Title: Rubber components degradation
Product review: Bought a pair in Nov. 2008 and was very happy with the performance! Great noise-canceling capability specially on planes when I used to travel quite frequently.Sound quality was also superb.HOWEVER, IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, I NOTICED THAT THE RUBBER SURFACES ON THE OUTER PORTION OF THE HEADPHONES HAVE STARTED DEGRADING AND HAVE BECOME VERY STICKY!I'VE BROUGHT THIS UP TO PANASONIC AND THEY SAY IT'S DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR!THAT'S ODD AND I'D SAY POOR PRODUCT MATERIAL QUALITY.I'VE ONLY USED THE HEADPHONES ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF PLANE TRIPS (MAYBE 8 TIMES A YEAR) AND HAVE ALWAYS KEPT IT IN THE CASE.TWO AND HALF YEARS OF USE SHOULD NOT RESULT IN SUCH MATERIAL DEGRADATION.DISAPPOINTING.
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