Big fan of Nura. Nuraphones for overear and nuraloop for ear plugs.
My brother bought a pair of nuraphones when they were on start up a few years ago. When he let me try them, and set the profile up for me, the sound quality blew me away tbh.
I don’t really get the comments about them being expensive or you needing to be rich to buy them. If you love music and appreciate good sound quality it’s worth paying the money for. Also, I’m sure in real terms, quality headphones were more expensive 30/40 years ago.
I have cheap Anker wireless headphones for when walking, cheap pair of MPow earbuds for when working out on the Peloton and a pair of Bose Noise Cancelling for when travelling.
You don't have to spend loads of money, but can't beat the Bose imo. Great purchase, make any journey that more bearable.
Thanks for the suggestions. I usually only spend about £5-£10 on headphones - they do the job but they don't last long and I have been through so many pairs over the years - not great sustainability wise! I have saved a bit of money, what with having no social life for about a year (so far), so thought I'd invest in a quality pair of headphones. I am probably only going to spend around the £100 mark (erring towards AKGs after reading some good reviews) - hopefully they'll last a long time so I don't have to constantly buy new pairs.
Saying this, we're on half-term which usually means my partner thinks of at least 5 new DIY projects we absolutely have to do - so the money might be quickly swallowed up into buying new worktops or cupboard doors - isn't being an adult fun.
Bose, Beats etc. are obviously very expensive but some Sony (made in China) headphones/earphones can be as cheap as less than ¥140 (£15). As for myself, I'm not very into this sort of thing so brands like Philips are okay for me which are even cheaper.
Bose, Beats etc. are obviously very expensive but some Sony (made in China) headphones/earphones can be as cheap as less than ¥140 (£15). As for myself, I'm not very into this sort of thing so brands like Philips are okay for me which are even cheaper.
Yep we definitely do not get deals anywhere near as good as those, we do get budget variants from the leading brands but they're often poor. Hence why I am using Anker. Much better value for under £100.
You're not wrong, 15 years ago you could have got a top of the range Klipsch pair for under £100.
The mad thing is most people listen to compressed music anyway, mp3s and various streamed formats.
Noise canceling will add a wedge too, it's an expensive tech as the headphones need to contain microphones.
My Klipsch X10i were and still he best I’ve ever had sound wise and were very comfortable. But the cable quality was absolutely shocking considering the price of them.
Great headphones, wireless (or wired if you prefer), very comfortable and the noise cancelling really does take away any outside noise. Change out of £43.00 as well. They also fold flat to store in the case provide as well. Check out the reviews.
I recommend just playing your music out loud on your phone. I do it on the train every morning and I think people really get a kick out of it.
The tinny rasping sound from most/ all? headphones should be the only criterion to judge them by. I don't know any that would pass that test but would be pleased to find out, then i will recommend the brand to occasional (all too common) assholes on the woolwich line that seems to think everyone else wants to hear their choice of sounds.
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You don't have to spend loads of money, but can't beat the Bose imo. Great purchase, make any journey that more bearable.
Saying this, we're on half-term which usually means my partner thinks of at least 5 new DIY projects we absolutely have to do - so the money might be quickly swallowed up into buying new worktops or cupboard doors - isn't being an adult fun.
Now that's value for money.
Can they really make that much difference? Ive always been able to hear music or a podcast fine with those.
Got bought a pair of wireless over ear ones for running for Xmas, but not been able to run and use them yet
To make the most of them you want lossless audio files which do make helluva difference.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mixcder-Cancelling-Headphones-Microphone-Comfortable-Black/dp/B077TRXYCN/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=mixcder+headphones&qid=1613476498&s=electronics&sr=1-4
Great headphones, wireless (or wired if you prefer), very comfortable and the noise cancelling really does take away any outside noise. Change out of £43.00 as well. They also fold flat to store in the case provide as well. Check out the reviews.
A few years ago now.