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Over Ear Headphones (feddit.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by SrMono@feddit.org to c/buyfromeu@feddit.org

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I'm remotely thinking about getting new Over Ear Headphones. Does anyone have particular first hand experience with repeat.audio or with the fairphone earbuds xl?

repeat.audio offers a "comparison" at this page.

(Yes, I know brands like Teufel and their lovely Real Blue NC.... I also liked them very much, until the frame broke. Hence the two repairable products).

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[–] OhShitSon@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have used the Fairbuds XL for about four months now, I'm mostly happy with them, though bear in my mind that I'm not even close to an audiophile.

The good

They feel sturdy, even the plastic parts feel quality built.
For me the fit is good. I use them when I'm on my pc as well, wearing only on one ear to hear what my SO is saying.
I can connect them seamlessly to both my phone and my pc(with a separate Bluetooth dongle).
They also worked very well when I connected them via usb-c, this way they work even if the batteries are out of charge.

The bad

When the battery drops to about 30%~ they lose connection periodically and I sometimes have to pair the devices again. Not a problem above this percentage.
The fit when I wear them over a winter hat is not as good as with a cap or no hat.
Sometimes the start button don't register when I try to turn them on or off.

Overall I'm very happy with them, but I also got them on a discount since they had been used as a display item (this may also be the reason for some of the issues).

[–] Stzyxh@feddit.org 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I just want to notice that today a new improved version of the Fairbuds Xl droped and that it might differ from the old model. Also if u decide to buy the Fairbuds Xl there are refer links where you can get 50€ off

[–] OhShitSon@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago

Oh, I didn't know that. They look good, but I miss the speckled look of the "old" model, not really a fan of use of only one colour in the design.