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items: Do earphones/headphones last long?
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Do earphones/headphones last long?
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description: My thinking is that despite the cost, these listening devices aren't meant to last for long. If not, then how can we best take care of them?
creator: drake
date: 2017-05-18T18:45:12-00:00

Re: Do earphones/headphones last long?
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description: I guess that relates to how good the quality is and what you do with them. I have several closed ear and ear buds and both last me a long time (over 5 years). Some brands offer replacement ear pads (like Koss) and I have one pair of their phones that is at least 10 years old.
creator: gofar99
date: 2017-05-18T19:49:29-00:00

Re: Do earphones/headphones last long?
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description: I tend to fall asleep with mine on a lot and I guess they get more wear and tear that way because they never tend to last more than a month or two before they start falling apart.
creator: Lark
date: 2017-05-20T00:22:14-00:00

Re: Do earphones/headphones last long?
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description: Mine never seem to last very long. I thought it was just me, but there are so many other people here saying the same thing. I guess they're just not made to last.
creator: PianoGrrl
date: 2017-05-21T17:41:51-00:00

Re: Do earphones/headphones last long?
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description: gofar99 wrote on Thu, 18 May 2017 14:49 I guess that relates to how good the quality is and what you do with them. I have several closed ear and ear buds and both last me a long time (over 5 years). Some brands offer replacement ear pads (like Koss) and I have one pair of their phones that is at least 10 years old. Wow, I need those tips gofar. I guess mine are always malfunctioning because of the way I handle them. Owning a pair of these for more than 3 years would be a milestone for me.
creator: mamoss
date: 2017-05-22T07:40:20-00:00

Re: Do earphones/headphones last long?
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description: I hear you. I've never owned a pair that lasted over a year and I thought that was the normal span for them. I guess I could look after my earphones better to make them last longer.
creator: Singlow
date: 2017-05-22T20:42:52-00:00

Re: Do earphones/headphones last long?
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description: Hey Singlow, it really depends on the quality of the headphones. All brands and models of headphones are different, so some last longer than others.
creator: Keven
date: 2017-05-26T04:01:06-00:00

Re: Do earphones/headphones last long?
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description: My headphones never last me very long. The last few pairs I had were either eaten by the dogs or my granddaughter! I try to never buy ones that are too expensive for that reason!
creator: PlayerNM
date: 2017-06-03T01:51:58-00:00