Music is the soul that fills our life. How often have you wished to have a soundtrack to describe your real-life situations? I for sure have. And the best way to do so is simply by wearing your headphones and jamming to that perfect song.
Whatever your vibe may be, the importance of a perfect pair of headphones can’t be avoided. When it comes to consuming audio files, there is no better way than using headphones and earphones.
Headphones were engineered to provide a way of listening to audio files without disturbing the people around you, mainly because they didn’t need any external power source. They provide an unparalleled experience of indulging in audio stimulation to its fullest extent.
Let us help you out with that! Here is a list of benefits of using quality headphones as your top pick to listen to your favourite songs.
The way that the headphones are designed, prevents any external noise to seep into the audio coming from your device. The cushion pads on the headphones cover the entire ear of the wearer to let them focus on the audio they are listening to. It helps the wearer to be transported away from the reality of their life and into the world of their favourite tunes.
With the latest wireless and the rechargeable headphone design, they have become a hassle-free option to enjoy music on the go, while enjoying the superior voice quality. With the invention of Bluetooth wireless waves and their incorporation into headphone technology, you get to live in a wire-free world without compromising on the quality factor. Most of the new headphones also come along with a case that makes it easier for you to carry them on an everyday basis.
The foam padding present at the end of the earpiece of the headphones has been specifically designed to cover the ear entirely and rest around it rather than on its outer earlobes, giving the user maximum comfort.
They are also connected by a headband that allowed for the headphone to rest their weight on the head rather than the ears. They are designed in such a way, that they can easily rest around the neck as well when not in use, without causing any discomfort to the wearer.
It is no secret in order to be completely productive, one needs to focus on the tasks at hand, and that’s where the headphone’s noise cancellation technology comes into use. It allows for a non-interrupted thought process, faster typing speed, and overall increased productivity.
This not only improves the wearer’s performance but also benefits the organisation as a whole. Hence, think of it as an investment for your future rather than something of temporary use.
With the recent increase in audio stimulation received by a person, the number of people using headphones has also increased. And with that so has the designs and the styles of headphones. What earlier was a piece of functional usage has now become a style statement as well. One can even call headphones, a perfect marriage between function and style.
With a wide variety of interests and passions of the users, headphone manufacturers have tapped into the human’s need of staying connected with their comfort, hence they also have developed a wide range of headphones with symbolism and addition of the pictorial depiction of the interests within the designing of these accessories.
With the top few reasons, discussed here, there may be other reasons as well for a person to invest in a quality pair of headphones. Whether it is personal, functional, or fashionable, a pair of headphones are a must-have in today’s world where you are always on a move, but the work also never stops. So, while looking for a way to upgrade your life, how about investing in a good pair of headphones and seeing how they transform your world from SD to HD with a simple switch!
We here at SoundGuys love all types of headphones, from in-ear buds to giant studio cans, AirPods to wraparounds, on-ears and over-ears and everything in between. But if you’ve never owned a pair of Bluetooth headphones before, you might be wondering if they’re really worth it. We’ve already shared a list of reasons not to buy Bluetooth headphones, but today we’re looking at the reasons why you absolutely should.
Editor’s note: this article was updated on July 31, 2023, to add user FAQ.
Perhaps surprisingly, the main reason for buying wireless headphones is not to support the tireless efforts of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. No, the number one reason for picking up Bluetooth headphones is of course because they’re wireless. Not that I have anything in particular against cables, per se, but the freedom going wireless offers you is unparalleled.
The freedom going wireless offers you is unparalleled: no more tangled headphone cords, no need to even take your device with you.
No more tangled headphone cords, no need to take your device with you as you walk around the house, no accidentally yanking your headphone cable out or knocking your phone off the table, no wear and tear, no safety worries with the new breed of smartphone with no analog port. The first time you head to the gym with a pair of wireless Jaybirds or Jabras on, I guarantee you’ll become an instant convert. It’s no mystery why so many people like AirPods: they’re pretty friendly little buds.
The Shure AONIC 50 use Bluetooth 5.0 firmware, support almost every Bluetooth codec under the sun, and can still connect by wire for optimal audio quality.
Back in the heady early days of Bluetooth headphones, connections would drop out, pairing was a pain, they were crazy expensive, playback was unreliable and audio quality was the musical version of the old tin can telephone you made as a kid. But times have changed.
These days, pairing is often as simple as tapping an NFC tag or flipping open the lid of your AirPods’ case. Bluetooth 5.0 is here, and promises double the coverage distance, and four-times the throughput. The reliability and stability of wireless connections are as good as they have ever been, and practically everything electronic has Bluetooth audio support (except the Nintendo Switch, ahem!). Even true wireless connection stability is improving: more companies are forcing an independent connection from a smartphone to each earbud to lessen connection drops and delays.
