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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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[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I like the AKG brand, I got 3 AKG headphones over the last 2 decades. One of them was stolen, one was gifted to my father after changing the pads and I still have the 3rd one.

They are lasting well and sound amazing.

The K371 might be close to what you are looking for, it's wired but comes with multiple detachable cables and it's a standard mini XLR so even if it break you can easily replace it.

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

Since 2017 AKG has been owned by Samsung - I don’t think they are the same company they used to be and the quality and focus on quality have dropped, in my opinion.