Headphone Buyer's Guide On-Ear vs Over-Ear vs Earbuds
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- When buying new headphones - there are so many to choose from. We're going to walk you through the different types of headphones you can buy so that you can pick something that is going to make your ears super happy.
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I like to tape pc speakers to my head. they feel a bit hard but damn that sound is good.
Fucking genius.
Once you switch from on ear headphones to over ear headphones, you don't ever switch back.
but in summer you sweat :c
same goes for in ear to over/on ear
@@shikarishambu3332 no. I have an over ear gaming headset and regular in ears with a built in microphone. I always use the in ears. Sound is almost as good as the over ears, it weighs a lot less, smaller and more convenient.
@@shikarishambu3332 actually some people prefer in-ear more than over/on ear, but i havent met anyone who prefers on ear more than over ear lol
Waiting for "Beats are the best" comments.
yeah lol
I saw someone say Sol (somthing) headphoen are great.... Does that count?
Definitely, Beats MIXR.
Fredrik HL It shouldn't count because they're pretty good, actually.
Specially if you compare them to beats lol
MrBDayz Ahh maybe so because Beats are just bad. If you compare Sol to lest say Akg, Denon, Senheisser, Sony and so on, they are just a pile of shit too.
Love it. You guys you definitely make more videos like this. Giving great tips of what to buy is excellent, and explaining the difference in these videos gives us tech-savvy users a link to offer those who are newer to technology, instead of having to explain it to them.
i use 2 different over-ear headphones. i use the steelseries siberia v2 for my longer sessions because they are really nice to wear! and for my second pair when im playing music or otehr stuff i do for shorter periods of time i use my shure smh440 and i think the sound is very well balanced!
Beats are very bad for the price
Anime4 Mii lmfao are you joking mate? You you obviously don't know what good sound is ay?
Silly nonsense child...
Anime4 Mii well it's not better in both Bose and Skullcandy, it has odly deep bass?!
@@lcrowI bro you sound like a tool no one would give a damn about beats if not for the price and the fact that dre maid them
What is the largest ear cup headset out there? I have huuuuuge ears :(
The Q701 is *preeeeety* big.
Beyerdynamic is an option too, they are huge and comfortable but not cheap. The Kingston headset has some Beyerdynamic elements on it like the metal frame holding the earcups
the Sony MA900 has 70mm earcups. That's pretty huge
80's boombox strapped to your head.
Ah, same here.I use Func HS-260, which you may or may not like, others have recommended larger ones, but I'm happy with mine.You can still check them out and see if they work for you.
Thank you for this video. I am a teacher and have not yet succeeded in finding what I want to suit my needs. I need a very comfortable headset (as I teach online for about 4 hours daily). But I need to be able to hear my voice as well as my students' voice very well. I bought a Steelseries over the ear headset, with an attachable mic. However, the problem is that I do not hear my own voice well...so I keep talking loudly and getting sore throats because of that, still I hear my voice all muffled up. Can you advice please. I want something you can use for a long time, so some over the ear headset but with noise cancelation (where I can hear my own voice like there is no other voice in the world + hear each of my students' voice as well as that)....I tried Apple airpods pro, and it was great I could hear my voice with no other surrounding sound, but I did not try it with other people talking to me, only I was recording something myself. (I was told that for long use, it is best if I get an over the ear headset) I guess I am looking for an over the ear headset which has the same qualities of Apple airpods pro where I can hear my own sound + my students' voices like there are no other sounds in the words.) Please advice what is the best I could buy for my job. Appreciate it.
Hey guys I noticed some echoing in this video. Please consider investing in some sound padding or even some canvas paintings over the massive areas of blank wall.
I second this
for me ear canal/IEM r the most comfortable. I'm fine with all type, but I prefer on ears & over ears headphones ...the reason is (other that sound quality & soundstage), headphones r more durable than earphones (usually) & its easier to find it whenever I forgot where did I put them...for now I'm just using an el cheapo edifier h750 on ears whether I'm at home or outdoors. seems like a good compromise for portability, size, overall sound, price & comfort. for now, I'm satisfied with this
also I prefer open ear design because I need to hear everything around me.
