WTB: Old 3.5mm wired Apple earbuds (see image)

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TechnoGuy001

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#309284 5-Oct-2023 11:24

Anyone have any of these old Apple earbuds still in clean working condition?

I'm looking for some for a friend who doesn't like the new style (and these fit the best).

I'll provide a pre-paid ticket + reasonable price for the earbuds.

Apple earbuds | Apple Wiki | Fandom

RunningMan

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#3143092 5-Oct-2023 11:56

I think you'd be hard pushed to find those anywhere. It's been a long time since they were shipped with any devices. You can still get the 3.5mm plug EarPods, but with the newer shape ear bit. Ear fit is such a personal preference though. Plenty of 3rd party in that style, but not with the mic/controls that I'm aware of.

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#3143101 5-Oct-2023 12:28

Yeah, figured it was a long shot.

Have you ever tried the 3rd party of those newer 3.5mm earbuds, like how are they compared to Apple? They really only need them for like podcasts, so nothing crazy.

For 3rd party prices, they might be a good compromise.

lurker

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#3143116 5-Oct-2023 13:15

I have these unused ones spare, must be newer model than what you pictured

RunningMan

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#3143187 5-Oct-2023 14:41

Haven't tried 3rd party recently. The current Earpods shape works for me.

SpartanVXL

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#3143195 5-Oct-2023 15:03

I have those but are not in great shape. They are old enough that plastic and rubber are deteriorating from age. I got them from my ipad air circa 2013.

TechnoGuy001

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#3143198 5-Oct-2023 15:12

SpartanVXL: I have those but are not in great shape. They are old enough that plastic and rubber are deteriorating from age. I got them from my ipad air circa 2013.

Yeah, I was worried this might be the case. I used to have a pair years ago too, but they kinda fell apart after a while.

I am getting the ones from @lurker (thank you) which might do the job, but would like to keep this open just in case a miracle happens :)

scuwp

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#3143203 5-Oct-2023 15:24

Plenty of aftermarket brands with that basic style. Or the newer side speaker style (like the photo above) works really well also. I've had no luck with the in ear canal style so prefer these also, but have gone wireless with these which are great https://soundpeats.com/collections/all-products/products/soundpeats-air3-wireless-earbuds

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TechnoGuy001

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#3143204 5-Oct-2023 15:32

Yeah, hard to find out sound quality on aftermarket brands though. I once got some Xiaomi earbuds (wired) ~2 years ago, like $50, and they sounded terrible, just totally flat, to the point of becoming tinny.

What search terms do you use to find the basic style aftermarket earbuds? I keep getting the newer side speaker models showing up. (looking on AliExpress)

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#3143289 5-Oct-2023 19:16

I've got some, think they are from a 4s/5s? Edit: actually must be a 4s.

New and unsued. PM if interested.

TechnoGuy001

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#3143292 5-Oct-2023 19:30

Daaaamn, can't believe you still have some. Thank you!

I think it's safe to close the thread now.