Headphones are one piece of equipment selling really good no matter which market you look at. This gadget is especially popular among younger population and this population usually searches for the best price/quality ratio that they can get.
Some of the Headphones can offer a real bang for the money and this is what we will cover in this article; the best Headphones for the least possible price. Of course we won’t talk about $5 dollar Headphones, we need quality as well, not just the price. The numbers in front of each model does not reflect the ratings; we used the numbering just to ease the reading of the article.
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Below are some names and price of cheap and attractive headphones for gift available in the market which you can choose as a gift item for the coming new year or any occasion like birthday.
1. Let’s talk about Air-Fi AF-32 from MEElectronics. This stylish Bluetooth on ear Headphones are in the $60 price range and if you’re after a Bluetooth device this should be your first choice. I bet you will stand out with these Headphones since the best part of this pair of ear speakers is sleek design.
The sounds quality is good as well and they even come with built-in microphone if you wish to make a call. If you are not a fan of Bluetooth technology you will get the cords in the package as well. If you decide to go with Bluetooth have in mind that batteries last up to 12 hours (when charged to the max).
Since this is on-ear model remember that your ears will get sweaty during the hot summer days.
2. Monster Turbine is a bit older model (does not come with all the fancy characteristics) and it is basically high quality in-ear set of Headphones.
The original price was $150 but you can find it nowadays for around $75. Still a bit expensive for small Headphones but Monster Turbine delivers a high quality base, and a sound that you will just adore.
3. If you’re looking something similar in terms of design (compared to Monster Turbine) but you have a significantly lower budget go for the YAMAHA EPH-30 which looks like a Monster Turbine but it is not that robust and it does not look tough (white model even gets dirty fast).
On the other side, you will get a high quality sound and all this for $40.
4. If you don’t care about design (or if you love 80’s design) your choice should be Koss PortaPros. The company (Koss) behind the PortaPros produced this model with two things in mind; to deliver Headphones that offer high quality sound and to do this on a budget. They made it and this model is a huge hit.
The downside (as mentioned in the beginning) is the design. You will either love it or hate it, there is no in between. Price tag only $36. This model is probably the best choice for a serious audiophile.
5. If you like the behind-the-neck Headphones you should go for LG HBS-700 model. This stylish Bluetooth model will deliver quality sound (especially if you’re listening to music) and it is one of the most comfortable models in the market.
The down side is the fact that the quality of the sound suffers in the crowded places with a lot of noise.
6. If you don’t like to carry a lot of weight on your head but you like the on-ear Headphones you will choose PX100 from Sennheiser.This is a perfect fit for students, travelers or anyone else carrying the Headphones for a long period of time at once.
The sound is good but jazz and Classical music may suffer a bit, due to the prevalent force of midbass. This model comes with carrying bag.
Hi Himadri, I’m a proud owner of the PX100 Sennheisers and what I can say is that from the frequent travellers point of view, my job requires me to travel a lot, this pair of headphones is so amazing.
I mean the highs and mids are clear and price and the bass is strong but not strong to give you a headache.
My record is a 6 hours flight on which I’ve listened to the PX100s for all the duration of the flight. They’re comfortable and very compact.
And you’re definitelly right… they do make a great gift.
Alex