Headphone design has evolved tremendously since the days when they were large and heavy pieces that would definitely cause athletes looking to enjoy music on the go to turn their heads and forget about the idea. Over the past few years, headphone designs have become more varied and applicable to different lifestyles. If you’re sitting in your room alone, you buy a set of can-type headphones that cover your ears. If you want to enjoy an unsurpassed gaming experience, you use a gaming headset. For those who like to listen to their favorite artists or podcasts while running or throwing around weights in the gym, sports headphones & earbuds are the options of choice.
What is the difference between a sport headphone & earbud set and a regular headphone set?
Sports headphones & earbuds are designed specifically for situations where a lot of head jostling and physical movement is involved. Regular earbuds or headsets have a tendency to fall out of the ears when sweat collects on their surfaces, and the wiring systems used in such models might get tangled easily when jostled around on a regular basis. Sports headphones & earbuds characteristically feature ergonomic designs with materials that keep them from being damaged by sweat or becoming too slippery with all of that perspiration.
What kinds of sport headphone & and earbud sets are available?
There are several defining features that characterize all headphones designed for sport. First, they need to be resilient, compact, small, and lightweight. This helps to ensure that they will remain in place during physical movement and will not compromise whatever activity the user is engaging in. They also need to have an open audio system that allows some exterior sound to filter into the ears. This is especially important during outdoor exercise like running or biking, as athletes need to be aware of their surroundings so as to avoid potential accidents from occurring. Modern sports headphones might offer less-emphasized bass than other models and will always allow ambient sound to enter your ears.
What kind of frames are they sold in?
The 3 main types of sports headset frames are:
1. Earbuds
Earbud-type headphones are small speakers that are fitted directly into the ear canal, and are typically attached to a V-wire ending in a headphone jack. They are typically held in place by their fit in the ear alone and do not require an external frame to keep them in place.
2. Ear-clip earbuds
Earbuds with a clip system are somewhat more likely to remain in place during intense physical exercise than regular earbuds are. They typically feature a clip on attachment with the speakers also fitting into the ear canals.
3. Headband earphones
These are probably best if you want to be able to hear both ambient sounds and whatever is on your mp3 player or iPod. Headband earphones have larger, foam covered speakers and are kept in place with a headband frame that can either be vertical or horizontal, depending on the model. Some ear-clip earphones also have a horizontal headband frame.