In terms of In-Ear headphones, I can recommend the SoundMAGIC e10/e30. Cheap but amazingly good sound quality!
Can you suggest the wireless headphone for running listening to music? Thank you.
I have been using the JVC HA RX-900s and have modded them with a little bit of foam and sound dampening material and these babies are freaking amazing all for under 100 dollars. After i burnt them in for around 70 hours them sounded incredible and i have been really impressed with the comfort and sound. If you are looking for a comfortable pair of over ear headphones and are on a budget, you should totally check them out.
I hate on ear. I have a pair of bluetooth ear buds and I'm getting the m50x.
+Brettacus m50x are overrated , you wont like em unless you need a super neutral sound and mainly use them for studio work.
Gennaro rossi Joel Perez Thanks for sharing.
+Gennaro rossi Don't look in the mirror, then.
+Brettacus The m50x:s are great! Bought a pair just a week ago and the sound awesome. I like them and i'am not using them for studio work.
+Brettacus You have on ear headphones?
I enjoy my GameCom 780 headphones, I mainly use them for Teamspeak and their USB so can't use them anywhere besides a computer, but they sound great for me.
Being a major bass fanatic, I'll never buy anything but over ears. My crossfade LP's are just ridiculous with a little fiio amp.
Go try the JVC HA-FX101. They are ridiculously cheap prove that bigger drivers don't mean bigger bass. Although the treble and mids are less than average, the bass blew the doors off the M50 which are considered to have a really nice bass. For $13 you can't go wrong.
Angus Baxter holy fuck, $13?! I'll actually order them to compare. Thanks for the tip! Yea on these v-modas, the mids are a bit lacking, so gaming isnt the GREATEST thing but the build quality is bar none. Saw a guy bend these flat and they just snapped back into place. Unreal!
In ear for outside, over ear 4 home.
Over ear at home, on ear outside.. As a DJ pretty standart, but in ears getting popular because they offer great isolation so people can work with lower sound level compared to the standart on ear DJ headphones.
B0Z Well, okay
In ear all time! I used closed back triton 7.1 over ear, open back studio headphones over ear and generic in ear headphones. Sound quality difference is not mind blowing but comfort is way better with earbuds and in ear headphones. I'm gamer btw.
You are right bro
Yeah, that's the most practical setup. Although, I would probably take some foldable over ear headphones for plane/coach journeys or if I am planning to use them for work.
Should I consider a DAC for Sennheiser HD 598 or is there not enough difference to justify 150€+ price tag?
I use a pair of JVC XX earphones daily and paid of Urbanears Plattan on ears from time to time. I'd highly reccomend both, they sound great and are really good value for money.
Ah the XX series are very nice. I have the HA-MR55x. Those things are amazing. the wire to the circuit board did break due to my rough handling of it, but i managed to resolder it and it still works great!
I've known these factors of headphones but this is very knowledgeable and many other people definitely should appreciate this as there are very few videos that truly explain the differences in such a brief summary and extensively too.
I have a pair of ADG1's and what he said is true, they make it incredibly easy to pinpoint where footsteps and bullets are coming from, even small clicks like reload sounds. Best headset i have ever owned and though they are quite pricey they are definitely worth it if you want the most accurate sound stage in games
I have on ear wireless headphones right now, but they are so damaged that I can't take them out in public, I am thinking of buying new over the ear wireless headphones, since the on ear ones are a bit uncomfortable for me, to use in public (mostly school), but I worry that they might be a bit much...
supra-aural headphones really hurt my ears as do most earbuds. the only portables I could use for any long period of time were etymotic er-4p's and the westone um10's both with the short westone foam eartips anything with that barrel shaped body like the beyerdynamics shown in the video.
like most people are saying in the comments here the ATH-m50's are very solid. but I like the HUGE soundstage of my AKG Q701's
I use the Sony MDR-V55. Not the best but I thoroughly enjoy using them.
