USB headphones: overview of models and connection methods

Nowadays, you will not surprise anyone with high-quality and multifunctional headphones. Such equipment for listening to music is presented in a huge assortment, and each consumer can find the optimal model for himself. In today's article, we will get acquainted with modern USB headphones and learn how to properly connect them.

Earlier on sale you could find headphones that are connected to sound sources using a mini-jack 3.5 connector. Today, consumers have the opportunity to purchase updated gadgets with a USB cable. Such elements are relevant in our time, since most modern devices are equipped with appropriate connectors.

Let's take a look at how modern USB headphones differ.

• These are very easy-to-use musical devices that can be easily turned on, connected to a variety of devices (sound sources) and configured correctly.
• Most of these music gadgets can boast of excellent playback quality of music tracks. In high-quality branded models, the music lover will not hear any unnecessary distortions or extraneous noise.
• Headphones of this type are produced by many brands, including well-known brands, famous for the impeccable quality of their products. Brand products are distinguished by excellent build quality, attractive design. Usually these headphones come with a manufacturer's warranty.
• In use, modern models of USB headphones are very simple and straightforward. Everyone can cope with such an accessory. If any questions arise, the user can at any time take the instructions for use and find on its pages all the necessary information.
• USB headphones are available in a wide range. The current consumer has plenty to choose from.
• The design of modern USB devices can be very different. In stores you can find both strict and minimalistic, as well as colorful options that attract a lot of attention.
• The cost of USB headphones varies. Many consumers mistakenly believe that such products can be expensive simply because they have the correct cable of the type in question. In fact, many manufacturers produce convenient and very inexpensive USB devices for listening to your favorite music tracks.
• The considered devices can boast of high functionality. There are many models in stores that come with a microphone, built-in Bluetooth and many other useful components.

A musical gadget of this type is very convenient in that it can be connected to a wide variety of products. It can be a personal computer, a modern TV model, a laptop, a netbook and many other devices.

Today, USB headphones are presented in a rich assortment. The buyer has the opportunity to choose for himself the ideal option of any type. Let us consider in detail what types of such devices are subdivided into.

• Wired. Classic models produced by many well-known brands. For example, the South Korean manufacturer Samsung offers very good high quality vacuum USB headphones for buyers to choose from. Wired copies are popular with many users because they are easy to use and do not need additional recharging.However, having a device with wires, the music lover must be ready to constantly untangle them.
• Wireless. Most often, wireless USB headphones are equipped with a built-in Bluetooth module, thanks to which they synchronize with various sound sources. This is a suitable model for a computer, phone, tablet and other relevant gadgets. Such varieties are convenient because they are not "weighed down" by ever-tangled wires. But such headphones require timely recharging.

Also, headphones are divided into different types based on the form factor.

• Overhead. These are usually full-size models in which the speakers cover the listener's ears. A popular solution for a computer. It is not recommended to use such devices outdoors, as they are good at suppressing the noise around, and a person may not hear an approaching danger (for example, an approaching car). Otherwise, these are very comfortable products that can be used for a long time without feeling tired.
• Plug-in. Earbud headphones will never lose their popularity. Usually these are compact products that you can carry with you everywhere. Such copies are also available as USB devices and are in great demand. These products contain ear pads that must be inserted into the ear canal so that you can listen to music played from the sound source.

As mentioned above, USB headphones come in a huge range and by many major manufacturers. Let's take a closer look at some of the popular companies that make such popular devices for listening to your favorite tracks.

• Samsung. The South Korean brand has long been famous for the high quality of its products. In the arsenal of the manufacturer, you can find many models of beautiful and functional headphones of various types. For example, the AKG brand has released high-quality active noise canceling USB headphones. The novelty is easily synchronized with all types of smartphones and tablets.

• Sony. The world-famous Japanese brand produces exceptionally high-quality equipment designed for a long service life. In stores you can find many comfortable and practical headphones from this popular manufacturer. For example, one of the popular USB device models is the Sony MDR-1ADAC (micro USB). You can connect your music device to your phone. It belongs to the type of on-ear headphones and produces very good sound.

• Plantronics. It is a renowned manufacturer of headsets for a wide variety of communication areas. The American brand produces high-quality headphones with an interesting design and good sound. For example, the in-demand GameCom 780 USB device is full-size and is one of the best in terms of price / quality.

• Audio-Technica. A large Japanese company that produces high-quality audio equipment. The range of the brand also includes high-quality USB headphones. For example, the ATH-ADG1 model is in great demand among gamers. This is a USB on-ear gaming headphone that delivers natural, clear sound.

