All about Xiaomi Headphones

What are Xiaomi headphones? This product is able to give life a new paint. How often is a player bought with headphones or a phone headset just disappointing and annoying? How often does the expectation of enjoying listening to your favorite song turn into torture with a bad sound? How many times have wireless headphones been discharged at the most inopportune moment? Fortunately, choosing the right device in terms of parameters and functionality can give you the pleasure of truly high-quality sound. And xiaomi earphones are the best set of products in order to show how to choose a good model.

About the manufacturer

The history of Xiaomi is the path of a successful entrepreneur who began his activities in China in 2010. The brand entered the Russian market relatively recently. But he immediately established himself on the best side not only with a democratic pricing policy bordering on overt dumping, but also with excellent characteristics of the devices being sold.

Headphones, like smartphones, and much more from Xiaomi are originality, saturation with the most advanced technologies and components, reliability and the desire to offer almost the maximum possible functions. That is why a huge audience of consumers found the brand products very convenient, positively characterizes its quality and reliability.

Key Features

There are just a huge number of headphones. They are divided into several categories, within which there are their own gradations. If we consider the design of devices, we can distinguish the following types of models:

• droplet inserts placed inside the auricle;
• vacuum (channel, plugs), like a cork in the neck of a bottle, blocking the ear canal;
• hook-on earbuds;
• full-size monitors, covering the entire ear and holding on to the handle, passing over the head.

The technical characteristics that the manufacturer of individual models provides in the technical documentation can say a lot about the sound quality and the main purpose of the headphones.

1. Frequency range.

   According to the average research results, the human ear hears sound frequencies in the range from 20 to 18,000 Hertz. Modern manufacturers of headphones, in general, are guided precisely by such indicators. The best models are capable of reproducing a wider range, for example, from 15 to 20,000 Hertz. The best headphones are for people with extremely sharp hearing. Individual studio monitors are able to offer reproduction of frequencies in the range from 10 to 22 000 Hz.

2. Resistance.

   An important parameter that can directly affect the time it takes for a wireless headset or player to discharge. Not only the load on the battery, but also the maximum volume reached by a particular device depends on the resistance indicator.

   For example, if you connect studio-grade headphones with a resistance of 200 ohms or more to an ordinary player, the sound will be very quiet. To avoid confusion and dissatisfaction with customers, manufacturers of players and headsets indicate the recommended characteristics of the head playback devices.

   There is one more subtlety in the selection of this parameter. The higher the resistance of the headphones, the cleaner and better, with minimal distortion the sound will be. Therefore, if a review of the models for purchase is done, it is worth choosing a resistance that is close to the maximum indicator recommended by the manufacturer of the player or headset.

3. Power.

   The power parameter is indicated for droplet headphones, in-ear or overhead models. It is most important for full-size monitor models. This indicator does not indicate sound volume. It shows the maximum transmitted energy from an external source that the windings and magnet of the membrane can withstand.Therefore, if you plan to listen to music very loudly and attach headphones to the amplifier, you should pay attention to the power indicators indicated in their documentation.

Other product parameters that the modern market offers form a personal model choice. This mass, dimensions, ease of adjustment, equipment, additional features.

How to check Xiaomi headphones for originality

Due to its quality and popularity among consumers, Xiaomi headphones have become quite often a fake product group. Duplicates are always worse than the original. They sound bad, made in low-quality cases, have a simple, short-lived wire or weak batteries. Instructions on how to check the originality of the product look like this:

• inside the box is a QR code. It is needed to download a proprietary application, and a test one is a picture that is on a small paper or plastic flag attached to a wire or headphone case;
• a graphical code recognition program is launched on the smartphone;
• the picture on the flag or box should be photographed;
• at the request of the program to agree to the link.

If the headphones are the original, a joyful little animal will appear on the screen. If not, the link will either not be triggered or an error will occur. It is worth noting: every minute the Xiaomi website determines the authenticity of hundreds of devices and therefore is overloaded. If it did not work out the first time, you should try a little later.

