I have sat on it by mistake and not destroyed it in the process. Seems to be sturdily built, but we'll see. I have had a non-noise canceling Bose headphone for about 4 years and it is doing fine so far.
The main durability issue I've had with headphones in the past was where the headphone cable connected to the headphones. That can be fixed but it doesn't always leave it looking pretty depending on how it fails. In the case of the QC15 it looks as though the cable is separate from the jack, which might allow for less damage over time and simpler repair options. However, none of my other headphones were ever kept with me when mobile and that means the Bose will be exposed to more movement and jostling. Something else larger than a set of earbuds will also need to be removed from my standard packing list to make room for these headphones.
I have the predecessor to JIS Bose model, and have had them for......at LEAST 8 years. Paid over $300 for them, and I have put them thru the ringer, time and time again. I have abused them.
I thought the predecessor to the QC15 was the QC3, from 2006 or so? I'm not saying I'm an expert, I'm just saying I'm confused. :lol:
I beat 'em up good, and just like Timex, "It took a licking, and kept on ticking..."
I remember when watches still ticked!
Now we've traded precise barely audible ticking from our watches for phony transistor symphonies from our mobile phones and endless inane chatter from our seatmates. :angry2: