Five Great Headphones
By Mike Agerbo
May 20, 2014
Product Discovery
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Choosing a pair of headphones can be a daunting task with the wide array of brands and models out there. It can be even more challenging if you don’t know what you’re looking for. To make things a little easier, I’ve compiled a guide of five great pairs of headphones you can’t go wrong with. The first three pairs are over-the-ear style while the last two are great choices of in-ear styles.
1. Sennheiser HD 429S
Price: $169.99
These headphones offer excellent audio performance with solid bass and great balance. They are also very comfortable with large round earcups and a lightweight design. The earcups on these headphones offer a bit of flexibility, which ensures a comfortable fit.
Another great feature of these headphones is that they work with your smartphone. They have an inline remote with a built-in microphone that makes it easy to take calls.
2. Bose AE2w Bluetooth Headphones
Price: $279.99
If you’re looking for a pair of wireless headphones, the Bose AE2w Bluetooth Headphones are a fantastic choice. Though Bluetooth headphones often don’t deliver the same caliber of sound as their wired counterparts, these headphones sound great! They offer clarity and good balance. They are also exceptionally comfortable, using memory foam in the earcups. These headphones are lightweight, as well.
Like the Sennheiser HD 429s, The Bose AE2w are compatible with your mobile devices and even allow you to connect to two devices simultaneously via Bluetooth. They feature a control module that protrudes from one of the earpieces. The module has volume controls and a call/answer button. This button also allows you to shuffle through music and speak to Siri if you’re using an iPhone.
3. Monster Inspiration Headphones
Price: $294.94
The Monster Inspiration headphones offer crisp, powerful audio and the strong bass you’d expect from a Monster product. Even at high volumes, there’s no distortion with these headphones. These headphones have large, comfortable earcups that fit around the ear. The earcups also offer a bit of visual interest, as they’re square instead of round. They are also foldable for easy storage and feature three different headbands.
These headphones also have a built-in microphone, allowing you to take or make calls on your smartphone.
4. Bose SIE2i Sport
Price: $149.95
If you’re looking for a pair of headphones for running or working out, you’re probably looking for a pair that fit inside your ears. That being said, it can be difficult to find a pair that will stay put. That’s where the Bose SIE2i Sport earphones come in. These earphones are designed to fit securely and are sweat-resistant. These earphones nestle inside the bowl of your ear and conform to the upper ridge. These headphones offer deep bass and great sound quality.
5. Monster iSport Intensity
Price: $119.46
This is another great pair of sports headphones. They offer a great fit, offering five different sizes of eartips and silicone SportClips. The SportClips hook on the inner rim of your ear, keeping the headphones comfortably in place. These headphones will give you strong bass and detailed sound. They also have an integrated microphone and remote.
1. Sennheiser HD 429S
Price: $169.99
These headphones offer excellent audio performance with solid bass and great balance. They are also very comfortable with large round earcups and a lightweight design. The earcups on these headphones offer a bit of flexibility, which ensures a comfortable fit.
Another great feature of these headphones is that they work with your smartphone. They have an inline remote with a built-in microphone that makes it easy to take calls.
2. Bose AE2w Bluetooth Headphones
Price: $279.99
If you’re looking for a pair of wireless headphones, the Bose AE2w Bluetooth Headphones are a fantastic choice. Though Bluetooth headphones often don’t deliver the same caliber of sound as their wired counterparts, these headphones sound great! They offer clarity and good balance. They are also exceptionally comfortable, using memory foam in the earcups. These headphones are lightweight, as well.
Like the Sennheiser HD 429s, The Bose AE2w are compatible with your mobile devices and even allow you to connect to two devices simultaneously via Bluetooth. They feature a control module that protrudes from one of the earpieces. The module has volume controls and a call/answer button. This button also allows you to shuffle through music and speak to Siri if you’re using an iPhone.
3. Monster Inspiration Headphones
Price: $294.94
The Monster Inspiration headphones offer crisp, powerful audio and the strong bass you’d expect from a Monster product. Even at high volumes, there’s no distortion with these headphones. These headphones have large, comfortable earcups that fit around the ear. The earcups also offer a bit of visual interest, as they’re square instead of round. They are also foldable for easy storage and feature three different headbands.
These headphones also have a built-in microphone, allowing you to take or make calls on your smartphone.
4. Bose SIE2i Sport
Price: $149.95
If you’re looking for a pair of headphones for running or working out, you’re probably looking for a pair that fit inside your ears. That being said, it can be difficult to find a pair that will stay put. That’s where the Bose SIE2i Sport earphones come in. These earphones are designed to fit securely and are sweat-resistant. These earphones nestle inside the bowl of your ear and conform to the upper ridge. These headphones offer deep bass and great sound quality.
5. Monster iSport Intensity
Price: $119.46
This is another great pair of sports headphones. They offer a great fit, offering five different sizes of eartips and silicone SportClips. The SportClips hook on the inner rim of your ear, keeping the headphones comfortably in place. These headphones will give you strong bass and detailed sound. They also have an integrated microphone and remote.