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Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality headphones and the best place to get them.
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Sony WH-1000XM4

Premium over ear headphones with excellent noise cancellation and sound quality.

• Excellent noise cancellation
• Great sound quality
• Durable

Great sound quality for Bluetooth and I’ve had mine for at least 4-5 years now with no issues.
– Shadowolf2016

The sound quality is incredible, and the noise canceling makes commuting on the train so much more comfortable.
– froginauni

Their noise cancelling is the best I've ever had.
– PeaTearGriphon

Sennheiser HD 6XX

Open-back audiophile headphones with user-replaceable parts and excellent sound fidelity.

• Exceptional sound quality
• User-replaceable parts
• Comfortable

The HD6XX is just a mass drop branded Hd650 that has been around since 2003. Still a great headphone.
– alanbdee

You can disassemble the entire headphones down to the individual drivers with no tools.
– BoltingBubby

I bought a pair of the HD650s 15 years ago and they still work perfectly.
– joeinterner

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro

Highly durable closed-back studio headphones with a comfortable fit and wide frequency response.

• Highly durable
• Comfortable
• Great audio quality

Yes! Have some DT770 pros and they are 1. Tanks 2. Incredible.
– anothercanuck19

Yup. The velour ear pads are washable too which is an underrated feature.
– GrandmotherBodyslam

Look into Beyerdynamic. I got a pair of closed back headphones and they are excellent in audio quality, soft and comfy and feel very sturdy.
– Zudiak

Sony MDR-7506

Industry-standard studio monitor headphones known for their clarity and durability.

• Durable
• Excellent clarity
• Studio-quality sound

I’ve used the same pair of MDRs daily for 14 straight years. Had to change the pads a few times but that’s it.
– roverthtims

Sony mdr-7506 is highly regarded and commonly used in recording studios.
– jazzmaster_jedi

I'm on my second pair of Sony MDR-V6 headphones. I bought my first pair back in 1987.
– crackeddryice

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

Versatile over ear headphones with a balanced sound and robust build quality.

• Balanced sound
• Robust build quality
• Comfortable

I've had my m50s for over ten years, changed the padding once, zero issues.
– Silent_Spectator_04

Sony's are good for tracking dialog, field or studio, they have a mid bump, and are comfortable enough that you can stock them for clients to listen on.
– Djinnwrath

My ATH-M50s are maybe 15 years old and still work well.
– FreakingEthan

Bose QuietComfort 35 II

Comfortable over ear headphones with advanced noise cancelling technology, suitable for travel and everyday use.

• Advanced noise cancelling
• Comfortable
• Highly suitable for travel

I've been using Soundcore Life Q30s as my gym/lawnmowing headphones for over a year now with no problems whatsoever.
– TheRealBananaDave

I was given a pair of Bose QuietComforts in 2008. They still work well.
– BadMantaRay

HD 280 Pros? I bought a pair maybe 4 years ago, still in great condition & work perfectly. Sound great too.
– unknown

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