The top podcast headphones of 2022

Whether your preference is to listen to some of Ireland’s top 10 podcasts or you’re keen to give podcasting a go yourself, a good set of headphones is a must and will enhance your podcast experience greatly. In fact, ask most podcasters and their audience of listeners what is their most valuable tool, and they will tell you that headphones will certainly be up there with the best of them. 

 

The headphones you purchase can obviously have multiple uses too. For instance, some headphones will enable you to watch movies in peace and with excellent sound, while they can enhance any all-round gaming experience also. For example, most headphones improve the sound quality of specific games in particular. So, whether you’re indulging in a session of Fortnite or playing some realistic casino games, purchasing a solid pair of headphones is certainly worthwhile. What determines a good pair of headphones is ultimately subjective, but the main things people look for include the likes of comfort, sound quality, whether they’re wireless or wired, the price, and the noise isolation. With those features in mind, below is a look at some of the top podcast headphones of 2022 so far. 

 

Sennheiser HD 579 Open Back Headphones

 

Capable of pleasing people who need headphones for everyday use but also any audiophiles among us, the Sennheiser HD 579 Open Back Headphones offer detailed sound reproduction and a hugely appealing and innovative enhanced bass response. Well designed and comfortable to wear too, they offer a frequency range of 15-28,500 Hz and an impedance of 50 ohms. Offering one of the smoothest range of sounds when compared to other headphones on the market, the Sennheiser HD 579 Open Back Headphones are well worth considering. 

 

Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700

 

The Bose name comes with a proven history of excellence which is why many podcasters and podcast listeners favour the Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700. Smart in design and easy to wear, this particular set of headphones offers superb noise cancellation and features arguably the best microphone on the market thanks to its eight miniature microphones, which achieve the ultimate sound quality. They aren’t cheap, though, but you certainly get what you pay for in terms of all-round design and overall quality. 

 

 

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones

 

If you’re willing to spend big bucks on your dream pair of headphones, then look no further than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones. For many, they’re the best around and it’s easy to see why. For starters, they’re hybrid, meaning they can be used in both a casual setting and a professional one. As well as being foldable, they have a frequency response of 15Hz to 20kHz which helps add to the amazing sound quality which is on offer with what is a slickly designed product. In terms of all-round power and design quality, you’ll struggle to find a better pair of headphones on the market right now. 

 

GRADO SR325e Stereo Headphones

 

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Known for making some of the best-looking headphones in the world, this family-owned brand which is based in Brooklyn has smashed it once again with the GRADO SR325e Stereo Headphones. Offering an excellent balanced sound that includes a frequency response between 18–24,000 Hz and a nominal impedance of 32 ohms, these retro-esque headphones are a great alternative to some of the more expensive brands out there. 

 

Other headphones worth looking into are the Skullcandy Grind Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphones, the Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone, the Bowers & Wilkins PX5 On Ear Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, and the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm Over-Ear Studio Headphones.