It's been over two years since I bought the Audio Technica EQ500 headphones in Tokyo. They still sound good and look reasonably well after two years of ownership. I've only used these casually maybe once every two weeks and at most maybe 50-60 hours a year of listening time. But one problem has emerged and you have to play with the 1/8" audio jack as the sound cuts out from one side. It takes a few quick twists and usually it sounds fine. They have become my backup pair as I usually carry larger over ear headphones like the Audio Technica WM77's. Next time I'm in Japan I may try upgrade to the EQ600's or EQ700's that include a retractable cable. I'll need to research those newer models, but it'll be at least a year before I can fly over to Japan again.
By happenstance I own several Sony ZX Series Headphones: ZX-100 ZX-110 ZX-310 Build Quality (ZX-310 Wins) They use mostly a Plastic Build that is quite durable; the ZX-100 I've had for over 2 1/2 years and been thrown about in my Backpack & Car. The ONLY issue with the lower model ZX-100 & ZX-110 Series are the crappy Earpads that disintegrate and create a flaky vinyl mess. Those flakes then get stuck to your ears & hair. The ZX-310 wins in that regard with much better quality Earpads. Cost (ZX-100/110 Wins) ZX-310's cost about twice that of the ZX-100/110 and I've been able to find several 310's for about $18 at Discount Retailers. ZX-110's should go for about $10. Specs They are all 30mm Drivers. The ZX-310 has a wider Frequency Range of 10 ~ 24,000 Hz and a Gold 1/8" Plug. The ZX-100/110 are roughly identical going 12 ~ 22,000 Hz. Sound (ZX-100 Wins) Surprisingly, I prefer the ZX-100's Sound Signature vs. the 110 and 31
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