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In 2019 alone, 14.5 million units were sold in Germany, according to the industry association gfu. This corresponds to a market growth of 15 percent compared to the previous year, and according to gfu, demand is currently increasing. The association suspects that the increased demand is directly related to the crown pandemic. Today, there are many more people who work from home and need headsets to make video calls and conferences.
More money for better headphones.
On average, German customers spent around € 64 for earphones or headsets in 2019, 61 percent more than in 2018. According to gfu, the significantly higher average price is mainly due to new technology – most buyers already They don’t want Bluetooth or full cable freedom (True Wireless).
And active noise cancellation (ANC) is also increasingly in demand, according to the association. The technology not only helps users listen to music or watch movies without being disturbed on the plane or on the train. It can also provide valuable services at home or in the office because it suppresses noise and annoying noises. A few years ago, the technology was only found in high-priced headphones, now there are also affordable models that are equipped with ANC.
What headphones are right for you?
The variety of models is greater than ever and it has become difficult to maintain an overview. Manufacturers launch with terms such as over the ear, inside the ear, inside the ear, TWS, with or without ANC
TECHBOOK colleague Andreas Filbig, along with rapper and audio enthusiast MC Sublime, compiled who is best suited for each type of headphone. You can find the video here, for more information on the advantages and disadvantages of individual types, see our article: Over-the-ear, over-the-ear, in-ear, sport – find the right headphones.
Here are the best headphones.
TECHBOOK audio expert Martin Lewicki tested the best headphones in different categories. Those looking for Apple AirPods type headphones, wireless headphones, will find what they are looking for in our article with the best AirPods alternatives. The list includes the new and powerful Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2, as well as the best dogs Samsung Galaxy Buds and Sony WF-1000XM3. But cheaper models from Motorola, Huawei and JBL are also included. The full list with detailed test results can be found here: The 14 best alternatives to Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Pro.
As ANC is becoming increasingly popular, TECHBOOK has also tested the best models of Bluetooth headsets with active noise reduction category. They are not only the two current models of veteran ANC Bose, but also our personal favorite: the Sony WH-1000XM3. Of course, you’ll also find models from sound experts like Sennheiser, Bang & Olufsen, and Bowers & Wilkins. Newcomers Microsoft and Nuraphone are also included. The full list with extensive test results can be found here: The 12 best noise-canceling headphones in the test.
