discussion Earphone/Headphone Conspiracy Theory

[smartalek22]

For the past few years I have been going through earphones one by one.

Every time, they always somehow just DIE in one ear, and then I just tolerate it.

I always just bought cheap ones so recently I decided I would spend some money on nice ones and today, for absolutely no reason it just dies in one ear.

I literally did nothing, they had no damage, I don't get it. This is a scam they're all working together in one massive Airpods ad.

Maybe I should get Airpods next time I just wasn't ready to spend out on that.

 

Istg it's a conspiracy. They're all working together to suck your bank account one way or another; it's all just one big Airpod ad... 

[jesus del rey]

Nnnnn my new earphone died in one ear after a week too and I was considering switching to AirPods

[X~MoviePoP]

Id rather keep buying 4$ earphones

[smartalek22]

1 minute ago, jesus del rey said:

Nnnnn my new earphone died in one ear after a week too and I was considering switching to AirPods

Lmao I remember once I bought earphones that were packaged so badly that once I'd got them out they were already useless...

[Gesamtkunstwerk]

I've gone through SO many in my life when I was 13 I saved up to some super nice Pioneers with my part time job and they broke on one ear as well all of the sudden 

 

I just gave up on headsets/earphones and got a pair of wireless ones.

[Brando]

I've been using the same headphones on a daily for the past 10+ years. No deaths been detected so far 

[Starshine]

idk about wired earbuds, but wireless earbuds are meant to be disposable after like 3 years including AirPods.

 

just spend on higher quality ones that are reliable brands.

[If U Seek Amy]

When I bought cheap headphones they would last maybe 1-2 years. But since I now have boughten Airpods of different kinds and other higher quality headphones they have never really died on me and I have used them for years no problem. 

Maybe try to think about how you are treating them? Like do you throw them around a lot? Are they being banged around in a backpack or other bag often? Are they somehow getting wet from maybe sweat or something? Or maybe something else? 

[smartalek22]

3 minutes ago, If U Seek Amy said:

When I bought cheap headphones they would last maybe 1-2 years. But since I now have boughten Airpods of different kinds and other higher quality headphones they have never really died on me and I have used them for years no problem. 

Maybe try to think about how you are treating them? Like do you throw them around a lot? Are they being banged around in a backpack or other bag often? Are they somehow getting wet from maybe sweat or something? Or maybe something else? 

I put them in a bag once but mostly they stay in my room. I don't bring them anywhere idk

[RussianRoulette]

my samsung galaxy buds work just fine after 3 years 

[ELT]

Cheap earphones / headphones can damage easily. I remember putting my $10 gumy headphones on my dresser and the next day the right earphone stopped working.

 

As the others, invest in some high-end cans and the problem shouldn't occur again. Unless you treat them poorly...

[ConceptD]

I’ve had AirPods for over a year and they still work fine 

[The7thStranger]

1 hour ago, smartalek22 said:

Every time, they always somehow just DIE in one ear, and then I just tolerate it.

You're likely just getting earwax in them behind the grill, and, after it dries, it blocks the sound. I used to think my headphones were all just dying too, but then I figured out that the canal needed to be cleaned. There are tutorials on YT for how to clean them out, and it's not too difficult.

[John Slayne]

I've just spend money on relatively expensive wireless earbuds last month and so far they've been working great so I'm happy with the switch to wireless. Before that I would go through multiple wired ones per year, it was annoying.

[Pop Life]

I resisted wireless earbuds for so long, but tbh they erase this problem completely. I've had my Galaxy buds for awhile now and they remain immaculate

[smartalek22]

5 hours ago, The7thStranger said:

You're likely just getting earwax in them behind the grill, and, after it dries, it blocks the sound. I used to think my headphones were all just dying too, but then I figured out that the canal needed to be cleaned. There are tutorials on YT for how to clean them out, and it's not too difficult.

Omg earwax does get in them so easy, lemme try this

Edit: Just took the buds off and the broken one is yellow i-

Edited May 20, 2022 by smartalek22

[smartalek22]

6 hours ago, The7thStranger said:

You're likely just getting earwax in them behind the grill, and, after it dries, it blocks the sound. I used to think my headphones were all just dying too, but then I figured out that the canal needed to be cleaned. There are tutorials on YT for how to clean them out, and it's not too difficult.

 It worked. You are a lIfesaver!!! 

[Alldeezy]

My PC gaming headset & My USB Amplify >>>>>>>>>>>>> earphones/headphones that break a lot. 

[The7thStranger]

7 hours ago, smartalek22 said:

 It worked. You are a lIfesaver!!! 

I'm glad! I was floored when I realized that the wax seeps through the grill.

[Europe]

I use two, both have been with me for more than 6 years and still work just fine.

[Kayseri Mantisi]

I'm using the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro since they came out and they are the best sounding things I've ever tried and they're still working great, ANC is amazing too

[Buddy]

Get over the ear & wireless 

 

 

My Sennheiser Momentum 3's are flawless

[Young Volcanoes]

On 5/20/2022 at 1:35 AM, The7thStranger said:

You're likely just getting earwax in them behind the grill, and, after it dries, it blocks the sound. I used to think my headphones were all just dying too, but then I figured out that the canal needed to be cleaned. There are tutorials on YT for how to clean them out, and it's not too difficult.

 I wish I'd known this before I threw more than 10 pairs of earphones away.

[rzal]

I used to have this problem before I switched to wireless  The cable ALWAYS broke  

[jomarr]

That’s why wireless is godsend.

 

I have my AP Pro for 2.5 years and i think there’s no problem yet.