Headphones

Headphones

Headphones are devices worn on the head to listen to audio more privately and more intensely. They are used in many settings, including professional audio, broadcasting, music production, live events, gaming, podcasting, aerospace, and entertainment. Headphones provide a controlled listening environment for monitoring, mixing, communication, and entertainment. Markertek has deep experience with professional Headphones, and we know the right choice can incredibly enhance your workflow. Ask away!

How Do Headphones Work?
Headphones turn electrical audio signals into sound waves using small speakers called drivers. When an audio source sends a signal to the headphones, the driver's diaphragm moves to create vibrations, which we hear as sound. The quality of the drivers, as well as frequency response, impedance, sensitivity, and build, affects how clear and powerful the sound is.

Open-Back, Closed-Back, Circumaural, and Supra-Aural Headphone Types
The best choice depends on how you plan to use your headphones, where you will use them, and whether you want more isolation or a more open, natural sound. Professional headphones are engineered for where they work with specialized features designed for the intended use.

• Open-back headphones let air and sound pass through the ear cups. This creates a more natural sound, which is popular for critical listening and mixing.


• Closed-back headphones seal the ear cups to block out more outside noise, ideal for recording and broadcasting in loud production environments.


• Circumaural headphones have large ear cups that go around the whole ear, offering more comfort and better isolation for long listening sessions.


• Supra-aural headphones sit directly on the ears, usually lighter and more compact.

Markertek offers only the best, major-league brands like Sony, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, AKG Acoustics and Beyerdynamic all offering models designed for studio recording, mixing, broadcasting, and critical listening.

At Markertek
Markertek stocks the gear you need, the best wired headphones, wireless headphones, earphones, earbuds, and headphone accessories for DJing, recording, sound isolation/noise reduction, music listening, and general monitoring. Plus, anything else you need to get the job done! Browse Markertek's selection of professional headphones today to find the perfect solution for your audio needs.

FAQ

Where are open-back and closed-back headphones used?
They have very different jobs, since open-back headphones let air flow through, creating a wider, more natural sound; they are in demand for mixing, live production and general listening. Closed-back headphones block outside noise and keep sound in, making them ideal for tracking, recording, critical listening, and high-end audio applications.

What type of headphone driver is best?
Dynamic drivers are the most common because they perform well, last long, and are good value. Planar magnetic drivers are commonly chosen for critical listening, providing more accuracy and clarity.

What does headphone sensitivity mean?
Headphone sensitivity shows how well they turn electrical power into sound. Headphones with higher sensitivity can play louder with less power. Headphones with lower sensitivity need a stronger audio source or headphone amplifier to perform.