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Different Types Of Headphones That Can Suit Your Style

Confused about the types of headphones to buy? Here's a precise guide.
Batul Nafisa Baxamusa

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The market is full of headphones. This makes one ask, 'which are the best headphones'? or 'what headphones will suit my needs'?

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You don't always need to be an expert, however, being a noob is no great deal either. From the ocean of headphones, we shall discuss some types of headphones that may be useful to you.

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Types of Headphones You May Need
Over the ear headphones fit on the head and over the ears, cupping them entirely.
Over-Ear Headphones
Over the ear headphones are super comfortable, They provide passive isolation, realistic sound quality, and better stability.
They are on the expensive side and portability can be an issue. They are best suited for travelling as they offer good isolation. Music studio workers may also find these suitable.
On Ear headphones are similar to over ear headphones, but smaller in size. They sit on top of the head, yet do not cover ears completely.
On Ear Headphones
As they are smaller, they fit just over the ears and are lighter. They are more portable and provide average passive isolation.
On-ear headphones are suited for people who do not like in-ear headphones or for people who listen to music during workout or running.
In Ear headphones are also known as canalphones. They sit right outside the ear canal to give better sound output.
In Ear Headphones
These are smaller in size, portable, provide good noise isolation and better stability. The ear ends have a silicon tip which provides comfort and prevents sound leakage.
In-ear headphones are most popular as they are cheaper and offer better portability. They are preferred during gym or running. However, they may lead to hearing damage if sound level is not properly adjusted.
Earbuds are similar to in-ear headphones. The only difference isĀ  they sit inside the ears and not in the ear canal.
Earbuds
They do not enter the ear canal and allow noise from around to enter the ear. They do not provide good sound quality, however, it depends on how comfortable the person using it feels.
They are compact and easy to carry. The design is usually one size for all. Earbuds are the most common type of headphones in the market. They are cheaper and easy to access by most users.
Bluetooth Headphones
Bluetooth headphones are wireless headphones, that use Bluetooth technology to connect to any device playing music.
As they don't have wires, they are on-the-go headphones. Sound quality is similar to over ear headphones. You may experience lag or delay in sound, which is fine unless you are a pro-sound recorder.
Bluetooth headphones are expensive. They need to be charged regularly before you sync them with your device.

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You can choose from different headphones based on your use and spending capacity. From active noise-cancelling headphones to airpods, did you find the ones you need?