Headphone Sound Test: Audio Quality, Bass & Balance

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Tip: Set your device volume to a comfortable level. This slider controls only the in-app output level.

Algorithms are designed to eject water by maximizing speaker pressure.

Test Your Headphones Online

Test your headphones' bass response, full frequency range, and eject water from earbuds. Free, no app needed, works with any headphones.

Bass Test (20Hz to 300Hz)

The bass test plays a smooth sweep from 20Hz to 300Hz. You'll hear how your headphones handle low frequencies in real time. Listen for even volume across the range. If certain notes drop out or sound fuzzy, your drivers might be worn out or your headphones just don't reach that low.

Range Frequency What you hear
Sub-bass 20 - 60 Hz Felt more than heard. Deep rumble.
Mid-bass 60 - 150 Hz Kick drums, bass guitars, punch
Upper bass 150 - 300 Hz Warmth and body in vocals
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Start at a comfortable volume. If you can't hear anything below 40Hz, that's normal for smaller earbuds. Over-ear headphones usually reach deeper.

Full Range Test (20Hz to 20kHz)

This test sweeps from 20Hz all the way to 20kHz. That's everything the human ear can hear. It reveals gaps, dead spots, and imbalances across the entire spectrum. Good headphones will sound smooth from bottom to top with no harsh spikes or silent zones.

Band Frequency What it covers
Bass 20 - 300 Hz Depth, punch, low-end warmth
Midrange 300 Hz - 2 kHz Vocals, guitars, instruments
Presence 2 - 8 kHz Clarity, detail, consonants
Treble 8 - 20 kHz Air, cymbals, sparkle

Water Eject for Earbuds

Got your AirPods or earbuds wet? Water eject plays low-frequency vibrations that push trapped moisture out of the speaker mesh. Same idea Apple uses in the Apple Watch water lock, but works on any earbuds.

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Connect your wet earbuds and pick Water Eject.

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Set volume to comfortable. No need for max.

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Run 2-3 cycles. Shake earbuds gently between each.

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Wipe away any water with a dry cloth.

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Air dry 30 minutes before charging.

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Heads up: Don't crank volume to max for water eject. Moderate volume works just as well and won't risk blowing tiny earbud drivers.

Do this

  • Shake earbuds gently between cycles
  • Wipe mesh with dry lint-free cloth
  • Air dry 30+ min before charging
  • Run 2-3 cycles for best results

Avoid this

  • Use a hair dryer or direct heat
  • Stick anything into the speaker mesh
  • Charge while still wet
  • Blast volume to maximum

Headphone Compatibility

All tests work with any headphones or earbuds, wired or Bluetooth. Here's how popular models compare:

Model Bass depth Water eject
AirPods / AirPods Pro Limited below 40Hz Works great
Sony WH-1000XM5 Smooth to 20Hz N/A (over-ear)
Sony WF-1000XM5 Strong for earbuds Works great
JBL Tune / Live Boosted low-end Works well
Beats Solo / Studio Bass-heavy tuning N/A (over-ear)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I eject water from AirPods?

Pick Water Eject, set comfortable volume, run 2-3 cycles. Low-frequency vibrations push moisture out of the speaker mesh.

What's a headphone bass test?

A sweep through low frequencies (20-300Hz) that reveals how well your headphones handle bass. Gaps or distortion can mean driver issues.

What frequencies can headphones reproduce?

Most headphones cover 20Hz to 20kHz. The full range test lets you verify the entire spectrum.

Does this work with Bluetooth headphones?

Yes. Works with any headphones or earbuds, Bluetooth or wired, including AirPods, Sony, JBL, Beats, Bose, and Sennheiser.