Have you ever wanted headphones that had the disc shape of Apple’s original iPod headphones, but with hi-fi quality sound and a USB-C cable? So I have some great news for you, but don’t expect it to be all white.

Sivga Unveils M260 Wired Earbuds With Huge 14.2mm Driver
They are available in USB-C or 3.5mm versions
The fit resembles the old Apple earbud design from before AirPods.

It’s been 14 years since Apple discontinued its classic iPod earbuds, which had a circular speaker grille – ditching them for the still-selling EarPods – but other brands still occasionally release earbuds in this style, and the latest takes advantage of the design to cram a huge driver into it.

Audio company Sivga has unveiled a new pair of inexpensive earbuds that share many design traits with the older earbuds, except for their sleek white design and the sheer size of the driver involved.

These are the Sivga M260, which are newly available in two iterations. There’s a version with a 3.5mm jack, which costs $44 / £33 / AU$62, and a version that connects via USB-C, which costs $50 / £38 / AU$70.

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The Sivga M260 has a 14.2mm driver, which is rather large for in-ear headphones like this. It uses a dynamic driver with a neodymium magnet and a copper composite diaphragm.

According to the brand, the setting aims for a soft and natural sound, with controlled bass.

In the box, you get four different pairs of ear cushions, so you can make sure the M260 locks into your ears and blocks out a bit of ambient sound.

The cable is another thing that sets it apart from the cheap headphones that come with your iPod. It’s a 4N oxygen-free silver-plated copper cable, and it’s detachable from the earbuds so you can replace the cable or earbuds if either becomes damaged (or if you upgrade).

There are some small differences between the two models on sale. The USB-C version has a small control panel, with volume rocker and microphone, and has a built-in DAC for high-resolution audio.

Given how many products are losing the headphone jack these days, I imagine most people will opt for USB-C… unless you’re one of those people who still holds onto your iPod and want these to bring back that classic feel.

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