I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren’t worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

  • MaxHardwood@lemmy.caEnglish
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    9 months ago

    Headphones/ear buds. It really comes down to your use case. If you listen to podcasts and audiobooks 90% of the time then you only need good enough which is typically around $40.

    • otp@sh.itjust.works
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      9 months ago

      If you listen in noisy environments, I’d bet active-noise cancellation is good for your hearing though

    • zagaberoo@beehaw.org
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      9 months ago

      For podcasts and audiobooks and even incidental music listening $10 panasonic buds go the distance for me.

      When I’m sitting down to enjoy music at home, then it’s the $80 sony studio monitors. Still excellent value.

      Give me my headphone socket back, phone makers :(