Best Headphones

While most of us reach for earphones when we’re listening to music, an audio book, a television show, or any of the other many things we tune into, there are still many among us who prefer going over the ear rather than into. And, of course, there are people like me who see benefits to both and switch between earphones and headphones from one day to another. For portability purposes, I’m earphones all the way. However, if I’ll be spending the bulk of the day at my desk, or relaxing on the couch at home losing myself in YouTube videos, high-quality headphones are usually within reach. If you appreciate headphones as well, and appreciate luxury and style that packs sweet sounds, consider the stunning Edition 8 Palladium from Ultrasone.

To say the Edition 8 Palladium is luxurious is an understatement. In fact, looking at the materials used in its construction, you might imagine it was a couture design dreamed up by a celebrity. The sheen of the outer ear cups comes from the Ruthenium covering – a precious, durable metal. As for what makes the interior ear cups so unbelievably soft? That would be the finest, most isolative leather available – sumptuous Ethiopian sheepskin. If you can imagine what it would feel like for a puppy to give your ears a hug, you’re on the right track. The headband is also wrapped in this supremely soft sheepskin, leaving bald men rejoicing! But what to do when you’re done listening for the day – where to store your premier headphones? Oh, we think the included, exclusive Madras goatskin storage bag produced in France should keep them safe and sound.

But before you go thinking the Ultrasone Edition 8 headphones are just a pretty face, think again! Hand-made in Germany, and backed by a 3-year warranty, these headphones were crafted to fuse audio quality with appealing aesthetics. Sure, their pretty face is important, and it was meant to be. But the sounds and superior sound isolation are important, too. A richer, balanced, three-dimensional sound is achieved through Ultrasone’s S-Logic Plus Technology, which just might become your favorite type of logic following your first listen.

Here at Earphone Solutions, we are always working hard to not only bring you the best earphones and headphones available, but also to offer you the information you need to feel confident you’ve made the right choice, and make the earphones and headphones that are best suited to your needs easy to find. We take notice of how our customers are navigating our site so we can continue to make improvements and adjustments when necessary, and taking notice gives us a sneak peek at what’s going on in the wonderful world of audio! What do we mean exactly? Let us explain…

As we mentioned above, we like to make it as easy as possible for everyone to find the best earphone solution to suit their needs. Some people prefer to shop by brand if they have a favorite or have read good reviews of a particular set. Others prefer to shop by price if they are looking for the best pair that matches their budget. Others shop by Best Earphones, others by lifestyle, and others still prefer to browse our earphones by type – and it is those ‘by type’ others we’ve been seeing a lot of this week! What are they looking for, you might ask? They are looking for the best gaming headphones. And we think we might know why!

When the iPhone 4S release was announced just over a month ago, just like you, we were more than well aware. But even if we hadn’t known, we would have as soon as we looked at how people were shopping our site. Our iPhone Earphones category was the most popular kid in the class as people prepared to outfit their new iPhones with the best set of buds. And while people are certainly still looking for iPhone earphones, those looking for gaming headphones aren’t far behind! What would cause this recent surge in popularity? For one, the holidays are on the near horizon. Premium headphones and earphones are a popular holiday gift for audiophiles and casual listeners alike, so that is surely part of the answer. But we think it might also have to do with a little game you might have heard of named Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. From what we’ve heard, it’s kind of a big deal!

When wildly popular new games like those in the Call of Duty series hit stores, the effects are felt across many avenues. I have a few friends that take a vacation day when a Call of Duty video game hits the stores, and chances are good that many of you reading this do as well (or are one of those people yourself!) These games can be as much about the sounds as they are the visuals, and wearing premium gaming headphones while playing can let you more fully immerse yourself in the experience, escaping the world for a while to really get down to the business of gaming. After all, when you’re really committed to beating a game, it’s as though winning is your call of duty.

What’s even better than clicking the ‘Add To Cart’ button on those headphones you’ve been eager to buy? Winning them for free! A shiny new set of Beyerdynamic T70 Headphones could be yours with a simple entry in our current contest. A $669 value, the T70s bring the crystal-clear highs and ultra-deep bass you love. Let’s just say listening to Nicki Minaj’s Super Bass or anything by Jeff Buckley or Mika will have your ears doing a happy dance.

