Mobile phones, audio players, iPhones and iPods made headphones for everyday use. Today, favorite music, an interesting audiobook or podcast accompany a person not only during the morning run, but also in transport, in nature, and on the way to work.

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of headphones. Having a player built into the phone and not having a headset is equivalent to not having a player. It is unlikely that you want to listen to anything through the built-in speaker of the phone, putting it to your ear. So you will not enjoy either the quality of the recording, or plunge into the world of sounds and images. The music heard through the speaker to other people may not like and the confidentiality of what you are listening to will also be violated. Still, with headphones better, whatever you say!

How to choose headphones for your phone

Unfortunately, when buying a mobile phone, the headset that comes with is not of good quality. Not that the headphones were completely bad, you just don’t choose them yourself, but buy what you have. Therefore, after some time, and even more so if the headset requires replacement, the question “how to choose headphones” becomes relevant.

How to do it? What you need to pay attention to? Which ones are good? What are the best?

Let's try to find answers to these questions. In order to make our choice meaningful and rational, let's consider what kind of headphones are for phones? By what parameters and how can I choose the right model?

At first, let's remove from our field of vision that type which, by definition, does not fall into the category of "headphones for the phone."These are the so-called studio "head monitors" with a connector for connecting 6.3 mm. This, for example, such as Sennheiser HD 25-C-II.To connect them to the phone, you need a special adapter for a mini-jack.

Studio headphones are certainly good, but they can cost more than the cost of your gadget. In this case, talking about the ratio of price and quality in general loses its meaning.

So, let's leave this option to sound engineers to work with musical projects, and we will consider something cheaper and simpler.

For example, you can choose home headphones for your computer, such as the Sony MDR-ZX310 or AKG K 511. They are large, covered with a 3.5 mm mini jack.

This is a good option, in this case, the adapter is not needed, but walking around with such headphones on the street is an unusual sight for passersby. However, today it can already be an accessory of modern fashion, and people are gradually getting used to such a phenomenon.

Computer headphones are basically divided into closed and open. The first are those that do not let extraneous sounds to the ear. The open ones have less sound insulation, which allows you not to lose touch with the outside world.

Of course, in such headphones you will be most comfortable listening to music, especially if you have a closed type. In this case, you just immerse yourself in the atmosphere of sound, but still this type of headphones can not be attributed to a telephone headset.

Another thing "droplets" or as they are called "liners."Small, compact headphones with a diaphragm diameter of not more than 9 mm, they are usually attached to the phone or player when purchased. Among them are good options such as Sennheiser MX 170 or Koss KE5.

This is the most common type of headset, but the lack of "liners" is that they do not fit snugly to the ear. From this the sound quality suffers. These headphones are quite suitable for listening to audiobooks, but for music lovers will be unacceptable.

Another disadvantage of the “liners” is that they can fall out of the ear, since they do not have a special attachment. They are comfortable during sedentary work, but they are not intended to listen to audio during active movement.

Of course, there are “liners” on the market with a special fastener such as the Sennheiser PX 685i White Sports. They will be more expensive than the usual "droplets", and then you can choose if you prefer an inexpensive headset and lead an active lifestyle.

However, you need to understand that if you compare computer headphones and earbuds, then the essential difference between them will be not only in the size of the diaphragm, but also in the mount itself.

From this point of view, it makes sense to classify all the headphones by mounting methods. This is a very important parameter in order to choose the most suitable for yourself. If you plan to listen to music during your morning runs, then the usual droplets will not work for you.

What are the ways to attach headphones

1. Headband. Headband headphones are a classic type, the most common.
2. Hook. This mount is like mounting points behind the ear. This option is inconvenient for those who wear glasses. Have to constantly shoot them. For example, these are such as Senmai SM-E9201.In my opinion, impractical option.
3. Occipital arch. This is a similar mounting method with the only difference that there is still a connecting handle on the back of the head.
4. Inserts. We already spoke about them above.
5. Intra channel. Gags. Vacuum headphones. Headphones have this name and are inserted into the ear canal.

Obviously, in terms of mounting, it is better to choose headphones with headband.

So, the choice of headphones for this parameter depends on how you plan to listen to something, in what conditions. If you are actively moving, you need to take care of a good mount.

The choice of headphones for sound quality is important primarily for music lovers. If you are one of them, in this case, you should contact immediately the eminent manufacturers, including such as Sony, Apple, Beyerdynamic. And if you plan to listen to books and podcasts, then you are unlikely to need a special sound quality.

In any case, vacuum headphones are a good solution for both listeners.

They are located inside the ear canal. If the "droplets" are located in the auricle, then vacuum headphones play the role of plugs. They are literally stuck in the ears.

Due to this, the best sound is achieved, since the sound, as they say, "sits in the ears."In addition, in them you almost can not hear the surrounding sounds.

The attitude to such a headset is twofold. They say that a deep placement of the speaker in the ear can damage the hearing, they say, the nerve endings become insensitive and over time the person does not hear well. Others do not like “gags” because they do not want to lose touch with the outside world.

It is not safe to use such headphones in the city. This is their significant drawback, they can isolate you from the outside world. And yet for music lovers they will create the effect of immersion in music. It will be quite enough to hear all its charms.

But you need to understand that the main characteristic of vacuum headphones, however, like the earbuds, is their compactness. So, if you still need, above all, sound quality, then the best for you will be - these are hi-end models, such as the Sennheiser HD 800.

Another disadvantage of small headphones is tangled wires. Not only do they often have to be untangled, it is for this reason that they most often fail. To increase the lifespan of such headphones, teach yourself to take them out in a certain way, and, after using them, fold them into a special box.

So, for phones and other portable devices most often use headphones "droplets" and "gags".They have a small weight and size, inexpensive.

Inserts from well-known manufacturers Sony, AKG Audio-Technica cost from $ 40.Good headphones are also available from manufacturers Apple, Atomic Floyd, BeyerDynamics.

To summarize, I would like to say the following. The choice of headphones for portable devices, in particular for the phone will depend on what you prefer to listen to, how and when. If the most important thing for you is sound quality, then do not save on headphones, buy the best of the best manufacturers on the market. The blessing to choose is from what.

If you need sound insulation, you need to choose closed overhead headphones or vacuum ones. But be aware that the latter should not get carried away, so as not to overwork your ear.

If you are listening to audio while actively moving, take care of a good mount. If you need portability, then "droplets" or "gags" - the easiest and most inexpensive option.

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