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What item did you "buy for life?" (lemmy.world)

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[-] thelastknowngod@lemm.ee 17 points 11 months ago

I bought a pair if Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro headphones at least 15 years ago. I still use them all the time. Just change the ear pads and headband whenever they get gross and they're just like new again.

[-] Razzazzika@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago

Similar, I bought a pair of Bose earbuds 8 years ago. My dog gnawed on one of the earbuds when he was a puppy. 8 years later they still work and I still use em. Granted, only mobile device I have now with a headphone slot is my steam deck. Used to use them for my phone but they weirdly stopped making phones with headphone jacks.

[-] thelastknowngod@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

I have a pair of SE215s that are basically the same.. I've had them for years.

I bought a Qudelix 5K and learned how to solder short replacement cables for them.. I just clip it to my shirt or bag or whatever. Since its LDAC you really can't tell the difference from using a wire either. It's a great setup actually.

[-] Krakatoacoo@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Wow I hope my AKG K7XX can last that long. Mine is going about 7-8 years now. Are the pads on the Beyer removable for cleaning?

[-] thelastknowngod@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

You could. I prefer to replace them though. All foam degrades over time so replacements are about more than just being clean.

I only really do this every 2-3 years. It's not exactly expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-Velour-Silver-Grey-Other-Models/dp/B0016MMYKA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=beyerdynamic+dt770+ear+pads&qid=1695944967&sr=8-3

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