Why is this the hardest research I've ever had to do before buying something?!
I'm here to beg for help.
I've been using this Sony earphones
for at least 7 years/since I discovered them. It costs 9$ at Target and I get a new one every year or so. They feel comfortable in my ears, the line length is just right and it's easy to sleep in. It also gets loud enough for crowded places like airports or gyms. They also give you the comfort of knowing you won't face deep depression if they broke or got lost because it's cheap to replace.
Now I want quality, but I can't find anything the same shape. Something that won't break from violent treatments of someone who lives off his back pack. The good quality head phones are just too fuckin huge and obviously delicate for my frequent travel life style. The smaller stuff are the ear buds that feel like a dog is fucking you in the ear such as this
Help?