretty descent. I had a beyer dt880 and it was built like a tank. Also the sony v6 is supposed to last a long time but has a coiled cord and isn't the best sounding phone. Hope this helps!

Some of the best-built headphones: Sony MDR-7506

Unit is constructed of stainless steel band, stainless steel primary flex joints, thick plastic/composite on the main fork structure, metal alloy sides/cans, thick double stitched headband covering, extremely thick/durable cable with a very well built metal plug. All parts are purchaseable for replacement/repair.

This is the standard studio phone usually seen in broadcast studios and on television in such scenes[Howard Stern for example]. They will last for many years of abuse. They also fold up into a compact form and include a zip/carry pouch. The Sony MDR-V6[Not to be confused with MDR-V600] is the same headphone, but sold through the Sony consumer division, and is usually a few dollar cheaper.

-Chris