What are the Different Types of Earphones?

Earphones come in a wide variety of types and styles, from several different brand names, and with a huge range of applications. Here are some of the most popular types of earphones you can find out on the markets now:

Circumaural

These types of earphones are often the ones you see deejays wearing simply because of the way they treat the sound coming out of the phones and into the user's ears. These earphones in particular are almost like that of a sound proof room. The ear pads that fit around the outside of the ears in a circular design keep all the sounds within the space between the ear pad and ear. They are very effective for filtering out ambient sound, and for this reason are very popular with sound engineers and deejays.

Supra-aural

 

These type of earphones have ear pads that "sit" on the ears rather than around the ears. They are connected by an adjustable band that stretches over the top of the head, and the pad between the speaker and the ears usually will consist of some sort of a foam. These earphones may be reminiscent of the 1980s Walkman era, but many people around the world still use this type of earphone.

Ear buds

One of the most convenient and inexpensive earphones available, the ear buds are placed directly outside the ear canal without actually enveloping it. For the most part, these ear buds do not have the same crisp sound of a circumaural earphone but they can be used quite well when relying on volume to block out any surrounding noise.

Canalphones

The name for these particular earphones is pretty self explanatory. These are similar to ear buds, except that these go directly into the ear canal. Not only do these earphones provide great sound but great portability as well, since the ear pads are usually made of silicone rubber or elastomer. A lot of people think that these textiles are used simply for the noise isolation, however, the rubber and elastomer are also used to keep the earphone in the ear. This is one of the most commonly used earphone for people that are into athletics or may do a lot of walking around. Not only are the incredibly comfortable, but the phones stay in the ear which is important when doing something like running or exercising.

Each of these types of earphones are available in a wide range of aesthetic design, sound quality, durability, and brand names. When shopping for a new pair, it is always recommended to set a budget and read product reviews to make sure the purchase is a wise one.

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