{"id":36893,"date":"2017-07-11T23:01:45","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T15:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=36893"},"modified":"2022-07-15T17:43:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T09:43:06","slug":"choosing-the-perfect-earphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/choosing-the-perfect-earphones\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Perfect Earphones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether we admit it or not, some of us are always <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/smart-wireless-earphones\/\" rel=\"noopener\">buying new earphones<\/a>. Others just get <strong>frustrated with a pair of earphones<\/strong> that are simply <strong>wrong for them<\/strong>. However, earphones <em>really<\/em> can be <strong>one-time investments<\/strong>, especially with the price tags some come in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowing the lingo<\/strong> and <strong>understanding the specifications<\/strong> are the most crucial things if you want to find what you really need. This post is here to help you buy earphones, with <strong>their specifications regarded<\/strong> \u2013 a much ignored pre-buy chore.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/creative-headphone-designs\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 20 Creative Headphone Designs For Audiophiles\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">20 Creative Headphone Designs For Audiophiles<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/creative-headphone-designs.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18366 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/creative-headphone-designs.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">20 Creative Headphone Designs For Audiophiles<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAre you bored with your regular white ear-buds that came with your iPod? Want a more personalized or...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Types of Earphones<\/h2>\n<p>Before we get down to the <strong>nitty-gritty of earphone specifications<\/strong>, first let\u2019s take a look at <strong>what type of earphones<\/strong> you might want to get.<\/p>\n<h3>1. In-ear earphones<\/h3>\n<p><strong>In-ear earphones<\/strong> (a.k.a. <strong>earbuds<\/strong>) are of two kinds: the ones that sit in the peripherals of ear cavities, and the ones that <strong>get stuffed into the ear canals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/choosing-the-perfect-earphones\/earbud.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"315\" alt=\"Example for earbuds\"><\/figure>\n<p>Both <strong>have their cons<\/strong>. The first kind can cause pain if it\u2019s too big for your ear cavity or <strong>puts too much pressure on the ear foldings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>second kind, less painful<\/strong> (because of the silicone tip), can be uncomfortable if the earbud doesn\u2019t fit you right: <strong>if it\u2019s too big or small<\/strong>, it\u2019ll slip out. For some, just the <strong>stuffing of ear canals<\/strong> itself can be discomforting. Luckily, there are many <strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pairs-Medium-Silicone-Replacement-Earbud\/dp\/B07T1FHFDN\/\">earbud tips<\/a><\/strong> available online (for both kinds) that you can <strong>use to get the right fit or added padding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Most prefer the second kind, because of its <strong>noise-reducing design<\/strong>: it\u2019s basically like wearing earplugs! But, does that mean you should go only for the second kind? No.<\/p>\n<p>If you frequently use earphones <strong>while commuting<\/strong> don\u2019t buy those that reduce or cancel noise. Be <strong>aurally aware<\/strong> of your environment. The first kind of earphones will give you a <strong>right amount of sound<\/strong> without blocking outside noise to a dangerous level.<\/p>\n<p>The downside of it would be that <strong>if your earphones allow too much outside noise<\/strong> in you might have to increase the volume to reduce that noise. You can avoid this by <strong>making sure your earphones fit you correctly<\/strong>, then you would get decent noise reduction without completely shutting out the outside world.<\/p>\n<h3>2. On-ear earphones<\/h3>\n<p><strong>On-ear earphones<\/strong> are also called <strong>headphones<\/strong> because of the <strong>headbands<\/strong>. They are also of two kinds: the ones that are pressed against your ears and the ones that <strong>enclose the ears<\/strong> (a.k.a <strong>over-ear headphones<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/choosing-the-perfect-earphones\/headphone.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"315\" alt=\"Example for headphones\"><\/figure>\n<p>The first kind is usually <strong>lightweight<\/strong>, ideal for small ears and head. The second kind can be <strong>both light- and heavy-weighted<\/strong> but in the light-weighted versions the ear portion may not be big enough for big ears.<\/p>\n<p>If the <strong>lightweight ones fit you go for those<\/strong>. The padding won\u2019t hurt you if the headband fits your head perfectly. And, the lighter the better\u2014makes it <strong>easier to carry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But, for most cases, <strong>especially for men, the second kind suits better<\/strong>. Just make sure the ear portion of the headphones <strong>cover at least 95% of your ears<\/strong> so that you can <strong>wear them comfortably<\/strong> for long periods of time.<\/p>\n<p>Both kinds are <strong>ideal for working<\/strong> or <strong>watching videos<\/strong>; they <strong>block the outside noise<\/strong> (think of earmuffs). They won\u2019t harm your ears or make you go bald if the headphones put just enough pressure to <strong>stay on the head<\/strong>, and not more. Look for headphones with <strong>adjustable headbands<\/strong> if you\u2019re not trying them on before purchasing (although it\u2019s much recommended that you do so\u2014try them on).