Best On-Ear Headphones 2021: Beats, Sony, JBL, & More!
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- David and David tell you about the best on-ear headphones of 2021. This is a follow-up video to one we recorded in January. We read your comments and added several new pairs of headphones, including the Marshall Major IV, JBL Tune660NC, and AKG Y45 BT.
To our surprise, some of our least favorite on-ear headphones from January catapulted to the top in our rankings, while most of the newcomers failed to impress.
Check out our original best on-ear headphones video: • Best On-Ear Headphones...
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1. Introduction [0:00]
2. Why you can trust our reviews [0:08]
3. Songs we used for testing & what we listened for [0:18]
4. AKG Y45BT: Review highlights [0:32]
5. Beats Solo Pro: Review highlights [1:06]
6. Beats Solo3 Wireless: Review highlights [1:40]
7. House Of Marley Positive Vibration 2: Review highlights [2:11]
8. JBL Tune 660NC: Review highlights [2:52]
9. Marshall Major IV: Review highlights [3:20]
10. Introduction: The Best On-Ear Headphones Of 2021 [3:57]
11. David P.'s #3 Best: Skullcandy Riff Wireless & Beats Solo3 Wireless [4:01]
12. David L.'s #3 Best: Sony WH-XB700 [4:33]
13. David P.'s #2 Best: Beats Solo Pro [4:41]
14. David L.'s #2 Best: Beats Solo3 Wireless [5:04]
15. David P.'s #1 Best On-Ear Headphones of 2021: Sony WH-XB700 [5:24]
16. David L.'s #1 Best On-Ear Headphones of 2021: Beat Solo Pro [5:50]
17. Introduction: The Worst On-Ear Headphones Of 2021 [6:32]
18. David P.'s #3 Worst: House Of Marley Positive Vibration 2 & Marshall Major IV [6:35]
19. David L.'s #3 Worst: House Of Marley Positive Vibration 2 [7:37]
20. David L.'s #2 Worst: Marshall Major IV [7:40]
21. David L.'s #1 Worst Headphones Of 2021: AKG Y45BT [8:24]
22. David P.'s #1 Worst Headphones Of 2021: AKG Y45BT [8:41]
23. Semi-Honorable Mention: JBL Tune 660NC [9:24]
💰 WHERE TO BUY:
🎧 Beats Solo Pro on Amazon: geni.us/YxpGno (Amazon)
🎧 Beats Solo3 Wireless on Amazon: geni.us/BVoxP5S (Amazon)
🎧 Jabra Elite 45h on Amazon: geni.us/eyx96D (Amazon)
🎧 Skullcandy S5PXW-L003 (Riff Wireless) on Amazon: geni.us/DdMR (Amazon)
🎧 Sony WH-XB700 on Amazon: geni.us/5cTNMp (Amazon)
🎧 AKG Y45BT: geni.us/0KFtUBc (Amazon)
🎧 JBL Tune 660NC: geni.us/pXDlx (Amazon)
🎧 House of Marley Positive Vibration 2: geni.us/tm7VIF (Amazon)
🎧 Marshall Major IV: geni.us/EqAanEY (Amazon)
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Tracks We Used For Testing:
🎵 "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk - Pristine, well-recorded track: Overall clarity, space
🎵 "Jack Of Speed" by Steely Dan - Pristine, well-recorded track: Overall quality, 3D space
🎵 "Weird Fishes" by Radiohead/Noordpool Orchestra - Wide Dynamic Range: Clarity from loud to soft & "big" soundstage
🎵 "Tin Pan Alley" by Stevie Ray Vaughan - Wide Dynamic Range: Clarity from soft to loud & "live" sound
🎵 "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson - Bass: Makes you want to move but not overpowering
🎵 "Morning" by Beck - Bass: Not too much or too little (Goldilocks zone)
🎵 "Brass Monkey" by Beastie Boys - Bass: Powerful but doesn't get muddy / rumbly
🎵 "Waterwheel" by Kronos Quartet - Dynamic range & space: Sounds like sound is coming from outside your head
Watch our previous on-ear headphones reviews:
🎧 Beats Solo Pro: Review highlights: • Best On-Ear Headphones... &t=66
🎧 Beats Solo3 Wireless: Review highlights: • Best On-Ear Headphones... &t=100
🎧 Jabra Elite 45h: Review highlights: • Best On-Ear Headphones... &t=146
🎧 Skullcandy Riff Wireless: Review highlights: • Best On-Ear Headphones... &t=172
🎧 Sony WH-XB700: Review highlights: • Best On-Ear Headphones... &t=203
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For a professional review I found this to be very misguided. To trash the Marshall Major IV and call it bass heavy then recommend any skullcandy product over it, is absolutely absurd.
