Baseus Inspire XH1 Headphones ZDNET's key takeaways The Baseus XH1 headphones are available on Amazon for $110.
With rich, smooth bass, you'd think you were listening to headphones that cost twice the price.
You'll want to use the Baseus app, but the Custom EQ can cause the app to crash. $109.99 at Amazon
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As a big fan of classical music, I understand that despite what you may think, it doesn't sound good in any old headphones, regardless of price. That assumption would have Mozart rolling in his grave and Bach slapping himself silly.
Also: How I turned these $60 headphones into an audiophile's dream (without spending a penny)
When you hear classical music on a good pair of headphones, it can be transcendent, and it doesn't require shelling out $1,000 for the hardware. As long as the headphones have a solid low end, crisp highs, smooth mids, and a decent soundstage, you'd think you were right there, on stage, watching an orchestra play in front of you.
That's where the Baseus XH1 headphones come into play.
My experience
When I unboxed the Baseus XH1 headphones, I had been listening to Mozart all morning, so I figured I'd continue the trend. I wasn't in the mood for anything else, so it just made sense. As soon as his Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314 came on, I closed my eyes and let the sound wash over my eardrums.
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