PristineNote
Forerunner
Got my one. How should it keep when not in use considering to avoid physical damage. I observed most of damage happens in cable from where left and right plug departed.
Take proper care of the earphones by -
1)Always holding the plug or the earphone when removing it from the player or from your ears. Never pull it out from the ears/player by holding the cable since it causes stress to the cable.
2) Always wrap them loosely around 3-4 fingers and keep them in a carry case . Do not just throw them around or push it in your jeans pocket.
If proper care is taken , most earphones last atleast 2-3 years.