Ironbuds: Modular and Repairable Earbuds That Dare to Be Broken
Posted By Molly Cotter On August 18, 2011 @ 5:10 pm In Green Products,green technology | 1 Comment
If you’re sick of constantly replacing your iPod headphones with even cheaper ones that will probably break before you even pull them out of the box, there’s now a brand new product [4]that just may be the long-term listening solution you’ve been looking for. Audio designer Thomas Young has invented Ironbuds [5]: a quality-made, modular set of earbuds that are not only durable, but repairable!
The buds [6]are made with detachable backs, gold plated sockets and plugs, and nylon braided cable surrounding its wire. All are equipped with audiophile quality speakers [7] and are available in four different levels that are not only replaceable, but upgradeable. Users can purchase standard, deluxe, audiophile, and iPhone/Android kits at prices ranging from $21 to $47.
Using Kickstarter [8] as a funding platform, Young has already raised $46,000 for this project — quadrupling his target amount. He hopes to not only reduce e-waste, but encourage customers to invest in a quality product they can trust and hold onto for longer than a playlist.
+ Ironbuds [5]
Via Treehugger [9]
Lead Image: Dano [10]
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[5] Ironbuds: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendary/earbuds-time-to-change-the-status-quo
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[9] Treehugger: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/08/repairable-modular-ironbuds-could-end-the-era-of-crappily-made-earphones.php
[10] Dano: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mukluk/
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