Best Over-Ear Headphones
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet, bringing you crystal clear sound effect. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. The wireless mode: Battery update to 20-hr music time/ talking time in a single charge, instead of 13-15 hrs from Oct 1, 2017; 2. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"But I use them all day everyday and I have never been more impressed with headphones under >$50..."
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet, bringing you crystal clear sound effect. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"But I use them all day everyday and I have never been more impressed with headphones under >$50..."
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 20 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. HANDS-FREE CALL & BUILT-IN MIC: Mpow Bluetooth headphones provide a quick and stable connection with your Bluetooth enabled devices like cell phones, tablets, pc, TVs within 33 feet, with a high-quality built-in microphone for hands-free calls. FOLDABLE DESIGN WITH A PORTABLE BAG & GENTLE REMINDER : The foldable Headband is not only designed for saving your desk space but for carrying in the provided bag.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"But I use them all day everyday and I have never been more impressed with headphones under >$50..."
Best Audio Mixers & Recording Accessories
The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet. Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. To have better Hi-Fi stereo music experience, please try diverse music genres and volume in sound test and make sure the ear cushions seal around your ears. Besides, Mpow Thor also has a backup audio port, you can use the provided audio cable to connect to your phones without worrying about running out of battery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've had great experiences with Mpow earbuds previously, so I was very happy to see these new upgraded Thor over-ear headphones. UPDATE: The first full charge (from when the item started chiming to let me know the battery was low, even though it did still play) took 310mAh at 0.2A. When I am wearing them and playing music, I can hardly hear any outside noises, which was a problem when the doorbell rang. The carry bag fabric doesn't feel as quality as I expect and it clings to any dry or rough parts of my hands. Mpow's customer service is stellar and gives me high confidence should any issues ever arise."
"They are very secure for me, even when moving around vigorously (haven't worn them during extreme movement though)."
"However, I bought them FOR the bluetooth capability. I will post another edit if I have any issues, but as of right now I am satisfied."
"Second pair of Mpow bluetooth headphones I have purchased."
"Only took three days for the cat to eat through the cord on these, not sure if steel-braided cords are a viable option for future models."
"Sure they'll post Comments like the one below - anything to make them look good to a potential customer surveying the Product Reviews - but when you actually reach out to them, you get no response."
"I cannot review how they actually work(sound quality etc) as there was no point in pairing or trying the device as I woudln't be keep them."
Best Wireless Headset Microphones & Systems
Package Include 1 * Headset. 1 * Headset Storage Bag. 1 * 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1 * Aeronautical Audio Adapter. 1 * User Guide. Package dimension: 8.94×2.24×6.06 inches. Package weight: 18.7 ounces. Don't need to worry the power shortage problem on the long travel.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a nose reduction headphone which is much cheaper than BOSE but with a good quality!"
"Sound quality is good."
"I got the information about this product from my friend, and bought it for my another friend, for his birthday. The feedback I got from the birthday friend is that it really has high quality voice."
"They are wonderful!"
"Bought this for my hearing-challenged spouse who states that she loves it!"
"They were very easy to setup and have very good sound quality.Sometimes you have to tune them on every use, but that consists of adjusting a dial on the headphones."
"These headphones are terrific."
"I can put the TV on mute while others sleep and still have great sound."
Best Wireless Microphones & Systems
Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (Home and Professional), and Mac OS X (10.4.11 or higher), and requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM(remove existing and upload).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Here is my full video review of the Blue Yeti microphone that I made for my YouTube channel."
"If you ever tried to stream through a Windows pc you will notice a delay between your live voice and what goes through the mic. There is no delay when you plug your headphones directly into the mic."
"I was able to pick one up on a lightning deal for $89 and it's well worth that price, however, I've had a few problems with it from day one that have since been rectified. Number one, I had to ship the first one back because one of the screws that holds the microphone into place was stripped out. Finally we can talk about the good and what should matter most when you are purchasing an expensive USB microphone and that is the sound quality -- it's excellent. If you are streaming a podcast or recording scratch audio for video production like I use it for, this microphone is really great."
"My son loves it!"
"The microphone the one who received this had, was in fine working order and it was good sound quality, but I wanted to gift it for an upgrade."
"One minor gripe is that I wish that it used a USB type A connection or a USB micro like most cell phones. It is powered through the USB cable (which is great) but the oddball boxy USB mini jack is hard to find."
"The drivers uploaded onto my computer automatically (was running windows 7). The weight made it feel really solid, I wasn't handling a chintzy piece of plastic, it was actual metal (aluminum, I think). I would highly recommend this to anyone trying to get into filming or basic voice work."
Best Electronic Music, DJ & Karaoke
ULTIMATE PRO STREAMER BUNDLE Ninjas in Pyjamas has teamed up with Blue, the world leader in streaming audio, to bring you the Ultimate Pro Streamer Bundle. Yeti, the world’s #1 streaming USB microphone.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Here is my full video review of the Blue Yeti microphone that I made for my YouTube channel."
"If you ever tried to stream through a Windows pc you will notice a delay between your live voice and what goes through the mic. There is no delay when you plug your headphones directly into the mic."
"I was able to pick one up on a lightning deal for $89 and it's well worth that price, however, I've had a few problems with it from day one that have since been rectified. Number one, I had to ship the first one back because one of the screws that holds the microphone into place was stripped out. Finally we can talk about the good and what should matter most when you are purchasing an expensive USB microphone and that is the sound quality -- it's excellent. If you are streaming a podcast or recording scratch audio for video production like I use it for, this microphone is really great."
