Headphones are one of the most popular optional accessories for a mobile phone. Most phones do not include them in the package, but even if they are, they are usually an inexpensive option that is not of high quality. Therefore, everyone who wants to get high-quality sound reproduction from the phone sooner or later asks the question - which headphones are better to choose for the phone. Let's try to understand this problem. When choosing this accessory, we will start from what and in what conditions it is supposed to listen.
Existing types of headphones and their capabilities
- On the basis of isolation from external noise sources, headphones are divided into closed and open models. Although they look almost the same in this case, in closed devices, the listener is protected from ambient external noise.
The open type includes headphones, in the bowls of which there are several holes that allow sound to penetrate outside. In such models, the sound is more natural, but there is also a small minus - extraneous sounds can penetrate through the headphones. Yes, and people around them, such headphones can deliver certain inconveniences, since they will be forced to "listen" to music with you; - Headphones are divided into wired and wireless. Wireless, of course, are much more convenient to use due to the absence of an interfering cord, but such models are more expensive. Also, you need to remember that they need to periodically replace the battery or charge the battery. Wireless models work via infrared or bluetooth channel. It makes no sense to consider infrared for use with a mobile phone - phones with such an interface are no longer produced. The most famous brands among manufacturers of wireless bluetooth headphones for phones are AKG, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic;
- By the type of housing, headphones can be divided into "plug-in", placed in the auricle and "overhead", located outside. On-ear headphones can have a connecting bow that ensures retention on the head, or not - in this case, due to their special shape, the headphones are kept directly on the ears. Headphones without a middle headband are often marketed as sports models. Indeed, they are convenient for active people.
Earbuds were previously small, pure plastic speakers. In my opinion, the periodic falling of such headphones from the ears, especially when moving, is their characteristic feature. Therefore, later, in-ear headphones appeared, equipped with an additional rubber pad, and sometimes even several. This design provides a much more comfortable and high-quality retention of the headphones in the ears, without fatigue.
The conditions for using headphones with a mobile phone, when they are exposed to mechanical stress during walking, sports, etc., tell us about the key selection criteria - in addition to high-quality sound, headphones must be mechanically strong (including their connecting cord), comfortable and keep it securely on your head, do not tire with prolonged use. It seems that the best headphones for a smartphone should be considered on-ear headphones with a reliable "sports" mount (around the ears) or plug-in with rubber ear pads. These headphones will be more comfortable and secure to hold on your head. What specific type of headphone construction to choose is a matter of your personal convenience.
Main characteristics of headphones
What characteristics of headphones for your phone should you pay attention to?
Even the best manufacturers occasionally have frankly unsuccessful headphone models. A proven method will help to insure against the purchase of such a model - studying reviews about a particular model.
Headphone specs are great, but it's equally important to take the time to research customer reviews of the specific models you like.
The optimal choice of headphones
There are a lot of headphone models, new ones appear regularly. All of them cannot be listed in one article, so we will give only some interesting ones:
- Good inexpensive on-ear headphones with good reviews include the following, for example: Panasonic RP-HT6, Koss Porta Pro, Sony MDR xb400, AKG K412P and Beyerdynamic DTX 60.
- Interesting plug-in models are Beyerdynamic DTX-10, Sennheiser MX 270, Sennheiser CX 300-II, Sennheiser MX 170, Sony MDR-EX33LP, Panasonic RP-HJE125, Philips SHE2860 / 00, Koss The PLUG, Pioneer SE-CE521.
- Interesting more expensive models include Beyerdynamic T50p, Audio-Technica ATH-FW3 with several color options, folding design, also Grado iGi with attachments included, AKG K416P folding, Sennheiser MX 980, Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4 and Sennheiser IE 6.
Closed-back headphones, headphones with a noise canceling system, as well as in-ear headphones in general, partially or completely isolate a person from external sound sources. When used outdoors, this can lead to the owner of the headphones being unable to hear the sound of an approaching vehicle or a danger signal. This must never be forgotten!
Ideal purchase option headphones - pre-test them in a specialized store, immediately checking them on your device - this will save you from possible disappointment, and then purchase them in an online store at a better price. But it is possible to test the headphones only if the store presents trial samples, which is not always the case, especially in the case of in-ear headphones.
There is an interesting trend among headphones for phones: not only brand models are of good quality, but also some models of new manufacturers. Indeed, it is not uncommon for newcomers to the market to release high-quality models at prices lower than top brands in order to win their fans and occupy their segment of the competitive market. Knowing this, tracking emerging new items and their discussion on thematic forums, you can find very interesting, high-quality and at the same time inexpensive headphones. Thinking about what and how to choose headphones for a smartphone, you should not immediately limit your choice only to the models indicated in the article, because new items appear constantly. Happy choice!
