So we have bought 2 pair of these headphones. The first one for my daughter and they have lasted 7 months with no issues. They have great sound and a nice clear mic. We ordered a second set for my son and they had a short in the cord so we had to return them. We reordered and has the same issue so the 3rd time we went with a different brand. Not sure if there was a bad batch or what? Like I said the 1at pair was perfect.So if you get a good set they are good but there are some with issues.