Agree
Yeah agree “yuck” 😅
Bs review... Marshall can't be bad, they have aweful hearing or are paid to promote beats
Completely agree with the Solo Pro. The firmware updates made the difference. Once you break them in, of course with the comfort.
Thanks for this. I'm looking for some
YES… DAVID & DAVID… KEEP BRINGING US “GREAT” CONTENT… 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Marshall Major IV has to win!
Marshall v will win this year's on ear too
People using headphones or ear buds need to understand that if used at anything other than low volume will bugger up your hearing over time. The little hairs in your inner ear are easily damaged and once damaged can’t be fixed. You will then live the balance of your life with tinnitus ringing in your ears every minute of every day along with loss of hearing.
Really good point! (I hope you subscribe! :-) In iOS 15, Apple is continuing to expand the "Headphone Safety" section of Settings. (Settings -> Sounds & Haptics -> Headphone Safety)
I'm glad they're continuing to build in these features that are designed to protect people's ears over time.
That sucks cuz I like it loud
@@valerieedwards5303 I live with hearing damage and constant tinnitus (high pitched ringing) in my left ear every minute of every day. Look after your hearing because it’s important to you.
Aussie Dog, our hearts go out to you! Hopefully a medical breakthrough will give you a path to silence again. Thank you for subscribing. :)
@@valerieedwards5303 i have tinnitus too and my advise it to learn to like lowrr volumes. Getting better headphones can make lower volumes sound good to me.
Enjoyed the hungry hippo clip! I do love my Bose Noise Canceling Wireless headphones - last generation! Best self purchased retirement gift. I’ve had them about 2.5 years and just replaced the earphone covers recently.
Just keep loving them. And congratulations on your retirement! Also, way to go replacing the earphone covers - a lot of people don't know you can do that. And with regard to the hungry hippos clip - I got a kick out of the kid yelling, "I win!" Those 90s commercials are always fun to revisit.
@@PayetteForward I was happy to learn the earphone covers were replaceable! I would have purchased the Sony wireless, but would have been annoyed by needing to purchase because of such a simple thing!
Good review
3:47 Indeed I had the Marshall Major IV for a while and the treble was just too loud (also the pressure gets a bit uncomfortable after several hours).
Hola! Tengo que comprar un auricular. Sacando la cancelación de ruido, solo me interesa el modo de cancelación pasiva. Cual me recomendarías? Entre el jbl live 500bt (95u$s) o jbl live 660nc (125u$s), podrías ayudarme? Muchas gracias!! y felicitaciones por el canal!!
I wonder if you guys have tried the different V-Modas that are On Ear, like the M80's, they're supposed to sound better than the crossfade LP1.
I don't like on ear headphones anymore, but i think those should have good audio quality.
I've been using my sony xb700 for about more than 2 years now. and i can confirm these headphones not only feel premium at this range but also sound premium. and battery life also haven't let me down. i also have threw them many times at walls and on floor (rage). and they somehow managed to survive all the brutal beatings i've given them. and after 2 years of rough and tough use along with sweating as i used them during workout and stuff, the earcups finally have fallen off so i do have to replace them. other than that its still as good as new.
Dude,still dont use violent with ya... Headphone :)) use your bed or smt
what about the mic?
I was wondering about the different types of headphones. I've only used earbuds recently probably because the headphones from the old days were not any good. So y'all are giving me something to think about
Thanks for watching. I hear you about the earbuds. I used to think the old headphones weren’t any good either - I remember the cheap on-ear Sonys that would come with a DiscMan. Am I dating myself? Lol!
Now that my budget isn’t so limited, it’s been great to explore these other categories. Stay tuned for next week’s over-ear headphone review vid. More to think about! Thanks for subbing! :)
Would be nice to have a new updated version of this video for 2024. There is just so little info on on-ear headphones TvT
Are JBL headphones also suitable for iPhones? Because the online shop says: "Only supported on Android."
You spent so much just for reviewing for me
Thanks you so much guys
You got it. (Don’t tell anyone we did it just for you - it’ll be our little secret.) 😂
The Solo Pro are awesome, though expensive
I'm here after my first (high end) headphone of 10 years finally broke, it was an on ear harman kardon and I literally loved it to death. Very confused right now between something wireless and wired. I like to wear my headphones to sleep and I own an ipad (no jack) so wireless seems better but I can't use wireless ones to play piano with...
Many of the wireless ones also have the option of using them wired! My fiancé can plug in her beats solo 3’s with the 3.5mm and so can I with my jbl 400bts
It should be noted with the Sony’s to take advantage of the full range of sound you have to have a streaming service that has higher quality music (like Tidal) as noted in the instructions. Apple Music doesn’t currently have high definition music on a lot of tracks. But I believe they are working on it…
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I wear headphones while flying so need corded headset. Any suggestions?
