Do these seem to be a solid, durable set of headphones? Will be using them frequently with 8th graders in my classroom. Thanks!
356992
Yes. They lasted for a few years before a small part holding one of the cups on broke but with some super glue they were easily fixed and lasted until the the cups themselves started falling part from use.
356993
I've had mine for about a year & they still are intact & work fine. Hard to beat for the money.
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.
1907403
I think they would hold up pretty well. They're plastic, but sturdy and flexible at certain places. Just make sure no one twists the earpiece too far or accidentally sits on them.
250939
Hi. Actually, i purchased them as a gift & I just called him to ask your question. He said they're great headphones & have an excellent sound. He would know, cause he's a stereophile. He said they are adjustable and would probably be ok for you, unless your a little kid. They're not for kids. To help you tho, dealing with Amazon is great. If I were you I would get them, you can always return if your not happy. Hope this helps!
332321
Yes, I feel they are durable. The cable is a bit less flexible than others, but most of my other earphones fail at the cable, either at the connection or the insulation, these have not done that. Also, I noticed my pair had a short break-in period.
236822
I use them with my laptop and iPod and find the sound quality is good (I am not an audiophile). My concern is that they weigh over 8oz. which I find gets heavy over time, so I have switched to a smaller, lighter, on-the-ear pair.
1475867
The headphones are made of some type of plastic composite alloy, the plastic material definitely feels durable and not like they would be easily broken. However of course they are not as durable as headphones that would be made out of a metal material.
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I have 2 pair, one of which is about 3 years old. I've had no problems. Especially since my son uses them for school during computer class. Now if they have survived a bunch of 9 year olds I'm sure they are built ok.
682263
My ten year old has these headphones and they are holding up well! They seem sturdy and thick. I think they are good quality and she says they are very comfortable on her ears.
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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.
2202549
These are sturdier than the buds I have bought from Walmart or Target however, they are just light small speakers for ears. They are very dependable. They keep their sound quality use after use. My children are late teens and early twenties and these have held up with them. I have wondered if they are made for the youth just because of the name and logo. I hope that answers your question, somewhat. Good luck
1571621
Do not play your music too loud. People will hear you. I have used them in my classes on mid-low volume and nobody ever confronts me about them.
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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
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They are very solid. I dropped them off my bike twice no damage. The cord detatches too if it get caught on something. I absolutely love these headphones. Highly recommend.
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These are very durable headphones made of very strong materials. They can definitely handle a beating.
1396132
This is subjective so it is tough to answer. They have good bass, but they are not overly bassy. I would say they are very well balanced. If you're looking for something to shake your brain :-), these probably aren't the headphones for you. That said, the sounds is very clean, precise. Hope this helps a little.
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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
241440
No they are not. Very good headphones though. They have survived a teen for a year now. Saw her using them two days ago.