Rating of the best headphones

Knowing the rating of the best headphones is very useful for any user. Even those who do not have the opportunity to buy especially expensive devices should understand what their main features are. Consider what key firms can offer in this area.

Company Audio-Technica firmly entered the top of the firms for the production of headphones. This Japanese organization has been operating steadily since 1962. And after 10 years it becomes a recognizable brand in the developed countries of Europe and the USA. In the 1980s, the concern introduced a number of promising technologies in the production of microphones and headphones. And since the mid-1990s, the brand's products have become one of the indispensable attributes at international sports competitions.

But Sennheiser advanced headphones compete with Audio-Technica products. It has been developing steadily since 1945. True, the company started producing headphones only in 1958. But she quickly got a taste and began to apply technological innovations.

Today Sennheiser continues to improve its products and expand their capabilities. And audiophiles appreciate the uncompromising sound quality and eye-catching looks.

Of course, it was impossible to ignore the technique. Sony. She, too, deservedly acts as one of the leaders in the consumer market. Japanese engineers have mastered noise cancellation perfectly, which works even in the most unfavorable circumstances.

For connoisseurs of products JBL too, there is nothing to worry about - their favorite is in demand. The company has experienced ups and downs on several occasions. But along the entire path of its development, she constantly cared about improving the quality of products and introducing additional innovations. JBL audio equipment quickly reached the status of a true legend. Today even its old models are very popular among collectors and connoisseurs.

The next company - Panasonic - also stands out with a "big name". But its products already belong rather to the budget segment. For over 20 years, domestic consumers have preferred full-size and in-channel models of this brand.

Popular headphone models are worth considering separately at each price point.

In this category of the best headphones, the new designs stand out favorably for the price. Panasonic RP-HJE125. Despite being affordable, they sound great. But, of course, only under the condition of a competent selection of ear pads that directly affect the depth of the bass - there are 3 pairs of different sizes in the standard delivery set. But experienced music lovers will sometimes have to pick up overlays from other headsets.

Experts point out that Panasonic headphones assembled superbly and that they fit perfectly in the ear. The designers managed to achieve a combination of deep bass with a well-defined, but slightly degraded mids. Aesthetes will surely love the variety of colors available.

If you need to choose relatively inexpensive, but high-quality full-size headphones, it is recommended to pay attention to Sennheiser HD 205 II. This product does not differ in any design delights. But it gives a bright and expressive sound. Users will be pleased with the presence of rotatable cups and a long cable length. The softness of the ear cushions will leave a pleasant impression.

Excellent and actively selling headphones - Panasonic RP-HT161. Despite their low cost, they have a full-size design. Users pay attention to the amazing sound quality. But at the same time, sometimes there are complaints about the instability of the cable and insufficient working out of the low frequencies. It is worth noting that all such problems are explained precisely by the budget price of the product, and that the manufacturer has worked out every ruble in full.

When choosing fashionable headphones for mobile phones, it is useful to familiarize yourself with JBL T110. They are among the leaders in sound quality. The product is equipped with a 3.5 mm jack (typical miniJack). The 1.1m flat cable works very well. These loud headphones are suitable for ordinary people listening to music, for using online telephony (but music lovers will be disappointed).

An excellent alternative can be considered Samsung EO-EG920 Fit. This product is painted in attractive white color. Guaranteed compatibility with all devices producing sound through a typical miniJack. Other parameters are as follows:

• cable 1.2 m long;
• efficient work even in rather noisy places;
• 12 mm speakers with boosted bass;
• nice blue-black color;
• electrical resistance 32 Ohm;
• microphone included (headset mode);
• playback and volume control via standard buttons.

When choosing "indestructible" headphones, it is useful to think about such a model as Philips SHP2000. Thanks to the creation of the main part of matte plastic, the weight of the structure was reduced to 225 grams. The 40mm drivers deliver excellent mid-range performance. Since the cups are made in an open style, the clarity and saturation of the sound is the same as in a decent speaker. The sensitivity is limited to 100 dB, but the amount of distortion is also relatively small.

But thousands of people want top quality soundproof headphones. They will allow you to enjoy a melody or radio program without any problems and in the noisiest surroundings. Moreover, a characteristic problem is excluded - the occurrence of inconveniences for others. In this case, you should definitely make a choice in favor of reinforcing headphones. Among them stand out favorably Sony XBA-100.

