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Why Your Earbuds Sound Worse Over Time (And It’s Not the Battery)

Your earbuds do not usually sound worse because the battery is dying. In most cases, the real causes are much less obvious: clogged acoustic mesh, worn ear tips, driver fatigue, firmware-level DSP changes, or adaptive sound features that quietly shift the tuning over time. That is why a pair that once sounded clear, full, and