The Secret Reason Your Headphones Sound Worse Than They Used To

It's not age, and it's not the music. It's something you can fix tonight.

Your favourite headphones sounded incredible once, and now everything feels muffled and flat. What changed?

Earbuds collect wax and dust in their mesh, and that tiny buildup muffles bass and swallows detail fast.

Over-ear pads flatten with time too, breaking the seal that keeps sound rich instead of thin and tinny.

Gently clean the mesh with a soft dry brush and check for updates in the companion app. Often the magic comes right back.