I have to admit, the price scared me in the very beginning but I have owned the SAME PAIR of v moda vibe earbuds for more than two years. I use them when I'm just sitting around, I use them while I run, I use them everywhere and I have not had one issue. The sound is excellent and the quality even better. I would not buy anything else. My husband has the $100 bose earbuds and wishes he had mine. I bought them specifically for when I run and, mile for mile, they have not let me down. I've even worn them on a 14 hour plane ride. If you want to get your money's worth, these earbuds are definitely the way to go.