High-quality and rich sound is what comes first in a true audiophile. Then comes the comfort and longevity of the sound-emitting portable device.
Attention audiophiles presented the best headphones for music 2016 — top 10. All the top models have been tested and selected for sound quality, ease of use and design reliability.
10. Sennheiser cx 686g sports | Price 4,500 rubles
Sennheiser cx 686g sports open the top ten best headphones of 2016. The sound emitters in-ear have an excellent design, high-quality sound and are in an affordable price category. For a price of 4.5 thousand rubles, the manufacturer offers a reliable and durable device with a built-in headset and additional accessories.
9. Philips Fidelio S2 | Price 9 500 rubles
Philips Fidelio S2 - one of the best vacuum headphones for music 2016. High-power emitters transmit accurate and balanced sound of reproduced music. The design of the model is quite durable and will last a very, very long time. Included are nozzles of various sizes, as well as a convenient, compact case for storing plugs. The price of Philips Fidelio S2 is 9.5 thousand rubles.
8. XBA-A3 | The price is 15 000 rubles
XBA-A3 - The best in-ear headphones for music 2016 from Sony. The plugs have one dynamic driver and two reinforcing bars each, thanks to which manufacturers managed to achieve excellent sound. Included with the configuration is a cover, many nozzles, two cables (with and without a microphone). The cost of the top model on average is 15 thousand rubles.
7. Westone UM PRO10 | Price 11 000 rubles
Westone UM PRO10 - a worthy model of vacuum headphones for music 2016. The plugs are attached behind the ear, which provides a more snug fit to the auricle. High detail and good clarity are provided by a unique reinforcing radiator. Sound emitters are equipped with a two-driver reinforcing structure, that is, they have a passive crossover. It will last Westone UM PRO10 for a long time due to the high strength of the materials used and manual assembly. The kit includes a huge set of nozzles, a removable cable, a case and a tool for deep cleaning. Westone UM PRO10 provides good and clear sound of the played music. The cost of the PRO10 model is 11 thousand rubles.
6. Sol Republic | Price 16 000 rubles
Sol republic - one of the best headphones for music 2016. The uniqueness of the portable device lies in the complete independence of the three main components from each other: the headband, cup and wire. All three components can be purchased separately if it is necessary to replace any of them, exempting from changing the entire structure. On the wire is a small volume control and microphone. The presence of a headset allows you to listen to music from any mobile device and manage the menu. The sound of these headphones is quite decent with a slight dominance of bass. The sound is bright and juicy. The cost of Sol Republic is 16 thousand rubles.
5. Jabra Move | Price 7 000 rubles
Wireless Jabra move located on the fifth line in the top 10 best headphones of 2016. The portable device for listening to music is very compact and can be adjusted in size, has micro USB inputs, as well as an operating mode switch and a microphone. The sound quality of Jabra Move is decent, especially the bass here. At the output, the user gets a clear, rich sound. In music listening mode, the configuration works up to 8 hours. Soft, comfortable ear pads cover the entire ear and do not cause any inconvenience. The price of the model today is about 7 thousand rubles.
4. Bose QuietComphort 20I | Price 19 000 rubles
Bose QuietComphort 20I - the best in-ear headphones for music 2016. Plugs with an active noise reduction system will provide high-quality, rich and clear sound without any extraneous noise. Sound emitters are able to work for 16 hours in music listening mode. Soft silicone earbuds will not provide any discomfort, adjusting to the anatomical shape of the ear. The model comes complete with a case. The headphones themselves are a durable and reliable design that has successfully passed many tests. The average cost of the Bose QuietComphort 20I is 19 thousand rubles.
3. Bose Quietcomfort 25 | Price 22 000 rubles
Bose Quietcomfort 25 opens the top three headphones for music 2016. The top model with an active noise reduction system provides absolutely clear sound in a noisy environment. A system of active equalization helps to achieve a deep, rich sound: the electronics change the frequency characteristics in real time depending on the surrounding environment. Bose QuietComfort 25 cups fully enclose the auricle, evenly distributing the load. In these headphones you can spend many hours completely forgetting about them and completely surrendering to your favorite music. The battery provides up to 35 hours on a single charge. This is one of the most expensive models to date, the average price of which is 22 thousand rubles.
2. Plantronics BackBeat Pro | Price 16 000 rubles
Plantronics BackBeat Pro occupy second place in the top of the best headphones of 2016. These are large, cool, powerful noise-canceling headphones. At the same time, this is not just a device for listening to music - here you will find a headset hidden under the ear pads. The microphone can be either turned on or off with a special button. The model works via Bluetooth, without wires, but it is also possible to connect a wire if the player or computer does not have a Bluetooth module. There is also a USB input for charging. The headphones themselves have all the necessary controls. Headphones can be paired with up to eight devices. Plantronics BackBeat Pro works 24 hours in music listening mode. Their cost today is an average of 16 thousand rubles.
1. V-Moda Crossfade M-100 | Price 21 000 rubles
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 heads the best headphones for music 2016. V-Moda claims that these are the first headphones created by leading music experts, which is hinted at by a rather feeble list of awards from various publications, as well as active users, among which you can find such famous characters as Tiesto, Hardwell, Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and other DJs. The V-Moda Crossfade M-100 can be considered the flagship, both in sound and price. They are soft and comfortable, while they have a metal base, which makes them practically not killed. M-100 refers to monitor headphones, so they have an ear cushion that covers the entire ear, at the same time creating passive noise reduction. The ear pads themselves are leather, very soft and fit tightly on the frame. Professional sound emitters withstand both high and low temperatures, humidity, salt spray and ultraviolet radiation. They can be folded compactly to be conveniently stored by putting them in the enclosed hard case. The model uses patented technology, so the bass does not interfere with the reproduction of high / low frequencies. At the same time, it remains quite powerful and balanced. In general, the sound is deep and very lively. The advantages of the premium configuration can be discussed for a long time. You can say for sure only one thing -
Crossfade M-100 is worth the money. Audiophile will have to pay 21 thousand rubles for them.