Full-size headphones - the dream of a music lover and a gamer

Music lovers prefer to use high-quality headphones at home so that no extraneous sounds prevent them from enjoying their favorite tracks. Advanced gamers also prefer to use wired full-size headphones, because these devices completely cover the auricle, cutting off the user from the outside world - there is a complete immersion in the virtual world and your favorite game.

Users who want to know all the features and differences between modern headphone models with durable and soft ear pads, we invite you to carefully read our article.

What is this device

Headphones that are full-sized and connected through a reliable wire are an ideal gift for a music lover for music, you can listen to it at any time, cut the sound at full volume, but don’t interfere with your business. Design feature - they completely cover the auricle and do not pass outside sounds.

Wired products have a fairly flexible wire and ear pads with very high-quality insulation, in addition, they create additional space for the distribution of sound and prevent its penetration beyond the headphones. These products are also used by passionate fans of computer games.

Difference with over-ear headphones

Many users confuse the full-size version with on-ear headphones, but these are different models: the on-ear option only covers the ear, and large headphones with their soft and fairly wide ear cushions cover the auricle, isolating it completely from the outside world. There is also a big difference in sound reproduction.

Simple small headphones are equipped with a membrane that moves under the influence of electrical signals from sound-reproducing equipment, as a result, sound is heard. Full-sized headphones have large-diameter speakers that provide excellent sound, here the principle is used - the larger the area, the better reproduced low frequencies or bass.

High frequencies prevail on overhead products, and bass reproduction is much worse. Expensive full-size models in sound quality far surpass even analogues, what can we say about the overhead option. Some of them create the complete illusion of being in the concert hall, even the sound of individual instruments is heard, and sound effects smoothly flow from one earphone to another, giving the listener a special pleasure.

Principle of operation

In the full-sized version, dynamic-type emitters with a moving coil are used, the operation scheme is quite simple: a magnet is rigidly attached to the device’s body, which creates a static magnetic field. In medium and high level models, magnets with a complex alloy are used: neodymium, iron and boron.

An alternating current passes along the wire to the earphone along with a modulated sound signal, the coil is in a static magnetic field, which changes when the signal passes from the wire. The interaction of the magnetic fields of the magnet and the coil makes it move, and its movement immediately causes the membrane to vibrate, which we perceive as sound.

For full-size variants, membranes are made of Mylar, cellulose, today the technology for manufacturing such thin and at the same time very durable products has been improved, and they are made of titanium. The better the material of the membrane, the better it transmits sound vibrations, and the user enjoys high quality sound.

Characteristics

In the first place is the amplitude-frequency characteristic (AFC) - this parameter is not indicated on the boxes, but it is with it that the main characteristics of any model of headphones begin. If you do not go into details, then this is the dependence of the volume on the sound frequency, their frequency response is taken by the frequency characteristics, according to which many determine the quality of the product, this value also shows the tonal balance. The limits of the range are the decrease in the frequency response of the minimum and maximum.

The range of transmitted frequencies is 20-20 thousand Hz, some manufacturers indicate a wider spread, but this is marketing, gentlemen: a person can not hear higher sounds, this is the lot of animals and dolphins - a reasonable population of the seas. With age, hearing becomes worse, but older people hear bass as well as young people.

The impedance or nominal resistance at the input of the product, many determine the volume by this parameter, but this is fundamentally wrong - it is more affected by sensitivity coupled with resistance. Portable headphones have a resistance of up to 100 ohms.

The most tricky criterion is sensitivity, it is usually indicated in relation to the power of dB / mW, but it is better to take from the frequency response in the ratio of dB / V. One of the standards says that it is taken at 1 KHz, the other is measured in Hz. There is no standard here, so you should not rely on 100% for this parameter.

Criterias of choice

The main factors are:

1. The mass of the product - the lighter they are, the longer you can stay in them, although today manufacturers produce a special headband that does not press, and the mass of the product is practically not felt.
2. Full-size or invoice option. Experts give preference to the first option, which has such advantages:
   • high quality and sound standard;
   • unique listening comfort;
   • quality of materials;
   • comfortable headband placement.

   Skeptics complain about the massive construction, but products with folding headphones have already been released.

3. Open or closed type. Closed is used mainly by professionals, but the second option is loved by music lovers, gamers and users, for whom it is especially important to have high-quality sound.
4. Experienced music lovers are advised to choose headphones for sound quality.
5. A wide range of 19-21943 Hz and high sensitivity are good devices that will give you a lot of pleasure.