Beyerdynamic’s T70 headphones bring the ultimate in performance with the help of fully metal sound transducers. The closed design also works to bring you a supreme, luxurious listening experience by efficiently axing ambient noise. Whether you’re looking to tune out the world for a relaxing mini-vacation in your mind wherever you are, or need to drown out the din of the office so you can focus on your work and be creative and productive, T70s have your back when they’re on your ears!

But we know we don’t have to go on and on about what makes these headphones so great. We don’t have to highlight their supremely soft micro velour-covered headband and ear pads, or the fine German-engineering. What you want to know is how to make them yours for free, so we’ll get to that now!

The rules of entry are simple: Like the Earphone Solutions Facebook page sometime today through this Friday, October 28, 2011, at 11:59 EDT; comment on today’s Facebook post about the contest with your favorite song; and shoot us an email with your name, address and telephone number to info@fmasolutions.com. That’s it!

With just 3 days to enter, your chance of taking home the Beyerdynamic T70 Headphones isn’t  too shabby, so you might want to head over to our Facebook right about now. We’ll be announcing the winner on the Earphone Solutions Facebook page on Saturday, October 29, 2011, so be sure to stop by and see if you are our randomly selected lucky listener.

Want to be the first to know about our best deals and hottest promotions? Follow us on the Earphone Solutions Facebook and Earphone Solutions Twitter, and sign up for our email newsletter on our homepage. Good Luck, everyone!

At Earphone Solutions we are proud to be the largest Authorized Westone Headphones Dealer in the world. After all, Westone crafts some seriously quality earphones, so being the best place to get them is an honor we’re happy to hold! But what does this mean for you? It means a few things: discounted prices, desirable perks with purchase, and most importantly, that when you register your earphones with Westone, they are backed by a  2-year warranty. We don’t anticipate you will have any issues with your earphones, but in the event you do, a 2-year warranty is an important thing to have. It’s also something you deserve when purchasing top-quality earphones, but something you don’t get when shopping with Amazon or eBay resellers.

Among our most popular Westone offerings are the Westone 3 earphones. These carry a near 5-star rating from 189 customer reviews (and counting!), and not to brag, but our customers provide some of the most thorough and helpful earphone reviews we’ve ever seen! Not sure if something is just right for you? You should be able to clear up any questions just a few reviews in. We’re always more than happy to answer your questions as well, but feel truly grateful to have customers who take the time to provide their personal experience with an item in the interest of helping others make the best decision. As for the positive adjectives you can expect to find in review after review for the Westone 3? Those include: best, amazing, exceptional, supreme, great and perfect, among many others. It’s fair to say the Westone 3 is a bit of an overachiever!

In addition to a bounty of helpful reviews to give you confidence in your decision, Westone 3 earphones are also currently on sale for just over 30% off list price at EarphoneSolutions.com, and include a free Westone Amp for a limited time. They’ll also ship the same day you order them, so you don’t have to wait long to ‘hear’ what everyone’s been raving about.

Chances are good that you wouldn’t buy the luxury car of your dreams and expect it to shine like a diamond by washing with bargain basement cleaner. You also probably wouldn’t run it on cheap oil or equip it with the cheapest tires you could find. You would respect the investment you made by continuing to invest in your purchase, understanding that the ‘little things’ sometimes mean the most, and that in the long run (or short run, in many cases) they will be to your benefit. With that in mind, why will so many people be listening to music on their iPhone 4S through basic earphones that aren’t capable of delivering the best in terms of sound, comfort and durability? After all, an iPhone 4S is hardly a ‘pocket change’ purchase, so why should you be accessorizing it with the plastic pearls of the earphone world?

Invest in Your Investment

Short of carrying around a record player in your pocket (highly impractical – trust me!), the iPhone 4S and iPod are capable of providing you with the best portable music experience possible. While nothing will ever match the magic of a live show, the fact that you can carry thousands of your favorite recordings along with you everywhere you go is nothing short of awesome. But for that awesomeness to fully deliver it needs a little help from you; the foundation is there, but it can’t do it alone! That’s where your job of supplying your iPhone 4S with the best iPhone 4S earphones comes in. And for all it will do for you, it’s really not much to ask!

So which earphones are the best iPhone earphones? Well, that depends on what you’re looking for. But don’t worry – we aren’t sending you out into the earphone abyss without guidance. We’ve put together a short list of the best iPhone earphones at 6 distinct price points so you can discover the sweetest sound while keeping your budget in check. From entry-level a-Jays to the top-of-the-line Shure se535, EarphoneSolutions.com has the best iPhone 4S earphones for you!