These are great headphones. It lasts pretty long if you take good care of it, and just sounds great for the price. It sits nicely on the ear too. I’ve had a few wired and wireless headphones and this is still the best value. In-ear and earbuds tend to take away a lot of the outside sounds, so having a pair of earbuds can make you unaware of your surroundings, but these don’t go fully in your ear so you can hear what’s happening around you. A lot of people are so deep into their phones and their music or podcasts while walking, that they walk into walls, doors, water fountains, etc., get banged in crosswalks. Sometimes it good to hear what’s happening around you, or see what’s happening around you. This is why despite the convenience of the multitude of Bluetooth headsets out there, I prefer this wired set most. Immersion is good, but if you’re at home and safe and not walking blindly in public. Sometimes the most simplistic product is better.