Frustrating experiences with cheap headphones

Báo Thanh niênBáo Thanh niên01/03/2025


Headphones can deliver an undesirable listening experience, and if not careful, users may pay the price for this wrong choice.

Poor quality driver

The driver is one of the factors that determine the sound quality of headphones. This is the part that has the biggest impact on sound performance, and when choosing cheap headphones, users often have to accept poor quality drivers. The difference between a pair of headphones that costs 250,000 VND and a pair that costs 1.25 million VND is very obvious. Cheap headphones often lack bass and have a thin sound, making the listening experience less attractive.

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Will be disappointed with drivers on budget headphones

Furthermore, the type of driver is also important. Most budget headphones use dynamic drivers, which, although they may be made from good materials, are often a way for manufacturers to save money. This can lead to users not getting the best choice for their needs. If you listen to music regularly, a pair of headphones with 50mm planar magnetic or electrostatic drivers will provide a better audio experience, but these products are rarely found in the budget segment.

Headphones are fragile

Cheap headphones are often made from low-quality materials, which is no surprise. To keep costs down, manufacturers often use lighter plastics, which make the product lighter but also more fragile. Even if you take good care of your headphones, they can still become brittle and break easily.

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Cheap headphones are prone to damage due to poor design quality

Another problem is that the ear cushions are often made of faux leather, which cracks and flakes over time. The padding inside is also often a low-density foam, which tends to flatten over time.

If you’re willing to spend a little more on a pair of headphones, you can get a product made from harder plastic and more durable microfiber ear pads. For earbuds, the extra investment often means more options in tip sizes, or even foam tips instead of silicone, which can improve the sound experience and comfort.

Feature limitations

One of the main reasons many people avoid cheap headphones is the lack of features. Active noise cancellation (ANC), for example, is often absent, while Bluetooth or wireless support is an uncertain option. Features like built-in microphones and touch controls are also often omitted.

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Lack of ANC is an unpleasant experience for many people who are familiar with it.

If anyone has experienced headphones with built-in ANC, it is difficult to go back to headphones without this feature because ANC helps eliminate ambient noise, bringing maximum concentration. Moreover, with Bluetooth connection, users will not have to worry about being entangled in cables.

While cheap headphones may meet basic needs, they often come with poor performance and sound quality. With poor durability, users may find themselves spending money on another pair in a short time. Therefore, it is wise to save a little more and invest in a high-quality pair of headphones. If properly cared for, they will last much longer than cheap products.



Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhung-trai-nghiem-buc-minh-voi-tai-nghe-gia-re-185250225205745158.htm

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