Modern headphones are not only a means for listening to music, but also a stylish attribute that will allow a person to stand out from the crowd. It is worth figuring out which headphones to choose the right one for the player.
Headphone shape
There are three main types of headphones on the market, these are in-ear, on-ear and monitor-type headphones. The first type is the most popular and widespread. This is due to their relative cheapness, diminutiveness and ease of use. But they are characterized by such disadvantages as excessive pressure on the eardrum, isolation from the sounds of the external environment and the rapid wear of the headphones themselves. You cannot choose in-ear headphones with a low cost (their price may be 50 rubles), otherwise the owner will not receive any pleasure from the sound.
On-ear headphones are more comfortable and harmless to the ears. This is due, firstly, to the increased size of the membrane, which makes the sound better. Also, these headphones are more resistant to wear and tear, and the design itself allows you to partially hear the sounds of the environment, due to which the sound of the headphones themselves becomes cleaner. However, their cost can significantly exceed the price of the inserts.
Headphones with too long cables should be avoided. If it is too long, it will affect the volume and quality of the sound. The optimal length will be from 1, 2 to 1, 5 meters.
The least common monitor type of headphones. They feature improved sound quality. Their price is much higher than that of the first two types of headphones; they are in demand among people in the music professions or music lovers with money.
Specifications
Any headphones, regardless of their shape, have certain parameters. First is their frequency response. It is measured in hertz and kilohertz (Hz and kHz, respectively). Headphones of average quality produce sound in the frequency range from 20 to 20,000 kHz. The higher this parameter, the higher tones they will play (for example, the sound of a violin). The lower the frequency limit, the more bass the sound of the headphones will be.
The most quoted parameter of headphones is their sensitivity. The higher it is, the louder the sound will be. However, you should not abuse the volume, because it is very harmful to the health of the ears. The optimal sensitivity will be 100 dB or a little higher.
A rather controversial parameter is resistance, measured in Ohms. It is related to the sensitivity parameter. The higher the impedance of the headphones, the quieter the sound will be, and vice versa. However, the purchase of high impedance headphones can compensate for the high power and volume of the player, and vice versa - the quieter the player has, the more closely he should look at the low impedance headphones.
When choosing headphones, you should pay attention to the quality of the cable winding. The thicker it is, the higher their resistance to wear. Some earbuds have a rubberized fabric wrap.
The headphones themselves have their own maximum power, which they are ready to receive from the player. Their output power must either match or be slightly lower than the power of the player. Otherwise, it will discharge faster.
Selecting a brand of headphones
There is very tough competition among the manufacturers of these devices. You need to choose headphones from such famous brands as Philips, Panasonic, AKG, Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Koss, Sennheiser, Sony, Pioneer, Technics, GRADO. The most affordable prices are Phillips, Koss and Sony.