I like the Jaybird bluebuds X2
I was expecting essentially an advert for bad products, but this was actually alright. pretty surprised. However not all in ear earphones will isolate, as you can get some open backed or semi open earphones
I use in ears while on the go & over the year at home & yes, over the ear does sound better than in ear especially while watching movies
This is the first time I've ever heard a youtuber encourage pressing the dislike button is we genuinely dislike the video. haha! You just earned yourself a subscriber man!!
I have always used Circumaural Headphones but so far, I've only found one model that doesn't make my left ear horribly hurt after a few hours of use
For a nice pair of budget headphones, the ATH-M50's are the most recommended headphone for about $100 for a reason. They're hard to beat in that price range for a pair of over-ear headphones. If you're looking to spend about the same for a pair of IEMs, I'd recommend the HiFiMan RE-400's. They have a surprisingly similar sound signature, but the mids are a bit nicer.
If you're willing to spend a bit more (read: about 300 USD) and don't mind a pair of pretty freakin' big, open, over-ear headphones, check out the HiFiMan HE-400's. They have a reputation as having some of the best bass reproduction (this means overall QUALITY, not quantity) for a reason, with excellent mids and decent highs which could honestly use a bit of improvement.
Ymmv, but those are my recommendations.
What gaming headphones would be more "immersive" the audio technica adg1 (For about $350) or the Razer Tiamat Over Ear 7.1 Surround Sound (For about $180). I assume the Razer REAL 7.1 Surround Sound headphones. (I currently have the audio technica ATH-M50s without an amp, but am thinking to get an Good usb amp for around $100)
At home I use Over-the-ear, and on the go I use ear buds. I find In-ear headphones don't work for me with the ones Ive tried. And I don't like too much sound isolation strangely enough. My over the ears are Sony MDRMA300 mesh backs. For them for $35, they feel cheap, flimsy, delicate, and the first pair I got came with a blown speaker. But get past that, they are the most comfortable headphone Ive ever used and sound surprisingly amazing, of course no where near some good ones, but for $35, purely incredible.
When I go out and get a pair of headphones, I look for four things: They HAVE be on ear or over the ear. They have to be in my price range, which is usually no more than $25 but more often closer to the $10 range. A microphone of some sort is a must have as well. And the connection should be made via a 3.5mm TRRS jack. Many sound junkies out there are probably going "This guy doesn't know real sound" and I won't disagree; every pair of headphones I've ever owned has been a cheapie, but I recently discovered that low price doesn't have to mean "Worthless hunk of plastic".
I went to Walmart a while back with my grandma. My pair of $10-$15 Sentry Stereo Headphones HM960 had just suffered a wire break near the jack, and I loved those headphones so I was looking for something similar. What I found was a pair of Nakamichi NK 780 headphones for ~$20, so I told my grandma I'd put them in the cart and buy them myself at the checkout. By the time I got to the front of the store, my grandma had insisted on paying for them despite repetitive refusal of that on my part, but I finally broke down and let her buy them for me.
Soon we were back at her house and I was opening the headphones, and I tried them out with my favorite track at the time, Surface by Aero Chord (Still in my top ten). I was expecting identical performance to my previous pair, but I immediately noticed they were a touch louder, which made me bump the volume down a bit. I kept listening happily, not expecting much more, but then the bass hit. My eyes opened wide, my jaw dropped, and my pupils dilated; I'd never heard that portion of the song with such high quality before. I remained speechless until the end of the song, and when it did end I paused my MP3 player and hugged my grandma.
I've had them since October 2014, and they're still just as good as the day I unboxed them; better actually since the foam padding is broken in now. Only bad thing about them is that the text on both sides, which once proudly stated "Nakamichi" has completely worn off. The logo on both sides, however, remains just as clear as when they were in the package.
If you ever want a pair of headphones on the cheap that will last (I've put these poor things through some punishment) and that have amazing sound quality, go with these. You will not regret it...
