Top 10 Best Earphones Review in 2016

Large speakers are great, but they are immobile, so listening to music on the go is only possible with headphones or earphones. While headphones can offer a richer sound experience closer to that of normal sized speakers, they tend to be distractive at times, compared to earphones. Earphones can be quite unobtrusive, lightweight and yet produce great quality sounds, and with advancements in mobile phones like mp3 music, earphones have become indispensable for some people. Yet, all earphones are not made equal, some are better looking than the others, while some have high sound quality, or are more sturdy and durable. In this review, we will look at some of the best earphones in 2016, so that you can make better purchase decisions.

Important Features of Earphones

Following is a list of some of the most important aspects of an earphone, followed by their explanations. The selection criteria of the products in this review is also based on these features.

– Noise Isolation & Cancellation
Noise isolation is the ability of the earphone to physically cut out as much surrounding sound as possible, while noise canceling is the ability of the earphone to analyze the surroundings for any sound, and then use inverted waves to cancel them.

– Bluetooth
Bluetooth earphones allow the wireless use of earphones through the bluetooth protocol. While this freedom sounds great, it is worth noting that bluetooth headphones generally produce lower quality sound than wired earphones. The batteries also need to be charged separately.

– Impedance, Frequency Response & X-bass
Impedance is a measure of the resistance of the earphone, which determines its audio quality. The higher the impedance, the better. Frequency response is a measure of how much of the audio spectrum (normally between 20hz and 20,000hz) is reproduced by the speaker. X-bass is the intentional increase in lower frequency (bass range) response of the earphone. A little is always good, but too much bass can be bad.

– Microphone & Remote
Most earphones are intended to be used with mobile phones that also play music, so they include microphones and a remote for answering calls, in addition to listening to music.

The Top Ten Earphones in 2016

10. JVC KENWOOD Headphones HA-FX850

The HA-FX850 is a high-end, wooden pair of earphones, that is praised for it natural sound and bass response. The earphones are also as beautiful as they sound, and come with gold-plated plugs. The wood helps to reduce any noise, and with a 6hz to 45,000hz response at 16ohms impedance, this pair of earphones is absolutely marvelous, but it has to stay on position 10 because of its rather high price.

9. TaoTronics Bluetooth sports Earphones

The ToaTronics bluetooth earphone pair is great for sports enthusiasts who do not want to deprive themselves of music or communication while jogging, for example. Built with the latest bluetooth 4.1 technology and having two sound drivers (the vibrating transducer inside that generates sound) on each side, and CVC noise cancellation technology, these earphones can last for up to 5 hours of continuous use. They also include a microphone, and setup is fast and easy.

8. AUDIST Earphones with Universal Microphone and 1-Button Remote

On position 8 is this pair of earphones from AUDIST. It includes a universal microphone and a one button control for answering calls from your Apple and Android devices. The earphones each contain a single driver, but they produce nice and crisp audio. Moreover, they are a great bargain at $12.

7. Sony Extra Bass Earphones MDRXB50AP

If you love music with good bass, then these are the earphones for you. Powered by single drivers, they come with a frequency response of 4hz to 24,000hz, a microphone and multi-function remote control. Its plug is also gold plated and it includes four different sizes of earbuds, a carry pouch, operating manual, a cord adjuster and a warranty card. Needles to say that this product is from Sony, it’s design, color and amazing bass response, makes it a great buy.

6. Philips SHE3590GY/28 Earphones

These simple, yet amazing pair of earphones from Philips come with 3 interchangeable earbuds, feature a frequency response of 20hz to 20,000hz, a 16-ohm impedance and are very lightweight. They also come with 3.9 feet (1.2 meter) long cable and are overall designed to last. This par of earphones are a great buy if you are on a budget, but still need quality sound. They are available in black, white, gray, green, pink, purple and blue.

5. LeadTry Wireless Sport Noise Cancelling Earphones

This product from LeadTry is compatible with a wide range of smartphones as a headset. It features noise cancellation, stereo music reproduction and is available in five colors: Black, white, gold, blue and pink. They look quite great and trendy, and are perfect accessories for style-conscious individuals, who want to listen to music and answer calls on the go, while looking cool.

4. Titus Audio Symphony Line Conductor Earphones with Microphone

Apart from looking very stylish, these earphones from Titus feature a single driver with dual coils, which makes them produce sound with the quality of dual drivers, yet remain compact. They have a 12 ohm impedance and a 20 to 20,000hz response. They also feature an in-line microphone and 6 interchangeable earbuds of sizes small, medium and large, in both rubber and in foam.

3. Monster Beats By Dr Dre Ibeats Earphones

The Beats By Dre earphones continue in style with other Beats By Dre headphones, and are iconic as well as stylish. They have a wide band audio driver, feature noise isolation, and come with a remote control for Apple devices. Moreover they deliver the quality sound expected from a Beats By Dre, and are therefore on position 3 in this best earphones review.

2. Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120-K Earphones

The RP-HJE120-K from Panasonic is available in 8 colors, including black, blue, green, orange, pink, red, silver and violet. It produces a dynamic, crystal clear sound, and is perfect for high-quality audio players like iPods and smartphones. The package includes three earpads in sizes S/M/L for the perfect, ergonomic fit, and a 3.6 feet (1 meter) long cable. For its amazing sound quality and fair price, this bestseller sits well deserved, in this second position.

1. Symphonized Genuine Wood Earphones with Microphone

In the number one position is this lovely pair of earphones from Symphonized. Made from premium, noise absorbing wood, these magnificently designed pieces also include a microphone, three sizes of earpads which offer noise isolation, and they work with all modern iPods and Android devices. There is also a carrying pouch, and if you love a natural sound, with a beautiful bass response, then this is for you. It is on position 1 because of its wonderful sound quality, beautiful design, and currently reduced priced. If you need premium sound at budget price, this is it.

All the earphones in this top ten review are of great quality in one way or the other. Some focus on price, others on pure quality, bass response, or stylish design. The choice is yours, depending on what you truly want. If you are on a budget, then the Panasonic at number 2 or even the AUDIST at 8 will do. If you have the cash, then the JVC KENWOOD might be worth the adventure, but if you want premium sound at a budget price, then the Symphonized at number #1 is definitely worth your consideration.