Yes, very. I've dropped mine many times - on carpeted floor mind you, but they're very durable. I've had mine since 04, and the only problem would be the left earpad. It's slightly ripped, but you can rotate them - so the tear is now in the front. These totally blow my $30 Sony walkman headphones out of the water... Check it - http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=72883 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That is like the most advanced review of a headphone i ever saw... I had a 25 and it was great.. but it just didn't feel that it could take the punisment that i would put it to. For studio use i'd buy one immidiatly!