5 kinds of headphones for your phone: Features, functions

Headphones to phone selected based on five parameters, which will be discussed. If you do not take into account at least one of them, listening to music that will not bring pleasure, which want to feel. With the growing number of mobile gadgets is increasing and the number of types of headphones, so to select the appropriate device required knowledge about their features.

Headphones with microphone for phone

for your phone model characterized by the following parameters:

• One wire. Headphones are two or one plug. In the first case, one of them for receiving the audio signal and the second voice from the microphone. Since the phone only one headphone, you need to choose a model with a single plug.
• A microphone built into the wire. Headphones with such a feature designed specifically for phones, as built-in microphone does not take too much space and does not interfere with the removal, when compared with the same devices for computer.
• Button on the wire. The headset for your phone equipped with special buttons used to answer a call without taking your gadget.

Considering the presented models in stores, it is worth paying attention to mount the microphone.

Developers of these devices use an addition method 3:

• On the wire. These microphones are located next to the volume control. This option is suitable for people who rarely use a microphone. The drawback of this attachment method is that the motion microphone touches the clothes, because of which there is noise. In addition, the different location of the microphone while walking reduces the volume of the voice, audible speaker.
• Fixed mount. Models with a microphone are more suited for conversation while using the computer, but if you want to connect to a telephone.
• Built-in microphone. With this method of mounting a microphone imperceptible, but in use it captures the noises and therefore, transmits low quality sound.

Models with a microphone are selected also for noise reduction. When using public transport or on the street is important, since in addition to the music heard many sounds that prevent disassemble, as evidenced by the source. To avoid this, choose a model that fully cover the ear from outside noise.

Wireless headphones for your phone

Creates 4 types of wireless headphones:

• infrared;
• bluetooth;
• radio;
• Wi-Fi.

Cheap models are infrared. They are not susceptible to interference, but for comfortable listening to music, they must remain within sight of the phone. When playing music on the street this disadvantage is insignificant.

Aural signal is obtained at a distance of 100 meters, but at a distance from the telephone sound quality greatly deteriorates. A signal is influenced not only the distance but also the presence of obstacles. But when you are in an apartment that does not matter, because the distance from the transmitter to the headphones usually does not exceed 20-30 meters.

Bluetooth-enabled devices are not susceptible to interference. They work at a distance of 10 meters, which is enough to use while walking on the street. This type of device is connected to a laptop, tablet, and phone.

Wi-Fi devices can play music directly from the network. Their drawback - the inability to use without connecting to the network via Wi-Fi. But the solution to this problem becomes a connection to the phone multimedia access point via the connector jack 3.5 mm. They are suitable for use only in those places where there is constant access to the network via Wi-Fi.

Wireless differ in shape:

• overhead;
• inserts;
• tablet.

Invoices are created with a special device in the form of the ear that securely holds the headset. Wireless liners are almost indistinguishable from wired. Round headphones compact and almost invisible when in use. They represent a body whose diameter is slightly larger ear hole.

Headsets for the phone to Bluetooth

Wireless headphones are divided into 2 categories:

• mono;
• stereo.

The first type is designed only to receive calls. Through them and played music, but the sound they will be less pleasant as the sound goes only through one speaker.

Stereo earphones are purchased more frequently and are of several types. By their appearance, they are divided into 5 categories:

• Model "Street" are similarly shaped, but unlike the stationary, they are resistant to the external environment. Such devices operate on bluetooth and adapted for noise suppression.
• Miniature headphones "Street" are smaller and delicate bow. In this headband is vertical and horizontal.
• Headphones without the bow. They are created with special devices for attachment to the ear. This option is used during sports or while walking, as securely fastened and remain in the same position even when the inclination of the body.
• Liners are more often used when listening to music from the phone and are smaller. They have no special adaptations for fixing in the ears.
• Vacuum pads. This type headphone different from the previous described in that the rubber element is created which must be immersed completely in the ear. A snug fit of the element blocks background noise. But the disadvantage of these headphones is that they are not suitable for everyone.

If overhead bluetooth headphones differ from standard only because it does not have a plug, the vacuum pads and look outside the box, as the two speakers are connected by a bridge.

Inserts are purchased less frequently by consumers, since about half of consumers are not recorded in the ears and fall out of use.

Over-ear is more convenient, since they are created with a bow, placed horizontally. Suitable for walking with headphones vertical headband. For trouble-free operation are typically selected models that have Bluetooth version 2.1 or later.

Before buying you should consider the acquisition target. If the purchase is made for listening to audio, the headphones are selected. In the case where a device is needed for making calls, it is better to buy a wireless headset.

But if you want easy to find a stereo headset, convenient and music, and during the conversation. The sound quality will not exceed these standard options, but wireless compensates for this drawback.

When buying a headset should consider the following characteristics:

• Bluetooth version. In stores there are version 2.0 and above models. The differences in data transfer rates and range. Sold in stores models are compatible with most phones, so liked the headset version 3.0 is able to work with the device version 2.1.
• Headset weight. Headphones permanently located on the head, so, too, should pay attention to weight. When wearing heavy headset during the day ears may even start to feel pain. But light weight means that the built-in battery capacity is low.
• Battery life. To continue to stay in touch all the time, should know when purchasing a work of time and ensure to charge the headset periodically replenished.
• Multipoint function. It allows you to connect to multiple phones. It is necessary for those who often uses two gadgets.
• Voice control. The function allows you to control with voice commands. This increases the safety of driving, because to answer the call, or other actions do not have to be distracted from the management.
• Protect from moisture. These are suitable for those who like to enjoy music in the pool or in areas where it often rains.

Big headphones for your phone

mobile headphones are small in size, but some models do look like monitor. They are chosen lovers distorted sound or people who want to completely eliminate the noise coming from the people around them.

Manufacturers of headphones specifically increase their size to attract buyers. Do not understand this people might think that the larger the diameter of the speaker, the better the sound. But the size depends only on noise reduction, as large headphones completely cover the ear. Volume and quality of the devices depends on the sensitivity and power.

Criteria for selection of large headphones:

• Compactness. Even large headphones are placed in a small space, if they are folding. These are worn in a bag along with other things without the fear that they will break. Comfortable models ear cups that rotate, so that the entire device becomes "flat" and fits easily in a bag.
• Wires. Wireless options are comfortable, as when listening to music from the phone uncomfortable to constantly hide long wire.
• Special bag. If used together with large earphones is not for sale bag for them, then they will be uncomfortable to wear when they are not used. In this special bag to protect from damage.
• Soundproofing. Since the headphones are often used on the street, you need to purchase a model that will not play a sound outside, because not all people think may like what is being played on phone.

The loudest headphones for your phone

If you use standard headphones to phone their volume even at the maximum value is not sufficient. So you have to give up is sold complete with a mobile phone and search for Bole loud.

The following characteristics are considered for selection:

• Headphone volume indicator - sensitivity. In the models for phones it is less than 100 dB. This figure is above. From him and depend on the volume. High index figure is 120 dB.
• The presence of the setting dial on the cord volume. Such an arrangement is made for computer headphones, but if the volume is important, and they are used to play music on the phone.

But buyers who are looking for high-profile headphones, want to listen to music without any admixture of extraneous noise. Therefore, for outdoor use, it is desirable to choose the model, isolating extraneous sounds. It is easily identified by the large ear cups, which reliably isolate background noise and music.

To select the headset, should take into account the effect of the characteristics represented by the sound quality and ease of use of headphones.