THE HEADPHONE DILEMMA: What no one tells you before you press play
By Sitha Maliwa:
You’re standing in an electronics store, blinking under the cold glow of overhead lights. Shelves are lined with glossy boxes screaming for your attention - promises of “pure sound,” “immersive bass,” and “next-gen noise cancelling.” Your heart pounds. Your wallet whispers caution. The sales assistant hovers like a hawk.
You just want headphones. But what kind?
In the age of too many choices, the simple act of listening to music has become a warzone of specs, marketing fluff, and overpriced tech. Before you blindly hit “Add to Cart,” stop. Ask yourself what kind of listener you really are. Because the wrong headphones won’t just be a waste of cash - they’ll sabotage your sound.
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