Headphones

HiFi headphones: faithful sound for your favourite songs

“HiFi” stands for High-Fidelity and essentially means a high degree of sound fidelity. HiFi headphones are suitable for anyone who places a bit more value on the listening experience. That doesn't mean you have to dig deep into your wallet — there are HiFi headphones in the lower price ranges that are perfectly sufficient for everyday use.

Because these headphones don't have to follow a single form factor, they come in countless shapes and designs. Whether open-back, semi-open or closed, as in-ear, over-ear or on-ear headphones: you can freely decide which style of headphones you want to enjoy your high-fidelity experience with.

Since HiFi headphones often accompany you in everyday life, design and colour scheme play a role alongside functionality. That way you can choose headphones that match your lifestyle.

Studio headphones: uncoloured sound for professional use

As the name suggests, studio headphones are mainly used by sound engineers and music producers to mix and master tracks. Good studio headphones are characterised above all by reproducing the sound as uncoloured as possible.

In general, studio headphones are designed as over-ear (headband) headphones and are found more in the mid to upper price ranges. With open designs, external noise is noticeable but this allows for better stereo perception.

The closed design ensures that external noises — and the sound from the headphones themselves — are isolated. The latter makes them particularly attractive for use in the vocal booth, as the microphone won't pick up the playback from the headphones.

DJ headphones: clear playback at the turntables

A crucial part of every DJ's equipment is robust and reliable DJ headphones. Top models are characterised by high-quality workmanship, a clear yet full-bodied sound reproduction and effective sound attenuation.

In live situations, DJ headphones must be able to mask extreme volume levels so the DJ can clearly hear the tracks through the headphones. A flexible yet stable construction is also essential for DJ headphones, as they are often wedged on one side between the shoulder and the ear.

These properties also make DJ headphones popular for use on the street: loud city noises are isolated so that when listening to music no annoying external sounds will disturb you. DJ headphones can be found in all price ranges and are therefore interesting for every music lover.

In-ear headphones: compact headphones for on the go and on stage

These small, practical headphones are especially popular for listening to music while you're on the move. They're often used on bus or train journeys to avoid hearing loud engine noise or conversations. In-ear headphones are also used in professional settings.

Musicians frequently wear In-ear headphones on stage so they can hear their vocals or instruments better and because they are more flexible than monitor speakers. They also help protect hearing, since stages are generally subject to extremely high sound levels.

In-ear headphones are available in many different versions and in all price ranges. In the high-end sector, manufacturers often work with custom-moulded earpieces tailored to the user's ear canal to ensure a perfect and comfortable fit.

The way you wear these headphones is a little special, because they are placed partly in the ear canal to make the listening experience more intense. Not everyone gets used to that. But if you don't have any problems with it, you'll love in-ear headphones!