Over-ear headphones are best suited for computers or laptops. They are more comfortable during long listening sessions and compared with similarly priced in-ear headphones, they offer better sound quality. Some models also come equipped with a microphone.
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Before you buy PC headphones, first consider what you will use them for
Headphones for home listening
Headphones for home listening are comfortable to wear but don't have a microphone.
Gaming headsets
Gaming headphones often focus on deeper bass reproduction. They are comfortable and come equipped with a microphone.
Headphones for office work or Internet calling
Office headphones are smaller and lighter. They are equipped with a microphone, making them ideal for call center operators and for chatting online.
Important factors to consider when selection headphones
Design
- Over-ear headphones - they are comfortable during extended listening sessions and feature good sound quality. Due to their higher weight and larger dimensions, they are less portable. More suitable for home use.
- On-ear headphones - are usually lighter and smaller. Compared with similarly priced over-ear headphones, they are less comfortable to wear during long listening sessions. Suitable for use at home or on the road.
Connection
- Wired headsets (3.5mm Jack, USB) - compared with similarly priced wireless headphones, they offer superior sound reproduction. While listening, your freedom of movement is limited by cable length.
- Wireless headsets (Bluetooth, radio frequency) - with no wires, they provide greater freedom of movement (Bluetooth headsets have a range of approx 10 metres from the playback device, radio frequency up to 100 metres). Wireless headphones have built-in batteries and must be recharged.
Construction
- Closed - dampen ambient noise.
- Open - provide high sound quality (less distortion) but with some ambient noise.
- Semi-closed - a compromise between open and closed headphones.
Useful functions and features
- Volume control - located on the headphones or cable.
- Folding design - for easy transportation.
- Rotating ear cups - comfortably listen to music in one ear (especially useful for DJs).
- 7.1 surround sound - allow you to hear where a particular sound is coming from (especially useful for gamers).
- APTX and AAC - codecs for Bluetooth headphones guaranteeing higher quality sound.
- NFC - technology used in connection with Bluetooth headsets, which accelerates and facilitates their connection with the playback device.
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