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Great video explaining the different types available. Very helpful.Thanks a lot guys!
I personally highly recommend the Takstar Hi-2050 as a pair of budget oriented over ear headphones, they have excellent build quality, awesome frequency response, looks similar to the DT880s from beyerdynamic, and best of all, you can get them for less than $50 USD. A high hitting headphone that I have no problem recommending to people on a budget, I use it daily with my fiio e17 while I'm out and about and it's a really fun headphone :)
I personally prefer in ear, just for how convenient they are, though I currently use urbanears headphones. I know they are not the best, but a got them for really cheap since the box was a bit banged up. The headphones themselves were in perfect condition.
at the moment i got the superlux 681 evo but might get the v-modda crossfade lp around black Friday.
I know this isn't really the topic of this video, but can someone recommend me a good speaker system for ~$50? Right now I am looking at something like the Logitech Z313, but I happened to notice that the Creative A550 is on sale for $60 at NCIX. Is that a good deal?
if buy at same price, which gives better sound and bass, in ear earphones or over ear headphones?
Shehraj Kamboj over ear
Shehraj Kamboj they can, but it completely depends on the quality
I'm not really sure. I'm no audiophile, I just know some basics.
neither is the maker of this video given his recommendations.
Not that they're necessarily all that bad, but they certainly aren't the greatest of the great.
Also He didn't talk about the majority of important things, yes he did talk about the "types" of builds, and through some words around like "sound stage" but he didn't mention frequency response at all, nor brands and their differences, or what difference between headphones are objective / opinion based vs which ones are flat out bad and how to determine that.
If you know how to wear in ear earphones properly and get some that fit properly, in ears all day Imo. I haven't tried many over ear or on ear headphones but from the ones i have tried i would prefer earphones without a doubt. Also, as far as bang for your buck goes in ears will be better due to how compact they are, more noise isolation and, like he said, better build quality.
Well I use sennheiser hd518. Pretty decent for now. Haven't tried better headphones.
I have on ear headphones, I get a headache after a while. If I get over ear will it be more comfortable and put less pressure on my head???
I like using my On Ear Black Sony MDR-ZX100s for on the go since they have great sound quality and an extremely low price. I also use an over the ear 5.1 japanese pc gaming headset made by some company called Savior. They have decent sound quality for their mic and speakers, but they do heat up my ears sometimes depending on how long i use them. Both of them definetely do the job, but some day when I have the money I will invest in better quality headphones, but for now I mostly use my 1980 3 feet speakers I got for $4 that have AMAZING sound quality and look brand new despite having been made in the 1980s.
Which reminds me: Please do a video on speaker and how to tell high end speakers from low end speakers!
WHICH TYPE OF HEADPHONE IS BETTER FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME USES...
What about a "What's the Difference?" on sockets/CPU architectures? Like what is LGA 2011 vs. all the others? Would be very helpful!
what happened to bose headphones I find the sound they produce is really really good
Now I think I'll try the open shell'' model, Just got to try it for gaming. Is the microphone removable on the one showed?
What are the best headphones available? AKG K812.
My favorite type of headphones? Well, my HD650's
@NCIX Tech Tips Good video. Did you get paid by the manufacturers or are these headphones just your favorites?
I'd wager they've been paid to promote at the very least these brands.
Lot of major brands not being represented, frequency response isn't even discussed, nothing to help "us" determine factual differences between headphones and opinionated differences.
You can say Beats by Dre suck and no one can really argue given how god awful their frequency response is, anyone who likes beats by dre would like the sound of something else infinitely more if they get to experience it.
But you there could be some Cheaper Grados headphones that are better then some more expensive sennheiser's even if senn is a better brand and the more expensive headphone has better specs, if the grados are closed back and have better frequency response for the genre of rock music your listening too, then they're better for you, in your opinion
(you being Random person in the story as opposed to actually being you specifically)
Great tips thanks !