Advantages and disadvantages

Each type of headphone has its pros and cons. Even if you choose a model that is ideal in terms of parameters, it is not a fact that it will give pleasure from its use. For example:

• the droplet earphones are compact, lightweight, and have a sufficiently large membrane speakers. Such devices produce clear and loud sound. However, the cons of models are also striking. The droplets strive to shift during intense movements (playing sports), while the sound is distorted;
• vacuum models, they are also channel or plugs - they sit well in the ear and, thanks to the locking of the channel, can please you with a loud sound. However, its quality may disappoint. To avoid this, it is necessary to make a full-scale comparison, choose a model whose lining does not press and at the same time completely block the air circulation in the ear canal. In addition, vacuum headphones have the highest signal distortion due to the small membrane and weak magnet;
• earphones mounted on the earband - the choice of people with sedentary work. They sound good, quite comfortable and light. However, when moving, they strive to shift, besides this, the bow can cause concern if you do not pick it individually;
• full-size monitors are a great choice even for active people. You can buy a model that sits perfectly and does not move due to the springy bow. However, the disadvantages of such products should also not be forgotten. Monitors are quite heavy, the ear may overheat in them, and vibrations affect the bones of the skull, causing discomfort during long listening.

But a person is always able to choose the optimal model, you just need to pay attention to significant pluses and be able to put up with minuses if they do not cause irritation and do not interfere with listening in general.

How to choose headphones

Xiaomi's product line is headphones of almost all classes. They have impressive technical characteristics, sound good and are positioned as the best choice for every person. However, you need to choose one of the models offered by Xiaomi, carefully, focusing on additional features and your own personality.

1. Working hours.

   Runtime is an important parameter for wireless devices. The indicator indicated in the documentation is quite averaged. It shows the time that the headphones or the Hiomi headset will work at medium volume, with standard headphones, at a temperature of at least 15 degrees Celsius.But such information is enough to choose a model in accordance with personal needs. It is worth noting that Xiaomi's wireless devices are equipped with high-quality batteries, and the actual operating time as a whole meets the stated ones.

2. Sensitivity.

   Sensitivity is the most controversial parameter of headphones. On the one hand, it shows how loud the speaker will sound. On the other hand, it indicates the amount of distortion. After all, the smaller the impulse that makes the membrane move at high sensitivity, the more it will reproduce random noise, interference, interference from radio signals. Speaking about Xiaomi headphones, it is worth noting that the parameters of the amplifiers used and the characteristics of the headphones are maximally consistent for minimal distortion of the sound picture.

3. Equipment.

   The most important part of choosing a headphone is evaluating its bundle. This is especially important for vacuum models. In the kit may be offered:

   • replaceable overlays (ear or channel);
   • ear holders;
   • spare detachable wires;
   • cables for charging the internal battery;
   • neck suspensions for headsets.

   If we talk about the configuration, at least it should have everything that corresponds to the usual use of the device. And for vacuum models, it is necessary to have channel linings of different sizes to select the most suitable.

4. Functions

   Xiaomi would not have worn the title of the most technology company if it had not offered an excellent functional set in the models of its headphones. It could be:

   • the ability to read data from memory cards;
   • FM radio;
   • receiving a call from a mobile phone with pronouncing the calling number;
   • adaptive battery conservation system;
   • remote regulators;
   • adaptive tuning to the sound source, microphone signal amplification, noise reduction;
   • player management system and much more.

   It is very difficult to make a choice in such a variety. And here is a feature of Xiaomi products: most of the convenient and useful functions in the headphones will certainly be. Therefore, the buyer remains to pay attention, first of all, to his individual needs.

Rating

Positive user reviews, namely the opinions of customers are the best indicator of the quality and convenience of Xiaomi headphones. Based on such data, top models were compiled that will please not only with excellent sound, but also with ease of use.

