By: Ahmed Hany & Heidi Soliman

You may be surprised to learn that headphones are an old invention. They were invented in 1910 by Nathaniel Baldwin in his kitchen! He sent his invention to a U.S. Navy lieutenant as a prototype and the man was quite impressed, as we are now, by the device.

Throughout a long history of different uses, we arrived to headphones as we now know them. Surely, they have become quite a popular accessory in the modern days, since they provide you not only with privacy and clarity of sound in crowded places, but also with a unique experience listening to music, catching the sound of every instrument and getting touched every time.

Yaoota shares your interest in headphones, so we prepared this guide for you to know more about each type of headphones and what best suits you. You will find details on each of the five types of headphones, along with the best and most popular models for each, in case you are interested in checking them out and buying them online. In the shortest time possible, you will be in possession of new headphones. Excited? So are we! Let’s get started!

If you want to know more about the criteria for choosing the right headphones for you, check out Yaoota’s Guide for Buying Headphones here.

*Prices listed in this article are the ones provided at the time of its publication, and are subject to change according to the supply and demand of the market.

The Most Widespread Types of Headphones:

(1) Earbud Headphones

This type has been the most popular for years! Now, however, with the other types spreading out, earbuds have started to become less widely used. 

They are elegant, small in size and fairly affordable. Downside? They cannot quite shut out the noise in public and crowded places; thus, listening to music or making/receiving calls become a little dissatisfying. Another minus for many is that earbuds are hard to stay in place in one’s ears; they keep falling out.

Check out different types of earbud headphones here. 

(2) In-Ear Headphones

Currently, this is the most popular type. They’re known for being the smallest in size among other headphone types, so they won’t take a lot of space to store and are easy to carry in your pocket or backpack. They don’t have any metal parts — they’re basically a wire that’s connected to two small headphone pieces — which results in the headphones being lightweight, too.

This type of headphones is called ‘in-ear’ because they go and fit inside the ear. This helps shut out noises and sounds, making listening to music a whole new experience. They come with plastic caps of different sizes that you can replace yourself so you can choose the ones most suitable for your ear. The worst downside for in-ear headphones is that they build up ear wax with time, potentially leading to ear problems.

Check out different types of in-ear headphones here.

The Most Popular Models of In-Ear Headphones: 

(3) Sports Headphones

A lot of people are annoyed by headphones falling out of their ears, especially when they are doing sports. In this coming list, we will offer a few headphone choices that won’t fall out of your ears during exercise. They are also water-resistant, so they will be resistant to sweat, making them function for a longer time. This type of headphones drowns out the noise in your surroundings and will make your calls and music sound clear. It is a perfect choice if you exercise often or enjoy going on jogs.

Check out different types of sports headphones here.

The Most Popular Models of Sports Headphones: 

For a more detailed guide on the types of headphones, check out Yaoota’s Headphone Guide here.

(4) On-Ear Headphones

This is an over-the-head type of headphones: users wear the headphones on top for their heads and they go around it with it a steel part. The part that covers the ears is medium in size and is usually coated with leather. These parts are rested directly over the ear canal. On-ear headphones aren’t considered big enough to fully cover the ears. 

One of the qualities of this type is its lightweight; it’s much lighter than over-ear headphones. As for its throwbacks, it doesn’t cancel out noise, as it doesn’t completely cover the ears, not to mention that it can slip off with frequent movement.

Check out different types of on-ear headphones here.

The Most Popular Models of On-Ear Headphones:

(5) Over-Ear Headphones

This type isn’t much different from the previous one. It’s an over-the-head type of headphones, too, but the main difference is that the two earpieces are larger in size, thus fully covering the ear to the extent that the ear doesn’t show underneath.

The most prominent features of this type are the noise-cancellation and the sound quality and clarity. On the other hand, the headphones are heavy, making portability difficult. Also, the high price makes it considered to be a luxurious product.

Check out different types of over-ear headphones here.

The Most Popular Models of Over-Ear Headphones:

We have tried to give you the best selection of headphones. If you want to check out more models, go to Yaoota and find out more about their pros, cons and price range. 

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