Wireless Headphones

Wireless headphones today

The new times demand everything to be easily accessible yet not tethered down, the age of wireless. Headphones are also becoming more commonly wireless with a Bluetooth connection to a smartphone or any other device that plays media. At the same time range and quality of the signal is also improving with better chipsets and more efficient programming.

Variations and features

Wireless headphones have many styles that depend on what the specific need is as some are designed for sports and others for pure listening. The sports ones are usually smaller and have behind ear hooks so when one is in the gym or out running they don't fall off. Having a small built-in battery means the charge needs to be kept in check; it could range from only a few hours up to 40 hours of play. This is all based on what brand of wireless headphones you buy and what style they are, the overhead ones usually have some more space for battery so they last longer. The latest is that the left and right in-ear headphones are not even connected to each other by a wire. Picture the Bluetooth hands-free devices people used to use in the 2000s but one in each ear, these are called 'true wireless'. As a lot of people connect to their smartphone to listen to music, most wireless headphones also allow you to answer calls through them.

Well known brands

Depending on what your regular usage is and price range, you can pick which work better for you. The options are many as they are available in an endless range of sizes, colours and designs. There is a host of brands that are making high-quality wireless headphones some of the more well-known brands are Beats by Dre, Skullcandy, Bose, Sony, JBL (in partnership with Under Armour), Bang & Olufsen and Jabra.