Possibly. But if it was $4 per pair people would complain that they only wanted ONE replacement tip, and they didn't want to have to pay for two.
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AirPods Pro Earpiece Tip Replacements Will Cost $4
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Possibly. But if it was $4 per pair people would complain that they only wanted ONE replacement tip, and they didn't want to have to pay for two.
I’m assuming it’s $4 for a full set of S/M/L tips. Apple acknowledges that many people may have differently shaped ears such that you may get the best seal with a medium tip in one ear and large in the other, for example, so it doesn’t make sense to charge people twice if they’re in that boat. And the entire set probably costs on the order of several cents to make, so…might as well. Like others have said, the packaging likely costs about the same or more than the silicone tips to manufacture.
It was a misprint, they are $49.50/set. Perfectly reasonable price in line with $1,000.00 monitor stands and $250 earbuds.
It was a misprint, they are $49.50/set. Perfectly reasonable price in line with $1,000.00 monitor stands and $250 earbuds.
Compared to their upper-tier competition, the AirPods are actually pretty much in the middle price-wise. Now that monitor, however ...
1) MR links to an AirPod review from Gruber and the headline is about a $4 replacement part.
2) People buy new cars every 6 years (on average) and folks are complaining about an electronic device that needs to be replaced, perhaps, every 2 years. How long would a $100 dress shirt last if you wore it every day?
IMO, decide what you value and spend you money appropriately. I currently do not own an AirPods because I don't have a need for them; the wired buds are sufficient for me. But my two daughters both have them and like them. And I would consider getting the AirPod Pros if my lifestyle changed so that they would be useful for me. (Note: I do trail run etc. but never with music. I want to listen to what is going on around me, such as bikes, bears, and snakes.)
Problem is, its lifespan is dictated by the battery, and not the earbuds itself. The speakers and the electronics may still be fine, but rendered useless just because it couldn’t hold charges.
Would you buy a whole new car just because your otherwise-well-working old car has dead battery? Of course you wouldn’t.
How long (in average) that your wired buds last? How many times have you replaced it? I bet it could survive waaayy longer than a mere 2 years. Costs less, and lasts longer. That’s how OG, wired buds work.
Like I said, something bigger like Beats Solo Pro, or upgraded Studio would be a nice middle ground for me. Still wireless, still shares most the features (H1 chip, ANC, Transparency) and enormous battery that would wear less in the long run. When it goes bad, I can still replace it if I wanted to, instead of just dispose of it.
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sorry, I’m talking about when your using an app like GarageBand. Theres a delay when you hit a drum pad to when you actually hear it on Bluetooth headphones.It means you can’t really play “live”. When watching films etc.. the computer syncs the video with the Bluetooth delay so you don’t notice it.
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At least you get 4 tips for 19. So you really are paying $4.75 to replace the Pencil 2 tip.
Really? I've had mine replaced numerous times at Apple Stores in the UK and there has NEVER been a charge. I show them the problem and they give me a new sealed pair each time. I'd expect nothing less.
Yes and this is how innovation dies. Bowing down to Mammon can only give so much spirit to a Company.
Well its normal for a battery to degrade over time so good luck trying to get new AirPods Pro from AppleCare. LOL
I’ve experienced different answers from Apple. I once asked a Genius Bar staffer where I could get replacement wings and tips as they aren’t sold anywhere officially and he told me that they always have some around and I should just come by and ask. Only when I did so weeks later they only had parts for other models (incl. I think third-party ones) and it was recommended to me to contact Beats customer service. That is where I learned that there is an official item name (I think it was something like self-service package) that would cost me $40 after the warranty had expired.
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