Please before I start the video about the best headphones for music,
make sure you throw your AirPods, or whatever earbuds you are using away coz they are bad for
music listening compared to the real headphones. We starting the list, with none other than the
Sony WH-1000XM4 - sony kinda just set the boundaries really high with the release
of WH-1000XM4. Exceeding in every field of headphones made me list them as Best Overall.
Yeah yeah, I know guys don't worry I am not a paid reviewer.it
may look like I am exaggerating regarding the sony, but I can't lie either it is definitely
the biggest headphone launch in recent years. Sony didn't just change the model number from
3" to 4. But it claims that the 1000XM4 delivers better performance than his older brother, such as
better noise-canceling, better comfort, better quality, and a bunch of other useful features.
In terms of building materials, you will find a high-quality plastic build
with supple pleather padding, combing both of those materials resulted into a product that
feels quite durable and extremely comfortable to wear while you listen music for hours.
The killer feature of 1000XM4 is the noise-cancellation,
this time making it even better and smarter than the previous model the 1000XM3. Another impressive
feature that I love is the speak-to-chat feature, a feature that will pick your voice when you start
speaking and will pause the music, it will let you chat naturally without having to pause every
single time or to take the headphones of so it doesn't look like you ignoring your friends.
Sound quality-wise, if you loved how the XM3 sounded then you will love the XM4 more, Even
though they almost sound identical XM4 takes the lead in some fields. Pretty much the end result is
a loud and dynamic soundstage that feeds your ears with plenty of bloom, clear and detailed sound.
Sony Promises 30 hours of battery life, it can go further with ANC off up to 38 hours.
Next on the list, we have a safe choice,if you are looking for high-quality headphones in a
given price segment, the Sennheiser HD 560s is your friend - I listed them Best for the Price
I don't doubt that the HD 560s delivers when it comes to quality sound, Since Sennheiser
has been sitting at the high ranks for around 70 years now, definitely one of
the big dogs in the sound industry. At first sight, you will notice the
plastic design that doesn't scream luxury but neither does the price, but this doesn't stop
the HD 560s from looking good. Weighing only 0.53 lbs and having an open breathable design
makes it extremely comfortable. At the same time, the fit is really tight that I can go as
far as to say feel free to headbang something when you're mad coz they won't fall for sure.
An interesting design feature of the Hd 560s is that the drivers are angeled to deliver a
triangular listening position, along with the open back design this makes it great
to provide you with a listening experience more similar to what you would expect from speakers.
Sound-wise the HD 560s are as balanced as you can get, The Bass is deep, punchy,
and textured. In the midrange, it offers greatly detailed vocals and clear instruments.
I am well aware that they do not deliver the glamour of an expensive headphone but
overall they provide great sound for the price. The Sennheisers HD 560s were made in mind for
those who are interested in a very high sound standard but aren't audio snobs (audiophiles).
There's nothing more I can add besides saying they do the job they are set out to do quite well.
Next on the list, we have a budget option, that does look good, sound good, fit good and it does
all that at a cheap price, you might miss some features like waterproofing but you will look
like a clown complaining about it, I introduce, the JBL TUNE 750BTNC - listed them as Best Budget.
JBL is a known name in the world of sound. Especially for their Bluetooth
speakers but doesn't fall short with headphones either. So pretty much
most of us know what to expect from JBL. Tune 750BTNC comes in 4 different colors,
black, blue, coral, and white. They all look great and stylish. They have a plastic finish
that makes them quite solid and safe: while some plastic headphones might feel cheap and look awful
it's the opposite for the JBL since the plastic is smooth they feel far more premium than they are.
A great feature that JBL offers is the "Multi-Port Connection" that gives you the chance to connect
two devices at the same time, giving us the freedom to switch whenever we feel convenient.
Soundwise it follows its tradition for providing great sound at a great price,
they are thrilling and punchy to listen to. With the mids sounding smooth and very clean.
The 750BTNC uses a standard SBC codec instead of aptX low Latency which prevents lag between
video and audio and this part might bug some audiophiles, but there won't
be much difference for casual listeners since it offers good overall sound for the price you pay.
Battery life is great for a budget option, estimated to last 17 hours,
easily will accompany you through the whole bus rides or flights before it bites the dust.
Next, we have another known name that will keep things simple and comfortable,
the Bose QuietComfort 45 - As the name suggests I listed them as Best For Comfort.
Bose is giving us something that will cut the world outside and keep the music in,
The QuietComfort 45, the QuietComfort currently is competing head to head with the Sony WH-1000XM4
for the best noise cancellation. You can pick the Quitecomfort 45
in 3 colors, black, white, and silver. Weighing only 0.97 lbs, they look and feel really premium.
The cast-metal hinges are strong and sturdy while the glass-filled nylon headband makes it
quite resistant. And the whole plastic matte finish makes them look good and luxurious.
You can wear them for hours and you won't notice it, that's how comfortable they are
and all this thanks to the smooth leather that cushion the earcups. There's also plenty of room
for your ears to breathe, meaning they won't get pressed up against your head.
Besides packing a bunch of features and great noise cancellation, sound
quality is what matters the most, Even tho the QuietComfort 45 doesn't exceed at a single area,
they are more of a balanced type, and in one word the sound fantastic. The Voices and instruments
are quite detailed you can hear them in a clear and warm tone. Bass is quite decent without being
too aggressive which makes them great for listening for hours and not feel fatigued.
Battery life is estimated to last up to 25 hours on a single charge and a 15 min charge will get
you a 3 hours battery life. But you can plug them and go wired in case you want more battery life.
Last on the list, we have something that is targeted more towards professional use like
studio stuff, or editing videos, etc, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X - Listed
them as Best For Professional Use. Audio-Technica is another company that
earned a great reputation in the audio world, in other words, what we called earlier, " one of the
big dogs ".The ATH-M50x is a veteran compared to the rest of the models I listed, but still going
strong in 2021 with its superb sound quality. It comes in black, white and metallic orange. It
has lightweight plastic with a plush padding that makes it quite comfortable to wear,
something that is crucial for all those hard working hours. A great feature it offers is
that ear cups can rotate 90 degrees so you can have them flat around the neck when not
in use or to just adjust them for the best fit. Sound-wise is where the ATH-M50X shines the most,
it is the swiss army knife of audio. The vocals and instruments are well detailed
coming in clear and crips, and nicely separated on a well-organized soundstage. The low end is warm,
the midrange is well defined and integrated while it avoids harshness and provides smooth quality.
Another killer feature sound-wise is the powerful bass, meaning that the ATH-M50X
has been tuned for a great responsful, and impactful bass. Also, a note since the headphones
are really loud id advise lowering the volume from time to time since it can cause fatigue.
Nevertheless, the ATH-M50X isn't going anywhere, the comfort, style and the great sound will
still keep this bad boy in competition. Thanks for watching! I hope you found this
video to be helpful. If you have any questions about the products mentioned in this video,
you can leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I can!