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submitted 2 days ago by Beagle to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I one found this damage on my headphones on both sides, it is unclear what caused it, and the continued uses causes the damage to expand. I'm siriously concerned as I'm sensitive to such issues. The headphones are less than a year old.

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[-] ctrl_alt_esc@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

I wear glasses, using the same headphones since 5 years and they never caused any damage. All the recommendations saying "just get new ones" are pure consumerism and what got us into this state of filling up our oceans with rubbish. Buy quality headphones not cheap crap and you won't have this issue.

[-] undrwater@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

These being senns, I don't think they fall into the "cheap crap" category.

Also, replacing the foam is far better than replacing the whole unit. If you have a recommendation for foam pad replacements that will last years, that would be awesome!

[-] TiredTiger@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 days ago

Last time I had the pads on mine disintegrate, I found some replacements that were made of real leather. I haven't had to replace them since. Some brands also make fabric pads; I'm sure they probably last longer than polyurethane, but I would expect them to wear out eventually.

[-] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 2 days ago

Ah yes, the famous "repair worn out pieces", that consumerism is known for

[-] ctrl_alt_esc@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

Buying cheap crap only to replace it with another piece of cheap crap soon is consumerism, yes

[-] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 2 days ago

you don't seem to understand what people are saying. but good for you for trying

[-] paranoia@feddit.dk 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Buy new ear pads is consumerism, but buy another pair of headphones is good?

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