This.
All the cables have eventually worn out on my klipsch earphones though. I don't really think thats avoidable. Klipsch warrantees their headphones for 2 years for manufacturer defects though, which includes cables failing. I bought a pair 3 years ago from future shop and I'm on my fifth pair of headphones now, all which were covered under warranty since purchasing the original pair. That first pair was a fantastic investment, I've received over $400 in headphones on my original $100 investment. Hit up a best buy near you and ask them about the warranty on the klipsch headphones, they might be a bit above your price range but the money you'll save in the long run makes them well worth it.