4 Things to Consider Before Buying a Brand New headset

Choosing a headset is not an easy task, especially for audiophiles. So, let's enter the world of decibels and KHz and check out the best options available for this gadget category in order to find out which headset category suits your needs best.

#1 Over-ear/on-ear/in-ear/earbuds

In-ear headphones have lots of pros and are mainly aimed at those who practice gymnastics, sports, running or are in places where they do not want the outside environment to interfere with the music they listen to. In order to make this happen, headphones of this type are placed inside the ear.

On the other hand, most earbuds are comfortable enough even if you are going to listen to music for a long period of time. However, due to their size and placement, they have more audio quality restrictions along with limited range of sound signals than larger headphones.

Over-the-ear headphones, as their name implies, fully cover your ear, giving you the most bass-quality music with high bass, loud sound and isolation from outside noise, and are preferred for stereo use.

On-Ear headphones are smaller and more comfortable to use. They do not isolate you from the outside environment as over-the-ear headphones do. Several models have their back exposed and not completely closed, and some of them can be folded for easier transportation.

#2 Noise cancellation and noise isolation

In case you are concerned with outside noise when listening to your music, you will easily find headsets that include a noise canceling system or promise a complete noise isolation. These two technologies are not the same, since through the process of noise canceling, which is the most effective, headphones "filter" unwanted external noises by emitting sound in the same tone.

On the other hand, through noise isolation, headphones completely cover both ears, naturally excluding the external sound from entering the interior.

#3 Wired or Wireless

Wireless technology cannot be skipped from headphones, as it offers a significantly more comfortable use, without worrying about cables, which also restrict your movements.

In contrast, audio transmission towards the overwhelming majority of similar products happens via

Bluetooth technology, which due to its technical limitations cannot offer the same sound quality as wired headphones.

Also, take into account that cordless headphones consume and require energy, so you need to charge them completely before using them.

#4 Gaming headphones

Recently, companies have invested to the development of sophisticated gaming headphones, which bring the best audio experience to a game, satisfying even the most demanding gamers. Headphones of this type are bigger than usual ones and mainly over-the-ear. They also have a microphone attached that makes communication with other gamers during the game much easier. These headphones should be compatible with the game platform.

Which one is the best solution?

The answer depends strictly on who you are and what your needs are. Should you like running, buy earbuds or in-ear, as they will prevent you from getting sweat. Are you a programmer, then buy cordless ones. No headphone is perfect, it all depends on your needs.