Oh, how times have changed. I expect it to be able to handle well above its tested load as well as take any bumps and bruises I can throw at it. Its too broken. Theyre awesome earbuds and I hope they last, as Ive only had them for 5 days at this point. I hope everyone I know purchases one for their truck. Supplied mounting screws surprised me. I have JBL noice cancelling over the ear earphones that I absolutely love for traveling, so I decided to buy these to try. Problem is I do not always hear well, so I wanted something like a headphone, but I did not relish using a head phone for several hours at a time. It will take a good 12-16 hours to recharge the battery pack using the dedicated 10w charger. Will his experiences growing up outweigh the amoral professional code of a campaign consultant?A happy ending would be too easy for such a complex and compelling story of personal and political struggle.