I see it as more 'what can be replaced/repaired' and how long of a timeframe that is, as to how much I concern myself with what I use. There are also well-made

I see it as more 'what can be replaced/repaired' and how long of a timeframe that is, as to how much I concern myself with what I use. There are also well-made things that are cheap but the converse isn't always true. It's preferable to me to own things that last and don't require being gentle with than merely being cheap/disposable. I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD-25 Mk. II headphones specifically because I appreciated that they're high quality (and I preferred the sound signature to previous Sennheisers I've owned), designed to withstand being knocked about and every single part is replaceable. The company has been producing virtually the same headphone and making its parts available for more than 30 years. By purchasing such a product I'm getting something that I likely don't have to worry about finding a replacement part or the entire product in 10-20 years (already owned them for over 10 years).