Top 5 Headphones

As one of the most flooded markets, it can be a right arse ache trying to find the perfect set of headphones – you want comfort, quality sound and you’d like them to look stylish and fashionable. So how the hell do you go about choosing? MANY headphones have been tried and tested by our delicate ears, so we’ve done all the hard work for you and picked the best of the bunch. Thank us later…

Musical Fidelity EB-50 Headphones
We can all agree that music is the key to surviving any long journey, and with Musical Fidelity you can now experience studio quality sound on the go with their brand new EB-50 headphones. The EB-50 headphones provide you with a ruler flat frequency and deep clear bass – the same peerless sound definition as Musical Fidelity’s world famous sound systems. What’s really fantastic about these headphones is the addition of an in-line mic/mute control so that you can take calls whilst listening to music if you have a smartphone. These headphones were designed to keep your music personal so you can have them as loud as you like without annoying others. Plus it comes in a swish travel pack with a variety of earpieces so you can choose which size suits you best. It’s the perfect travel buddy with a seal of quality.
$219 available from www.musicalfidelity.com

iLuv Sweet Cotton High-Fidelity Stereo Headphones
These funky and fashionable headphones deliver a rich musical sound, so you’ll be able to listen to your favourite tunes in outstanding quality, just the way music should be. Its best feature is its compatibility with the iPhone, so you’ll be able to answer your incoming calls with SpeakEZremote as well. Available in a range of bright attractive colours, these headphones double up as a great fashion accessory and are a true travel necessity.
$30 available from www.iluv.com

Scosche REALM RH658m Headphones
These stylish and lightweight headphones are a travel essential for any music lover – they emit an impeccable sound, as well as providing ultimate usability. Made from memory foam cushions, they’re designed to conform to your inner ear shape. They come with a faux leather headband ensuring a comfortable fit for long hours. They’re compatible with the latest iPod, iPhone and iPad models, and you’ll even be able to take calls and have handsfree conversations using your smartphone with the built-in microphone feature on the cable.
$122 available in black or white from www.amazon.com

Yurbuds Sport Earphones
If you’re planning on starting everyday of your trip going on a morning run by the beach, be sure to take these sports earphones with you! These ultra soft silicone buds are so comfortable; they have tangle free cords so you’ll be able to jog with ease. They’re compatible with all smartphones, tablets and other audio devices. Yurbuds come with ambient-noise awareness so you’ll be able to listen to your favourite tracks whilst being able to still hear what’s going on around you. These will also work great on the plane too as you won’t miss any of the important announcements!
$81 available from www.wiggle.com

Fanny Wang Headphones
Available in a range of colours, Fanny Wang headphones are the go-to headphones for all your music needs. Not only do they fold away and store in a swish protective case, the sound quality from them is so amazing, that you can’t hear anything but the beats coming from your MP3 player of choice. We tried and tested the Fanny Wang headphones on a flight, and if you don’t want to chat to your neighbour, hear any screaming babies, or just want to immerse yourself in an audio book then we couldn’t recommend a better choice! Fanny Wang headphones also come with a Duo Jack feature, so you can share your music with your friends, without being a pain to everyone else around you. The only thing we will say is that they don’t come cheap, but consider them as an investment, especially if you’re travelling around and want to soundtrack your journeys. The 1000 On Ear Series (pictured) come in at $249, and if you want some serious ear bling and you’re heavily into your bass, then expect to pay $349 for the 2000 DJ Series. If your budget is a little lower, then opt for the ‘Wangbuds’ that still ensure high definition sound, and the ear tips don’t annoyingly fall out of your ears.
Available from www.fannywang.com.au