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1mii Y8 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:75 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

1mii Y8 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

80%

8.2

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

★Better than 95% of headphones
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

52%

8.9

Sound

20%

7.3

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Battery

4%

8.9

Calls & Controls

★Better than 93% of headphones
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 5,574 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones 1mii Y8

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

52%

8.9

Sound

20%

7.3

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

8.1

Battery

4%

8.9

Calls & Controls

8.2
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 5,574 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
1mii Y8 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 86.2% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
â–² Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
4
Number of microphones
4
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.3
Bluetooth version
5.3
â–² Better than 89% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.3, newer Bluetooth version than 88.7% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Audio latency
200 ms
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
?
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
75 hours
Battery life
75 hours
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 75 hours, higher battery life than 90.7% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
55 hours
Battery life with ANC
55 hours
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 55 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 88.6% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Charging time
3.5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 87.8% of headphones and equal to 2.7% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
950 mAh
Battery capacity
950 mAh
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 950 mAh, higher battery capacity than 85.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
1mii
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
276 g
Weight
276 g
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 276 g, heavier than 72.6% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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1mii Y8 vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 45 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    75 hours
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (75 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    75 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 25 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    55 hours
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (55 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    55 hours vs 30 hours
  • 21.3% better value for money
    1mii Y8 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.81 vs 7.3).
    8.81 vs 7.27
  • 10.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    1mii Y8
    the average pair of headphones
    1mii Y8 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.87 vs 8.000).
    8.87 vs 8
  • 55.5% more popular
    1mii Y8 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.13 vs 5.9).
    9.13 vs 5.87
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    40,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    105 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 45 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    75 hours
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (75 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    75 hours vs 30 hours
  • 25 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    55 hours
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (55 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    55 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 63.8% higher battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    950 mAh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (950 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    950 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    LDAC
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AptX HD support
    aptX HD
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    NFC pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    4
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    EQ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 8 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2024 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    December 2024
    2024 vs 2016
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 26.6% higher weight
    Weight
    276 g
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (276 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    276 g vs 218 g
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    200 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 26.6% higher weight
    Weight
    276 g
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (276 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    276 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    Audio latency
    200 ms
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about 1mii Y8

  • Exceptional battery life, lasting up to 100 hours (75 hours on some models) with quick-charging capabilities.
  • High-quality sound for the price, featuring strong bass, clear vocals, and LDAC/Hi-Res audio support.
  • Effective Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that significantly reduces low-frequency background rumbles like airplane engines.
  • Highly comfortable design with soft memory foam ear cushions and an adjustable headband suitable for long sessions.
  • Great value for money, often cited as a top budget pick for under $50.
  • Useful companion app (Yimo) that allows for custom EQ settings and firmware updates.
  • Portable and flexible build with a foldable design and rotating ear cups.

What we don't like about 1mii Y8

  • Initial sound quality can feel muffled or quiet at maximum volume without using the app's EQ presets.
  • Companion app may have language barriers, with some firmware upgrade menus appearing in a different language (e.g., Asian characters).
  • Bass can occasionally overpower mids and highs in certain genres like rock if not adjusted.
  • Transparency mode is sometimes described as average or muffled compared to higher-end models.
  • Buttons on the ear cup are noted by some users to be small or slightly difficult to navigate.
  • Minor durability concerns, such as thin vinyl on ear pads or pads that may require re-gluing over time.

Verdict

The 1Mii Y8 is an over-ear hybrid active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers and Hi-Res Audio certification with LDAC support for high-fidelity wireless streaming. Key characteristics include Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, a foldable design with memory foam protein leather cushions, and a substantial battery life of up to 75 hours in standard mode (55 hours with ANC). Main pros are its impressive noise reduction of up to 40dB, crystal-clear sound with deep bass, and comfortable fit for extended use. Some users have noted cons such as a lack of aggressive sub-bass and potential long-term durability concerns regarding the thin vinyl ear pads.

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