My headphones failed after 5 weeks and the store says returns are 30 days. is there anything I can do
A fault after 30 days may still be covered by the maker's warranty or consumer law. Gather proof and contact the maker.
The return window is not the same as warranty. Keep your receipt and test results.
After you make the change, play the Headphone Test again to confirm the result. If the problem is still there, add your device, browser and what you tried in the replies so the team can narrow it down.
Checked by Diana Chen on . How we verify answers
Headphone Benchmark Lead at Sound Test
Alistair Cross is the Headphone Benchmark Lead on the Sound Tester Audio Team. Expert in transient response tracking, left/right separation, and driver matching for studio monitors. Shares high-end headphone benchmarks and hardware metrics on LinkedIn. On Sound Tester he answers discussions about weak or uneven headphones, mismatched drivers and buying questions, and checks fixes with the Headphone Test and Left Right Test.
Brandon VanceAudio & Acoustic Performance Lead
Xavier CruzFrequency Sweep Specialist
Diana ChenHearing Test Architect
Imogen BlakeBinaural Beats Engineer
Callum SterlingSurround Sound Auditor
Gemma GallagherTone Generator Validator
Harvey FinchSpectrum Analyzer Lead
Rishabh SharmaAudio DSP EngineerEach answer is written by the specialist closest to the topic and checked by a second team member. How we verify answers
Answers are free general guidance from the Sound Tester Audio Team and community. They are not medical advice. For hearing loss, ringing or ear pain, see a doctor or audiologist. Opening a device can void its warranty, so check the maker's support first for hardware faults.
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