Users often underestimate the importance of fitting True Wireless headsets correctly, believing that it is enough to simply place them in the ear. However, for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, this is a critical parameter that affects not only comfort, but also the quality of sound transmission. Incorrect landing leads to loss of low frequencies, reduced efficiency of active noise cancellation and loss of the gadget during active actions.
The anatomy of the auditory canal is individual to each person, and the manufacturer's standard settings may not be suitable for everyone without first fitting. In this article, we will examine in detail the physics of landing, the difference between intrachannel models and inserts, and also consider typical errors that make the sound appear flat or quiet.
Before you start listening to music or making calls, you need to take a couple of minutes to adjust the landing, which is especially true for budget and mid-budget series, where ergonomics sometimes gives way to compactness, and ignoring this stage often leads to a false opinion about poor sound quality, although the problem lies solely in physical contact with the ear.
Anatomy and types of planting: intrachannel vs. liners
The first step to perfect sound is understanding the design of your device, and Xiaomi products are divided into two main types: classic liners (like AirDots or Earbuds Basic) and in-channel models with silicone nozzles (like Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro or FlipBuds).
Intrachannel models, often called "plugs," require seals in the ear canal. It's this vacuum effect that allows you to hear deep bass and cut out external noise. If there's no seal, the low frequencies evaporate, and the music sounds like a cheap radio, and unlike them, the inserts rest on the cartilage of the ear canal and don't penetrate deep inside.
⚠️ Warning: Trying to push the insert deep into the auditory canal can cause an injury to the eardrum or cartilage. Make sure your model does involve using silicone embroideries.
For intrachannel models, the size of the indoor earpiece is critical. Most Xiaomi devices come with additional size S, M and L nozzles. Using the wrong size is the most common cause of discomfort and bad sound. Too small will not create the necessary pressure, and too large will cause pain and quickly tire the hearing.
Installation of intrachannel models (In-Ear)
The process of inserting "plugs" requires a certain skill to avoid damaging the device and ensure comfort. The standard mistake of beginners is to try to insert the earpiece straight, perpendicular to the head. The ear canal is curved, so the movement must be directed slightly forward and up, following the natural line of the ear canal.
The method of pulling the ears off is often used to fix the ears firmly, and with your free hand, grab the top of the ear and pull it up and back, and this action straightens the channel, allowing the earpiece to go deeper and tighter without putting too much pressure on it. Once the earphone has taken its place, let the ear go, and the cartilage will return to its original position and tightly envelop the body of the gadget.
☑️ Checklist for proper landing
There's also a scrolling method. Once you insert the earpiece into the channel, make a light rotational motion (roughly on the headset). 10-15 It helps the silicone to spread out and take the optimal shape, filling all the voids. Tightness is the key word here. Check it with your finger on the earpiece inserted: the sound should be deaf and voluminous, not ringing.
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Before installation, slightly compress the silicone nozzle with your fingers to make it narrower, in this state, insert it into the ear and release it, allowing the material to spread inside.
Rules for wearing liners (Open-Ear)
Models like Redmi Buds 3 Lite or old AirDots don’t have silicone nozzles and are kept in the shape of the body, and the main thing is to find the right position of the “leg” or main bowl in the anti-basket (a small cartilage ledge before entering the channel).
Unlike intrachannel models, Xiaomi inserts are often asymmetrical in shape. Pay attention to the labels L and R. The left earpiece has a specific bend that must rest on a specific point inside the ear, preventing fallout. If inserted incorrectly, they will constantly fall out when opening your mouth or talking.
It's important not to try to push it deep. It should be on the inlet, relying on three points of contact inside the sink. If you feel the device wobbling, try changing the angle of inclination. Often, it helps to press the headphone lightly to the point of insertion, so that it "clicks" in the desired position.
| Parameter | Intrachannel (In-Ear) | Inlays (Open-Ear) |
|---|---|---|
| The principle of fixation | Friction against the wall of the channel + vacuum | Emphasis on shell cartilage |
| Noise insulation | High (passive + active) | Low (auditual surroundings) |
| Comfort with long wear | Maybe you're tired of the pressure. | Usually higher, there's no pressure inside |
| Risk of loss | Low at the right size | Medium, depending on the shape of the ear |
Equalizer setting and landing test in MIUI
Modern Xiaomi smartphones with a shell MIUI or HyperOS offer built-in tools to check the quality of the connection. After physical installation of the headphones, it is recommended to go to the Bluetooth settings. Find the connected device and click on the gear icon or arrow next to it.
The device menu often includes a headphones or sound effects section, where you can activate automatic sound adjustments, and the system will play back the test signal, and based on how the sound resonates in your ear (if microphones allow) or on your chosen profile, adjust the equalizer, which compensates for small landing flaws.
⚠️ Note: Automatic sound calibration is not available on all Xiaomi headphone models, but only on flagship series with support for high-resolution codecs and related software.
Also on this menu, you can check the charge of each earphone separately, and if one of the headphones discharges much faster than the other, this can be an indirect sign of a poor landing: the microphone is constantly working in a heightened mode, trying to break through the noise, or the communication module loses signal due to the antenna shifting relative to the ear.
Secret microphone test
Solving problems: if headphones fall out or press
Even with the right technique, there can be problems. If Xiaomi earphones are falling out all the time, maybe there's some sulfur or fat in the ear that makes the surface slippery. Rub your ears and ears with an alcohol napkin. The cleanliness of the surface greatly improves the grip of silicone on the skin.
If the problem is size and the complete nozzles are not enough, do not despair. The accessories market offers versatile earpieces with different rod diameters. Xiaomi models are often suitable for nozzles from other brands, if the sound generator diameter is standard (usually 4-5 mm). Experiments with the material (foam with shape memory instead of silicone) can solve the problem of discomfort.
In cases where the earphone is pressing and causing pain after 15 minutes of use, immediately stop wearing. This is a signal that the size is chosen incorrectly or the shape of the ear is not compatible with this model. Prolonged wearing of an inappropriate device can lead to inflammation of the external auditory canal (outer otitis).
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The use of memory foam cloths often solves problems of loss and discomfort, as the material takes the individual form of a channel.
Hygiene and care of contact points
Cleaning your headphones regularly is not only a guarantee of health, but also a stable operation. The mesh of speakers and microphones is clogged with earwax, which reduces the volume and distorts the sound. You need to clean them carefully using a soft dry brush or sticky tape, but in no case sharp objects.
Silicone nozzles are recommended to be washed with warm water and soap once a week. After washing, they must be thoroughly dried before being re-installed. Wet silicone is worse in the ear and can cause skin irritation. The earphone body should be wiped with a dry microfiber cloth.
Keep the headset in your case, even if you plan to wear it in 5 minutes. Open storage leads to the settling of dust and pile on the grids, which in the long run worsens the sound quality. The case also protects sensitive charging contacts from oxidation later.