Headphone sub-50-euro test: the most important thing shortly
- Computer picture had 15 headphones under 50 euros in the test
- The test winner are the Yamaha TW-E5B.
- The best price-performance ratio has Sony Wh-Ch520.
Test winner: Yamaha TW-E5B
The charging case of the Yamaha TW-E5B is expansive, but looks valuable and looks good.
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Price tip: Sony WH-CH520
At a particularly cheap price, the Sony Wh-Ch520 at the top. The sound of the over-ear headphone is somewhat matt, but impresses with a nice crunchy center. The long battery life of around 51 hours particularly liked. So that longer wear is not uncomfortable, the headphones weigh slight 146 grams. The simple operation with easy -to -do buttons and clear division also ensures a good mood. In terms of price, the headphone is just under 37 euros (price at the test time).
This is how computer tests image headphones
Computer BILD checks the sounds of the sound of headphones in the test laboratory with an artificial head by Brüel & Kjær.
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Computer BILD does not rely solely on the experienced ears of several testers: In addition to hearing tests, the editorial team in the laboratory carries out numerous measurements to check headphones objectively and reproducible. The focus is on an artificial head by Brüel & Kjær, the rubber raven of which are equipped with sensitive microphones inside. With the help of an Audio Precision measuring device, it can be found to what extent a headphone reproduces all pitches at the correct volume, i.e. a balanced frequency response from 20 to 20,000 Hertz. Art head and measuring device record any interference frequencies of the headphones, so -called distortions. Taken together, they are referred to as a distortion factor. Also important: How loud does headphones play on average smartphones? Values over 100 decibels (DB) are considered hazardous to health and lead to devaluation.
In the case of frequency response measurement, the Audio Precision measuring device plays tones from 20 to 20,000 Hertz to the headphones and measures what the headphones output.
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In the soundproof test chamber you measure the so -called loudness – i.e. how high the noise level around the headphones is: a highly sensitive microphone is 1 meter away and “listen”. The determined value is specified in Sone; Volume over 1 SONE, for example, interfere with fellow travelers in the train. All of this data flow into the test table and, together with the hearing test, result in the test grade.
Practical: The in-ears can be controlled via the cog and the noise cancellation can be switched on. The cell phone can stay in your pocket.
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Sony WF-C500: with space sound
The Sony WF-C500 liked with good sound and a long battery life.
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In-ear, on-ear or over-ear?
Do you prefer to put the audio plugs in the ear or put on the upholstery? Regardless of the sound and price, the question “In-ear or over-ear?” especially about personal preferences. Not everyone likes to have plugs in their ears during hours of train journeys, others get headaches when the ear pads are permanently pressed. You should therefore know about what you like and where they are used before buying.
Do not leave: Even with a lot of movement, the Beats flex keeps well in the ear.
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The selection of headphones under 50 euros is large, there is something for every taste. That ranges from good in-ear models such as the test winners Yamaha TW-E5B up to over-ear variants such as that Sony Wh-Ch520. However, it is clear: in this price range you have to cut back, for example in the equipment.
What is better: cable or bluetooth headphones?
Basically, headphones can be divided into models with and without cables. Both forms have advantages and disadvantages. Headphones without cable Work in most cases with Bluetooth radio. No cable is bothered by headphones and smartphones, the stripes cannot break over time. To do this, the music fan always has to load the headphone battery and this uses time. Added to this is the sound difference, because only over Headphones with cable there is highly resolved sound. The battery usually doesn’t matter here.
What do good headphones cost?
There are headphones In all conceivable price categories. Some models are already available for well under 20 euros – but the quality is often questionable. Different with specimens like that Sony WF-C500that already offer great sound for less than 50 euros. The price limit is almost open upwards: the high-end headphones Stax SR-009S For example, around 5,200 euros.
How do you connect Bluetooth headphones?
Have you found the right headphones that you now want to pair via Bluetooth? When a newly purchased Bluetooth device for the first time, this usually goes into the Pairing mode. Then switch to the smartphone to the Settings and look for that there Bluetooth menu out of. It usually offers the headphones to choose from. Tap them once to Connection to manufacture. Next time, the headphones usually pair automatically with the cell phone. If you want to connect the headphones to another device later, it is often enough to hold the switch pressed for several seconds to switch back to pairing mode.
Can you make calls with wireless headphones?
With most iron -headphones, telephony is now possible together with a coupled smartphone. For this there are in the headphones Microphonesthat record what spoken and forward them via cell phone or laptop. Many manufacturers offer for Calls Additional functions in operation to conveniently accept or end calls.
