So this is my second cable I bought, not because the first broke but because someone stole it along with my mp3 player. I use this for when I ride my motorcycle and want to listen to music. A cheaper brand of the same type cable broke in about a month of use. I was able to use this cable for an entire riding season with no problems whatsoever. So after using other cables in the meantime I realized I needed to buy another one because it worked so well for me in the past.The bottom line is, if you need this type of cable, this is the best option ive found.