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Question:

Electrical Wire loses connectivity?

I have a problem, i have bought headphones multiple times they die out way to fast because when i wrap up the wire around my Mp3 the wire loosens up because it gets slightly tugged on, now can you tell me some solutions to this, besides wrapping it up loosely!

Answer:

There is no solution other than that. The inside of earphone / headphone cables is copper wiring, and after constant bending and straightening (much like a normal piece of metal) it will snap. This causes the sound to cut out and cut in as sometimes the snapped edges will still touch each other to pass the electricity through and sometimes won't. Only advise is to not wrap them so tightly as copper wiring isnt very durable. Maybe try and get a case that keeps them wrapped loosely.
Buy headphones that have a small case that allows you to wrap the wire and store it nicely. (some have even a retractable wire). Or buy headphones with thicker wire.

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