Storage of headphones: the best methods and tricks

Dust and dirt affect the sound quality of headphones. With the right storage, you can avoid these negative effects - and there's no more cable clutter.

How to properly store headphones

Caring for headphones will increase their lifespan. Proper storage is also part of this.

• The most sensitive point, you can also say the weak point, is the headphone cable for all headphones. This applies equally to in-ear headphones and on-ear headphones. You should avoid stress here.
• Bends, jerky movements and tensions don't like headphone cables at all. It is precisely these stresses that the parts are exposed to every day. However, you can avoid some. Often the headphones are simply wrapped around the smartphone or iPod. This may be practical, but it damages the cable.
• Many manufacturers already provide everything necessary for correct storage: headphone bags. If you want to use your earphones for as long as possible without cable wear, you should also use these bags for storage.
• If you want to be on the safe side, you can use hard-shell cases instead of fabric bags. These protect your headphones even if you like to carry them in your pocket.
• Another advantage of the bags and cases: No more knotted headphones. The plugs are always at hand, long unraveling is not necessary. If you have had this problem frequently, you can find the best tips against tangled cables and how to properly wind up headphone cables.

We'll explain what you can do when headphones roar in the next practical tip.