How to choose the right headphones for you
1. In-ear headphones
Features: directly into the ear canal, small size, easy to carry, relatively good sound insulation, strong physical stability, not easy to fall. According to the design details can be further divided into full in-ear and half in-ear. Full in-ear earplug part completely deep into the ear canal, sound insulation effect is better; half in-ear earplug part is shorter, more comfortable to wear, but the sound insulation effect is slightly inferior.
Usage Scenario:
Sports: in-ear headphones wear solid, not easy to fall off due to body shaking, suitable for sports use.
Noisy environments: such as public transportation, airports, train stations, etc., the sound insulation effect of in-ear headphones can effectively isolate the external noise, providing a better listening experience.
2. Headphones
Features: the earmuffs cover the entire ear, sound insulation and comfort is better, suitable for long time use. Earmuff larger, drive unit size is relatively large, sound quality performance is good, especially in the low frequency, suitable for enjoying music, watching movies, playing games. However, the larger volume makes it inconvenient to carry, and it may be stuffy to wear in summer.
Usage Scenario:
Home or office: excellent sound quality and comfortable to wear, suitable for long time listening.
Game: headset usually provides an immersive sound experience, suitable for gamers in pursuit of better game sound.
3. On-ear headphones
Features: the earmuff part of the direct pressure on the ear, through the ear to fix in the head, more lightweight than the headset. Wear better stability, suitable for sports and other frequent activities scene. However, there may be a sense of compression in the ear for a long time.
Scenario: suitable for frequent activities or do not want to bring too much pressure to the head of the scene, such as outdoor sports, commuting and so on.
4. Neck-mounted headphones
Features: the design makes it extremely convenient to carry and use, when not in use can be directly removed and hung on the neck, suitable for all-weather wear. The collar itself has a certain weight, coupled with ergonomic neck curvature design, making the collar and earbuds to wear the solidity is also relatively good. They usually provide a longer battery life than true wireless headphones, and the sound quality is usually better.
Usage Scenario:
Outdoor sports: the neck-hanging design avoids the problem of easy loss of true wireless headphones, while providing better stability and comfort.
Commuting: suitable for use on public transportation, both convenient and safe.
5. Bone conduction headphones
Characteristics: transfer sound to the skull through vibration, not through the outer ear, suitable for use in sports. When wearing them, they do not block the ear canal, and can keep the ear canal open, so that the user can listen to music and also hear the surrounding environmental sounds to improve safety. However, the sound quality is lacking compared to traditional headphones.
Usage Scenario:
Sports: such as running, cycling, etc., bone conduction headphones can ensure that the music playback, but also allow users to remain alert to the surrounding environment.
6. Wireless headphones
Features: connected to the device through Bluetooth, avoiding the shackles of the cable, providing a greater degree of freedom of movement.
Usage Scenario: Suitable for a variety of scenarios that require freedom of movement, such as fitness, commuting, traveling and so on.
7. Noise-canceling headphones
Features: equipped with active noise-canceling function, can effectively isolate external noise.
Usage Scenario: Suitable for use in noisy environments, such as airplanes, trains, subways and other transportation, or noisy offices, factories and other places.