Wireless headphones for every occasion in modern life

Technology does not stand still - miniature earbuds appeared in the mid 60s of the last century, and the first headphones without wires were proposed by the American company Koss in the early 90s. Today, wireless headphones with various microphone connections no longer surprise anyone; among passers-by on the street, there are more and more lovers of listening to music on the go, and young people use these products without exception.

What is the difference between these mobile devices from the usual, rather bulky products that many people use in their home environment. To find out all the secrets of these products, unique in their design and capabilities, of the 21st century, you need to read our article.

Types and Features

Headphones without wires are used to listen to your favorite tunes anywhere, for computer games or in-depth work on the Internet so that extraneous sounds do not interfere with your focus, as well as for Skype. Their peculiarity is that they are independent of the sound source, have a large radius of action and have their own battery “on board”.

The signal is transmitted via Bluetooth. All existing products are divided into the following types:

1. Universal. They can be equipped with video cameras for recording videos, there are voice control functions. With the help of such devices you can not only be constantly in touch, but also upload the shot video to the Internet - it is available for owners of iPhone or Android mobile devices.
2. For gamers. Compact headphones are equipped with speakers with a membrane diameter of 50 mm, there is an intuitive sound adjustment compatible with quite different gaming platforms. The microphone is equipped with a noise reduction system.
3. Gaming Products - designed for all fans of computer games. With their help, you not only fully plunge into the virtual world, but also can listen to music and watch your favorite movies. Headsets work well with PCs, Macs, and PlayStations 3, and come with a special headphone stand.
4. For lovers of active life, devices with a durable hermetic body that is not afraid of water are available - some products are even recommended to be washed after training. The built-in battery allows battery life for at least 4 hours, connecting to a smartphone via bluetooth. They are very convenient and practical, easy to put on and firmly fixed, eliminating loss due to sudden movements.
5. Combination with the phone allows you to listen to music tracks anywhere, to be constantly in touch. Headphones have built-in controllers responsible for making calls, sound volume, expensive models are equipped with an external noise reduction system.
6. For working on a computer, full-size closed-type products are used, they are very compact, feature a comfortable headband, and a powerful battery ensures normal operation for up to 40 hours.
7. Communication with the TV is provided by two-channel stereo headphones with a range of not more than 10 m; for recharging, there are 2 batteries or a built-in battery. Sound distortion is not more than 0.5%, adjustment is carried out by additional keys.
8. Products with a memory card have a large frequency range and good sound quality. Autonomous work up to 5 hours, they are not afraid of water, there is a USB cable for charging, they have a stylish appearance, compactness and light weight.

When choosing in stores, you must carefully check all the declared functions.

Excellence and Negative Qualities

You can talk about these properties for a long time and tediously, but we will limit ourselves to a short list.

Pros:

• do not get confused in pockets when folded;
• it is convenient to listen to audio books or music at home, while cleaning, or in the office, while the smartphone is in one place at this time;
• you can connect to a laptop and communicate in the Skype system while doing work at the same time, for example, go to a colleague for a consultation or get a document from a fax or multiplier;
• expensive models are equipped with a built-in MP3 player, which is convenient when walking or jogging in the morning;
• while the smartphone is charging, you can listen to music through it or chat while sitting in the kitchen with a cup of morning coffee;
• many models have voice control function.

Minuses:

• regular recharging;
• the signal may disappear on the street near high-voltage power lines, in the subway;
• Still, a little worse sound quality compared to wired options;
• still high cost.

Of course, the music lover will choose headphones with wires to retire in a comfortable chair and completely immerse yourself in the world of music. But for progressive youth, the ability to be in touch everywhere and always, as well as communicate on social networks with friends is much more important than comfort and privacy.

The wisdom of the right choice

First of all, pay attention to the type of headphones: plug-in, intra-channel, overhead or full-size, because each type has its own disadvantages and advantages:

• the liners are minimal in size, but do not reproduce bass well;
• intra-channel reproduce clean sound of excellent quality, have normal sound insulation, so they are used to listen to music tracks in public transport or on a noisy street, but there is a minus - a large load on the eardrum;
• invoices - people working on a computer use it to partially hear what is happening around them, it’s great to use it in the office;
• gamers prefer the full-sized closed version: such products completely cover the auricle and allow fans of computer games to fully immerse themselves in the process, and external sounds do not interfere with them;
• for jogging in the mornings and evenings, classes in gyms you need devices with moisture protection and frost resistance;
• the dimensions and weight of the product must be taken into account: for example, headphones weighing from 3 to 25 g are considered compact, the weight of the overhead varies between 35-105 g, and full-sized ones are considered the heaviest - up to 300 g;
• autonomy of work is also an important indicator, which should be at least 2 hours.
  Remember! More expensive models have excellent indicators, which can work up to 45 hours or be in autonomous "swimming" from 2 to 4 days, if they are used no more than 9 hours daily.
• pay close attention to the packaging and the availability of a warranty card with all the marks of the seller and the seal of the store, you need to purchase such products only in specialized stores to exclude fake.

