I've go the older version of these headphones-
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Neckba...ef=cm_cmu_pg_t

Notice the bit of elastic that clutches the cable a few inches from
the earpiece and puts the strain on the elastic instead of the wire
when I catch the cable on something. The 3rd [customer] photo
shows it well and calls it a lanyard.

I broke mine & want to replace it but don't know what to search for--
or if 'm just going to have to make my own. Anyone know another term
than 'shock absorber' or 'lanyard' -- neither seems to be leading me
anywhere.

I didn't think it was really a big deal when it broke-- but I've
yanked the cord out of my MP3 player a couple times a day since I
broke it and can't remember ever doing that before. So it must give
me just enough warning to stop before I pull things apart.

Jim