The insulation will be so good that it is extremely difficult to hear something around. For this reason, by the way, many happy owners do not use this model on city streets. But at home, she will reveal all her advantages more than convincingly. The sensitivity of the headphones can be up to 105 dB, which allows you to work confidently with most audio sources. The fit on the ears is comfortable Sony engineers also managed to solve the soft cable tangling problem.

But even the most unbiased comparison shows convincingly that in terms of sound, headphones of a higher price category turn out to be much better. There is nothing surprising in that - when creating them, manufacturers no longer need to save on every little detail, as well as on the characteristics of materials. A striking example of this is the Sony MDR-V55. The product is even difficult to compare with other overhead models - so good sound it spreads. The manufacturer claims to support the frequency range from 5 Hz to 25 kHz.

The main technical parameters are as follows:

• power 1000 mW;
• folding version;
• neodymium magnets;
• one-way cable connection;
• L-shaped headphone jack;
• excellent build quality;
• absence of any unpleasant squeak and other extraneous sounds;
• selected construction materials.

When looking for reliable wireless headphones, the attention of many buyers is immediately drawn to Marshall Major III Bluetooth. And this preference is quite reasonable. There are also wired-type devices of the same type. In terms of acoustic characteristics, despite the double price difference, they are identical. Despite the slightly weakened bass, the center and treble are excellent. Operation with only one button is quite comfortable.

The manufacturer promises an autonomy of 28-30 hours. The design is classic for this brand, in black and gold tones. The leather cover also deserves approval.

But if you need to buy a product of a higher class - with bass control - then you can think about Beyerdynamic Custom Studio... Contrary to the word Studio in the name, the device works well with both phones and tablets. Pleases any music lover with an impedance of 80 ohms. The speaker dimensions are 45 mm, which also contributes to a better sound quality. The frequency range is 5 Hz to 35 kHz.

The reviews say:

• the strength of the metal frame;
• cable strength;
• clever Jack adapter;
• velor ear pads for a pleasant feel;
• rigor of design and flexibility of customization to fit your needs.

But with all the advantages of products in the middle price range they are irreversibly inferior to the world's most expensive headphones. Now it's time to find out what is the difference between them, and what subtleties you need to pay attention to. If we talk about the "most expensive product", which is comparable in price to mid-range aircraft, then this is - Beats By Dre and Graff Diamond. The name itself suggests the reason for the exceptional, mind-blowing price. Yes, these headphones are encrusted with diamonds according to a specially thought-out pattern.

Almost 9 times lower in price than the leader of the rating Focal Utopia by Tournaire. In the manufacture of such a model, diamonds are used again (albeit in a smaller number), and selected gold is also used for finishing. This gold fully complies with the 18K standard. The total weight of the cut diamonds is 6.5 carats. It turns out, really, gorgeous and even somehow uncomfortable.

Headphones turn out to be a little cheaper Onkyo Н900М... For their incrustation, diamonds of 20 carats were selected. The company logo is missing. However, this has its own special chic - after all, the banal inscription was replaced with a ring of rubies. In general, it turned out to be a piece of jewelry art.

You can save about 2 million rubles by purchasing Sennheiser HE1060 / HEV1060 Orpheus. Jewelers were no longer involved in the work on these headphones. But they are prepared as strictly as possible from a technical point of view. Distortion per 1000 Hz is only 0.01%. And this is at a phenomenal sensitivity of 100 dB, and the opening of the potential is provided by a special additional amplifier!

But o Bravo EAMT-1s will be much cheaper. These are in-ear headphones with excellent functionality. It is worth noting that the Hybrid Dynamic AMT emitter has never been used in such acoustic technology before. It is to him that the model owes an unsurpassed high sound quality. And, accordingly, at a very solid price.

Slightly inferior in cost Audeze LCD-4... The product is sold at a high price, not only because it has a non-standard design, but also due to the use of advanced magnetic planar technologies. Also worthy of attention is the line of especially thin membranes, which guarantee a very decent sound quality. It is the combination of such extraordinary characteristics that justifies the impressive figure on the price tag.

Final Audio Design Sonorous X is another elite model. When designing it, the choice was made in favor of a conservative, calm design. Increased elegance is provided by the use of aluminum and chrome-plated stainless steel. The dynamic radiator delivers impressive sound pressure. Therefore, users will not have to complain about the lack of volume.