Piston 2

• Sensitivity: 93 dB.
• Resistance: 12 ohms.
• Power: 3 mW.
• Frequencies: 20-20000 Hz.

The microphone and control buttons are located on the wired remote control, cable length 1.1 m, connection - direct minijack 3.5 mm. The set includes a set of ear tips, a proprietary braid holder for comfortable wearing without tangling the cable.

Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones (Piston 4)

• Sensitivity: 101 dB.
• Resistance: 32 Ohms.
• Frequency range: 20-20000 Hz.
• Two types of sound emitters in each capsule.

A microphone with dynamic noise reduction on a wired remote control, buttons with the ability to configure functionality, a cable of 1.25 m, a direct 3.5 mini-jack connection. Included are several pads.

Basic (RM 25)

• Sensitivity: 93 dB.
• Resistance: 16 ohms.
• Frequencies: from 20 to 20,000 Hz.
• Weight: 10 g.

3 interchangeable Xiaomi ear pads of different sizes in the kit, 1.2 meter cable, direct 3.5 mini-jack connection.

Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD

• Sensitivity: 101 dB.
• Resistance: 32 ohms.
• Two branded sound emitters hybrid pro.
• Frequencies: from 20 to 40,000 Hz.

Included are several ear pads, cable length 1.25 m, direct 3.5 mm jack connection. The microphone and player control buttons are on the wired remote.

Mi Sport Bluetooth Mini

• Sensitivity: 101 dB.
• Resistance: 32 Ohms.
• Active noise reduction system.
• Bluetooth wireless protocol 1.

The battery provides up to 200 hours of standby time or 5 hours of music, IPX4 water protection class, on a separate remote - a microphone and player control buttons.

Piston Basic Edition

• Sensitivity: 93 dB.
• Resistance: 16 ohms.
• Frequencies: from 20 to 20,000 Hz.

Included are several nozzles, there is a microphone and control buttons on the cable remote.

Mi Headphones Light Edition

• Sensitivity: 107 dB.
• Resistance: 32 Ohms.
• Frequencies: from 20 to 40,000 Hz.

The device class is wired full-size monitors, weight 220 g, connection 3.5 minijack, cable 1.4 m.

Mi ANC Type-C In-Ear Earphones

• Sensitivity: 113 dB.
• Resistance: 32 ohms.
• Frequencies: from 20 to 40,000 Hz.

Connecting with a non-standard USB Type C interface. Includes covers and company case.

Piston fresh

• Sensitivity: 101 dB.
• Resistance: 32 Ohms.
• Frequencies: from 20 to 20,000 Hz.

Connecting with a standard 3.5 mm minijack, the ear pads of different sizes are included in the set.

Conclusion

Properly selected headphones are not only about enjoying good sound. It is also a good mood, as well as hearing health. And Xiaomi offers everything so that the buyer can purchase a model that perfectly matches the needs.

Title	Piston 2	Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones (Piston 4)	Basic (RM 25)	Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD	Mi Sport Bluetooth Mini	Piston Basic Edition	Mi Headphones Light Edition	Mi ANC Type-C In-Ear Earphones	Piston fresh
Device type	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	Bluetooth earphones with microphone	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphone with mic
Frequency Response Range	20 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 40,000 Hz	20-20000 Hz	20-20000 Hz	20 - 40,000 Hz	20 - 40,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity	93 dB	101 dB	93 dB	98 dB	101 dB	93 dB	107 dB	113 dB	98 dB
Impedance	12 ohm	32 ohm	16 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	16 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm
Membrane diameter	5 mm	9 mm	-	-	-	-	50 mm	-	8 mm
Price	from 1750 rub.	from 1450 rub.	from 400 rub.	from 1750 rub.	from 2150 rub.	from 400 rub.	from 2350 rub.	from 2850 rub.	from 500 rub.