Over-Ear

Over-ear headphones are similar to on-ear headphones, except they actually encompass the entire ear, sealing it to prevent ambient noise from seeping in. Like on-ear headphones, they have a foam or cushion over the earcups and a plastic or metal band connecting the two.

Pros and Cons
Over-ear headphones tend to be larger – you see them often used by DJs in dance clubs. The padding on the ears is typically larger, but more comfortable. They’re the least portable of all the types of headphones, and definitely won’t fit in a pocket. However, since they encompass the entire ear, over-ear headphones are able to block a considerable amount of noise and provide high-quality sound.

Who Should Use Them?
These definitely aren’t for the gym. They’re big, well padded, heavy, and not at all inconspicuous. They tend to have longer, thicker cords, and simply aren’t made for portability. They’re most often used by DJs, music producers, and the like, who need high quality sound with noise reduction.

Panasonic Technics RP-DH1200 Headphones Review

The Technics RP-DH1200s are a set of closed-back, over-ear from Panasonic. As far as a set of dynamic headphones go, the RP-DH1200s are decent. Their main problem is their price: although most audiophiles The RP-DH1200s aren't a solid pair of entry-level over-ears, but they exist a bit out of their applicable price range. At $135, the RP-DH1200s finds itself competing against headphones with compelling features, like active cancellation, or lower-end reference headphones capable of a higher audio quality.

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2010-09-01 16:22:00

Bose QuietComfort 15 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

The QuietComfort 15s are the latest headphones in Bose's line-up of active cancelling headphones. It's quite an improvement over the QuietComfort 3s. They might be a bit expensive, and they might not have the best audio quality, but they have some of the best active cancellation we've tested so far.
	Added on 2010-02-11 11:01:00

AblePlanet Clear Harmony NC300 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

The AblePlanet Clear Harmony NC300s are an upgraded version of their predecessors, the NC200s. For a $300 price tag, you'll get a bump in quality all across the board. As with other active-cancellers, however, the NC300s don't have the best audio quality out there. When the feature is off, you can expect average audio performance, and when the feature's on, you'll have to deal with what you can get.

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2010-04-02 06:20:00

Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones Review

We finally got in the Sennheiser HD 800s. So what's our verdict? They're amazing. Really. They're one of the best pairs of headphones we've reviewed. The one sticking point, however, is their $1400 price tag. Check out our test results and graphs and whatnot; hopefully they'll help you decide if an investment in the HD 800s is an investment in your aural future.
	Added on 2009-10-09 10:19:00