<\/p>\n<h3>3. Wireless earphones<\/h3>\n<p>All kinds of earphones come with <strong>wireless options<\/strong> but you\u2019ll need to <strong>pay extra bucks<\/strong> for that.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/choosing-the-perfect-earphones\/wireless-headphones.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"331\" alt=\"Example for wireless earphone\"><\/figure>\n<p>So, is it worth buying a wireless earphone? If you mostly use your earphones <strong>with a portable device<\/strong>, such as a laptop or a phone then yes\u2014adios to wires! If you use earphones <strong>while exercising<\/strong> (not crossing the street, just saying) that\u2019s a yes, too.<\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell, if <strong>mobility is involved<\/strong> vote \u201cyeah\u201d for wireless. But, if you use earphones <strong>only at your workstation<\/strong> you don\u2019t <em>need<\/em> wireless.<\/p>\n<p>Also, know one thing about wireless earphones\u2026 Most of them <strong>give poorer quality sound<\/strong> over the wireless technology used in them. Wireless coverage, too, <strong>varies with the wireless technology used<\/strong> by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>So, do you avoid wireless earphones entirely then? Absolutely not. They <strong>do reproduce quality sound<\/strong>, just not as good as when they\u2019re plugged. The pro of being mobile (and getting rid of tangly wires) <strong>can overcome that con<\/strong>, depending on <strong><em>how<\/em> you use your earphones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Earphone Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>From <strong>magnets<\/strong> to the <strong>wireless technology used<\/strong>, there are <strong>quite a few specifications<\/strong> for an earphone. What do they mean? What their value should be? And, which ones do you need to pay attention to? Let\u2019s check these attributes in the following.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Acoustic system<\/h3>\n<p>In earphone specs, <strong>\u201cacoustic\u201d<\/strong> represents the <strong>design of an earphone<\/strong>. A <strong>closed acoustic system<\/strong> (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00OUX6U6G\/\">Sony MDR-ZX110AP<\/a>) stops noise from passing through the earphones to\/from outside. On the other hand, an <strong>open acoustic system<\/strong> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00ENMK1DW\/\">e.g.: Philips SHP9500<\/a>) doesn\u2019t; other people around you can easily hear what you\u2019re hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Note that closed acoustics <strong>doesn\u2019t equal noise cancellation<\/strong>, or is 100% noise-proof, or that outsiders can\u2019t hear what you\u2019re playing at all. If the volume is high <strong>sound will leak<\/strong>. Only <strong>good-fit closed acoustic earphones<\/strong> can reduce noise efficiently!<\/p>\n<p>This spec is found mostly in the second kind of on-ear headphones we mentioned earlier. Now, most of those headphones <strong>are only closed<\/strong>, and that is also what <strong>generally preferred by consumers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Frequency response<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Frequency response<\/strong> refers to the <strong>frequency range<\/strong> your earphone can cover. The bigger the range, the better.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-WH-1000XM4-Canceling-Headphones-phone-call\/dp\/B0863TXGM3\/\">Sony WH-1000XM4<\/a> covers a larger frequency range of <strong>4-24,000 Hz<\/strong> than <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00RY3YLHY\/\">Audio-Technica SPORT2BK<\/a> with <strong>15-24,000 Hz<\/strong>. A bigger difference between the minimum and maximum values indicates a <strong>larger range coverage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Impedance<\/h3>\n<p>Impedance is the <strong>earphone circuit\u2019s resistance to the electrical signal<\/strong>. The more the impedance is, the less electric signal gets through and the less sound level is produced.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, it\u2019s preferred to <strong>have less impedance<\/strong> in earphones, ideally <strong>less than 25 Ohms<\/strong>. If you use the earphones with a small portable device, such as a phone, that <strong>doesn\u2019t come with powerful in-built amplifiers<\/strong> low impedance is fine.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you use your earphones with devices that <strong>have built-in amplifiers<\/strong>, such as a sound system or DJing equipment, use earphones with high impedance, preferably <strong>over 35 Ohms<\/strong> (e.g. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.audio-technica.com\/en-us\/ath-pro700mk2\">Audio-Technica PRO700MK2<\/a>). High impedance earphones work the best with devices <strong>carrying heavy-duty amplifiers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Magnet type<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes in the specs, you\u2019ll find <strong>magnet type<\/strong> with <strong>\u201cNeodymium\u201d<\/strong> (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-MDR-ZX300AP-Sound-Monitoring-Headphones\/dp\/B00BN0N05I\/\">Sony MDR-ZX300AP\/B<\/a>) or <strong>\u201cFerrite\u201d<\/strong> (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00005QBU9\/\">Sony MDR-V150<\/a>) as values. You don\u2019t have to pay special attention to this specification.<\/p>\n<p>Even though <strong>Neodymium is the magnet mostly used in modern electronics<\/strong> and is stronger that Ferrite, earphone manufacturers will design the circuit in a way that makes the most of the magnet type used. Magnet type <strong>might affect the production cost<\/strong> of the earphones but not too much for you to worry about.