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I hope they do a true wireless earbuds set. Those tend to need repairing much more frequently.
They already have those: https://shop.fairphone.com/de/accessories/true-wireless-ster... While I don't see spare parts for those, they claim to be "100% electronic waste neutral". Probably much harder/impossible to repair due to the form factor though, not sure.
What are the best noise cancelling headphones to work in cafes? Im using Bose Quiet Comfort II and I always wish they would cancel better.
Noise cancelling only really works for constant sounds (like airplane engines), not for background music/chatter.
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The Sony XM5's are touted by most reviewers as the best for noise cancelling and calls in noisy environments, although Bose, Apple, Sennheiser etc. are right up there. Each model has it's pros and cons.
I haven't tried XM4's or XM5's but I do have both XM3's and AirPods Max. The XM3's have excellent cancellation and are more comfortable, but have more of a bass-cannon sort of sound profile compared to the AirPods Max, which have cancellation almost as good but have a generally more balanced sound.
I like the idea, but they look a little big to be called "buds".
What are the best noise cancelling headphones to work in cafes? Im using Bose Quiet Comfort II and I always wish they would cancel better.
Noise cancelling only really works for constant sounds (like airplane engines), not for background music/chatter.
What are the best noise cancelling headphones to work in cafes? Im using Bose Quiet Comfort II and I always wish they would cancel better.
I have been waiting for Apple to update its AirPods Max before buying them, as I’ve heard much to be admired about them, but no luck yet.
SONY is the one to beat. Expensive, but unrivaled NC and sound fidelity.
These days, I love my beyerdynamic headphones. I've replaced the drivers, cables, pads, etc over their 10 year life. Only recently have I retired my first pair because of an upgrade. That being said, there's no Bluetooth / wireless, but I'm largely okay with that. If I really needed it, I'd be fine with an external module that hooks up to the cable.
Anyone know if these are prone to creaking? I've had to give up on otherwise great headphones because they developed a loud plastic-friction creak which I had no luck repairing. My Sennheiser HD4.50 so far seems immune to that, though has some drawbacks.
What did you try to resolve the issue? I immediately thought lubrication might help. But if the culprit is plastic weakening over time, R.I.P.
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They already have those: https://shop.fairphone.com/de/accessories/true-wireless-ster... While I don't see spare parts for those, they claim to be "100% electronic waste neutral". Probably much harder/impossible to repair due to the form factor though, not sure.
They have a 1/10 from iFixit on the repairability score.
Are active headphones really that much harder to service? There's no space constraints to warrant glue, clips and ultrasonic welding instead of screws.