Each consumer makes a choice based on personal preferences, and experts advise before that to carefully study the review of the best models or their rating over the past year.

Best full-size headphones - top 10 for 2019

Sony MDR-7506

The average cost is 6 510 ₽, a full-size version of the closed type, an impedance of 63 Ohms, a membrane diameter of 40 mm, a connection via a 3.5 mm jack (mini Jack), a sensitivity of 106 dB, and a folding design. Production Japan.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm)

Closed headphones for studios at a price of 11.38 thousand rubles, sensitivity 96 dB, isolation 18 dB, resistance 80 Ohms, weight 270 g, headband pressure 3.5 N, twisted cable 3 m, stereo jack gold-plated, there is an adapter for 6 , 35 mm.Manufacturer Germany.

Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-Ear (M2 AEi)

Closed-type headphones with an average cost of 13.8 thousand ₽ are equipped with a microphone, an impedance of 18 Ohms, a sensitivity of 113 dB, iPhone support, a folding type design. Detachable cable length is only 1.4 m, manual playback control - 3 keys. weight 249 g, 2 year warranty, China manufacturer.

Focal listen

Covering headphones with a microphone at an average price of 9.99 thousand rubles, weight 273 g, dimensions 239x212x111 mm, 32 Ohms, 122 dB / V, cable 1.4 m, manufacturer France.

Technics RP-DJ1210

Headphones with ear cushions that are tuned for you at an average cost of 8,490 ₽, a twisted-type cable of 3 m, 41 mm speakers with sensitivity parameters of 106 dB / mW, a frequency of 5 Hz-30 kHz, a nominal power of 200 mW, an impedance of 30 Ohms. Manufacturer company Panasonic, Japan.

Top budget full-size headphones

Philips SHP1900

Full-size open-type headphones at an average price of 790 ₽, 32 Ohms, neodymium magnets, sensitivity 98 dB, weight 100 g, warranty for up to one year, made under license from the Netherlands in Chinese factories.

Sennheiser HD 201

The monitor type is a dynamic product, the average cost is 1 400 rubles, 21-18 thousand Hz, up to 24 Ohms, sensitivity 108 dB, harmonic coefficient 0.7%, weight 165 g. Two-way cable connection, made in China.

Fischer audio wicked queen

Closed-type headphones of Russian design cost from 1900 ₽, impedance 40 Ohms, sensitivity 101 dB, membrane diameter 40 mm, mini Jack 3.5 mm jack, wire length 2 m, folding design.

Ritmix rh-510

A monitor product, the average cost is 1,400 rubles, the frequency is 14-22 thousand Hz, the resistance is 32 Ohms, the sensitivity is 108 Ohms, the detachable wire is 3 m. The diameter of the membrane is 38 mm, the adapter for the 6.3 connector is included, made in China.

Axelvox HD272

Model for professionals with an average price of 2 820 ₽, equipment: two cables, adapters for 3.5 and 6.3 mm, cable clamp, impedance 30 Ohms, sensitivity 98 dB / mW, membrane diameter 50 mm, weight 235 g.

findings

Manufacturers produce a wide range of full-size headphones for music lovers, fans to relax at the computer, completely plunging into the virtual world. The characteristics are approximately the same, but the cost makes you wonder who to give preference to - a well-known company or high-end domestic developments. Each user solves the issue in his own way.

Title	Sony MDR-7506	Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm)	Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-Ear (M2 AEi)	Focal listen	Technics RP-DJ1210	Philips SHP1900	Sennheiser HD 201	Fischer audio wicked queen	Ritmix rh-510	Axelvox HD272
Frequency Response Range	10 - 20,000 Hz	5 - 35000 Hz	16 - 22000 Hz	15 - 22000 Hz	5 - 30000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	21 - 18000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	14 - 22000 Hz	10 - 30000 Hz
Sensitivity	106 dB	96 dB	113 dB	122 dB	106 dB	98 dB	108 dB	101 dB	108 dB	98 dB
Impedance	63 ohm	80 ohm	18 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	24 ohm	40 ohm	32 ohm	56 ohm
The weight	261 g	270 g	-	273 g	230 g	200 g	165 g	-	280 g	235 g
Membrane diameter	40 mm	-	-	40 mm	41 mm	40 mm	-	40 mm	38 mm	50 mm
Price	from 6800 rub.	from 11300 rub.	from 10850 rub.	from 7400 rub.	from 7950 rub.	from 650 rub.	from 1400 rub.	from 1750 rub.	from 1400 rub.	from 2500 rub.