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Request: BIFL USB-C Earbuds/DSP IEMs
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Many brands offer IEMs that have detachable cables, so this is a non-issue. I've got a pair of fairly high-end Shure earbuds/IEMs that use options for USB-C, Bluetooth, 3.5mm and more... just be swapping the cable out directly from the back of the earbud.
Granted, I would STRONGLY suggest using bone conductive headphones if you want to listen to music while bike riding, but that's another topic.
I have bone conduction for riding when needed, not every situation requires them.
It's not a non-issue because I don't want the cables to become a consumable, I want a tough cable I can rely on for as long as physically possible. My main interest in BIFL is to reduce my waste tbh.
I would consider cables for IEMs to be consumable, because they are a high-wear item. That's one reason why they make them to be replaceable, just like ear tips, or foam padding on larger headphones.
How long they last will depend entirely on how you use them, how many bends they take, temperature extremes, are they exposed to sunlight, how many times are they plugged in, do they ever get yanked, etc.
Not that I go through a ton of cables, but they can be recycled (through an electronics recycling place) since the wiring is metal that can be reclaimed. That might be worth keeping in mind.