in year or two (if you lucky) U thing that holds left or right headphone will break. or they will both otherwise they are pretty great. after fixing the "U thing" myself I'm enjoying them almost like 8 years
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These have been my companion for more than 9 years. Nothing I own has lasted this long other than perhaps a buck pocket knife. No joke, that is some longevity for daily use. First to break was the connection of the ear-cups to the headband. First break at 3 years, fixed with industrial...
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