Headphones - Tests, Models, Tips

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For audiophiles and music lovers, headphones are an indispensable part of everyday life, during sports and, above all, when traveling and on vacation. In search of the perfect sound, friends of good music can choose between numerous headphone models - in-ear headphones, on-ear headphones and over-ear headphones, which are available in wired and wireless versions with Bluetooth and NFC and numerous Manufacturers such as Bang & Olufsen, Beats by Dr. Dre, Bose and Sony there. What should current headphone models be able to do? What functions are there? And what should you pay attention to when buying? We present you the most important information about high-quality earphones.

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What distinguishes high-quality headphones for travel?

What could be nicer than sitting on the plane, with comfortable and comfortable headphones on, your favorite song on, while the plane gives thrust and takes off. For many people, music is an essential part of life. And if you don't want to be satisfied with poor sound, you need high-quality headphones for everyday life, when doing sports and when traveling. Surely, for most people, the small earplugs that often come with smartphones and similar devices are sufficient. But real music lovers have higher demands on their headphones. What should you know about headphones? And what makes really good earphones? We give you an overview of the most important information.

In my detailed AirPods Max test I have the Apple Headphones checked extensively while traveling. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer Apple AirPods Max test
In my detailed AirPods Max test I have the Apple Headphones checked extensively while traveling. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer

What should you pay attention to when choosing your headphones?

  • powerful Active Noise Canceling (ANC)
  • high quality sound with wide frequency range
  • Battery with more than 20 hours of playback time
  • Connectivity via Bluetooth, NFC, USB-C and jack
  • high quality workmanship and pleasant feel
We checked the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 from cover to cover. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer
We checked the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 from cover to cover. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer

Types of headphones – What different types are there?

There are basically three different types of headphones: in-ear headphones, on-ear headphones and over-ear headphones. There are wireless and wired versions of these variants. While the wired headphones are often connected to the device via a jack plug, the wireless headphones are connected via Bluetooth or NFC. While on-ear headphones and over-ear headphones have been available in a wireless Bluetooth version for a long time, in recent years there have also been more and more in-ear headphones that are tiny wireless plugs that are simply placed in the earcups – the most prominent model at the moment is probably the Apple AirPods.

1. In ear headphones

In-ear headphones are the small earplugs that music listeners simply plug into their ears. Usually they are equipped with a cable that leads to both earplugs, converges and ends in a jack plug on the other side. These headphones are common Smartphones and other Gadgets at. In recent years, in-ear headphones are also becoming more common as a Bluetooth wireless version.

2. On-ear headphones

On-ear headphones are actually less in demand today. These are earphone headphones with their earpieces resting on the ears. These are increasingly available in a Bluetooth version. Basically, these models make it difficult to implement active noise cancellation. Therefore, these models are more of a niche.

3. Over-ear headphones

Probably the most popular variant of headphones are the over-ear headphones, which are ironing headphones that surround the ears of the listener with the ear cups. In addition, these headphones have been further developed with some refinements - this includes, in particular, the Active Noise Canceling, the active noise canceling, are largely hidden from the noise from the environment. This variant is now mostly wireless with Bluetooth. However, especially the high-end variants are still wired, since the use of a wireless connection leads to a loss of quality.

The most important functions of current headphones

A quick overview

  • Active Noise Canceling
  • Connectivity via Bluetooth and cable
  • one or more language assistants
  • Battery life and charging
  • Workmanship, upholstery and comfort
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Headphone functions for the perfect sound

Current headphones offer numerous functions that make the listening pleasure even more enjoyable for music lovers and audiophiles. Whether at home in everyday life, at Sport or traveling, these versatile features provide numerous ways to hear music and other sound recordings in an even more enjoyable way. We introduce you to the most important headphone functions that should have current models.

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1. Active Noise Canceling

The most useful feature of current headphones is Active Noise Canceling, the active noise canceler. This feature uses built-in microphones to monitor the environment and compensate for ambient noise. Due to this technology, the sounds of the environment are much less audible and are even completely hidden in current headphone versions. Conversely, this should of course have a positive effect on the sound of the music. Because if there is less background noise, the played music just sounds better. Especially when traveling in airplanes and trains and generally in public areas, where there are many loud noises, Active Noise Canceling has proven to be an essential function of headphones.

