Why pay for in-ear headphones

Yes it's true, after all, why spend money on something you already have? For a very long time now, smartphones, MP3 players, and other digital tablets have been systematically supplied with FREE headphones.

Like everyone else, you must certainly have your drawers full of them. In fact, most people you meet on the street or on the bus are wearing free headphones. So yes, what are the mysterious reasons that should make you buy an additional headphone?

The first reason is self-evident:

what is free is rarely worth very much. So if the manufacturers give you a gift of a pair of headphones with their smartphone or tablet at 100 and a few USD, it is because this accessory should not cost them more than a few cents. And in fact, the in-ear headphones or headsets offered to prove to be very unsatisfactory in use.

Eartips and the headphones themselves are often poorly designed, causing discomfort or even pain with prolonged listening. The cable is unreliable, it generates crackling or clipping and will break quickly. In addition, you will waste long minutes untangling the cable.

More seriously, the audio reproduction is just passable, if not mediocre. But when it comes to listening to music, it is important that the reproduction is as faithful as possible. Also, the bad sound will usually cause the user to turn up the volume, putting their eardrums at risk.

Unlike free pairs, headphones from brands such as Sony Audio cover very wide frequency ranges. The bass is present and nuanced, the highs are neither distorted nor garish. In reality, with "high-fidelity" headphones, with clearer, more precise sound, you will rediscover your favorite songs.

You will finally understand the differences between an MP3 128 file, an MP3 320 and a "lossless" file. Maybe even your musical tastes will be transformed.

Even better, unlike their free cousins, paid headphones - especially multi-driver models - are able to transcribe the three-dimensionality of sound, reproducing a virtual stage, like at a concert. This spatiality is also invaluable if you use your headset to watch movies or play video games.

In addition, the materials used and the design of the headphones make them much more comfortable devices over time. By their shape and by the use of higher-end tips, suitable for all ear sizes, quality in-ear headphones provide better sound insulation against outside noise. You will no longer need to turn up the volume and will preserve your ears for your old years. Finally, higher-quality cables, such as those used by Erdre Audio, are stronger and designed to avoid those annoying daily tangles. 

Qualities of good in-ear headphones

The first thing you need to know about good headphones is that they’re portable. The next thing is that they should feel good in your ears, and not weigh too much. They also need to be comfortable, since you’ll be wearing them for hours at a time. To see if the headphones that you’re looking at are good quality, take a look at the materials. Is there a rubber? Is there mesh or fabric? What kind of cushioning does the ear cup provide? These all help determine the comfort level of the headphone.

Conclusion 

So don't hesitate for a second. Put away your white headphones right away in a drawer or offer them to your pet squirrel and rush on some real audiophile headphones instead. Your ears will thank you!