Headphone Advice
All of us at Audio Sanctuary love music, and we know first-hand that listening to music via headphones or earphones - which is called Head-Fi - is a completely different experience to listening via traditional two-channel hi-fi or via a home cinema system.
For those new to the world of Head-Fi, here is a quick run down of some key terms:
- Headphones - Mini loudspeakers connected via a headband.
- Earphones - Micro loudspeakers which sit directly in the ear canal.
- In-Ear Monitors (IEM) - Earphones, but for more professional use. Not necessarily better or of higher quality.
- Over-Ear (Circum-aural) - Ear pads which fully enclose the ear.
- On-Ear (Supra-aural) - Ear pads which rest upon the ear.
- Open-Back - The rear of the headphone driver is fully open to the environment.
- Semi-Open-Back - The rear of the headphone driver is partially sealed.
- Closed-Back - The rear of the headphone driver is fully sealed.
- Noise Cancelling - The headphone can be set to remove or reduce ambient noise.
- Foldable - The headphones can be folded down into a more compact size.
Our team listen to as many different headphone brands, styles and price points as possible, and select only the best quality items for our website. We are very happy to advise when it comes to choosing the best pair for your personal needs - whether for exercise, commuting, business, leisure, or home use.
Audio Sanctuary are premier partners for all the brands we support, meaning we get to hear about the latest innovations in the industry before others might. This includes innovations such as new wireless technology, improved driver design, and new materials that will change headphone performance in years to come.
So for any & all headphone-related questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or telephone, and we will be happy to assist you.