What do you think of Bose 35 sound? Mine tends to skip and the subwoofers aren’t that loud
Assuming you mean the QuietComfort 35 IIs, they're great. You might need a repair if the bass isn't there for you. Stay tuned for the over-ear headphones video upcoming - those would be in that category.
Hi. My family bought me an IPad Pro 2021. I procedes with the first requirements and then it is clear. I can’t see the apps.
For me the Marshall IV are the most comfortable,lightweight and great sounding on ear headphones.I do not agree with you,but that is democracy. 😃
Please review JBL Club Ones
10 out 10 video
I recently bought the JBL Club One's and holy crap they are amazing up with Sony 3/4's except heavier
Very cool! We'll keep them in mind for the next round of videos.
How much have spent on headphones again?
What headphones, in your opinion, are better for people who wear glasses?
Okay, last time I looked at headphone reviews, Beats were a joke, just a name slapped on some pretty lousy headphones, all bass and no musicality. So a few days ago I told a friend to avoid them like the plague, now I see this review, how things have changed in only a few months, really? I am confused! Still I am happy enough with my JBL E55BT for portable and blutooth listening as well as my Audio Technica ATHM50x for serious wired listening. My next big upgrade will be getting my ears cleaned out, so that I can hear them!
You ain't wrong though I've been through 4 pairs of dre beats in just over a year shitty quality & not reliable atall I've learnt my lesson & not just go for the name anymore
What about noise cancelling? Maybe that is covered by the info you've given in the video, do sorry if I am asking a stupid question.
Definitely not a stupid question! With regard to noise cancelling, the Beats Solo Pro do a surprisingly good job. But compared to over-ear headphones or earbuds, the on-ear headphone design doesn't lend itself to the same level of noise cancelling as some of the other choices. And for $299, I think you can do better than the Beats Solo Pro. Stay tuned for our upcoming over-ear headphones video!
Did you consider any Grado models?
You're the 3rd person on 3 seperate videos to mention grado.. I wish they had over ear instead of on ear. I wear headphones for 10+ hours and I feel like they would make my ears sore, what do you think?
@@TheMccanntm I can’t comment about wearing headphones that long, since I rarely use mine longer than one hour. Grados have a metal piece connecting the speakers that makes pressure on the ears heavy for my taste. But it’s easy to stretch it to adjust the tension to whatever is needed.
I have to wear headphones to sleep so I need headphones that cover my ear
I don’t sleep with headphones but I just prefer having the ear pads around the ear instead of pressing and crushing it
Why do you need to wear headphones to sleep, do you have tinnitus?
Stay tuned for our upcoming over-ear headphones reviews!
Sony WH-XB700, Sony WH-1000XM4, Beats Solo Pro, or Bose 700? 🤔
Or Beats Studio 3? 🤯
Skullcandy crusher - bass King
I following you guys with 10 setting you should turn off on iphone and every since nothing but trouble. My battery only 30 minutes and i have to charge it and my messages dont go threw on messages.
Hi Alice, sorry to hear that but thanks for subscribing! I’d suggest going to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset All Settings.
None of the settings we recommend turning off can cause the kinds of issues you’re describing, but it does sound like you have a software issue and I’m hoping a Reset All Settings will fix it! Just make sure you know your home Wi-Fi password before you do it, because you’ll need to re-enter it after your phone reboots.
Wow, terrible choices in the on-ear category! Sad because my head overheats so quickly with over-ear. I've been using the cheap $10 Sony ZX headphones for years. They're great, but I'm looking to upgrade now. I think my only good option is the Sennheiser HD 25.
AirPodSTworks really
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Strange....u didn't mention the Microsoft surface things
Stay tuned for the over-ear video! :)
Major 3 wired are the best in the world for ~50-60$.
Are these still available?
@@markpomerhn76
I bought them a year ago new, with 3y warranty, for 55$ in Czech Republic.
Also found new ® cushions (available in all three colors) for 10$, bought them also, just in case.
They seem to age really well.
It is everything i ever wanted from a headphone, couldn't care less about some 5 minute comparisons on some iPhone's 3$ a pound amplifiers and software equalizers with "new age music".
Only real problem is finding actual music in the last century or so.
With wireless Bluetooth headphones, the amplifiers are in the headphones themselves - not the iPhone. And Stevie Ray Vaughan isn't new age music. Neither is Kronos Quartet.
Try the Fiil Canvas and thank me later !
Am I crazy, or are these OVER-the-ear, and not ON-ear?
Always go Sony .. good sound . Good quality.. best bang for buck hands down . Beats over rated and over priced in comparison!
Good stuff. In the on-ear category, I completely agree. :-) - DP
@@PayetteForward i got solo pros for $100 on black friday now how they compare to sony's?
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😎indeed
what about jbl live 660nc
How can something be very balanced ?
What a lot of gibberish.