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BIFL over ear headphones? (lemmy.world)

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I'm looking for some BIFL over ear (wireless Bluetooth, since I'm always breaking the wires by accident) headphones.

I haven't had much luck with the earbud things. They're always falling out unless I put them in real well. I want something you can just put in and forget about. Something good for working in the field, running, etc.

It's annoying to have a pair of headphones you really like, only for them to break around the two year mark. Seems like nothing lasts these days.

I'd be willing to pay up to $200, but do tend to buy most things used.

Thanks.

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 years ago (4 children)

BIFL and Bluetooth are typically an impossible combo because Bluetooth means more batteries and electronics to break/be unreplaceable. Maybe modular systems will come in the future but they'd need to use a completely generic set of batteries.

My best suggestion, based on what you describe as your problem with wired headphones, is to get headphones with a removable cable, as those cables are generally pretty standard. I know sennheiser had a lock in mechanism but you can get third party cables. Also, I was able to take that out of my HD599s and use the headphones with a Bose cable.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

That's a bummer with the Bluetooth thing. The main thing that's broken with all my pairs of Bluetooth headphones is the body of the headphone itself. Guess the battery wouldn't have lasted much longer anyway.

I'll look into those sennheisers.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Between the wires failing and the body breaking, I think you should evaluate how you use and carry your headphones.

My additional tip is to avoid anything that has soft-touch or rubberised coatings on a part that's not easily replaceable.

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