Value for money : 4 / 5
Sound quality : 4 / 5
Durability / Build quality : 4 / 5
Bass quality : 4 /5
Noise cancellation : 4 / 5
Overall performance : 4 / 5
Before judging any pair of earphones make sure to :
(A) Install a good audio/music player with equaliser . ( Go through my observations below )
(B) Allow burn-in time . ( Again read the observations below )
This pair of earphones is very good for the price . Visually they ' appear ' to be a little bulky as compared to most of the earphones . But are not heavy and are quite comfortable to wear for extended periods . It will just take a few days to get used to them . With proper sound equalization the earphones sound very good .
The bass is more than adequate but not very heavy . Heavy bass lovers might complain .
The high frequencies ( treble ) are a little over emphasized by design and at times , the treble actually sounds like screeching and is very uncomfortable. Again this can be overcome with proper equalization . But it's impossible to take it out completely unless you reduce the treble to bare minimum.
But for all the issues the earphones are still very good .
I still have to evaluate the performance of the inline mic. Will update shortly .
Have a little time to spare ? Please read on :
This is a little lengthy observation so please bear with me and please read till the end. I am making these observations with the hope they will help users of earphones extract the best performance out of the earphones they buy. So let's begin .
(1) Most of the earphones you purchase claim excellent performance and powerful bass. The claims may very well be true. But many people end up saying they are crap and sound like earphones you can buy by the roadside, which may not necessarily be true .
You must remember that simply plugging in your brand new earphones into your smartphone ( or any audio device for that matter), will not automatically deliver beautiful sound. It is necessary to have good audio output and proper sound equalisation .
Some smartphones have good audio engine (software) and equaliser built in , for example iPhones . Redmi also has these features built in. But many other smartphones don't. So if your device doesn't have these features make sure you install a good audio player with equaliser.
Play your favourite songs and use the equaliser to properly adjust the sound. Remember that just one equalizer setting will not work for all the songs. This is the reason why all audio player software provide built in presets . Use the presets .
(2) Allow some burn-in time for your earphones. The moving parts in earphones ( essentially the diaphragm ) usually will be a little stiff when they come out of the factory . Playing the earphones for a few hours warms up the earphones and makes the diaphragm a little supple and allows the diaphragm move freely improving the quality of the sound . So if your earphones don't sound good initially , they will after a few hours . Trust me.
(3) For all the earphones, including the most expensive ones , over time you will find the output from one or both of the ear pieces drop significantly . This is natural and usually not a fault of the earphones . The main culprit is ear wax. Over time a fine layer of earwax gets deposited onto the fine protective mesh of the earpiece. This wax attracts dust and begins to block the air and prevents the diaphragm from vibrating freely (mechanical load) causing the output to drop. Simply increasing the volume to overcome the loss of output will only electrically overload and likely destroy your earphones .
So regularly clean up the earpieces .
I hope these observations will help .
| Brand | Xiaomi |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mi, RISUN Vietnam Company Limited, Lot CN05, Van Trung Industrial Park, Vietyen District, Bac Giang - 230000, Vietnam |
| Model | ZBW4476IN |
| Model Name | Mi Earphones Basic Blue |
| Product Dimensions | 125 x 3 x 19 cm; 14 Grams |
| Item model number | ZBW4476IN |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Operating System | iOS, Android |
| Hardware Platform | Smartphone |
| Special Features | in-line microphone, HD clear sound |
| Mounting Hardware | Earphones 1U, User Manual 1U,Eartips 6U(2S,2M,2L) |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Microphone format | In-Line |
| Headphones form factor | In Ear |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Connector Type | Wired |
| Device interface - primary | Microphone, Buttons |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Form Factor | In_ear |
| Includes Rechargable Battery | No |
| Manufacturer | Mi |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item Weight | 14 g |
