Which headphone types are right for you?
Of all the gadgets that have changed our lives, a pair of headphones is probably the most ubiquitous. From using it while working out to taking them to bed, wearing them when you are travelling and more, there is hardly a scenario where your favorite pair isn't your trusted companion. Yet choosing the right headphone isn't easy, given the wide variety available.
Your usage pattern determines your headphone purchase
The right type of headphones for you depends on your usage pattern. It it's for your jogging routine, you may prefer light-weight headphones that won't fall off during your jog, beside leaving you untethered to your device. Similarly, if the headphones are for your long, noisy commutes, you would need a pair that blocks external noise and is light, and lends itself to portability.
There are three primary styles of headphones
To help you choose the most effective headphones for your usage, here's a handy guide. First we'll go through the choices based on fit and placement. There are three primary styles of headphones: in-ear, over-ear and on-ear; each of them has their own relative merits.
Over-ear headphones for great listening experience, not for light travel
If you are looking for a great listening experience, you should go for over-ear headphones. They rest over your ears and the large driver ensures good sound quality. They work well for the entire range of frequencies. Additionally, they offer noise isolation by enclosing your ears completely, which adds to the experience. But, if you travel light, they may not be the best bet.
On-ear headphones are smaller and lighter than over-ear headphones
On-ear headphones sit directly against your ears and are far smaller and lighter compared to over-ear headphones, which is great if you travel light. In terms of sound quality and noise isolation, however, they don't fare as well as their over-ear counterparts.
In-ear headphones such as PLAYGO T20 good for noise isolation
While the small drivers of in-ear headphones (or the earphones or earbuds) could decrease the quality of sound, high-performance in-ear headphones from companies like World of PLAY have Enhanced Bass Extra Loud drivers. In fact, their new product PLAYGO T20 fit nicely inside your ear canal and are good for noise isolation. They are also the best choice when it comes to portability.
Now, should you go for wired or wireless models?
Another dilemma while buying headphones is choosing between wired and wireless earphones. While wired earphones always ensure a full-strength signal and zero latency during gaming, the flip side is that you are always bound to your device and cannot enjoy the freedom that wireless earphones offer. The other issue with wired earphones, of course, has to do with dealing with tangled cords.
Wired headphones are preferred due to the battery life issue
Having said that, wired earphones are preferred because you don't have to worry about battery life. With wireless earphones, you've to check whether Bluetooth is draining on your battery, even though good wireless headphones have 15 hours plus battery life. Within wireless headphones too, you could have a cord connecting the two earbuds or the truly wireless variety with no wires between the earbuds.
Let's know about the noise-cancellation technology in headphones
If you want to croon to your favorite music without being disturbed by ambient sounds, what you need is a pair of headphones with noise-cancellation technology. In this too, you can choose from two types- active noise-cancelling and passive noise-reduction.
PLAYGO N33 uses noise reduction technique for a noise-free experience
In the active noise-cancelling technique, unwanted sounds are eliminated by creating new sounds that cancel them out with the help of additional microphones. A passive noise-reduction technique, on the other hand, uses insulating techniques to prevent unwanted noise. For instance, the PLAYGO N33 comes with environmental noise reduction for a noise-free audio experience. It stands to reason that passive noise-reduction techniques are less expensive.
Nowadays, a headphone is a style accessory as well
Detailed research on the specific features that different models of headphones offer to match your bespoke requirements is clearly the way to go. Along with its functional offerings, a headphone is now a style accessory. So choose one that pushes your style quotient several notches.
