After two years of use, the fastening of the second earphone on my Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2 headphones just fell apart from frequent use and a too-tight headband, and subsequently one earphone stopped working entirely. Since I wasn't interested in getting the cheapest headphones possible, I set my limit at around $10,000. I was going to bring studio headphones, but then I won a lottery and bought these USB headphones that work with any sound system. The improved performance and bug-free software were instantly noticeable to me. For me, the short cable is the one major drawback. Please keep in mind that I have only used these for a week, so this is my first impression of them. After using it for a while, something is bound to fail and then you can give it an honest assessment; on the other hand, Razer has a longstanding tradition of making things that don't last longer than three years, so this breaks with that. However, feel free to take these headphones; you won't be disappointed.