Candy S
the ear bud kinds kind of hurt my ears so do you know of good over ear ones?
Answer
Hey, Candy S
There is a wide range of headphones available on the market currently, and for the most part, the quality of the sound and craftmanship will depend on the price that you are willing to spend. On the lower price range (less than $50), you will be able to find some no too shabby headphones that will be suitable for somebody who is just planning to listen to music on their iPod or computer, and are not full fledged audiophiles. Once you get to the medium price range ($50-150), you will get a good selection of very high quality headphones that are going to be suitable for nearly everyone who is not involved with music professionally. The quality of these headphones are going to be suberb, should cancel out almost all background noise, and will be of a quality craftmanship that will last for a very long time. On the expensive end of things ($150 and up), you are going to get into professional quality headphones. For the normal person this will be a bit too much as they provide a quality of sound that is amazing, but is generally only sought after by professionals that are working on their own music (or the kinds of consumers who make sure their house is hooked up with the best speaker systems on the market).
Depending on how much you are willing to spend, my top five recommendations (from cheapest to most expensive) would have to be:
Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-hd-202-ii-professional/
This model provides good insulation against background noise and has a solid bass range and response time. Perfect for somebody wanting a cheap set of quality headphones.
Sennheiser RS120
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-rs120/
These are quite affordable for wireless headphones. They feature an open-ear system with a strong bass response. Because they're wireless, you don't even have to be in the same room as the device that is transmitting the sound, giving you ultimate range while listening to music. Very lightweight and a high quality. I have this set for use around my house.
Sennheiser HD280 Professional
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-hd-280-pro/
These are well into the midrange quality headphones. This set is corded, but provides much better sound quality than the RS120. They can provide up to 32 dB attenuation of outside noise, so you do not have to worry about much from background noise, even in somewhat noisy environments.
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/beats-by-dr-dre-solo-hd/
These are on the high-end spectrum of headphones. They are quite comfortable and can produce an amazing sound quality. If you're looking for something that is "in-style" and provides you with some of the best sounds that you can find at this price range, these are the headphones for you.
Bose Quietcomfort 15
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/bose-quietcomfort-15/
I use this set when I am playing live shows. They are some of the best headphones you can get at the moment, are very comfortable while wearing for many hours at a time (even in hot, sweaty clubs), block out almost all background noise and provide nearly unmatched sound quality. For somebody looking for professional quality headphones, or with a big budget wanting to get the best money can buy, these are the headphones for you.
Overall, the most important thing while choosing the headphones, is the consider what you will be using them for and do not over estimate how much headphone-power you will need. If you're looking for something to use on the ride to work or just while you're hanging out, listening to music, you probably do not need top of the line Bose. Good luck, Candy S, and I hope you find the perfect set!
Hey, Candy S
There is a wide range of headphones available on the market currently, and for the most part, the quality of the sound and craftmanship will depend on the price that you are willing to spend. On the lower price range (less than $50), you will be able to find some no too shabby headphones that will be suitable for somebody who is just planning to listen to music on their iPod or computer, and are not full fledged audiophiles. Once you get to the medium price range ($50-150), you will get a good selection of very high quality headphones that are going to be suitable for nearly everyone who is not involved with music professionally. The quality of these headphones are going to be suberb, should cancel out almost all background noise, and will be of a quality craftmanship that will last for a very long time. On the expensive end of things ($150 and up), you are going to get into professional quality headphones. For the normal person this will be a bit too much as they provide a quality of sound that is amazing, but is generally only sought after by professionals that are working on their own music (or the kinds of consumers who make sure their house is hooked up with the best speaker systems on the market).
Depending on how much you are willing to spend, my top five recommendations (from cheapest to most expensive) would have to be:
Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-hd-202-ii-professional/
This model provides good insulation against background noise and has a solid bass range and response time. Perfect for somebody wanting a cheap set of quality headphones.
Sennheiser RS120
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-rs120/
These are quite affordable for wireless headphones. They feature an open-ear system with a strong bass response. Because they're wireless, you don't even have to be in the same room as the device that is transmitting the sound, giving you ultimate range while listening to music. Very lightweight and a high quality. I have this set for use around my house.
Sennheiser HD280 Professional
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-hd-280-pro/
These are well into the midrange quality headphones. This set is corded, but provides much better sound quality than the RS120. They can provide up to 32 dB attenuation of outside noise, so you do not have to worry about much from background noise, even in somewhat noisy environments.
Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/beats-by-dr-dre-solo-hd/
These are on the high-end spectrum of headphones. They are quite comfortable and can produce an amazing sound quality. If you're looking for something that is "in-style" and provides you with some of the best sounds that you can find at this price range, these are the headphones for you.
Bose Quietcomfort 15
http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/bose-quietcomfort-15/
I use this set when I am playing live shows. They are some of the best headphones you can get at the moment, are very comfortable while wearing for many hours at a time (even in hot, sweaty clubs), block out almost all background noise and provide nearly unmatched sound quality. For somebody looking for professional quality headphones, or with a big budget wanting to get the best money can buy, these are the headphones for you.
Overall, the most important thing while choosing the headphones, is the consider what you will be using them for and do not over estimate how much headphone-power you will need. If you're looking for something to use on the ride to work or just while you're hanging out, listening to music, you probably do not need top of the line Bose. Good luck, Candy S, and I hope you find the perfect set!
Best over the ear headphones to workout?
Claudio
So I was thinking in buying beats studio or executive but I saw a lot of bad reviews online so nevermind that but I really want headphones to lift weight and jog in. I'm sick of my ear buds. Anyone know good quality headphones other than beats by dre?
Answer
There is a new Bose workout line. Bose is probably one of the best headphone companies.
There is a new Bose workout line. Bose is probably one of the best headphone companies.
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