We Compared a £300 Factory Handpan to a Handcrafted LIDAH® (The Results are Shocking)
If you’re searching for a handpan that soothes your mind, not just fills a shelf — this comparison will show you why it matters.
How Good Can a £300 Handpan Sound?
You’ve probably seen them online — handpans that look stunning in photos and sell for a fraction of the price. The videos sounds pretty good. The price seems tempting.
We wanted to find out why — so we compared one of the most popular factory-made handpans (bought for £300 on Temu) to a handcrafted LIDAH® Handpan.
The results? Listen for yourself.
See (and Hear) the Difference
🎥 Watch the video below to hear the real difference in tone, sustain, and emotion.
Why the Difference Exists
The Steel
Cheap handpans are made from thin, untreated metal that bends under pressure and loses its tuning quickly.
At LIDAH®, we use acoustically-tested Stainless and Ember Steel — dense, pure alloys that resonate naturally and resist corrosion.
The Process
A LIDAH® handpan goes through 4 separate tuning rounds across 40+ days. Each note settles, stabilizes, and is re-tuned by hand.
Factory instruments? Pressed, boxed, and shipped within hours.
The Finish
We never paint or coat our instruments — coatings kill natural resonance. Instead, we let the steel breathe.
That’s why our Handpans resonate longer, deeper, calmer.
Discover The Sound Of True Craftmanship
Every instrument is handcrafted in our workshop in Bali.
Why Others Love LIDAH®
Real People. Real Sound. Real Trust.
Discover The Sound Of True Craftmanship
✔ Beginner Friendly: Easy to Play and Enjoy
✔ Deep, Soothing Tones that Calm the Mind
✔ Hand-Crafted for Durability and Premium Sound Quality