By: iPadfanzz Editor on April 16, 2013
If you appreciate listening to good quality audio, then I am sure that you must understand the value of buying a decent pair of headphones. A quality headphone will result in excellent quality of music that will also complement well your expensive tablet or smartphone. Headphones come in a range of shapes and sizes. One word of advice: try to avoid in-ear ‘bud’ type headphones and go for larger circumaural headphones (headphones which cup the ear) as these are the headphones which will produce best results in terms of music quality. Surprisingly, headphones do not have to cost a fortune. Here is our list of top 10:
MEElectronics HT-21
With price starting at $49, the MEElectronics HT-21 falls into the same budget portable category as the Koss PortaPro and the Sennheiser PX 100-IIi sets, but delivers a balanced sound.
The HT-21 has a supra-aural design uses ear cups that swivel to fit the shape of your head/ears. The cable is designed without a split and connects only to the left ear cup, eliminating cable tangle.
MEElectronics M9-BK hi-fi sound-isolating in-ear headphones
The MEE M9 offers good balance across the frequency spectrum and a refined sound for a lower price. The second generation M9 has a new cable and redesigned housing which reduced cable noise and increases durability.
MEElectronics A151
The MEElectronics A151 earphones offer comfortable fit and very detailed and transparent sound for an affordable price. The A151 comes with five sets of eartips (small/medium/large silicon; double flange; large triple flange) and a clamshell carrying case.
LG Tone HBS-700 stereo Bluetooth headset
The LG Tone™ (HBS-700) Wireless Stereo Headset brings you the high quality audio experience of stereo sound with the convenience of Bluetooth technology. It offers up to 10 hours of listening/talk time. The LG Tone has a unique around-the-neck wearing style that ensures comfort wearing throughout the day. It comes with Voice Activated Dialing (available if supported by your mobile phone), and SMS Reading (Requires Free BT Reader App Download in Android Marketplace.
Koss PortaPro
The Koss PortaPro Headphones offers deep bass, clear highs and fantastic midrange clarity. The good part about Porta-Pros is that they won’t give you listener fatigue, as they rest lightly and softly on the ears, and are just a joy to wear. If you’ve got an iOS device, these are the headphones you need.
JVC Flats
The JVC HA-S150 FLATS are stylish, compact headphones with a slim metallic headband along with soft ear pads that rest on the ear. They are comfortable and are ideal for those who want a lightweight, easily packable headphone. A 30mm Neodymium driver in each earpiece allows the headphones to deliver clear, crisp sound. The JVC HA-S150 Flats come in six iPod matching colors: black, silver, red, purple, blue and pink. The headphones come with a four-foot (1.2m) cord and an iPhone-compatible plug.
Incipio f38 Hi-Fi stereo
Incipio’s F38 Hi-Fi Stereo headphones are trendy, affordable and deliver sound that’s pretty good. The earcups are large enough to fit large ears within the synthetic leather padding. There’s only one 46 inch cord that is thick and tangle-free, though it lacks an inline remote/mic. The audio quality is balanced and the large earcups produce a nice sound stage. There’s no distortion even at high volumes. They are available in five different stylish flavors: matte black, neon pink, bright turquoise, vintage white, and espresso.
iLuv iEP505 premium earphones with volume control
The iLuv iEP505BLK premium earphones with in-line volume control and sound isolating design is good for music lovers. Its brings a balance of high and low frequencies for superior sound. These earphones are leaps and bounds above the stock iPod headphones in terms of quality; you’ll appreciate being able to hear nuances in your music. The earphones come with a rectangular sliding volume switch.
Id America Spark
These lightweight and trendy earphones come with a design that is based on the shape of a spark plug. It is made very substantially from metal, with an extra fashion twist that recalls the colorful early days of V-Moda's earphones. This model features an inline microphone with a play/pause button that doubles as an answer/end button when making cell phone calls. There's no volume control on the button and Spark says the microphone isn't compatible with all smartphones (it works with the iPhone but is more miss than hit with Android models). The colour options available are gunmetal, brown, and purple. The sound quality is good but end up getting a little tinny with high highs and flat with really heavy bass. The Sparks’ 8mm drivers put out crisp, clean mid-to-high sounds and respectably deep, textured bass.
Audio Technica ATH-M30
Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Monitor Headphones are closed-back dynamic stereo headphones that deliver exceptional clarity. The ATH-M30 headphones have 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils. Insulated earcups provide superior isolation while the adjustable cushioned headband keeps your head in comfort. The ATH-M30 headphones offer exceptional clarity and sonic accuracy for mixing, high power handling for tracking sessions. Other features include OFC litz wire cables, convenient one-side exit, and a gold-plated stereo 1/8 in. connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4 in. adapter. The Audio-Technica ATH-M35 Headphones offer detailed, natural sound with good bass.