2. Connectivity via Bluetooth and cable

Many current headphone models now rely on a connectivity via Bluetooth. Then the headset is wirelessly paired with a smartphone, a tablet computer or other output device and the music is transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth. Current Bluetooth standards include Bluetooth versions 4.2 and 5.0, which are used in current headphone models. The big disadvantage of this feature is that the sound quality decreases significantly compared to HD or master sound. However, the mediocre streaming files of the large streaming services are transmitted via Bluetooth in their maximum quality. In addition to the Bluetooth transmission, the headphones should also provide a connection for a jack cable to connect other audio devices and also to transfer high-quality sound output to the earphones.

3. language assistants

Current headphone models usually offer the connection to a voice assistant. This can be Siri, Alexa or the Google Assistant. On the Apple AirPods (test) for example, the in-house Siri runs by default Apple. Some of the three voice assistants work on other headphones. The language assistant that you use depends on the operating system cosmos in which you move. While devices from Apple Use Siri, Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa with iOS, Android devices use Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

4. Battery life and charging

The charging of the headphones has also been optimized. For one thing, there are batteries that sometimes last for over 30 hours. On the other hand, many current headphone models are equipped with a special charging case, with which the battery can be recharged on the go. Thus, even for the small in-ear headphones long use times, which are interrupted only by short load times. In the meantime, these charging cases for the headphones can now be recharged either via USB-C or even wirelessly.

5. Workmanship, upholstery and comfort

Of course, the processing of the headphones also plays an important role. High-quality models are made of materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, leather, textiles, plastic and polymer. They offer optimal wearing comfort. In-ear headphones and earplugs should not fall out of your ears - for example during quick movements or sports. Over-ear headphones should adapt continuously to the shape of your head when you put them on and should not press when worn for long periods of time.

The most popular headphone manufacturer

  • Anker Soundcore
  • Apple AirPods
  • Bang & Olufsen
  • Beats by Dr. Dre
  • beyerdynamic
  • Angry
  • Bowers & Wilkins
  • Master & Dynamic
  • Panasonic
  • Sennheiser
  • Sony
  • devil

Which are the best headphone models currently?

Which of you are currently the best headphone models, depends to a good extent on the personal taste and your preferences. However, if you take a look at several tests, it will be a bit older Bose QC 35 II (test) as well as the Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth noise canceling headphones and the new Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 (test) from. Just behind it is the Bose NCH 700 (test). Among the wireless headphones on, we've heard a lot of good things about the Sennheiser Momentum. The bestsellers in this area are the Apple AirPods. Basically there are now what feels like a million different models from just as many manufacturers, which are often relatively cheap and promise good quality.

Headphones in everyday life

High-quality headphones can be used in many situations in everyday life. So you can just listen to music comfortably at home or listen during household activities, for example, an audiobook. To keep quiet in the noisy office, Active Noise Canceling Headphones are often used. Thus, noise-canceling headphones are an essential accessory for anyone who wants to work and concentrate in the office.

Doing sports with headphones

If you use headphones more often, too to do sports If you want, you should definitely resort to a high quality and possibly reasonably waterproof model. How well are the individual headphones about when Jog or similar sports, you usually only recognize when you try the earphones in practice. Meanwhile, there are special new in-ear models, which are specially made for sports activities.

Apple AirPods 3 review: experience - I tried the small in-ear headphones on vacation. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer Apple AirPods 3 review
Apple AirPods 3 review: experience - I tried the small in-ear headphones on vacation. Photo: Sascha Tegtmeyer

The right headphones when traveling

High-quality headphones are an essential piece of travel equipment, especially when traveling and on vacation. This Holiday gadgets make the trip much more pleasant. The earphones dampen noises on the flight and offer the opportunity to listen to audio books or some music, or to watch films on the plane. They are also perfect for a relaxed day at the beach or a long walk on the beach. Your favorite music makes your vacation even more beautiful.

High quality headphones buy cheap

You can buy high-quality headphones cheaply in stationary retailers and online. Previous generation models in particular are often offered at a significantly lower price than models that have just come onto the market. As with other technology products, new headphones are sold at a high price when they are launched on the market, which often falls over the following months. Last year's models and discontinued models can often be bought as headphone bargains.

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My conclusion

Music is the soundtrack of our lives. And for everyone who - like me - listens to songs all day long, high-quality headphones are simply essential and an indispensable part of everyday life, when doing sports, traveling and on vacation. You have to invest a few hundred euros in high-quality headphone models. But it's worth it! Music makes beautiful moments even better and helps you cope with stress in everyday life. Accordingly, my favorite headphones are always with me - whether for sports or on the next big trip.

Which headphones do you use? Share your experience in the comments.

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