Most of us spend a considerable amount of time listening to music or watching videos on laptop, phone, tablet etc. almost every day. Our earphones and headphones have become an integral part of our work and fun kit. It will not be wrong to say that they are kind of an extension of ourselves. A good pair will get you through the entire day without straining your ears.
If you are still using the outdated set of earphones that came in with your phone, you definitely need an upgrade. The best thing is, there is no dearth of options; infact you would be spoilt for choice.
Before diving into the technicalities, first choose the size that you like
Sizes
Smaller- Portability is your game!
Well! Each headphone/earphone is ‘portable’ technically, but here the term is used to describe small, lightweight and something can be easily tucked into the pockets. This category is for the earphones or earbuds. These are better if you only use them for listening to music and talking on phone, i.e. anything that is non professional.
Like this one-
Sony MDR-XB55AP Wired Extra Bass
in-Ear Headphones
Larger- Sound is Paramount!
The ones that look like earmuffs are the large ones. Usually two earmuffs are connected with an adjustable headband. It is great when you want to connect it to Television set or a big monitor. The sound quality of this one is unmatched!
Like this one-
HP H3100 Stereo Headset with mic
Let’s get on to more technical aspects of finding the right headphone/earphone-
Technical Aspects
Analyse the Sound Quality
Just like speakers, even headphones can emphasize different parts of the audio spectrum and there are chances that you may prefer one over the other. You should always try before purchasing and in case of online shopping, you must check the description.
Choose the design as per your expectations
Big earphones are great for using at home and for gaming but when you are a regular traveller, smaller earphones come handy. If you are doing a lot of flying and want full concentration and block surrounding sounds consider buying a headphone with noise cancellation. In such cases, wireless headphones can also be considered, like:
Klef TWS True Wireless IPX7 Bluetooth
5.0 in-Ear Headphones/Headset/Earphones with handsfree mic
Types of Headphones
Picking the right type is really important, and it is a personal decision. Many people preferinsert-style and some prefer earmuff style. Some like it smaller and for some size does matter. No worries at all as there is one for everyone.
Over Ear/ On Ear Headphones
These are the bigger earmuff style headphones and are good for more sound. They also muffle ambient noise. But these might block the sounds that you want to hear, such as a doorbell or a ringing phone. These also press ears instead of the sides of your head. Some people find it more comfortable.
The best option among such headphones is:
HP 2VB08AA Stereo On-Ear Headset
In Ear Headphones
These are also called earbuds and they rest in the bowl of the ear which is outside of the ear canal. Few of them might extend into the canal itself. They are the most common ones and usually comes with your smartphones and portable audio players. They ensure a secure fit.
The best option for such headphone is:
JBL C50HI in-Ear Headphones with Mic
Wireless Headphones
Wireless headphones typically use Bluetooth and have a range of up to 30 feet or so. It can be easily connected to smartphones, laptops, portable media player and even some TVs. Over the years they have become more common than ever due to the convenience they offer, but the main shortcoming of wireless headphone device is its short battery life.
The best option among such headphones is:
Noise Cancelling
Many headphones have an isolating design that basically cancels the surrounding sounds. These headphones monitor the frequencies of the outside noise and then produce similar frequencies to cancel them out.
The best option among such headphones is:
HP H2800 Headset Stereo Headset with
Mic
Now that you have a proper understanding of how headphones/earphones work, don’t you think it is the right time to upgrade?
Choose from a wide range of headphones on MySocially.
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