Swap the batteries, tips, charging case, shell, or even just individual buds.

But of course we all know that the big manufacturers don’t do this not because they can’t but because they don’t want to. Planned obsolescence is still very much the name of the game, despite all the bullshit they spout about sustainability.

  • @[email protected]English
    5•7 months ago

    I still use the free wired earbuds I get on flights. You can also go to walmart and get unpackaged bags of them for like $1. I just lose wireless ones too easily

    • @[email protected]English
      23•7 months ago

      I mean, yes that’s an option. They are terrible for anything other than hearing things like they are in a tin can, but an option.

      I’d suggest at least a slight upgrade if you prefer wired, and there’s nothing wrong with preferring wired. But I honestly can’t stand them. I get the wire caught on clothes, can’t leave my phone charging and pace the room, have to deal with it if I’m running, etc. It’s just more comfortable to use wireless.

      • @[email protected]English
        0•7 months ago

        Some solutions:

        • run the wire under your shirt
        • charge your phone at night - I rarely need to charge during the day
        • listen to audiobooks - crappy audio doesn’t matter as much

        I have both wired and wireless headphones and love them both. For wireless, I use my bone conduction headphones most of the time so I can talk to others briefly, hear what’s going on around me, etc. But when I really want a good listening experience, I use my wired headphones. They’re fantastic for music, playing games (e.g. on my Steam Deck around the house), movies, etc.

        But sometimes the crappy ear buds are just the ticket. I leave a pair in my work bag in case I’m stuck at the airport on a business trip or something and forgot one of my other pairs.