For me, over-the-ear headphones, any make, are extremely uncomfortable, what with my ears sweating profusely and all that, although so many people keep harping on how comfortable they are for longer sessions...
IN the description of scullcandy hesh 2 wireless it is mentioned that it is over ear but it seems to be small in size in image .....does it really cover ur ear or it comes on ear ....I am just one step from buying it plz let me know
looking for a pair of headphones around $100-$150 for my phone to listen to music, Wired over-ear/on-ear and my biggest concern is sound quality can i get some recommendations?
Nice guide! I've been using Turtle Beach XP500 for about a year now and they are excellent!
I've have a pair of ath m50 atm but im still looking for a decent price over ear headphones with good isolation and soundstage.
Does anyone have any suggestions for on-ear or over-ear headphones that aren't wireless and are under $40? I'm looking for one so I can buy it on black friday or cyber monday, but I'm not sure which brands are the best for this price range. I had some Sony headphones that were around $17, but they kept breaking and I'm really sick of it. Right now I'm using those headphones and they don't work on one ear -_- Wish I knew how to fix this, it seems to be a common issue with headphones.
Sennheiser HD 205?
Guides like these could really come in handy for people in the market for new gadgets. I'd definitely make more.
My sony mdr zx110 has 24 ohms with a sensitivity of 100dbs is performing quieter than my cheaper earphones that i have used and i also found out that my cheaper earphones sounds more louder and even more better than that $20 headphones that I have bought, do u have any suggestions?
Don't necessarily like the example headphones used in this video but I do like the style of the video.
Looking forward to seeing more of these on newer products.
The ear buds that came with my Walkman were pretty awesome. Haven't found anything that sounds comparable.
Cool, can you make a headset mic kinda guide thing, cause I wanna start recording games, but my webcam mic is crap. I have heard that the Kinobo Akiro desk mic is also crystal clear!!
Ty
When will the winners for the QR Code hunt be announced?
had my v-moda lp2s for like 3 years now wondering if i m100s were worth the upgrade or are they coming out with other headphones anytime soon
(This coming from not so much a gamer but an avid music fan) My first pair of headphones were cheap, blue, awkward Sony "studio" headphones that I can't even remember the actual name for that weren't really either over ear or on ear; my upgrade from those were some dollar store-esque red-on-black headphones. Then after I broke those by smashing the in-line mic, I was able to get some grey and electric lime Skullcandy Hesh over ears that had some amazing bass and comfort compared to my other two experiences. Though, unfortunately, my sound started to come from only one side and it was a problem with the jack, so I had to retire them. I want to stick with Skullcandy though, so between the Crusher for it's bass and the Hesh 2 for it's Bluetooth capability, which should I choose?
hesh 2 wireless. The crushers dont have bass, only vibrations. Plus the midrange is really muddy.
+Elijah VanBuren thanks for the reply, but I've already received the crushers as a gift. I suppose it's true it's only vibrations, but I enjoy the experience nonetheless. but thank you though!
+DaNeatra “dbarkwoof” Barker The good thing about the crushers is the immersive sound experience
+Elijah VanBuren they're great when it comes to atmosphere, yeah. though, the bass slider can be really finicky (I've heard this from others who have the crushers too) and will only go 0 or 100, nothing inbetween. that's the only problem I've had so far
Sony MDR V55 vs MDR 10RC ? No djing, but I'm looking for what's better in sound quality. please help, thanks
can anyone tell me which headphone stand Jack was using? those black ones
i got a big box of dissapointment when i bought the razer tiamat
Anything audio related by razer is a big disappointment :D
Bad luck? My 4 year old Orca still works perfectly and i'm planning to buy the Kraken 7.1.I tested them and they sound extremely good with really good sound isolation.
Better than all the astro overpriced shit.
I'd suggest that you try headphones from audio companies too, maybe you'll find something cheaper yet better :)
Great video. Now NCIX crew please do the mouse buyers guide, since I really can't decide which one to look for.
