There are so many different styles of headphones on the market that it’s not always easy to know which is right for you. On one hand, you want headphones that are compact and durable but don’t want to sacrifice rich, all-encompassing sound in the process. At InMotion, we’re the experts at helping you find the perfect headphones for traveling, which often begins with deciding on the headphone fit that is best for you. With choices of over-the-ear headphones, true wireless earbuds, bone conduction headphones, and so much more, we’re here to help you decide which style of headphones is right for you. Check it out!

Over-the-Ear Headphones

Classic Listening with Major III Bluetooth Headphone by Marshalls

Great Brands: Marshall, Sony, Beats by Dr. Dre, Sennheiser, Bose

Ideal Customers: Travelers, Students, Professionals

Benefits: Rich Sound, Strong Noise-Canceling Capabilities

When you picture a pair of headphones, your mind likely goes to these traditionally-designed headphones with ear cuffs and an over-the-head band. Modeled after the traditional over-head headphones from the first walkmen and CD players, over-the-ear headphones are designed for comfort and maximizing your listening experience. Many brands have added Bluetooth, noise-canceling, and voice assistant capabilities to these headphones, making them great headphones for nearly any user. 

A great pair of over-the-ear headphones for audiophiles and travelers alike is the Major III Bluetooth Headphone by Marshall. The Major III Bluetooth Headphone by Marshall is designed with comfort in mind, featuring a straight fit headband, slimmed 3D hinges, and comfortable ear cushions. This combines with 40mm dynamic drivers for enhanced bass, smooth mids, and clear highs for a comfortable and powerful listening experience. The Major III Bluetooth Headphone by Marshall features Bluetooth aptX for a 30-foot range of exceptional audio quality that keeps you moving. For more than 30 hours with the Major III Bluetooth Headphone by Marshall, you’ll experience great sound and simple-to-use functions that put the power to adjust sound, answer calls, and change songs with the touch of a button. Best of all, the Major III Bluetooth Headphone by Marshall is great for traveling with a 3.5mm socket for listening with a partner and a convenient collapsible design for keeping with you on the go.

True Wireless Earbuds

Tiny & Powerful T5 True Wireless Headphones by Klipsch

Great Brands: Klipsch, JBL, Jabra, Bose, Beats by Dr. Dre

Ideal Customers: Students, Professionals, Travelers, Athletes

Benefits: Portability, Additional battery life in the case

Rapidly becoming one of the most preferred headphones fits, true wireless earbuds are the small but mighty solution for listening on the go. These tiny earbuds are designed with an ergonomic fit to stay put in your ear through a variety of situations, making them an increasingly popular option for travelers and athletes alike. This stability combines with subtlety for a refined, professional appearance and packs a powerful listening experience into one tiny package.

A great pair of true wireless earbuds for you to try out is the T5 True Wireless Headphones by Klipsch. Featuring eight hours of battery life on a single charge and a combined 24-hours of playback with the carrying case, the T5 True Wireless Headphones by Klipsch are perfect for a day’s worth of travel or a week’s worth of workouts. Designed with four mics, you can connect to your digital assistant and make calls with unbelievable clarity. The T5 True Wireless Headphones by Klipsch are water-resistant and comes with several sized of oval ear tips for the perfect seal for powerful bass, noise isolation, and lasting comfort. On top of all of this, the T5 True Wireless Headphones by Klipsch connect with the Klipsch Connect app, allowing you to customize your listening experience for unparalleled listening.

Bone Conduction Headphones

Unique Ear-Free Listening with Aeropex Open-Ear Headphones by Aftershokz

Great Brands: Aftershokz

Ideal Customers: Athletes (notably runners), Professionals, Travelers

Benefits: Safe listening in busy environments, comfortable design

An interesting development in headphone design has allowed us to experience music with an ear-free design. While it sounds impossible, bone conduction headphones free up your ears so that you can still hear your surroundings, projection noise silently through your cheekbones. These headphones are designed to be sturdy, durable, and create a safe listening experience for people in busy, potentially-hazardous areas.

The Aeropex Open-Ear Headphones by Aftershokz are a great pair of bone conduction headphones for athletes, professionals, and travelers alike. Created with a sturdy over-the-ear design, the Aeropex Open-Ear Headphones by Aftershokz don’t cover your ears for optimum comfort and awareness. Capable of projection sound for up to eight hours on a single charge, the Aeropex Open-Ear Headphones by Aftershokz promise rich sound and strong connections. Completely waterproof and made with dual noise-canceling mics, the Aeropex Open-Ear Headphones by Aftershokz keep you connected and safe in any environment.

Ready to find out which headphones are right for you? Stop in at InMotion for a free demo of leading headphones from our team of professional associates.