• Mads Cats. It is a renowned company renowned for its innovations in the field of computer accessories and peripherals. Mads Cats produces high-quality headphones with an interesting and modern design, as well as high-quality sound. One of the top USB earbuds is the F. R. E. Q. 4D. This is a bright, but not pretentious gaming device. Differs in good surround sound. True, the F. R. E. Q. 4D is a rather expensive model.

• SteelSeries. A large Danish company that produces high-quality computer manipulators - mice, keyboards, rugs, as well as high-quality headphones. In the assortment of the brand, you can find good USB devices. The attractive SteelSeries Arctic Pro USB model is very popular. The headset is a computer type, it belongs to the gaming type.Equipped with a high quality noise canceling microphone, built-in volume control. The equipment is connected using USB.

• Defender. The products of this famous brand are known to many PC users (and not only). In the assortment of the manufacturer you can find high-quality musical equipment, including comfortable, practical headphones. There are also USB models in the Defender arsenal, such as the Redragon Aspis Pro. These are stylish wired headphones that are connected to an audio source using a USB connector. Produces good 7.1 surround sound. The full-size device is in great demand, but at the same time it has a democratic cost.

• Kingston Technology. American international company that specializes in the production of computer components and memory cards. The brand can offer customers good headphone models. For example, Hyper X Cloud Revolver S USB devices can demonstrate excellent quality. This popular closed-type overhead device is distinguished by its impressive weight. Frequency range: 12 to 28000 Hz.

Consider what to look for when choosing the optimal USB headphone model.

• Decide for what purposes you will use the device. The stores sell different devices. For example, for games on a computer, it is better to choose game models of the overhead type. Popular plug-in options are suitable for listening to your favorite tracks while exercising or walking. Knowing exactly in what conditions the USB headphones will be used, it will be much easier for the buyer to quickly find the right model in the store.
• Select the appropriate type of device - wired or wireless. Some people believe that the future belongs to wireless headphones, while others believe that wired products are the most convenient and practical. Each buyer decides for himself which option suits him best.
• Carefully study the technical characteristics of the selected music device with the function of connecting to a USB port. It is recommended to consider all parameters of devices, considering their technical documentation. Thus, you will save yourself from buying a product that is well advertised by the seller, who overestimated the important indicators of technology.
• Make sure the equipment is working properly. Connect your headphones to your audio source (at a store or during a home checkout). Listen to the sound of the product. If the connection is bad, with malfunctions and out of sync, and the sound seems dull, flat and noisy to you, it is better to refuse the purchase and look for another option.
• Inspect your headphones before paying. The product should not have any damage, rubbed wires. You should not find a single defect on the hull bases. There should also be no badly fixed parts.
• Choose a model of USB headphones that you like not only in terms of technical characteristics, but also in terms of external data. Many users underestimate the role of design in the use of such accessories and do it in vain. Beautiful things that a person likes are much more pleasant to use.
• Buy exclusively high quality branded USB devices. It is not recommended to purchase cheap Chinese gadgets of average and low quality in order to save money. Such headphones will not demonstrate good sound, as well as a long service life.

It is recommended to buy high-quality branded headphones in specialized stores or large retail chains (M-Video, Eldorado and others). Don't look for a good original made model in the market or in street stalls.

It's easy to plug in USB headphones. Every user can easily cope with this operation. Let us analyze in detail how to do this correctly, using different conclusions.

It is quite possible to connect USB headphones to the selected device (audio source) using the audio output. Here, many users are faced with ignorance of this connection method, since there is no 3.5 plug in USB devices. In this case, the connection can be made using a special USB adapter. In such adapters, one end (USB) must be connected to the headphones, and the other (3.5 mini-Jack plug) to the audio output of the selected source.

This is the easiest way to connect USB headphones. Today, almost all modern equipment is produced with a USB input (usually there are several of them). Most often, such devices immediately "see" the connected accessories. The user just needs to connect their headphones to the source. Of course, later you can switch the technique to another socket, but sometimes because of this, the previous settings get lost, and the technique has to be adjusted again.

After plugging the headphones into a USB port on a selected device (such as a computer or laptop), you may need to install the correct drivers for the devices involved. Usually the necessary programs are included with the devices (recorded on a CD or a small flash card). If there were no drivers in the set with the headphones, they can be found on the Internet at the manufacturer's official website.

In the following video, you can watch a review of the Razer Kraken 7.1 USB headphones.