Looking for a new pair of headphones and overwhelmed by the flood of regular wireless and Bluetooth headphone models? I’ll give an overview of current models to help you choose the right pair of headphones for you.
Headphones are available in many different styles. In terms of design, the smaller type hearing aids are in-ear headphones that connect to the ear, some of these have a support that wraps around the ear. These in-ear headphones are often included with iPods and other MP3 players and can be easily stored in a pocket. The next size is lightweight earbuds that sit on the ear and are connected by an elastic frame. This headdress is worn on top of the head or wrapped around the neck. These two types of headphones are usually the least expensive and you should consider them if you are on a budget. Some internal models are specially designed to absorb outside noise.
If you can spend more, you can look for blackpods mid-range headphones that are larger than these very small type headphones. Each earbud has an ear pad that, depending on the model, sits on top of the ears or wraps around the ears. Many people prefer the second type because it does not put pressure on the ears. If you think you would like to go with these types of headphones, you will need to decide whether to go for an open, semi-open or closed design. An open design means that audio can penetrate from the transducer to the outside and also connect to the other earphone. Some people think that an open design will sound lighter and more natural. On the other hand, a closed design will not allow audio to leak out and will also block outside noise.
Most of today’s headphones are so-called dynamic headphones. Dynamic refers to the type of transducer that is used. Another type is static headphones. Static headphones are quite expensive and require special headphone amplifiers. Another option to consider when choosing headphones is wireless headphones. Wireless headphones cut the headphone cord and provide complete freedom of movement. One type of wireless headphones is Bluetooth headphones. These headphones can be used with mobile phones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. These headphones are usually quite small, but they don’t offer the same kind of audio quality as mid-to-high-end headphones.