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The cable breaking is caused by stress over time, primarily from the little cable clip on the headset that is too rigid. The solution: use a rubber band to attach the cable there. I did this since the beginning and it has lasted to this day after two years. Be smart about your cables and they will last. With that said, it's possible you can get unlucky with QC, and then the used wear on top of that.