There’s no better joy than listening to music.
Whether you’re on a plane or at the gym, plugging in your headphones and jamming to some dudes melts away your stress and makes any situation more fun.
And it’s no wonder why so many people love jamming out — Americans spend 32 hours a week listening to music.
This is why it’s devastating when your headphones break. Even though you can simply buy a new pair, it’s a shame when those headphones worked really well.
But shoving them in your bag and throwing them around can cause all sorts of unnecessary wear and tear.
If you want to know how to make headphones last longer, continue reading.
How to Make Headphones Last Longer
Want to increase your tuneage time and save money? Here are tips to extend the life of your headphones.
Clean Them
The last thing you think to do is clean your headphones. Too much water may ruin them.
Are it’s not like you’re getting your headphones dirty. However, germs and other bodily substances can get on the headphones — most notably, ear wax.
Ear wax isn’t the only substance that can affect headphone quality. If you wear your headphones to the gym, your sweat can negatively affect the headphones.
Fortunately, cleaning headphones isn’t complicated. Take a washcloth, only wet it a little, and clean all over the headphones.
Carefully Handle the Cables
How often do you shove your headphones in a drawer, only to discover the cable is tangled? This is the easiest way your headphones can get damaged.
The internal coil that delivers sound to the headphones is protected by the cable. However, the internal coil can easily get damaged. If the cable itself is destroyed, that makes the coil vulnerable.
The best thing to do is to leave the cable as-is. If you have to bunch up the cables, loop them to prevent any damage to the cable.
Improve the Audio Quality
How often have you played a song and immediately increased the volume to the highest setting? This weakens the headphones over time. To prevent this, improve the audio quality.
Fortunately, you don’t have to be an audio nerd to figure this out. First, take a look at the DAC, or digital-to-analog converter. Most phones and streaming services let you adjust this.
You can also buy a separate preamp that connects to your phone and headphones. This results in better audio quality and less noise and distortion.
Buy a Headphone Warranty
While this advice should work, your headphones won’t last forever. That’s why it’s important to buy a headphone warranty.
If something happens to your headphones, you can get another pair for cheaper or even free. Read more here.
Time to Jam Out!
Now that you know how to make your headphones last longer, you can take your headphones anywhere. With some audio configuration and a little cleaning, your headphones will last for years.
Are you taking your headphones on a big trip? Read our travel experiences section for some great travel advice!
