Finding The Right Headphones For Your Ipod


by Wayne Hemrick - Date: 2008-06-30 - Word Count: 485 Share This!

When it comes to headphones for iPod, you have many different choices that include both traditional and wireless solutions. Like everything else, what you'll get in terms of sound quality, function and quality depends a great deal on how much you're willing to pay. You can find headphones for iPod for as little as a few pounds, or may £150 or more. Some are in-the-ear bud types that some prefer for their small size and relative unobtrusiveness, whereas others are willing to tolerate a bit more bulk in exchange for better sound quality.

Regular headphones for iPod that require the use of a wire and jack are of course less costly, but are somewhat lacking in convenience. Alternatively, wireless headphones for iPod utilizing "Bluetooth" connectivity allow for hands-free operation, yet come at a higher price.

Logitech headphones for iPod are among the latter. Priced at around £85, Logitech Wireless Headphones feature integrated iPod controls as well as rechargeable batteries. Lightweight and offering superior levels of comfort, the Logitech Wireless headset is an absolute bomb when it comes to audio quality - particularly when compared to the standard ear buds with which the iPod is packaged.

Whilst it is an excellent upgrade for anyone who owns an iPod, audiophiles should nonetheless be aware that the rechargeable batteries are in fact not removable by the user, nor are Logitech Wireless headphones for iPod adjustable; therefore, if your head is not of the correct size, you may find them unusable.

If you have an iPod Shuffle, you may wish to consider the Monster(r) iFreePlay Cordless headset. This is not a Bluetooth device; rather, it is a miniature dock for your iPod Shuffle that plugs in quite handily to the earphone itself. With a snug, comfortable, wraparound design, you'll be free from awkward and inconvenient chords that ball up all-too-easily. Since your iPod Shuffle is securely placed into its ear piece, accessing its controls is a doddle - no more having to muck about in one's pockets.

For those preferring more traditional type of headphones for iPod, the Shure(r) Isolating Earphones combine the latest in audio technology with the ability to completely eliminate extraneous outside noise. Since they plug into your iPod, no batteries are necessary. Originally designed for professional musicians by an audiologist, Shure(r) Isolating Earphones offer the same extraordinary sound quality as headsets and speakers costing substantially more. These headphones for iPod slip neatly into one's ears and disposable foam sleeves are included, providing the ears with comfort and protection.

Like everything else, what you'll get in terms of sound quality, function and quality depends a great deal on how much you're willing to pay. You can find headphones for iPod for as little as a few pounds, or may £150 or more. Some are in-the-ear bud types that some prefer for their small size and relative unobtrusiveness, whereas others are willing to tolerate a bit more bulk in exchange for better sound quality.

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Wayne Hemrick enjoys using his ipod. In this article he writes about promoting web stores focusing on consumer electronics accessories.

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