What to know when shopping for IPod headphones
IPod headphones make an essential addition to your iPod accessories. And having the right iPod headphones can spell a difference in the quality of sound between your music gadget and your sense of hearing. There are many different types of iPod headphones available in the market today, which are sold offline or on the Internet. Some manufacturers that offer cool, quality iPod headphones are V-Moda, Ultimate Ears, SkullCandy, Shure and Sennheiser, among many others.
When looking to but iPod headphones, you want to make sure that you are really getting your money's worth. There are a number of things that you should keep in mind in order to make the most out of your money. These include affordability, comfort, durability and sound quality.
If you are shopping for more affordable iPod headphones, consider supra-aural headphones. Supra-aural iPod headphones are those that sit on your ear and are usually mass produced and very easy on the budget. However, supra-aural headphones may not be very good quality-wise as you may experience frequency loss when using them. But there are still a lot of good ones available so you may want to do more scouring. A key here is to check the price of some supra-aural iPod headphones. If it comes off very cheap given its already affordable price, something may be wrong with it.
Circum-aural iPod headphones, those that go over your ears, are more expensive than the supra-aural variety. Circum-aural headphones usually provide a better sound quality because these prevent background noise off from your iPod. However, circum-aural iPod headphones may not be convenient to carry around elsewhere because they are usually big, thus defeating the iPod's portability feature in the first place.
If you are not keen on using circum-aural headphones, canal phones just may be your better alternative. Stores such as Shure and Ultimate Ears offer good, quality canal phones that are available in many different styles to choose from. Unlike supra-aural and circum-aural iPod headphones, canal phones are almost similar to earplugs, which are directly inserted into your ear canal. They are also made with a soft and elongated outer shell that help block off excessive noise, a feature also known as passive noise reduction, thus giving better sound clarity and precision into the ears. However, canal phones are usually priced higher than other types of iPod headphones because its tiny parts are also expensive as well.
Keep in mind that the price is not just the be-all and end-all when shopping for iPod headphones. Quality should also be a very important consideration as well. Whether you are the budget conscious or the type who spends a little more, both should not be compromised for one or the other. Of course, you may not want to dismiss convenience and portability too.
