Issue 22 / Groovy Headphones To Up Your Stylish Ear Tech Game

by Geeta Wahab

Groovy Headphones To Up Your Stylish Ear Tech Game

Nov 01, 2015

Music, audio books, and chatting on the phone are an integral part of our busy lives on the go. A great pair of headphones or earphones can cushion your ears while bringing the best sound quality in stylish ways.

Initially created back in the late 1800s, headphones were first used by telephone operators and weighed about 10 pounds. Then in the 1950s and '60s headphones similar to the ones we know today first hit the market, and slowly but surely they morphed into the lightweight styles we are so familiar with today. Whether it’s listening to music during your commute to work or at the gym, or listening to an audio book on a long trip, or you’re chatting with a friend while you juggle groceries, headphones and earphones keep your hands free.

^{Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Over-Ear 2.0 Headphone

Photo Credit: Staples}

Haute Headphones
Headphones are comfy, bold and making a mean comeback since the 60s. Staples offers the latest headphones from Beats by Dr. Dre, the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Over-Ear 2.0 Headphone ($392.52 CDN), that are noise-cancelling and cushion your ears with stylish leather pillows. The ATH-ANC70 QuietPoint ($199.96 US) from Audio-Technica are great noise-cancelling headphones which are compatible with smartphones, tablets, home and in-flight entertainment systems.

^{ATH-ANC70 QuietPoint®

Photo Credit: Audio-Technica}

Or if you prefer a wireless option, Staples also offers the Sennheiser RS-135 Wireless RF On-Ear Headphones ($199.65 CDN). They boast a flawless sound output with great bass options and a simple recharge option, so there are no wires needed. The Ankit offers adorable headphone options for the more stylish music lovers; the Pastel Floral (featured in the main image, $29.80 US) options are cute, colourful and have the perfect balance of fashion and function

^{Sennheiser RS-135 Wireless RF On-Ear Headphones}
^{Photo Credit: Staples}

Exceptional Earphones

This dime-sized ear tech has taken on a mind of its own with the variety of options out there. The Ankit once again offers up the most adorable options with their creative earbuds. The Gingerbread Man Earbuds ($14.80 US) or the Popsicle with Hearts Earbuds ($14.80 US) are that perfect little whimsical touch to your technology experience.

^{Popsicle with Hearts Earbuds}

^{Photo Credit: The Ankit}

Audio-Technica also has the sister option to the headphones, the ATH-ANC33iS QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones ($79.95 US) is a comfortable in-ear option that is has a built-in microphone to pick up ambient noises to give you the best listen quality. It also has an inline microphone and volume control for your phonecall needs.

^{ATH-ANC33iS QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones}

^{Photo Credit: Audio-Technica}

iStoreworld has some bolder options like the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H3 In-ear Headphones ($229.92 CDN) which are available in this season’s hottest colour, a deep rich red, and are made with high-grade aluminum to make the earbuds sturdy and scratch proof. Or the Skullcandy Bombshell Earbuds With Remote and Mic ($49.95 CDN) available in various colours and patterns are built slightly smaller to suit a woman’s ear, also from iStoreworld.

^{Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H3 In-ear Headphones}

^{Photo Credit: iStoreworld}

^{Skullcandy Bombshell Earbuds

Photo Credit: iStoreworld}

^{Main Image Photo Credit: Audio-Technica}

Geeta Wahab

Author

Cultivating a life she loves, Geeta (@geets.suites) is chasing all her passions, including her love for home décor. As a brand new home owner, her current journey has launched her further into that world - check out her Instagram @geets.suites for tidbits of her story and other decorating pieces. A...