The creators approached their work somewhat differently. Stax SR-009... They did not surprise consumers with their unusual appearance and other design delights. The focus is on technological innovation only. So, for the manufacture of the membrane, a polymer of the original composition was used. The result is an excellent solution for lovers of uncompromising sound, who can pay about 200 thousand rubles for it.

Separately - outside of any groups - it is worth highlighting a few more worthy headphone models. In terms of price and quality, the Shure SE425-CL stand out. The armature speakers work very well. The sensitivity level reaches 109 dB. The sound insulation level is 37 dB.

The bass and tweeters are spatially separated for excellent results. Separation of frequency subbands is implemented using a crossover. Synchronization with Android and iOS is provided.

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II also has a very good reputation. The developers have provided intelligent sound optimization depending on the working conditions. There are 3 different levels of noise reduction prepared. Balancing and saturation of sounds is provided by a built-in equalizer. The device is equally well suited for both home and office use; the only obvious drawback is the high price.

When choosing headphones for gaming, most experienced gamers will be happy Strix Fusion 300 from Asus. Yes, not everyone can afford such a device. But it will work out its price successfully in any case. Excellent sound quality is guaranteed thanks to the 50mm drivers. Users note that the bass response is quite decent and satisfies the most demanding requirements.

Sennheiser's HD 4.30i - well thought-out headphones... The developers clearly position them as a premium product. Therefore, an impeccable classic design was chosen, which does not cause rejection even among the most picky buyers. Soft bass is characteristic. Increased efficiency at high speed is achieved with the Bullet for My Valentine.

Among the earbuds of the Bluetooth format differ Honor FlyPods. The product is made using excellent True Wireless technology. AAC as well as HWA standards are supported. Autonomous operation is guaranteed up to 180 minutes at a distance of 10 m from the dispensing device. The designers took care not only of touch control, but also of reliable protection against moisture.

In a 2019 headphone review, it would be silly not to mention Apple AirPods. This is also a TWS typeface that has spawned many imitations. The device fully supports hands free mode, which is very important for drivers. The sensitivity is 109 dB and the electrical resistance is 20 ohms. For control, you can use both touch elements and a proprietary voice assistant.

It has a very good reputation in the full-size category. HyperX Cloud Core... The manufacturer initially positions its product as a headset for computer games. In conjunction with mobile technology, it will not work very well. The bass is very solidly worked out. It is difficult to find another device that would cost the same with similar characteristics.

To make a choice, you first need to understand the purpose for which the headphones will be used. So, for the metro, you just need strong and reliable devices. They should not be given any special design characteristics. And you can't count on a particularly pleasant sound in such an environment. But they should not be completely cheap either, because then reliability and service life are already in question.

First of all, when reading reviews, one should be interested in how durable certain products will be. It depends on the parameters of both the case and the cable. Both of these elements must be fairly strong.

Whether to buy branded headphones, or to take something little-known instead of branded products, is up to the customers themselves. But then it will be necessary to keep in mind that you will not have to rely on high quality work and long-term operation. Additionally, you should pay attention to the frequency parameters. They must at least completely cover the audible frequency range. If the range is even larger, then this will allow you to enjoy excellent sound with a guarantee, but such characteristics are rarely found in models cheaper than 1200-1500 rubles.

It is worth thinking about the sound profile of the headphones as well. But the difficulty is that the only way to recognize it is to listen to the sounds being played. And of course, you won't be able to limit yourself to just one recording, you will have to check the sound at different frequencies and in different musical genres. When choosing headphones for the home, you will have to achieve a higher sensitivity than is characteristic of models for the player, used mainly on the street.

Another caveat: such devices can be either powerful or safe.because the increased volume, despite all the tricks of the engineers, will inevitably affect the state of hearing. At the same time, for walking around the city, it is advisable to choose headphones that do not completely drown out external sounds. Otherwise, life may be in jeopardy in the truest sense of the word. But whether the headphones will be comfortable can only be assessed by direct acquaintance with them. It is useful to check these devices in different positions, on the go, to assess if there is too much pressure somewhere on the back of the head or on the auricle.

The rating of the best headphones in terms of sound is presented below.