All about Jabra Headphones

High-quality materials, innovative technology and durability - this is how any product can be described under the Jabra brand. The company invented the world's first ultra-noise-canceling microphone, Bluetooth wireless headphones and a sports headset with heart rate measurement. Thanks to innovative ideas, Jabra GN is one of the five best manufacturers of audio equipment. Today we’ll talk about the GN Group concept and appreciate the popular headphone models.

A little bit about the company

Jabra GN was founded in the Danish city of Ballerup almost 150 years ago. In 1869, it was called the Great Northern Telegraph Company (GN) and specialized in telegraph lines. At first, only European countries cooperated with her, but popularity grew, and by 1969, GN cable networks covered most of the world.

In 2000, the company bought a couple of small American and Danish enterprises and expanded the range of services provided. Under the wing of GN were several brands at once, including Jabra (headsets and headphones) and ReSound (hearing aids). The concept of GN Group is to overcome its own boundaries and continuous self-improvement: “You know that you are buying the best products on the market. They are made to be like that. ”

Specifications

No matter how loud the name of the manufacturer is, when choosing headphones, you should focus on technical specifications. Important indicators are: impedance (average resistance), frequency range, sensitivity, distortion factor and dimensions. Now consider them in more detail.

Impedance

Impedance is the nominal resistance of the headphones. The higher this indicator, the more powerful the sound source should be. For smartphones, models with an impedance of 16 to 50 Ohms are suitable, and for professional audio equipment, from 200 Ohms and above. Of course, if you plug in high-impedance headphones into a regular player, they will still play music, but very quietly. A low-impedance (up to 16 Ohms) headset is also not worth buying, because impedance greatly affects sound quality.

Frequency range

This parameter depends on the size of the membrane and displays the frequency range in which music will be played. The wider the range, the larger and more detailed the sound. There is an opinion that the human ear can perceive frequencies in the spectrum from 15 to 20 000 Hz, but audiophiles will not agree with this. Some professional models have indicators from 10 to 50,000 Hz and higher.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity is the maximum volume of the reproduced sound. A normal figure is 100 dB or more. In vacuum and in-ear headphones, the sensitivity is lower than in full-size ones, but this is offset by the snug fit of the sound membrane to the ear.

Distortion level

Even the most expensive models of headphones have a slight distortion of sound. Sometimes it is indistinguishable to human hearing. The distortion level is indicated as a percentage. The lower the indicator, the higher the quality. The normal value is considered to be slightly less than 1% (from 100 Hz to 20,000 Hz) or 10% (up to 100 Hz).

Advantages and disadvantages

The company Gill produces wireless models of headphones. Such devices have many advantages, especially with regard to design and convenience. Let's analyze in more detail:

1. No wires. Nothing gets confused and does not constrain movement. In addition, sooner or later the cable becomes unusable and requires replacement.
2. Design. Headphones without wires look much more aesthetically pleasing. There are even compact models that are invisible from the side.
3. No need to keep a player or phone close by. Of course, the range of the Bluetooth connection is not unlimited (about 9 meters), but with wireless headphones you can listen to music, even if the phone is in another room.
4. Saving memory. Wireless headphones can have their own memory and a separate control panel. Such devices are completely independent of smartphones and players.

Despite all the advantages, wireless headphones have significant disadvantages, which are also worth mentioning.

1. Sound quality. Wireless headphones sound worse than traditional ones. This does not mean that the sound is really bad, it just does not always coincide with the price.
2. Lack of bluetooth. Some players and phones do not have a Bluetooth module, which means it is impossible to connect a wireless headset to them.
3. High price. For functionality and lack of cable you have to pay. Wireless devices cost more than traditional devices.

How to choose headphones

There are many reasons to purchase a wireless headset. Devices with cable are uncomfortable and constrain movement. But how to choose good headphones if you don’t understand them at all? Here are some helpful tips:

1. Type of device. There are three types of headphones - vacuum, overhead and full-size. Choose the device that is most convenient. Full-size and overhead models are the heaviest and can put pressure on the ears. Vacuum is lightweight, but easy to lose if there is no mount between the headphones.
2. Wireless connection. Wireless headphones with a microphone use three types of communication - radio waves, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The most common devices on Bluetooth. They transmit sound quality worse, but they fit almost any smartphone or player. Radio waves and Wi-Fi are used in home headphones. Included with such devices is a special transmitter that amplifies the signal.
3. Functions Modern models of Jabra wireless headphones have many useful functions, such as voice control, sound adjustment (equalizer), light indication, etc. Some sports devices can serve as a replacement for fitness bracelets, count the heart rate and the number of steps taken.

Jabra Headphone Rating

Jabra offers a wide selection of wireless headphones and headsets. We made the top 5 best devices in the price / quality ratio:

1. Move Wireless

Lightweight on-ear headphones with an attractive design. They have a dynamic structure of the emitter. For wireless communication with a smartphone using the Bluetooth 4.0 module. They have highly functional voice control with the ability to hold a call and repeat the last number. Autonomy is good - more than 10 hours of continuous music playback. These headphones operate within a radius of 10 meters (if there are no obstacles in the form of walls). The cost varies from 5 to 6 thousand rubles.

2. Elite Sport

Sports headphones with an extended range of reproduced frequencies - from 20 to 20,000 Hz. They have 4 microphones at once to ensure high-quality communication with the interlocutor. Support Hands Free profile and answer / reset function for incoming call. They have the form of in-ear headphones with vacuum ear pads. Headphones are protected from water. The battery life is 13 hours. Comes with a charging case. The price of the device is 13 thousand rubles.

3. Halo Fusion

Headset with advanced pairing technology. It can receive calls from several phones at the same time. It has the shape of an in-ear headphone.Supports wireless Bluetooth 4.0. Features - simplified management of Multipoint, voice dialing, automated pairing. For convenience, the headphones have a neck strap. The price is 3.5 thousand rubles.

4. Sport Pulse Wireless

Stereo headphones with a heart rate monitor. They have a dynamic emitter design. Use an active noise reduction system to ensure high-quality communication with the interlocutor. Of the features of the device, it is worth noting voice dialing, water resistance and support for many profiles. To pair with a smartphone using the Bluetooth 4.0 module. The cost of headphones is from 8 to 10 thousand rubles.

5. Step Wireless

Lightweight vacuum headphones with a secure fit. They have water protection and a bright LED indication. Pairing with a smartphone is via the Bluetooth 4.0 module. Headphones operate within a radius of 9-10 meters, excluding obstacles. Autonomy is 7 hours, and charging time is 2 hours. Special features include voice control and the ability to answer / reset an incoming call. Prices for this model start from 4 thousand rubles.

To summarize

When choosing a wireless headset, rely on technical specifications and dimensions. For sports, you need lightweight headphones with high-quality fastening, for the home - full-sized with comfortable ear coverage. Not all Bluetooth devices can work correctly with smartphones, so check the quality of the pairing in the store.

Title	Move Wireless	Elite sport	Halo fusion	Sport Pulse Wireless	Step wireless
View	waybills	plug-in (plugs)	plug-in (plugs)	plug-in (plugs)	plug-in (plugs)
The weight	159 g	14 g	21 g	16 g	17 g
Type of mount	headband	without fastening	occipital arch	intra channel	ear mount
Radius of action	10 m	10 m	10 m	10 m	10 m
Waiting time	288 h	200 h	221 h	240 h	144 h
Price	from 4700 rub.	from 13000 rub.	from 2500 rub.	from 9000 rub.	from 3200 rub.