Seems well build and every bit as nice (nicer, really) than the American Tourister she had. We ordered the 7. 5 though. I really couldnt care less about sound - I just wanted cheap sturdy replacements for fragile apple earbuds that come with their products and promptly break in a few months. I really love that I do not have to have anything inside my ears and can still hear the music perfectly. These Texas are great for poolside and on the beach too since they keep the sand out. So because amazon is awesome and I can return things easily, I ordered the Bose soundlink revolve ($200) and this JBL flip 5 ($70) i was convinced I would like the Bose more cause it was more expensive so it would sound better, right? Yes and no. Good job will come back again . Will they hold? - Probably. My 16 year old daughter loves it.