Best headphones for podcasts in India

BI India BureauJan 5, 2022, 23:50 IST

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When listening to podcasts, you need to have a sound system which delivers truly detailed audio. Since podcasts are so fast moving and full of speech, you need to invest in a headphone that delivers crisp dialogue. Over the ear headphones are the right pick for such a use case as they have a wide and dynamic sound stage which helps you identify speech patterns, words and syllables. They also deliver great sound when listening to music or watching movies and are built for studio grade use. If you want a truly ASMR sound experience when listening to podcasts, here are some of the best headphones to check out.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Over-Ear Professional Studio Monitor Headphones

Here’s a pair of studio monitor headphones which can really help immerse you in podcasts. These are a pair of professional headphones, and you can expect top notch sound quality not just for dialogue audio, but for music, sound recording and sound effect engineering as well. If you work in the sound industry, this is one of the best headphones to pick up. It has 45mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils resulting in great audio quality. It also has an extended frequency range with deep and accurate bass response. It offers users the best sound quality. It fits right at home in the musical studio environment.

Sennheiser Headphones

These comfortable, lightweight, supra-aural headphones provide dynamic audio with crisp bass and good external noise attenuation without breaking the bank. They are a pair of closed, dynamic stereo headphones for the budget-conscious music lover, featuring powerful sound reproduction and outstanding wearing comfort. It is quite lightweight and uses high end materials to get you a comfortable fit. They’ve got a long cable which is quite good for studio and DJ use cases. Thanks to the high frequency range, you can experience directional sounds with rich clarity and no detail left behind. These headphones are comfortable and have large audio drivers which makes them great for audio in movies, games and podcasts.

AKG K72 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

The AKG K72 headphones deliver authoritative, extended low-frequency response that gives definition to kick drums and bass guitars for clear distinction between instruments, making it a great pick for music recording. It has 40mm drivers to deliver high sensitivity and powerful output, in addition to an extended frequency response that reveals every detail. The closed-back design eliminates audio leakage. Audio isolation is achieved by an acoustic chamber which sits between the ear cup and the hinge that connects to the headband. Despite having such high technology, it is very comfortable for long hours of listening. Closed back design reduces sound leak, isolating music. Sound quality is impressive and the headphones are comfortable to wear.

OneOdio Pro-10 Over Ear Headphones

If you work as a DJ, this headphone is the one to pick up. It is cost effective while providing clear sound and supreme comfort. Incredible sound on the live stage for monitoring is managed by large, 50mm speaker unit drivers combined with neodymium magnets resulting in powerful bass, clear vocals, and crisp high tones form perfect hi-fi sound. The clear voice output makes it a good pick for listening to podcasts. Padded cushioning and an adjustable headband make for comfortable fits. They are foldable and the headphone piece can swivel around, making it very portable. They are easy to carry.

Tribit XFree Go Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Over Ear

Not a fan of wires? This wireless over the ear headphone allows you to enjoy podcasts in high definition audio. The audio drivers are backed by a Qualcomm audio chip enabling dynamic audio along with bluetooth 5.0 technology letting you connect the headphones to multiple devices at once. Over-ear design and noise isolation pads can block out most ambient noise and allow you to better enjoy music, podcasts, movies and more. The mic on this is a CVC 8.0 noise cancelling model which transmits clear audio, so you can make your own podcasts. Wireless connectivity makes it one to have on the go. Sound, battery backup and multiple device connections are icing on the cake.

Maono AU-MH501 Over-Ear Studio headphones

As far as closed back headphones go, this one is a really good option. This cuts down on sound bleed, isolating your music to your ears. The audio isolation is made possible by thick, leather earcups. The sound driver itself is a 50mm unit which is capable of producing tonally accurate sounds, while keeping things clear and crisp. This is advantageous for watching movies and podcasts- content with a lot of dialogue. Incidentally, the dynamic sound quality makes it a must have for sound engineers. It features thick leather earcups.

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