Choosing a good headset is not a simple task. There are many types, many brands, and all have advantages and disadvantages. Some are suitable for carrying on the road or long train or plane trips. If you have to buy some helmets before your summer departure, these are the best.
Shure SE215
Although intended for professionals, these headphones are a reference in the market for their quality, comfort and replaceable cable. Its sound is warm, but always in balance and with much detail and scene. They do not have a microphone or multimedia controls so they may not be the ideal choice for some consumers. You can find for just over 100 euros.
Sony MDR-1000X
Sony is not known for its noise-canceling technology. Until the arrival of these headphones. They are built on a metal frame with synthetic leather covering and are foldable, so do not bulge much in a backpack, bag or suitcase.
The MDR-1000X and QC35 are the best choice for those who travel a lot on the plane.
Its sound is rich and balanced: the bass has detail and forcefulness without dirtying the rest of the sound scene and the treble offer a great spaciousness to the music. Also, its noise-canceling technology is the best on the market, as it manages to block low frequencies such as car noise. It also has a way to prevent noise but listen to the voices without taking off your helmets. Its recommended retail price is 400 euros, but it is usual to find them lowered to less than 300 in the big electronics stores.
Bose QC35
The Bose Quiet Comfort 35 is another fantastic choice of wireless headphones with noise canceling. They play bass and treble higher than the Sony MDR-1000X, so they are a good choice if you are going to listen to electronic music. The quality of materials and their comfort are on par with that offered by the Japanese manufacturer’s headphones, although the cancellation system is slightly worse. They can be found for less than 300 euros as well.
Xiaomi Piston 3
They are comfortable, resistant, have a balanced sound and a ridiculous price: less than 20 euros. It is impossible to go wrong with these inhaled headphones from Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi. They have microphone and multimedia controls, although they only work in full with Android terminals. Xiaomi has released a multitude of headphones, but this particular model is most recommended for its sound and how to fit the ear canal. They are the ideal option for less than 50 euros.
Bowers & Wilkins P5
They do not have noise cancellation, but they lie on the ears instead of covering them, and they manage to isolate well from the ambient noise. The P5 are very comfortable, have a great design in metal and synthetic leather and have a warm and pleasant sound that most consumers like. Not so much to the sound enthusiasts as they do not have a balanced sound. They are off-road headphones that fold up, so they can be easily carried in any bag or backpack. There is a version with battery and Bluetooth for those who want to dispense cables for an extra. You can find 150 euros in electronics stores.
Apple AirPods
They do not have the best sound. Not the most comfortable headphones. Neither the toughest nor the cheapest. They do not even insulate well from outside noise. But they have two great qualities: they connect intelligently to other Apple devices and lack cables.
If you have an iPhone, AirPods will surprise you.
They are loaded with the enclosed box that is included to carry them and include multimedia controls through ringtones on the case or calls to Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant. There are headphones for music lovers, but for today, it is difficult to find something better if you have an iPhone. For sale in the Apple Store for 179 euros.
Beyerdynamic T51i
Light, comfortable, resistant and functional materials. These headphones are a reference within its range. They stand on their ears and have microphone and multimedia controls, so they are fit to take them down the street. But also comfortable enough to listen to music for long periods of time at home or the office. They are closed, so they isolate quite well from outside noise, and its sound is rich and detailed. The T51i is the best choice if the cable is tolerated. They can be found for 300 euros.