Question: the replacement ear pads for the hyperx, the velour pads, are they foamy soft? I wear glasses and the regular regular ear pads hurt after some time... never tried the hyperx with the other ones... is there a difference?
Audio technica m50x
i wantt headphones that look good and have nice quality when i listen to hiphop or rap which one?
I used closed back triton 7.1 over ear, open back studio headphones over ear and generic in ear headphones. Sound quality difference is not mind blowing but comfort and price is way better with earbuds and in ear headphones. I'm gamer btw.
What are these headphone stands? (middle and 2. Right)
This is pretty much like techquickie in a way and I think it is a really good idea to keep doing as it can help inform people about certain products.
Was very very helpful wanted to know this for some time but couldn't find anything.
The axiom goes, "nothing is perfect", but this video describing the differences between headphone types along with a splash of humor is pretty darn close. Great Job. ;)
you also forgot the headphones that use "Noise Cancelation" Example: Bose Quiet Comfort 15 or unfortunately, Studio Beats.
Great video. I wouldn't have minded getting a little deeper with each type, but I guess I can just go to reviews for that and it does vary with each product. My Sennheisers are starting to go, I think... so I might be in the neighbourhood for something new. Anyway, really enjoyed this - Thanks!
Which is best in the ear or over the ear
I really want to know where he got that shirt.
That thing about over ears for me is that it creates a shape on my hair near my ears that is shaped like the padding. It also makes my hair flat which makes it look ridiculous.
i recently bought the jabra revo, they look good, sound great, are portable and has a good price.
Presently I am using On-ear headphones of SONY. I have used all types except over-ear.
whats the name of those black headphonestands? or can anybody recommend me a good headphonestand?
how about some nice headphone stands like those in the video?
Which is better for when i’m outside? in-ear or on-ear headphones?
What do you mean?
I'm looking for over ear headphones for watching tv/movies and also play games and use on the go. Any advice?
V-Moda Crossfade is an option. They look cool so you can wear them outside and they offer great sound quality for anything that you can use them for. But they are expensive. Otherwise i would try Beyerdynamic DT 770Pro, 32Ohm (80Ohm and 250Ohm have better sound, but they will be too quiet with smartphones etc). And they look kinda strange, not the best idea to use them outside.
Sennheiser 598
I love my 10 year old Sony MDR 7506 headphones. Good price, comfortable, durable.
What type of headphones would you recommend for going to the gym and covering their shitty music? I currently have ''on ear'' headphones but they are not doing a very good job, I can still hear the outside music. I need to buy new ones because these are worn out and I m not sure if I should choose the same type or go for ''in ear''. The sound quality is very important.
All this is good, but what is the difference?
do i choose bluetooth for loudness?
other headphones in the range of the 3hv2 that are better and have mic?
6 years later this video still proves usefull.
I have a the Audio Technica WS55 they are great. but don't recommend them for people with a larger head.
I'm using the Steelseries 5H V2 and I think they are good for gaming + pretty cheap
I'd be interested in a review/comparison of wireless headsets.
Over ear when I'm at home, and in-ears (preferably my silicone custom in-ears, they're sooooooo comfortable) when I'm on the go. Simple. I honestly don't see the demand for on-ear or earbuds when the other types of headphones are even better at what those do
Thank goodness I got a good deal on the highest end headset my son got cuz neither him or I ever use them. The same can be said for much of our other headsets we have. Quite honestly there is nothing better than blasting our 5.1 speakers when we can while gaming and shut off voice chat so we don't have to talk or listen to idiots. I really don't have many uses for headsets and even when I raided in WOW I refused to use a headset even when required by guilds at certain times. Seriously hopefully in the future headsets will get to the point where they look good but are also extremely light and mimic surround sound while having a very affordable price. Right now we are not at this point in my opinion.
I use a Razer Kraken Pro,so is there any better option out there.
Oh,the sound of this headset is baddass so yeah.
ill recommend buying the bloody tech gaming head phone .... its cheap and very VERY comfortable .using it for 1 year now & not a single scratch :D . [over the ear btw]