HD-662 B : How to improve product lifespan

I am writing as an addendum to another reviewer's comments on the cheap build quality of the cable/plug. I agree that these headphones are excellent except for this one issue. The cable on my previous pair failed at the connection to actual headphones/earpiece.

Possible solution: there is a product marketed in the UK under the brand name 'Sugru' that can be used to reinforce/support cables at points where strain causes failure. In the case of these headphones this would be the plug and connection at the ear piece. I have had excellent results using Sugru on this and other thin cables. Please be aware, however, that this is a modification that would void your guarantee. This is not an issue on cheap headphones that are designed to fail. It would prolong their lifespan and benefits the environment as it stops them ending up in landfill very quickly.