How is the build quality on these? I had two pairs of the SCL3's prior to this and both failed because of crappy wires.
1387169
I am very impressed by the build quality. These are replacing a pair of Bose in-ears and the wires are noticeably/significantly thicker than the Bose, or any other set of earphones I have previously owned. These will last a long time.
1387170
For me, so far, excellent ... and I've been using them pretty regularly for the past year or so. The part that wraps around your ear is Kevlar-reinforced and bendable, and the entire wire assembly is replaceable, connected to the actual buds with cylindrical snap connectors that swivel 360 degrees.
1387171
Great. I never had a problem with the moniters breaking, well not unless stepped on. The wire can be replace whenever. That's main the only problem you'll have but as I said, it can be replaced.
2006575
Microphone seems fine, I haven't had an issue with them. The wires are a bit thicker than iPhone wires, sturdier. They don't really bother me or are audible while I walk. I have run with these, as I prefer a much lighter earbuds for running. But otherwise these are probably my favorite I have owned to date.
1310734
It's not any worse than any of the other wireless headphones I've had. However, I've mostly had lower end headphones... So far these have been the best headphones I've had, would definitely reccommend them.
720787
Amazing. Thank you for that post!That's exactly what I was wondering about--if Shure made some of these that didn't actually crack. I'm sure professionals have many pairs of in-ear monitors but I can't imagine anyone would be happy with them cracking all the time.Do you workout at all in your e4c's by the way?(And do or can you wear them in the same manner, wrapping then around the ear?)
2045944
YES! The soldering on mine had broken twice with regular use. The sound quality on these are great but they absolutely suck un terms of design. Ive had 4 pairs break. you cant run with these and you cant use them in the cold. DO NOT BUY
1357978
I started running with them and now the headphones have a crackling sound like static. I'm pretty sure the problem is, like somebody already mentioned it, where the cable attaches to the 3.5mm plug.
2092794
Hi mate I had this pair to and they were ok but leaked sound and the Bass was not as effective as the xb920 The XB920 have more punch to the Bass unlike the XB700s
1051264
i got good bass before they fell apart .the company will not fix units purchased online nice system until the company screws you! however i cannot give you a comparison-LARRY
1534662
no this is not a known problem. However the wires after around 2 years do fail forcing you to buy better higher quality cables. Return them back or just buy new cables. I would be more pissed at Sennheiser about the wires but the cans just sound sooooOOOoo good that I could care less and ponied up the cash for some good wires.
1438623
I have not had any quality issues whatsoever. These headphones are comfortable and sound great. I have had them for around 8 months now.
1300197
Have had no problems at all with the build of these headphones since I purchased them 4 or 5 months ago. Seem like they will last a long time. Depends on what you'll use them for but best suited for hooking up to a/v receiver or a headphone amp for at home use.
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I had them for 3 months befor they broke.I would wrap them in the same way they came in the case each time I was done using it. The build seems sturdy however like I said mine broke after 3 months and when I say broke I mean right side wire seems to lose connection and than randomly come back. I probably will not buy again because I have had cheap $10 buds with no case that lasted 3 years before I got rid of them and these barely lasted 3 months
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The sound quality far exceeds the price. However, the build quality is poor. I was impressed with the sound. The headphones offer a great balance of bass, mids and highs. My issue was the cable shorted the minute the return period ended.
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hi Jerad, I am not a old customer of this product, so give me a few more months to test the Skullcandy earbuds for an honest answer to your concerns of long lasting quality.Larry
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I've only had these since December and use them frequently for running, around the house and they appear to be holding up well. The Pioneer's replaced JVC HAFX1X that lasted about a year for me. That said. everyone else in my family still have the JVCs (although my daughter's left bud went out recently and that was what happened to my JVCs). I feel the Pioneer's are better in quality and sound good. The JVCs had more bass but the Pioneer's still sound quite good.
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It's a crap-shoot, really. I had jbuds that only lasted for four months, and then these Sennheisers lasted for about a year. The Sennheisers sound a bit better in my opinion. I've also had another pair of jbuds for a bit that are currently still working.
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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.