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How do you plan to use your headphones? For travel or commuting? Workouts? Gaming? To block out distractions the office? Or simply to relax and enjoy your favorite music at a thrilling level of sound quality?
Wireless Bluetooth headphones let you listen to music from your phone or other Bluetooth equipped device without a connecting cable between the headphones and your device. True wireless earbuds are in-ear models that don't have a cord between the two buds.
Noise-canceling headphones contain special circuitry that counteracts exterior sound. You'll enjoy clear sound, even at lower volumes, no matter how loud the world around you gets.
Sports headphones are durable, sweat-proof, and wireless. They fit comforatbly, but are snug enough to stay put while you exercise. Some are also noise-canceling. If you're a runner, look for models with adjustable noise cancellation that allow you to let in some ambient sound so you can stay aware of your surroundings.
Gaming headsets help you hear game soundtracks clearly and react to the subtle cues they present. A boom microphone lets you talk to other online players. Some models have a noise-canceling circuit built into the microphone.
Over-ear headphones surround the ears completely. On-ear headphones rest on them. In-ear headphones fit securely inside the ear opening or canal.
Open-back headphones let air flow through the earcups. Their sound is spacious and natural, but some of it leaks out and that can annoy the folks around you. Closed-back headphones keep sound from leaking in or out.
For more detailed information, read our headphone buying guides.
Most wireless headphones use Bluetooth to connect to your phone or other compatible device. They range from tiny earbuds to larger over-ear models. There are also specialized wireless headphones for TV that use a wireless transmitter instead of Bluetooth to connect to your TV or home audio system.
Noise-canceling headphones let you hear all the detail in your music without having to crank the volume to overcome external noise. These headphones use special circuitry to cancel out exterior sounds before they reach your ears. And theyÆre available in lots of styles, from small earbuds to cushier over-ear models.
We carry a range of wireless and true wireless Bluetooth earbuds to keep you moving during your workouts. The best sports headphones are durable and sweat-proof models that stay in place when you move around.
Over-ear and on-ear Bluetooth headphones tend to have much longer-lasting batteries than in-ear headphones, which are designed to be as small and light as possible. Wireless earbuds have batteries that can last up to around 12 hours, while larger headphones can offer 20-40 hours of use between charges — and even longer in some cases.
A good headphone amplifier is an option that will make an average set of headphones sound above average. If you're going to invest in expensive audiophile headphones (especially a model that has high impedance), a headphone amp is a must.
