Ever wish for earbuds with the disc-style fit of Apple's original iPod buds, but with hi-fi-quality sound and a USB-C cable? Then I've got great news for you but don't expect them to come in all-white

Date:
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:06:14 +0000

Description:
The Sivga M260 look like Apple's iPod earbuds, but with a big driver, premium build and multiple connection options.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sivga unveils M260 wired
earbuds with huge 14.2mm driver They come in USB-C or 3.5mm versions The fit is like the old Apple Earbuds design from before AirPods It's been 14 years since Apple discontinued its classic iPods earbuds, which had a circular speaker grille ditching them for the still-sold EarPods but other brands occasionally still release earbuds in this style, and the latest one takes advantage of the design to whack in a huge driver.

Audio company Sivga has unveiled a new pair of cheap buds which share a lot
of design traits with the older earbuds, except their clean white design and the sheer size of the driver involved. These are the Sivga M260, which are newly on sale in two iterations. There's a version with a 3.5mm plug, which costs $44 / 33 / AU$62, and one that connects via USB-C, which goes for $50 / 38 / AU$70. Latest Videos From You may like Panasonic launches a USB-C
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We've mostly tested the brand's over-ears, like the classy wooden Sivga
Oriole or Sivga Robin SV021 Pro , but it sells plenty of earbuds and in-ear monitors too. Budget buds with a big driver The Sivga M260 gets a 14.2mm driver, which is on the big side for in-ear buds like this. It uses a dynamic driver with neodymium magnet and copper composite diaphragm.

According to the brand, the tuning is aimed towards a smooth and natural sound, with controlled bass.

In the box, you get four different pairs of ear pads, so you can make sure
the M260 lock in your ears, and to block out a little bit of surrounding sound. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The cable's another element that differentiates this from the cheapie earbuds that came in-box with your iPod. It's a 4N silver-plated, oxygen-free copper cable, and it's detachable from the buds so you can replace the cable or buds if one or the other is damaged (or if you make an upgrade).

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

Given how many products are losing the headphone jack nowadays, I imagine
most people will opt for USB-C unless you're one of the people still holding onto your iPod and you want these to bring back that classic feeling. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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