Workout gear

It seems like anytime I get ready for a workout, I go through a mental checklist of all the things I need. Watch? Check. iPod/Phone? Check. Earbuds? Check, and so on.
Each of those accessories are really helpful and even crucial to help create a great workout. There's a wide range of accessories that can amp up a workout although I personally only need a few.
My only question is this- is it really worth the extra money for the high end gear? I've normally used a cheaper set of earbuds to workout with. I buy the Apple brand ear pods for around $30. I have gone through 3 pairs just this year alone. The same thing happens every time, they'll get beat up and eventually I can't even hear out of one side of them. I get sweat all over them when I run but I feel that the earbuds should be durable enough to take a beating. So, now that I've invested around $90 in earbuds and have had nothing but disappointment, It's lead me to my questioning of the higher end equipment. I want earbuds that hold up and that can take a beating here and there. So far I've looked into several different types. There are over the ear earbuds (the kind that have the little hoook to fit over your ear so that they don't come out) there are the big headphones, the pod shaped ones, etc. I've also compared prices and brands. I've found that my best bet is to invest in a pair of Urbeats by Dre for $100 because they are designed to have a strong cord that will hold up pretty well. I'll try them out and let you know how I like them in a future post!
When it comes to watches, I personally don't even care. All I need is a stopwatch with a split button and I'm golden. None of the extra features really apply to me because it's just not what's important to me. There are so many kinds of advanced watches that do all sorts of things and keep track of things  for you but I'd honestly save the money and calculate things on my own (such as how many miles I just ran)
All in all, the more expensive electronics can benefit you in the long run and are worth spending extra for. Whichever gadget is most important to you, invest a little extra in it to get more out of your workouts.(415)