There are only a few over-the-ear headphones that offer the perfect audio experience. What a buyer looks for primarily is comfort, an alluring design and an unmatched sound quality that has the power to transport you into a world where only music rules, right? Well, if this is your criteria too then, here are 5 over-the-ear headphones you shouldn’t miss out on.
1. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro : 84,434 Rupees
This over-the-ear headphones by Beyerdynamic come with an excellent build and amazing sound quality that that will blow your mind away. It has a built that resembles that of a tank which is just too HAWT. Now, since these headphones come with an open-back, they are ideal to use at a studio or at home for some serious analytical listening. They are comfortable to wear and the Sound quality is quite wide, too, allowing even a lazy listener to pinpoint the exact location of where each instrument is playing. Also, just BTW this beauty won the Editor’s Choice Award for its design and body. Yeah, I can see why. These headphones need to be kept in a museum. What say? I am willing to become a musician for these headphones that are a total steal. All the sound engineers and professionals from around the world own this Hi-Fi headphones. You should too.
2. Philips Fidelio X2 : 29,121 Rupees
I just have one line for this device that will pretty much sum it up… “brilliant headphones at a brilliant price.” Why did I say so? Well, the X2 offers premium comfort and sound quality that audiophiles can proudly boast about. These bad boys can easily match up to the sound quality and build that Sennheiser has to offer. And let’s face it, this headset is way cheaper than many others in the market that makes it an ideal buy if you want to spend smartly. This one is totally worth every penny.
3. Sennheiser HD 800 : 1,09,990 Rupees
Sennheiser has always been lauded for its bad-ass build quality and top-notch sound quality that no one has managed to match up to till now. The HD 800 is pricey, but it is totally worth it. In case you are wondering what is so great about them, let me enlighten you a bit. The sound quality is simply LEGENDARY. Period. It is incredibly comfortable to wear and everything about it just feels first class from top to bottom. PS: If you own this headphone or are planning to buy it, just let me know so that I can hunt you down and befriend you. For the audio quality that this one offers, I am willing to consider selling a kidney.
4. Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature : 81,900 Rupees
The P9 Signature is PERFECTION. These cans look like they could star in a movie. Let me tell you why I feel so. The design is Ultra-Premium and by the looks of it you can make out that the makers did put a lot of thought in making these headsets. The sound quality and bass quality is tight and refined, so no complaints what so ever in the audio department. Not just that, you can wear them for long periods without feeling sweaty or uncomfortable. Also, they are quite light weight. These headphones will easily grab eye balls so, just in case you are at the airport or somewhere in public with these headsets wrapped around your neck don’t think that people are drooling over you. The people are busy checking out the P9 Signature. Okay?
5. Sony WH-1000XM2 : 26,800 Rupees
Sony has never disappointed when it comes to headsets and the WH-1000XM2 proves exactly that. What’s so great about them you wonder? Well, for starters these awesome dapper looking cans are wireless. What’s even better is that these headsets offer 30 hours battery life and superb noise cancellation technology for a serious top notch experience. This beauty is a perfect balance between features and performance which is ideal for on-the-go music listeners. This one is a piece of art that can also be your perfect travel buddy.
Quality over anything else is what these supra-aural headphones have to offer.