What’s more, we see a lot of people describe Bluetooth audio as awful, and this is rather harsh. It’s true that it isn’t as high-quality as wired audio as there’s still data loss, but Bluetooth quality is good enough for most general consumers. High-quality Bluetooth codecs have come a long way since their inception, and even the standard SBC codec has made headway. We’re at a wireless audio inflection point what with the advent of Bluetooth LE Audio and the LC3 codec. Again, this isn’t to say wired audio has lost is place; quite the contrary, its impassioned followers are clutching their cables tighter than ever, but saying Bluetooth streaming is “awful” is just hyperbole in 2021.
The point I’m trying to make here is that if wired headphones are still better than their wireless counterparts, the quality gap between them is growing smaller every day.
Wireless headphones can house huge battery cells for all-day play.
While I know charging yet another battery is a pain, all portable products of convenience come at a cost: want a wireless desktop? Get ready to charge your mouse and keyboard. Smartphone, laptop, Nike AirMags: everything fun and convenient needs a battery. The same is true for audio.
Fortunately though, the battery life of Bluetooth headphones can easily approach—if not exceed—the 20-hour mark, depending on the pair you buy. Wireless neckbuds supply 10 hours of playtime on a single charge; while true wireless earbuds are a bit more of a gamble: those battery cells are tiny, and deplete rapidly since they’re always cycling through charges.
Regardless, most all headphones provide more than enough playback for an entire day at the office, several trips to the gym or countless laps around the block (on a larger pair like the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones, you can easily get 20 hours). Considering you already have to charge half the stuff you take with you every day, what difference will plugging one more thing in really make?
With exceptional standby times on some products—I’ve picked up a pair of Plantronics on-ears after six months that still had a full battery—charging your headphones’ battery can be something you only have to do once a week or so. Not a bad price price to pay for being wireless all the time. Plus, plenty of larger wireless headphones allow you to simply connect them with a cable if the battery dies: win, win.
Some headphones may be designated as Trusted Devices, and will keep your phone unlocked when in close proximity.
If you don’t know what Trusted Devices are already, they are basically gadgets that you own or “trust” that you can use to keep your smartphone unlocked. The only requirement for establishing a trusted Smart Lock pairing is the presence of a battery and Bluetooth. You can use a fitness band or smartwatch to keep your phone unlocked while they’re in close proximity, and the same thing works with your wireless headphones.
Trusted Devices let you keep your phone unlocked when a Bluetooth-powered gadget is in close proximity.
Wired headphones don’t support this feature because they’re not able to broadcast anything to your phone. But if you’re not into fitness straps or other wearables, you can still enjoy the benefits of Trusted Devices by granting your Bluetooth headphones the power to keep your phone unlocked. And if you’re the type to keep your headphones either on your ears or around your neck at all times like I am, Trusted Devices can save you minutes of frustration every single day.
A good pair of Bluetooth headphones may serve as a jack-of-all-trades audio product.
One of the least-noted benefits of Bluetooth headphones is that they’re non-exclusive, unlike wired headphones. Smartphones have all but ditched the headphone jack entirely, and using a wired connection typically means getting a dongle for your phone on top of whatever you spent on your headphones.
Bluetooth headphones are non-exclusive, so there's no reason not to have both wired and wireless headphones for different situations.
But Bluetooth headphones work on basically everything, so long as you have a dongle or phone with a headphone jack. If you feel like higher-quality audio for a bit, just plug your regular headphones in. Want to go play basketball but don’t want wires getting in the way of your three-point jumper? Switch to Bluetooth. There’s absolutely no reason not to have both wired and wireless headphones and use one or the other depending on the situation. Unless you’ve actually got a pair of Bluetooth headphones, you’re stuck without options.
So those are five very simple reasons to give Bluetooth headphones a shot. Considering some of the great wireless headphone deals going around, you can pick up a decent pair for next to nothing and see for yourself how great they are. The best part of all though is that buying Bluetooth headphones doesn’t mean you have to throw away your old cabled ‘phones. Use them when it’s convenient, and switch to cabled when it’s not. The question isn’t really why you should buy wireless headphones, but why wouldn’t you?
If your television set has onboard Bluetooth, there is a strong likelihood that it will work with your headphones. Be sure to check out the device’s settings to see if this is possible.
If your phone doesn’t have a headphone jack, you might be out of options. If you’re looking to save money, buying new headphones is a bit far down the list, though.