Types of Headphones and which one should you buy
The evolution of headphones began from speakers. Well, it was obvious to not carry around speakers wherever you go, Hence, the speakers got more compact and turned into headphones and earphones. In today's time, headphones and in ear earphones play a very important role. It has become an obvious accessory along with your mobile phones. These days, the most commonly used are the wireless headphones with mic as it serves all the purpose of a person in terms of work mode and chill mode. The hands free factor allows you to do two tasks simultaneously, which is something that you cannot easily do if you're using a conventional headset. But there are still some who prefers in ear earphones as it is easy to carry around and also be folded in our pockets. Mostly, athletes are the one who prefer using these while working out or while on a run. But then, technology evolved, and audio companies started getting rid of the wires slowly and steadily. Let’s see what are the types of headphones and which is the ideal one you must buy for your daily use.
1. Over-ear Headphones As the name suggests, they cover their whole ear. The best part of the over-ear headphones is that the cushioning support over the ear is very comfortable. They have ample amount of space for parts and chips to enhance the sound quality of the headphones. It depends from person to person, some may not find the over-ear headphones comfortable and some may not find it easy to carry around. But that’s just one factor. The wireless headphones with mic work very conveniently and serve the purpose of a day to day life. In addition, the new noise cancelling headphones adds benefits to the usage. The office office going crowd, gamers and DJs are ideal audience for these headphones
2. The
Closed-Back Headphones
These headphones are also called the noise cancelling headphones for a reason as they have an outer shell covering which is designed as such in order for the sound from the speakers to go into your ears. And since bass tones can’t penetrate the hard objects easily, you are sure to lock in all those beats for your ears only. Inface, you feel the ear cups pump themselves since the air is compressed or locked inside. People who are in to music creation like recording artists, singers, dubbing artists etc choose to opt for closed back headphones to avoid distraction
3. On-ear headphones The on-ear headphones are the one which fits perfectly on the ears instead of covering the ears unlike the over-ear headphones. These headphones are very stylish and compact in size.They are most unlikely to be considered noise cancelling headphones since they are less bulky which makes them good and safer for outdoor use. You can get any wireless headphones with mic for on-ear headphones like Bose, Panasonic, Scheniheiser, Boats, Sony etc. The commuters and people who do not want bulky headphones should be the ones considering these headphones
These headphones in these times come bluetooth enabled and the wireless feature has given us feasibility to get rid of the tangle-free wires. There is a drawback which is very common in all bluetooth headphones. Not all headphones have a good battery life, and the ones who have a good battery are often expensive. But the fact that the in ear earphones don't offer, the bluetooth headphones provides more than audio quality output. It enhances your gaming, movie watching, and music experience to a whole new level. In simple words, If you need especially for working out at the gym or commuting, the on ear headphones are probably better, due to their light weight and portability. It also depends on the brand you are opting for, affordable and good quality headphones and earphones are available in brands like BOAT, Panasonic, Philips, sony, etc. The more costlier and superior quality brands are, Bose, Sennheiser, Sony, Beats by Dr. Dre etc.
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