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).

  • OhShitSon@lemmy.zipEnglish
    4·
    4 days ago

    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.orgEnglish
      6·
      4 days ago

      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.zipEnglish
        2·
        3 days 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.