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BIFL over ear headphones? (self.buyitforlife)
submitted 9 months ago by johnnycashsguitar to c/[email protected]
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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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[–] ActionJackson 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I don't know about BIFL, but Audio Technica ATH-M50x are pretty good quality in my experience. I have the wired version (~$150) but they have a Bluetooth/wired version for $200. I did end up replacing the ear cups with something more comfortable for extended use though.

[–] dirtySourdough 2 points 9 months ago

I would recommend the ATH-M50x as well. I've been using mine daily for 5 years now and I only replaced the ear cups once. I take them to the office, I used to take them to the gym, I've dropped them and banged them around a bit (both on accident) and they're still working great. The cord is removable to make it easy to replace

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I'd recommend them too. I've had a pair since like 2017 and I've changed the ear cups once and the cable a few times. In my experience, its usually the cable that goes bad with headphones, so its nice that these are replaceable. Completely stock, the cable is a strange one (its a 2.5mm with a locking mechanism to 3.5mm) and the Audio Technica official replacement cables work the best, but I've heard of people modding them to just take a normal 3.5mm to 3.5mm