Having bought a cheapo pair for WH Smith circa a month-6 weeks ago only to not now work (!) can anyone recommend a decent cheapo/slightly above pair?! - ones lasting more than 6 weeks! I do not want the large going over the head ones. Thanks.

Anything made by Sennheiser are pretty good.

Cheers. I will look them up.

Be careful of the many fake Senns that are for sale.

Not dissing Sennheiser - they make some great phones but plenty of others to try, for instance Soundmagic that I have had recommended to me and Klipsch that I currently use

Creative EP630 (or EP660). Again, be aware of fakes, especially on eBay!

http://www.trustedreviews.com/creati...ipheral_review

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-EP-.../dp/B009WQV15G

Thanks. I think I just need something just above cheap and cheerful. Ideally I would get more than 6 weeks' use from them!

deleted - I mentioned the more decent proper headphones.

I use in ear too, and they simply do not compare.

Cheap and cheerful? I've had these ones nearly two years.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-HAFX1X-X...pr_product_top

The bass is a bit heavy, but great for under a tenner.

Went in Maplin and got some for just below £9. I will give it 5 weeks.......! Sennheiser MX170.....