Headphones

Durable and high-quality headphones built to last a lifetime.

Last updated: 2/1/2025

Koss Porta Pro

$$40

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Classic on-ear design with a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring decades of usability. Owners report using them for 40+ years with minimal issues.

Shure SE215

$$$99

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Stage-worthy in-ear monitors with tough shells and a Kevlar-reinforced detachable cable for longevity. Easily replaceable cables make these a long-term investment.

Sony MDR7506

$$$100

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Industry-standard closed-back headphones known for legendary reliability. Many professionals have used the same pair daily for over a decade.

Audio-Technica ATHM50x

$$$149

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Popular studio monitor headphones with robust build and user-replaceable pads/cables. Owners report 10+ years of use with minor maintenance.

Sennheiser HD 25

$$$149

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Virtually indestructible on-ear headphones with fully user-replaceable parts, making them one of the most durable headphone models ever made.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro

$$$$169

Why It's BuyWhoa:

High-grade studio headphones built to tank-like standards. Made in Germany with replaceable parts, known to last decades.

Sennheiser HD 650

$$$$350

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Open-back audiophile headphones with modular design. Nearly every part can be replaced, and many units have remained in perfect working condition for 15+ years.

Sony WH1000XM4

$$$$300

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Premium wireless noise-canceling headphones with years of daily use reported by owners. Replaceable earpads and long battery life enhance longevity.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II

$$$$299

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Renowned noise-cancelers with solid warranty support. Many users still have working units after a decade or more.

Etymotic ER4XR

$$$$199

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Reference in-ear earphones with an all-metal housing and user-replaceable filters/cables, ensuring top-notch sound for years.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

$$$$$1,600

Why It's BuyWhoa:

Flagship open-back headphones engineered for performance and longevity. Built with premium materials and backed by a 2-year warranty.