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I must have gone through 7 or 8 pairs of this model in the past couple of years, and am done with them. There is a clear manufacturing defect. I guess I kept replacing them because I got them for cheap and they were usually the lightest-weight most compact headphone sports headphones that would fit.
The problem I ran into was always the same. After a couple of months (maybe a max of 6) of consistent use, mainly for working out, one earbud would invariably short out. Either the sound would cut off completely or I would get intermittent sound. Often by adjusting the position of the wire, the sound would be restored, but only if I kept the wire in a certain position manually. Having only one headphone working out of two, although annoying, was acceptable for my purposes. Usually, however, the other the headphone would quickly follow suit, rendering the product useless.
I've bought these exact same headphones three times in the past 6 years - which is meant to be a huge compliment to Sony for making a great set of reasonably-priced headphones. I use them every day either in the gym or on my morning run - they never fall off or feel uncomfortable - perfect weight and design for active use. I've had a couple pairs blow out on me, but after a couple years of heavy wear and tear, that's to be expected. The sound quality is good - not great - but is full enough to balance and complement any style of music. Because the headphones hang, they are kind of cradled in your ears, so they don't block out outside noises completely, like a lot of noise reduction headphones do. For me this is a plus - if I'm jogging, I want to be able to hear for safety reasons - cars and dogs can be a bit unforgiving if you don't they're there!
This must be my 5th or 6th headphones of this model. I like them for the gym and I have been using only them for my workout for over 3 years. The sound is nice and crisp, the grip on my ear is perfect. BUT one of them will shutdown after few months...it's been always the same scenario for all the ones I had. If it could just last longer! it would be the best.
"Great headphones for <$10, but usually breaks after 6-12 months"
Pros:
- Very comfortable design (in-ear & over-ear headphones give me earaches and/or headaches)
- Lightweight
- Stays in place even while exercising
- Plastic bit that moves up and down cord to help keep cord together (where it splits off)
- Loud, clear sound
- Long cord
- Inexpensive
Cons:
- Lifespan of about 6-8 months depending on amount of use
- Long cord, can't be adjusted for smaller length (rubber band, maybe?)
- Doesn't block out much outside noise (but a pro trait if you're biking/walking/etc.)
I've tried many other headphones in this price range, and they often sound muffled and/or require you to turn your music player way up to hear anything. I throw these around in my bag, so I kind of expect it when one side stops working (which is almost always what happens). Also, since they're inexpensive, I don't feel so bad about not taking better care of them (I would never be able to carry around or properly store large over-ear headphones in my bag!).
My current pair just gave out on me (no sound on the left side) last night after almost a year, and I'm anxious to find another pair! I'll keep buying these as long as they keep making them. The fact that they break after a year doesn't bother me at all. It's no different than replacing toothbrushes or water filters.
Also, I think the package mentions something about a warranty, but I've never looked into it.
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