Reply To: I don't want the best, I want the cheapest that won't fall apart in my hands.

Five Below often has good ones. We’ve even found ones there for $1 on clearance. They have one type that looks like shoelaces that seem to work well and last for a long while (and is almost always $1 or less when they have them). Last time I saw them I bought 6 sets (We’re very rough on earbuds around here). I figure even if they don’t last forever it still ends up being cheaper to use these.