If you appreciate listening to good quality audio, then I am sure that you must understand the value of buying a decent pair of headphones. A quality headphone will result in excellent quality of music that will also complement well your expensive tablet or smartphone. Headphones come in a range of shapes and sizes. One word of advice: try to avoid in-ear ‘bud’ type headphones and go for larger circumaural headphones (headphones which cup the ear) as these are the headphones which will produce best results in terms of music quality. Surprisingly, headphones do not have to cost a fortune. Here is our list of top 10:
MEElectronics HT-21
With price starting at $49, the MEElectronics HT-21 falls into the same budget portable category as the Koss PortaPro and the Sennheiser PX 100-IIi sets, but delivers a balanced sound.
The HT-21 has a supra-aural design uses ear cups that swivel to fit the shape of your head/ears. The cable is designed without a split and connects only to the left ear cup, eliminating cable tangle.
MEElectronics M9-BK hi-fi sound-isolating in-ear headphones
The MEE M9 offers good balance across the frequency spectrum and a refined sound for a lower price. The second generation M9 has a new cable and redesigned housing which reduced cable noise and increases durability.
MEElectronics A151
The MEElectronics A151 earphones offer comfortable fit and very detailed and transparent sound for an affordable price. The A151 comes with five sets of eartips (small/medium/large silicon; double flange; large triple flange) and a clamshell carrying case.
LG Tone HBS-700 stereo Bluetooth headset
The LG Tone™ (HBS-700) Wireless Stereo Headset brings you the high quality audio experience of stereo sound with the convenience of Bluetooth technology. It offers up to 10 hours of listening/talk time. The LG Tone has a unique around-the-neck wearing style that ensures comfort wearing throughout the day. It comes with Voice Activated Dialing (available if supported by your mobile phone), and SMS Reading (Requires Free BT Reader App Download in Android Marketplace.
Koss PortaPro
The Koss PortaPro Headphones offers deep bass, clear highs and fantastic midrange clarity. The good part about Porta-Pros is that they won’t give you listener fatigue, as they rest lightly and softly on the ears, and are just a joy to wear. If you’ve got an iOS device, these are the headphones you need.
JVC Flats
The JVC HA-S150 FLATS are stylish, compact headphones with a slim metallic headband along with soft ear pads that rest on the ear. They are comfortable and are ideal for those who want a lightweight, easily packable headphone. A 30mm Neodymium driver in each earpiece allows the headphones to deliver clear, crisp sound. The JVC HA-S150 Flats come in six iPod matching colors: black, silver, red, purple, blue and pink. The headphones come with a four-foot (1.2m) cord and an iPhone-compatible plug.
Incipio f38 Hi-Fi stereo
Incipio’s F38 Hi-Fi Stereo headphones are trendy, affordable and deliver sound that’s pretty good. The earcups are large enough to fit large ears within the synthetic leather padding. There’s only one 46 inch cord that is thick and tangle-free, though it lacks an inline remote/mic. The audio quality is balanced and the large earcups produce a nice sound stage. There’s no distortion even at high volumes. They are available in five different stylish flavors: matte black, neon pink, bright turquoise, vintage white, and espresso.
iLuv iEP505 premium earphones with volume control
The iLuv iEP505BLK premium earphones with in-line volume control and sound isolating design is good for music lovers. Its brings a balance of high and low frequencies for superior sound. These earphones are leaps and bounds above the stock iPod headphones in terms of quality; you’ll appreciate being able to hear nuances in your music. The earphones come with a rectangular sliding volume switch.
Id America Spark
These lightweight and trendy earphones come with a design that is based on the shape of a spark plug. It is made very substantially from metal, with an extra fashion twist that recalls the colorful early days of V-Moda's earphones. This model features an inline microphone with a play/pause button that doubles as an answer/end button when making cell phone calls. There's no volume control on the button and Spark says the microphone isn't compatible with all smartphones (it works with the iPhone but is more miss than hit with Android models). The colour options available are gunmetal, brown, and purple. The sound quality is good but end up getting a little tinny with high highs and flat with really heavy bass. The Sparks’ 8mm drivers put out crisp, clean mid-to-high sounds and respectably deep, textured bass.
Audio Technica ATH-M30
Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Monitor Headphones are closed-back dynamic stereo headphones that deliver exceptional clarity. The ATH-M30 headphones have 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils. Insulated earcups provide superior isolation while the adjustable cushioned headband keeps your head in comfort. The ATH-M30 headphones offer exceptional clarity and sonic accuracy for mixing, high power handling for tracking sessions. Other features include OFC litz wire cables, convenient one-side exit, and a gold-plated stereo 1/8 in. connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4 in. adapter. The Audio-Technica ATH-M35 Headphones offer detailed, natural sound with good bass.