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Sensitivity<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sensitivity<\/strong>, usually <strong>measured in dB\/mW<\/strong>, means how much sound (in decibels\/dB) can the earphone produce for <strong>one milliwatt of the electrical signal<\/strong>. The higher the sensitivity is, the higher the sound you\u2019ll get. Earphone sensitivity values typically <strong>range from 80 to 110 dB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Diaphragm<\/h3>\n<p>Diaphragm is the <strong>thin membrane inside earphones<\/strong> that <strong>vibrate and produce sound<\/strong>. There are many shapes diaphragms are designed in: dome, cone, and horn. Diaphragm materials also vary.<\/p>\n<p>There is <strong>no single material or shape<\/strong> that is absolutely desired over the other. It\u2019s up to the manufacturers to <strong>produce the best sound with the material<\/strong> and design they\u2019ve chosen to use.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Voice coil<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Voice coil<\/strong> is the <strong>coil wire<\/strong> inside the earphones. It\u2019s made of <strong>aluminium<\/strong> (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JPKSY5L\/\">MEE M6 PRO<\/a>), or <strong>copper-clad aluminium<\/strong> (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/p\/114449691\">Sony MDRPQ4<\/a>). Aluminium <strong>produces highly sensitive sound<\/strong> but since it can\u2019t withstand long usage like copper can, <strong>CCAW<\/strong> is the <strong>most-used coil wire<\/strong> in earphones these days.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Wireless technology<\/h3>\n<p>There are a handful of <strong>wireless technologies<\/strong> used in earphones, let\u2019s see them one by one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bluetooth\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bluetooth\u00ae<\/strong> is the <strong>most commonly used wireless technology<\/strong> in earphones. A Bluetooth-enabled device can pair with any other Bluetooth-enabled device. You can generally pair with devices that are <strong>within a 10 meter radius<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Bluetooth\u00ae is a <strong>very secure<\/strong> wireless technology but the <strong>sound quality is not the best<\/strong> compared to what some other wireless technologies can offer. Get Bluetooth earphones <strong>if you don\u2019t want to primarily <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/connect-wireless-headphones-to-tv\/\" rel=\"noopener\">use them with TV<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NFC (Near-Field Communication)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to Bluetooth\u00ae, you might find a specification saying that the earphones <strong>support NFC<\/strong>, too.<\/p>\n<p>With NFC-enabled earphones (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01L7PSJFO\/\">Bose SoundSport\u00ae<\/a>), you can <strong>simply tap<\/strong> (bring it close to) <strong>another NFC-enabled device<\/strong> (such as an iPhone 6 and 7, the Samsung S and Note series, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_NFC-enabled_mobile_devices\">more<\/a>), and both devices will be paired immediately. It\u2019s an advantage to have NFC earphones if you <strong>have NFC devices to pair it with<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RF (Radio Frequency)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, there are <strong>RF earphones<\/strong> (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0001FTVEK\/\">Sennheiser RS120<\/a>) as well. They work with a radio frequency that can <strong>cover a much larger area<\/strong> than Bluetooth\u00ae. The earphones <strong>come with a transmitter<\/strong> (charging station) into which you need to plug the audio device, then the transmitted audio will be received by the earphones.<\/p>\n<p>This type of earphones are <strong>preferred for TV viewing<\/strong> or even while <strong>working on a desktop system<\/strong>. The sound quality will be much better than with Bluetooth\u00ae. However, the transmission might <strong>get some interference<\/strong> from <strong>other RF devices transmitting at the same frequency<\/strong>, something less likely to happen but still keep that in mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Infrared<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At times, <strong>infrared<\/strong> is also used in earphones (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sennheiser-SET100-J-Infrared-Wireless-Listening\/dp\/B0010COM92\/\">Sennheiser IS410<\/a>) but since you need to <strong>be in line of sight<\/strong> for it to work, this option isn\u2019t preferred unless you want to use your earphone only <strong>for Home Theatres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Noise cancellation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Noise cancelling earphones<\/strong> (e.g.: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B002HWJT1A\/\">Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7B<\/a>) don\u2019t work simply by blocking outside noise. The earphones <strong>pick up outside noise<\/strong> and <strong>cancel it out<\/strong> while playing the sound. Noise cancelling earphones are great for audiophiles.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, in which situation should you use the different earphones? If you want a good rule of thumb: <strong>wired earbuds<\/strong> for commuting; <strong>wireless earbuds<\/strong> for getting mobility at home, and for doing sports; <strong>wired headphones<\/strong> for working on a desktop for long hours; <strong>wireless headphones<\/strong> for working on a laptop for long hours, and for watching TV.<\/p>\n<p>So, what kind of earphones do you prefer? And, how do you mostly use it? Do let us know in the comments section.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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