TechAudioHeadphonesEarbudsLooking for ways to save money on headphones? Here’s 3 things I doHow to save money on new and used headphones and earbuds, including buying and cleaning tipsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechAudioHeadphonesEarbudsLooking for ways to save money on headphones? Here’s 3 things I doHow to save money on new and used headphones and earbuds, including buying and cleaning tipsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
How to save money on new and used headphones and earbuds, including buying and cleaning tips
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Apple)
(Image credit: Apple)
Due to the rise in energy bills, phone plans and petrol prices, the cost of living has made it much harder to buy new products or replace old household items. Unfortunately, we can never predict when things are going to break and most of the time, it’s when we’re least prepared or have the tightest budget that things stop working.
While they might not be regarded as necessities, thebest wireless headphonesorbest wireless earbudshave become extremely important and used almost everywhere and everyday. From popping on your headphones as you travel into work to connecting your earbuds to make video calls, headphones are a big part of both work and play, and without them, most of us feel very lost.
I never used to stress too much about not having headphones. However, my headphones stopped working earlier this year and I didn’t replace them straight away so I could see whether not having them would affect me or not. While I did feel I was more aware of the world around me without headphones in, there were many more cons of not having headphones than having them.
For example, it made working out more of a chore, I couldn’t concentrate as much at work as I couldn’t block out any background noise (see our guide to thebest noise cancelling headphones) and it made taking video or voice meetings almost impossible if I couldn’t find a spare room.
As a Deals Writer, I knew exactly where and when to look for a new pair and managed to find a good pair of wireless earbuds at an incredibly affordable price. Whether you need a new pair of headphones or you want to prolong the life of your earbuds, here are 3 things I do to save money on them, including buying tips, cleaning tricks and the best places to shop for cheap deals.
1. Look past the brand
Finally, consider how your headphones or earbuds are going to connect to your device. While wireless devices are the most popular style of headphones you can find right now, you can often find cheaper prices and bigger discounts on wired versions.
The big headphone brands areApple,SonyandBeatsbut you can find thebest cheap wireless headphonesfrom other brands like JBL, Cambridge and Grado. If you love a specific brand or style of headphones but don’t want to spend too much, look for alternative makes and models. These will not only be similar to the brand you like but will be significantly cheaper.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
2. Consider the most compatible option for your device
I’d suggest picking headphones or earbuds that are most recommended for your phone, tablet, laptop or any other device. For example, if you’re an Apple user, pick Apple headphones, if you’re aSamsunguser, go for Samsung and so on. In terms of different brands that don’t make phones like Grado or JBL, have a good look through the product description of the headphones you like and you’ll often find that it’ll suggest what device it works best with. This is a handy way to save money as you’re not splurging on a pair of earbuds which won’t sound good when connected to your device.
3. Keep them clean & store them properly
As headphones or earbuds touch your body and face, you’re going to want to clean them regularly, especially if you use them while exercising. Dirt, sweat, dust and other substances can get all over your headphones and can prevent them from working properly so make sure you’re giving them a wipe after each use. See our guides onhow to clean true wireless earbudsandhow to clean Apple AirPodsfor more maintenance tips.
Next, make sure you’re storing them in the protector or charging case it came in. This prevents them from breaking or being crushed in your bag, plus it helps you find them easier, particularly in the case of wireless earbuds. If you’re more of a wired fan, make sure to take care of the cable. Headphone or earbud wires should be wound in loose loops and follow the natural coil of the wires. This keeps the wires intact and less likely to twist out of shape or the protective covering to break and expose the wires underneath. Finally, some general housekeeping rules for taking care of headphones is to avoid getting them wet and to not turn up the volume too loud so you don’t blow the speakers.
(Image credit: Beats)
(Image credit: Beats)
Where to shop for headphones & earbuds deals
If you need a new pair of headphones or earbuds, there are a few retailers that offer some of the best and cheapest deals across a full range of brands and styles. Firstly, the Today’s Deals page onAmazonhas its own ‘Headphones and Earphones’ section which you can select to find all the latest deals.Currysis another retailer that has huge offers on both wired and wireless headphones and I’ve found some of the best price drops on Beats headphones atVery. Finally,John Lewishas tons of offers and often has ‘Reduced to Clear’ deals on headphones and earbuds from big name brands.
If you prefer to shop on the brand website, make sure you check out if they have any discount codes or special offers. Take a look atJBL discount codes,Bose discount codes,Philips discount codesandSamsung discount codesfor unique and exclusive discount codes on audio devices.
To help you save even more money on top tech products, check out my guide onhow to save money on TVsandhow to save money on laptops.
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