i fucked up mines cords where the plugs are quite fast, so i just connected cords directly, ie, cut off those plugs and soldered wires other than that, indeed, they are quite durable, i have mine for like 2 years, ive also blasted music very loudly thourgh them, much louder than it would be recommended, and they still dont usually rattle oh and they were cheap indeed, for their price they are rather good, and they still cost as much as they did back when i bought then, as much as i know.