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I am currently using Sennheiser's ocx 686g but they're just staring to lose connection to the port when the cable gets pushed around, so I was looking to see if there's anything better than just replacing these every 3-5 years at a ~100$ price point wired preferred but not a hard deal breaker or anything

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[–] DuzAwe@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have the momentum’s “true wireless” they are good but with the battery inside you are looking at the same 3-5 year replacement cycle. It’s the burden of wireless ear buds.

Also have shokz bone conduction earbuds for running and biking also good but also 3-5 year replacement cycle.

[–] giantofthenorth@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ah so either get good at soldering and fixing cables or replacing tiny batteries if I want to keep em around for longer

[–] DuzAwe@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 year ago

If you want to go down that path, check out Ifixit and see if they have anything marked as high for fix ability. You may be looking at a good set of over ear cans and buying spare batteries from alibaba or eBay. I’ve done it it’s a pain but I have two hd 500bts that are still kicking after one battery swap each. I should get 10 years out of them.