Choose the Perfect Earphones For Yourself

Whether we admit it or not, some of us are always buying new earphones. Others just get frustrated with a pair of earphones that are simply wrong for them. However, earphones really can be one-time investments, especially with the price tags some come in.  

 

Knowing the lingo and understanding the specifications are the most crucial things if you want to find what you really need. This post is here to help you buy earphones, with their specifications regarded – a much ignored pre-buy chore.

 

Types of Earphones :

 

Before we get down to the nitty-gritty of earphone specifications, first let’s take a look at what type of earphones you might want to get.

 

In-ear earphones :

In-ear earphones (a.k.a. earbuds) are of two kinds: the ones that sit in the peripherals of ear cavities, and the ones that get stuffed into the ear canals.

Both have their cons. The first kind can cause pain if it’s too big for your ear cavity or puts too much pressure on the ear foldings.  The second kind, less painful (because of the silicone tip), can be uncomfortable if the earbud doesn’t fit you right: if it’s too big or small, it’ll slip out. For some, just the stuffing of ear canals itself can be discomforting. Luckily, there are many earbud tips available online (for both kinds) that you can use to get the right fit or added padding.

 

Most prefer the second kind, because of its noise-reducing design: it’s basically like wearing earplugs! But, does that mean you should go only for the second kind? No.  If you frequently use earphones while commuting don’t buy those that reduce or cancel noise. Be aurally aware of your environment. The first kind of earphones will give you the right amount of sound without blocking outside noise to a dangerous level.  The downside of it would be that if your earphones allow too much outside noise in you might have to increase the volume to reduce that noise. You can avoid this by making sure your earphones fit you correctly, then you would get decent noise reduction without completely shutting out the outside world.

 

On-ear earphones :

On-ear earphones are also called headphones because of the headbands. They are also of two kinds: the ones that are pressed against your ears and the ones that enclose the ears (a.k.a over-ear headphones).

 

The first kind is usually lightweight, ideal for small ears and heads. The second kind can be both light- and heavy-weighted but in the light-weighted versions the ear portion may not be big enough for big ears.  If the lightweight ones fit you go for those. The padding won’t hurt you if the headband fits your head perfectly. And, the lighter the better—makes it easier to carry.

 

But, for most cases, especially for men, the second kind suits better. Just make sure the ear portion of the headphones cover at least 95% of your ears so that you can wear them comfortably for long periods of time.  Both kinds are ideal for working or watching videos; they block the outside noise (think of earmuffs). They won’t harm your ears or make you go bald if the headphones put just enough pressure to stay on the head, and not more. Look for headphones with adjustable headbands if you’re not trying them on before purchasing (although it’s much recommended that you do so—try them on).