What’s so special about expensive headphones that makes them better?
In some cases, you wind uppaying for branding or style, and not necessarily audio quality.
The differences are quite stark.
Of course, price tag alone doesn’t automatically indicate quality.
We’ve seengreat headphones around $20that sound better than sets two or three times their price.
I’ve also tested headphones at and above $300+ that sound amazing.
You’ll hear the separate, individual instruments, combining to create one piece of music without sounding muddled.
Confused, you look up to see if the ring came from the telephone across the room.
Once you step up to something better though, it’s very easy to tell the difference.
They should feel sturdy, relatively heavy, and be made of solid material.
THink about the actual music sources you enjoy and where you listen to them.
Do your homework,check out our guide to finding the perfect headphones, and shop wisely.
Where you put your money should be based on thatnot just reviews or fashion.
Happy Listening,Lifehacker
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