Headphones are essential if you want to experience great music. Earphones are the current fad, but really, Iâm sure you must have sometimes felt the sharpness of sound beating down on your ear drum a tad too much for your flavor. Headphones offer a clean sound which does not thrash our ear drums to a pulp, unless of course you want to and turn the volume up. Headphones are a great way to enjoy, to feel, to introspect music. They are the best friend for a man in motion. If ever you feel bored in the local tram, or an airplane, or anywhere when you are alone, then what is the best thing that you can do? Take out your music player, and connect your headphones and pop them over your head, and enjoy your favorite tunes endlessly. The melodious tunes are accentuated by a great headphone, and you should try getting your hands on one. Now if you are scratching your head,as to which one is good for you, here is some great news: The effort to do this homework was taken up by us, to find top 7 headphones which will pitch perfect for your tender ears.
1. Grado PS1000
Price: $ 1,695
Only one word best describes the headphones, amazing. They are simply the best. They work seamlessly with iPods and other mp3 players. They are made from wood and have solid metal for ear cups. The build quality is simply great. And the amazing thing is that they include a 15 foot extension cable and a phono-to-miniplug adapter. They make you feel a little heavy on your wallet but you will realize their value once you plug them to your ears. All of Gradoâs headphones use wood or metal but this metal uses a combo of both to make the listenerâs experience great. And the great thing is that the headphones are open-back, which means that you can hear external sounds too. But as these headphones are especially made for home use or professional use, that is not an issue. And PS1000 will make you hear clear sounds which you didnât even know ever existed.
USP
Mahagony wood crafting and metal ear cups make the headphones an eye candy while not compromising on the quality even to 0.001 percent.
Pros
1. Includes 15 foot extension cable.
2. The build quality is supreme.
3. Also includes a phono-to-miniplug adapter.
2. Ultrasone Edition 8
Price: $ 1,499
This is a different design which no other headphone from Ultrasoneâs stable has. These headphones are a new innovation which enable the listener to have a melodious experience. All headphones from Ultrasone have round ear cups, but Edition 8 does not feature the norm. Edition 8, unlike Edition 7 and 9 which were limited editions and are sold out, will be around for sometime. It is an original design and doesnât share the design with any other Ultrasone product. Edition 8 carries a 3.5 mm plug which connects with portable audio players without the need of adapters. The headphones are a perfect fit for your iPod, and are provided with a 4 foot Y thin cable which is connected to both ear cups. A 13 foot headphone extension cord is also provided. The designing is simply superb. The mirrored Ruthenium ear cups are scratch resistant, and the genuine Ethiopian sheepskin leather covers the Edition 8âs ear cushions and headband. The ear pad pressure is a little higher on the ears though. They are sealed headphones, and have a fundamentally different sound than all others.
USP
The noise cancellation effect is great.
Pros
1. Noise isolation is great.
2. 13 foot extension cord is provided.
3. Sennheiser HD 800
Price: $ 1,499
These headphones are engineered to perfection. Listening to these headphones is like listening to full speakers. They are of quality built and have a highly accurate sound. They have a very comfortable over the ear design. HD 800 is the big brother of HD 600âs and 650âs. HD 800 headphones have a new design that is better than all other previous designs. They have a design for the eyes, the large ear cups enable the drivers to be placed close to the ears than was possible in the small designs. The transducer is doughnut shaped and is a patent of the company. They measure 56 mm across, and are the largest used in headphones, so the company claims. The vibrating part of the transducer diaphragm is not in the interior but the exterior. This design produces less distortion than conventional drivers. The headphones are supremely comfortable and the 330g weight is distributed evenly on the head. The pressure on the ears just feels right. And they also come with a sturdy case. They are hand assembled and are tested in Germany. The 6.3 mm phono plug is given a nice finish and is a solid metal piece.
USP
Super comfy design and high accuracy sound.
Pros
1. Detachable headphone cable.
2. Top notch engineering and build quality.
4. Monster Beats
Price: $ 325.99
These headphones are of quality construction and have a dual input output audio ports for listening. They may not be comfy for everyone as they are a little heavy. And some songs can sound harsh too. But they have a sturdy design and a top notch sound quality for songs which have a skull-shattering bass. The travel case provided by the company, doesnât have enough sturdiness to provide safety in treacherous environments. They are best for those who are hobbyists and not for those for whom music is life and soul. But in no way does that mean that they are not of good quality. They are huge, and will certainly turn a few heads when you walk around. But too much head banging and the headphones will slide off. They have a single red audio-cord cable with a secured connector which locks into the bottom of each ear cup and this can be swapped to either side of the ear cups.
USP
The sturdy design can handle a few tosses and still not break.
Pros
1. Sturdy construction
2. Ear cushions can be replaced
5. Bose QuietComfort 2
Price: $ 650
As the name suggests, these headphones are superb in cancelling the external sound. They are highly comfortable and have a special circuitry for noise cancellation. These headphones offer improved sound, and a superior design over its predecessor. The noise cancelling circuitry is a real boon and itâs not integrated into the cord but in the headphone themselves. The QuietComfort 1 took too much space in the bag, and this headphone has the option of having its ear cups folded and you can fit the headphones in a stylish bag. Bose also provides an extension cord and a two-prong-in-flight adapter. Even if the noise cancellation circuitry doesnât work, the ear cups can cut off external noise. Only thing you have to do is to start the noise cancellation mode to listen to music. And when the battery finishes, so will your music. Though the battery life is good. As per the company, the battery life is 35 hours, a single AAA battery. The bass is extremely rich and wonderful. One of the best noise cancellation headphones in the market!
USP
Noise cancellation circuitry.
Pros
1. Noise cancellation.
2. Superbly comfortable.
3. 30-day home trial available.
6. AiAiAi TMA1 Proffesional DJ monitoring headphones
Price: $ 190
These headphones are suitable for DJâs and music lovers alike. They are built so that they can last longer, and they have an expandable rubberized wire and a one-piece design. They are ideal for DJs and for audiophiles. The headphones have been designed to have a long lifespan and extra-tough density. The audio cable is hidden underneath the band with a small rubber coil cutout which is visible. The nylon headband is 1.5 inches wide and Aiaiaiâs idea is to manufacture the headphone with as less materials as possible to decrease the chance of mechanical breakdown.
USP
They are built to last and have a rubberized wire and are of a robust construction.
Pros
1. Suitable both for DJs and music lovers.
2. Modular design enables the user to change the padding easily when they wear out.
7. Grado GS1000i
Price: $ 1,547
Considered by many as one of the best headphones in the world, Gradoâs GS1000i will simply amaze your ears, mind and heart. They are wooden headphones and are close relatives of Gradoâs PS1000. They are extremely light and weight at just 312g even though they may look heavy. The foam pad is what makes the headphones look so large. And you can wear them the whole day and not feel weighed down. The âIâ in the 1000 stands for improved.
USP
A great headphone when the only thing you want to be with, is music, to soothe your senses.
Pros
1. Great design
2. Amazing sound quality
