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How long should earbuds last?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by sinobball, Dec 13, 2011.

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  1. sinobball

    sinobball Member

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    My earbuds only last on average 2 weeks before one side dies. Of course I only buy the $1 ones at Rite Aid but do more expensive ones last longer? I also don't understand why they die so quickly, is it because I bend them?
     
    #1 sinobball, Dec 13, 2011
  2. DieHard Rocket

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    You buy $1 earbuds and you wonder why they don't last long? lol

    You don't have to buy $150 headphones to get them to last long. Spend $20 or $30 and you shouldn't have to worry about it.
     
    #2 DieHard Rocket, Dec 13, 2011
  3. Blurr#7

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    My eleven dollar Skullcandys last months. They usually die from getting caught on something at work.
     
    #3 Blurr#7, Dec 13, 2011
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    Skullcandys have lifetime warranties if you want to take the time to mail them in.

    http://www.skullcandy.com/faq

     
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    Thanks! But unfortunately they won't cover what usually happens to them. The cable will get ripped off the jack. That or the earpiece will come off. I haven't had any of them go out from defects or old age.
     
    #6 Blurr#7, Dec 13, 2011
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    Mines usually last 8-10 months
     
    #7 kidcave9, Dec 13, 2011
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    My Razer Moray+ lasted about 2.5 years, they're "gamers" earbuds, played CSS almost everyday for 2-3 hours with them for a 30$ they were great.
     
    #8 Turpis, Dec 13, 2011
  9. DrLudicrous

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    I use these and they usually last a while.
     
    #9 DrLudicrous, Dec 13, 2011
  10. sinobball

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    Seriously nobody here buys $1 earbuds? I wasn't expecting them to last a century but not 2 weeks either.
     
    #10 sinobball, Dec 13, 2011
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    I use the "free" ones that I get from Continental/United.

    Worth every penny.

    They last between 1 day and 3 months.
     
    #11 No Worries, Dec 13, 2011
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    What can you pay $1 for and reasonably expect it to last for more than two weeks?
     
    #12 dharocks, Dec 13, 2011
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    Koss has great value for the sound and a lifetime warranty too. The ksc75's look goofy and leak like crazy, but sound amazing for 13$.
     
    #14 vinsensual, Dec 13, 2011
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    I buy the $10 ones, usually Sony or Koss though my current pair are JVC. They usually last 2 years or so.
     
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    I find that with above average use, the $20-$60 range headphones last anywhere from 6-12 months. Sounds like I should get some skullcandy headphones next time.
     
    #16 CrazyDave, Dec 13, 2011
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    Skullcandy earbuds still working, 2 years now
     
    #17 tehG l i d e, Dec 13, 2011
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    If you have the money, invest in a pair of bose. They are awesome.
     
    #18 couple of d's, Dec 13, 2011
  19. sinobball

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    Lots of things, light bulbs for example.

    Yeah they don't last very long either. But their cords are a lot longer than Rite Aid ones.
     
    #19 sinobball, Dec 13, 2011
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    about one maroon 5 song.
     
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