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Does this Sony thing phone home, or demand other concessions?

I bought Audio Technica phones sometime back. The pads have burst twice. Now all the active features are dead.

I had sworn off Sony products because they always quit working after a year. Do they still do this? I felt like I was just renting.

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The previous version, the WH-1000XM3, does not phone home (at least if you don't use the app) and still works after a year without issue.

I've had the previous version of those earphones for almost two years now, they've been working flawlessly. The only issue is the foam in-ear insert is getting old and less comfortable, but that's a cheap fix on Amazon (and not a problem with the plastic inserts).

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