"My son loves it!"
"The microphone the one who received this had, was in fine working order and it was good sound quality, but I wanted to gift it for an upgrade."
"One minor gripe is that I wish that it used a USB type A connection or a USB micro like most cell phones. It is powered through the USB cable (which is great) but the oddball boxy USB mini jack is hard to find."
"The drivers uploaded onto my computer automatically (was running windows 7). The weight made it feel really solid, I wasn't handling a chintzy piece of plastic, it was actual metal (aluminum, I think). I would highly recommend this to anyone trying to get into filming or basic voice work."
Best On-Ear Headphones
Color: Black |. Style: Headphones only. Connectivity Technology: Wireless.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I started with Green Book as it has a very prominent piano (always the most difficult instrument to reproduce) and a "Lead Drum" pushing the song forward. The song open with a cacophony of instruments all improvising with a rolling drum adding backbeat. Moving on, I played The Toadies "Possum Kingdom" to see if the grungy rhythm guitar could be reproduced. When I regained my senses, I played Sublime "Garden Grove" to see if the impact from the steel drum would show up. Lots of chances to muddy up on this one - bass and lead play together with a heavy drum set. Literally, they take legal action against any company that attempts to infringe on their noise cancelling algorithm. If you want to cut the cord and have the best noise cancelling money can buy, get these today. ************. Updated Tip: If you want to pair to more than one device, it's not real clear how to do that. Now slide the power button to the on position again and hold it for 1-2 seconds and the voice prompt will say "ready to pair a new device.""
"The folding mechanism allows the QC35 to fit in the included carrying case (which is equally high quality in its build). Throughout the past two weeks of my testing, I have accidentally dropped the QC35 one or two times from around 4 feet, and they have suffered no damage whatsoever. They've been thrown into a backpack without its case, accidentally tossed on the ground during gym workouts, and I have worn them through the wear and tear of everyday life almost every day, yet with the exception of a few tiny nicks in the paint, they still look practically brand new. I have no problem wearing them for several hours in a row, so long listening sessions and airplane flights are easy. Due to the previously mentioned material choices and perfect clamping force, wearing these feels like having pillows hug your head. Bonus: they can also sort of function as earmuffs during colder winter seasons – they're saved my ears from freezing numb, multiple times. Previously, sudden noises (such as a shutting car door) would cause the QC20 earbuds to “pop”, when it fails to cancel the sound. Features: First off, I would like to make it clear that Bose’s claims that the QC35 has 20 hours of battery life and 33 feet of Bluetooth range are utterly false - BUT in a good way! Additionally, I was extremely pleased to find that the QC35's volume and play/pause controls work on Android, iOS, and Mac OS X!! Comparison to the competition: When the Sony MDR-1000x was released, they were touted around the internet as the Bose QC35 killers, but having tested a pair, I can confidently say the QuietComfort 35 is better at making the world go "Quiet", and better at being "Comfortable". The MDR-1000x has a very audible electronic hiss with active noise cancellation enabled, and is not as good at reducing the sound of voices, compared to the QC35."
"Despite the fact I have filled the ticket with all details about the headphone (model serial) and my personal information (address, name, phone number), the person asked again for the very same information. Another two days waiting and finally received a response with a few steps asking to test the headphone on other devices."
Best Earbud & In-Ear Headphones
Large 9mm drivers with neodymium magnets along with a wide frequency response and smart ergonomic fit deliver dynamic, crystal-clear sound while helping to keep out unwanted outside noise. Black ultra-soft ErgoFit in-ear earbud headphones conform instantly to your ears (S/M/L earpads included for a perfect fit). Smartphone compatible with integrated microphone and remote for Apple (iPhone / iPod / iPad), Android and Blackberry Audio devices.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These earphones also do a decent job at keeping the audio 'localized', meaning if you are jamming music at full blast, the sound will leak from the earphones, but not too much. I have the old Samsung Galaxy S2 earphones and the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge earphones to compare comfort/ergo fit to. Yet despite my loyalty to Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the fit of their earphones are always terrible, even the latest S6 Edge earphone accessory. Here is why the fit and comfort of the humble Panasonic make my ears happier than most earpieces: - See Samsung Galaxy S2 earphones. Nice soft silicone gel earpad but poor earbud shape that doesn't 'lock' into place with the natural shape of the outer ear. Better quality silicone gel earpad that attempts to cushion the supposed natural shape of the ear canal entrance, but utterly fails for anyone with normal sized ears. Even with the smallest size gel earpads, the earphones frequently pop out and is very annoying. I got my S6 Edge summer of 2015 and I have already used all spare gel earpads + another set of replacement earpads (if you look closely at the photo, I had to resort to a Left earpad for my Right earbud because I had no more replacement earpads to use)."
"I am at work, next to the window, and there is a LITERAL JACKHAMMER outside the window."
"These are my first pair of in-ear earbuds and as many have already said, they are to be worn sealed into the ear canal to get the proper fidelity. I understand that everyone's ears are shaped a little differently but what I found that worked for me was to insert the bud into the opening of my ear canal and rotate it while applying inward pressure (kind of like turning a screw) until the cable/shaft points upwards (see my pic). That being said, once fitted correctly - sealed in the ear canal - these buds provide an adequate (quite a bit actually) amount of bass and sound isolation compared to the regular headphones that simply rest in front of the ear opening. Summary: These Panasonic in-ear earbuds are a great value and have exceptional sound... once you learn how to properly use them."