Three headphones to communicate and enjoy entertainment on your PC

Although now we do not spend as much time in front of the PC as in the past, since mobile phones and tablets have taken center stage in many activities, that does not justify that we cannot get the most out of the experience with accessories more convincing for every occasion. What would I like to propose in this article? Three great on-ear headphones hats off to: Plantronics BackBeat Pro, Jabra Evolve 80 and HyperX Cloud II.

There are endless types of headphones, and we can even find hybrid models, although the most enveloping and isolating end up being supraaural, no matter how much with the arrival of good weather they end up giving us heat.Why not run away from the noise that surrounds us and immerse ourselves in the sound of a game, a movie or a music album?

Cloud II, ready for gamers

From opening the box to first use, the HyperX Cloud II is sensational. The presentation of the packaging is careful and the product itself, with a combination of colors to choose from, denotes quality on all four sides: headband with synthetic leather topped with seams in gray, soft leatherette-wrapped and memory foam-filled ear cushions, and solid aluminum for the extender arms.

These headphones, with 53mm drivers and Hi-Fi sound, feature a control module with integrated DSP sound card , to easily control the sound volume of what we hear and the microphone, as well as a side button to deactivate the latter.Do you want 7.1 surround sound? The center button on the control module pushes the sound and diverts it to the center, something I prefer to avoid when playing music.

Designed for the most gamers, who need headphones to spend many hours online

Those who play interactive games will love the detachable microphone, with a frequency response of 50–18,000 Hz, one level maximum sound pressure of 105 dB SPL and nominal impedance of ≤2.2kΩ. The end of the microphone is covered by a good amount of foam, which improves the sound, although what I like the most is that the microphone can be adapted conveniently thanks to the flexibility of its body: not everyone has the same facial and cranial structure . TRUE?

The Hyper X Cloud II is a headset that not only stands up to long sessions in cooperative gaming, but also provides a spaced and surround sound for a relaxing pause: the main function is more than fulfilled, but it also happens with a note when it is necessary to enrich other audiovisual experiences.

At Amazon | 88 euro

BackBeat Pro, freedom of movement

Plantronics BackBeat Pro headphones are a very versatile product and, to round things off, the Bluetooth connectivity grants that freedom of movement unthinkable with the use of the cable. Thus, one can use the product in the traditional style or explore the benefits of wireless connectivity, which will give up to 24 hours of autonomy.

It cannot be said that they are small headphones, they are very striking once on, but they are comfortable and adapt very well to the head. What makes them so attractive when linked to the PC via bluetooth? We will have integrated playback controls on the outer area of each earphone, both to advance between tracks and to adjust the sound intensity (rotary control).

The autonomy of up to 24 hours and the integrated controls make it a tremendously attractive product

Are you a regular traveler for work reasons? There is a button to activate the noise cancellation system, which also softens the forcefulness of the bass quite a bit. Another peculiarity of the BackBeat Pro is that music playback is paused once we take them off our heads. Then, when you use them again, they automatically start playing. Anything else? We will find a button to filter the sound and thus continue with the headphones on.

Regarding quality of finishes, there will be leather on the headband and on the pads of each headset, and a metal structure on the extension arms. Audio quality is one of the BackBeat Pro's strong points, with a great balance between midrange, treble, and bass. The best I've ever tasted.We will have 40 mm drivers and, as a technical extra, Bluetooth Class 1 with a range of up to 100 meters (our PC or mobile device must also be Class 1 ) .

At Amazon | 177 euro

Jabra Evolve 80, for communication and work

The Jabra Evolve 80 are headphones designed for work and to provide quality sound when communicating or listening to any audio file . Even to soften ambient noise, this accessory comes with a noise cancellation system that, when activated, increases the intensity of the sound. Be sure to have the built-in battery charged.

In terms of quality of finishes, this Jabra product does not stand out for including very premium materials, predominantly plastic throughout and width of the surface.The pads of each headset are made of leatherette and in the inner area of the headband we will find a particular finish: flexible plastic to replace the conventional foam lining.

A professional solution to isolate yourself at work and improve voice communications

Being a high-end product, and designed for professional environments, apart from the noise cancellation system we will also have two more features that will be important: on the right side there is a button to filter noise external sound and improve communication with our interlocutor without removing our headphones; and also on that side we will have the microphone, which can tilt vertically about 100º, in addition to fitting into the outer hole of the headband.

Being an audio accessory focused on professional users, the Evolve 80 come with compatibility with UC and Skype for Business platforms, specialized software for PC (for communication control) and a control module with USB connection to facilitate call management.On a technical level, 40 mm drivers capable of supporting a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz are incorporated. These are the headphones I personally use to communicate with Skype.

At Amazon | 290 euro