If you are defining the purchase of your headphones and among all the types you do not know what to buy, or which ones are best, in this note we are going to help you understand what types of headphones there are and which ones you need.
Let's start with the most basic, since the main shapes serve different functions.
So it will be interesting for you to keep in mind which headphones are best for your purpose and the use you are going to give them, this way choosing the shape will be easier.
In-ear headphones
They are a type of headphones with an excellent quality/price ratio, very popular with music fans who are looking for maximum portability and lightness, although they sacrifice some sound quality.
They are the smallest type of headphones and seal your ear canal to make it more difficult for external noises to enter your ears. The noises that we will hear the least will have to do with ambient sound.
On-ear headphones (supraaural)
If you are looking for something that sits comfortably over your ears without being too intrusive, then on-ear headphones will be the most recommended. Instead of covering the entire ear, these sit on top. More designed as music headphones for walking, or being at home, etc.
Over-ear headphones
Over-ear headphones are those that cover the ear completely. They are really great purchased with the two types of headphones above. Thanks to the coating, they make noise cancellation high quality.
Behind the neck (neckband)
If you are wondering which headphones are best so that the cable does not bother you, those behind the neck (neckband) are an option, since this is behind the back and many times you do not notice it. The technology used in them can be both wired and wireless (Bluetooth).
Gamers
In the event that you use headphones for games (consoles or PC), gamer headphones are undoubtedly the best option. They are specific to fully enjoy the sound effects and usually include lights, equalization and surround sound.
How to choose
Do you use a portable player that is constantly moving?
In-ear.
Do you use high quality audio equipment?
Over-ear.
Do you use them in noisy environments?
That have noise cancellation.
Do you listen to music and movies at home with other sounds that you want to block?
Over-ear.
Do you listen to music and movies at home in silence?
Over-ear.
Over the last few years, at Thonet & Vander we have developed a complete range of headphones, aiming to cover different types of use.
On the other hand, we aim to provide you with the best headphone options, carefully taking care of the price/quality ratio and especially the innovation in each of the models.