which type of headphones are good for ears

 

There are a lot of different brands and types of headphonesout there, but which ones will best suit the needs of your ears? The right type comes down to how you'll be using them. In this article, we'll take a look at three main categories:

One thing to keep in mind is that while they may sound or feel good, some headphones can cause damage if worn for long periods of time.

Some might cushion the head, block out noise and provide passive noise cancelling; others might have ear cushions that can be reused so you don't have to buy new ones with each use. These are just some examples of why there's more than one option for headphones with your particular needs in mind.

Virtual reality headphones, or "headphones for VR"?

While many headphones are being used for music, alarm clocks and the like, virtual reality headsets are another story. In fact, the Oculus Touch headphones are the first ones that have been officially called "VR" headphones. And there's no doubt about it: if wearing a headset is part of your VR experience (whether you're using "second person" or not), then you'll be looking at some more expensive options than those that don't have any particular accessory attached.

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These headphones are also paired with a VR controller, so that you can perform all of your interactions within the virtual world. That said, there's nothing stopping you from wearing any other headphones: it's just that the controller won't work or might not be as compatible.

If you're not interested in pairing a headset with your headphones – whether you're playing VR games or not – then these will run more like any other set of regular earbuds. But even if they don't have an accessory attached they still have to fit into your headset, which means they'll be bigger than some of the other options we'll take a look at shortly.

That said, the VR controller is more compact than some of the headset options on the market. And there is a standard for headphones for VR, so it's not like you'll be limited to a single brand. Just make sure that whatever you pick fits into your headset and allows you to interact with what's going on around you – unless, of course, you like playing games while blindfolded.

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While these are relatively new headphones that have been specifically designed as an accessory for virtual reality headsets, there are also wireless options available if this is something you're interested in exploring.

Are there any drawbacks?

As we've mentioned, some headphones on the market can be used with virtual reality headsets. With others, you'll want to attach a controller and pay a price premium for the privilege, but these aren't necessarily complicated or difficult to get setup. But there are some considerations that you should keep in mind before grabbing a pair of standard headphones for your VR experience:

While audio quality can be affected by how much noise is generated outside of your headset – whether from nearby noises or from whatever's going on outside the gaming space itself – you can also rely on headsets to do their part in keeping things clear and comprehensible.