In conclusion, good advice from specialists:

1. Try to choose products that support the latest version of Bluetooth.
2. If you use headphones only indoors, then pay attention to models with a radio module: the signal quality will be much better.
3. External devices are more overall, but they have sound quality and battery life much more.
4. The impedance should not be lower than 16 Ohms, and the ratio of noise level to maximum power should be from 95 dB / mW.

So that nothing bothers you when using headphones, choose models with a high sound insulation system.

Rating

Rombica mysound BH-03

• Sensitivity: 110 dB / mW.
• Impedance: 32 Ω.
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
• Weight: 142 g.
• Distance from sound source: 10 m.
• Membrane diameter: 40 mm.
• Type of construction: overhead.
• Battery capacity: 250 mAh.

Apple AirPods

• Supports: Bluetooth 4.2, iPhone.
• Operating time: 6 hours,
• with an additional battery - a day.
• Weight: 4g.
• Distance to sound source: 10 m.
• Built-in microphones: 2 pcs.
• Type of construction: open-type liners.

Marshall Major II Bluetooth

• Impedance: 64 Ω.
• Frequency range: 10-20000 Hz.
• Weight: 260 g.
• Speaker size: 40 mm.
• Type of construction: overhead, closed, fold.
• Battery capacity: 680 mAh.

JBL E55BT

• Sensitivity: 96 dB / mW.
• Resistance: 32 ohms.
• Battery life: up to 20 hours
• Weight: 231.6 g.
• Steady signal zone: up to 10 m.
• Membrane diameter: 50 mm.
• Type of construction: full-size, closed.
• Battery capacity: 728 mAh.

Urbanears Plattan ADV Wireless

• Sensitivity: 103 dB / mW.
• Impedance: 60 Ω.
• Reproduced frequencies: 10 Hz - 20 kHz.
• Weight: 140 g.
• 10 yd range
• Membrane diameter: 40 mm.
• Type of construction: dynamic, overhead.
• Hours: up to 14 hours

Sony SBH24

• Sensitivity: 100 dB / mW.
• Resistance: 16 ohms.
• Frequency range: 20-20000 Hz.
• Battery life: up to 6 hours
• Weight: 15g.
• Wireless Radius: 10m
• Membrane diameter: 9.2 mm.
• Type of construction: plug-in.

SVEN AP-B570MV

• Sensitivity: 100 dB / mW.
• Impedance: 32 Ω.
• Autonomy: 25 hours
• Weight: 209 g.
• Distance to sound source: 10 m.
• Membrane diameter: 40 mm.
• Type of construction: full-sized.
• Battery capacity: 400 mAh.

Bose QuietComfort 35

• Sensitivity: 115 dB / mW.
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
• Weight: 310g.
• Distance from sound source: 10 m.
• Operating time on the built-in battery: up to 20 hours
• Type of construction: full-size, closed.
• Battery Charging Time: 3 hours

Pioneer SE-MS7BT

• Sensitivity: 96 dB / mW.
• Impedance: 32 Ω.
• Frequency range: 9-22000 Hz.
• Weight: 290 g.
• 10 yd range
• Membrane diameter: 40 mm.
• Type of construction: full-size, closed.
• Work on a single charge: up to 12 hours

Sennheiser PXC 550 Travel

• Sensitivity: 110 dB / mW.
• Resistance: 46 Ohms.
• Playable frequencies: 17Hz - 23 kHz.
• Weight: 227 g.
• Auricle pressure: 3 N.
• Construction: full-size closed-type headphones.
• Autonomy: 30 hours

findings

With such a large assortment, it’s easy to get confused in decent models, but the choice must be made: for some, the earbud is the best option, and someone will want full-size headphones. It all depends on priorities.

Title	Rombica mysound BH-03	Apple AirPods	Marshall Major II Bluetooth	JBL E55BT	Urbanears Plattan ADV Wireless	Sony SBH24	SVEN AP-B570MV	Bose QuietComfort 35	Pioneer SE-MS7BT	Sennheiser PXC 550 Travel
View	waybills	open liners	closed invoices	full size, closed	waybills	plug-in (plugs)	full-sized	full size, closed	full size, closed	full size, closed
Frequency Response Range	20 - 20,000 Hz	-	10 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	9 - 22000 Hz	17 - 23000 Hz
Sensitivity	110 dB	-	99 db	96 dB	103 dB	100 dB	100 dB	115 dB	96 dB	110 dB
Impedance	32 ohm	-	64 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	16 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	46 ohm
Membrane diameter	40 mm	-	40 mm	50 mm	40 mm	9.2 mm	40 mm	-	40 mm	40 mm
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