Headphones have suddenly become a very important piece of equipment to have, whether you want to listen to music whilst commuting, or just want to take a call hands-free, a good pair of headphones is always important. However, with the amount of technology advancements being made, the price of headphones is increasing.

This article will be a brief buying guide for the best cheap headphones, after reading this you'll be able to make your purchase confidently knowing that you got the best headphones for the cheapest price!

Getting the Right Type

Since you're looking for headphones, there are two different types which you'll want to keep in mind, these are the standard on-ear headphones and the full-size headphones.

The on-ear headphones are generally much more lightweight, meaning they're also more mobile and more suited for commuting and carrying around. However, the ear pads won't cup around your ears completely and their minimalist design might be uncomfortable for some people.

On the other hand, the full-size headphones are generally much heavier and feature bigger ear pads that completely wrap around your ears for maximum comfort. You'll be able to hear your music much better with these as they usually have some sort of noise cancelling or sound isolating feature. In most cases they are a bit more expensive so this is also something to keep in mind.

Noise Cancelling vs Sound Isolating

You'll come across these features a lot when you're shopping for headphones and so it's important to understand the meaning behind them. The sound isolating feature isn't found much with headphones, it's usually a feature for earphones, but nonetheless we'll talk about both features.

The noise cancelling is a special feature that basically reverses any outside noise, so if you are on a plane or commuting to your place of work, this would be an ideal feature to have. Sound isolating headphones aren't very common compared to sound isolating earphones. The sound isolating headphones basically have a much tighter fit that prevents the noise from being leaked out. As a result of this, you'll generally find that the music is of higher quality because of the tight fitting.

Specialist Models

You might also want to look at some of the specialist models that are available. We won't go into much detail about these as specialist models generally are quite expensive. However, here is a brief overview:

· Hi-Fi – These headphones produce much better quality output, but don't isolate the noise at all. This makes them inappropriate for commuting.

· Wireless – A good feature to consider if you don't want to mess around with the headphone cord, this feature will come at a price though.

· DJ Style – These headphones have a closed-back design and cancel out the vast majority of the sound output, because of this, you'll experience an added "depth" to your music.

Pricing and Warranty

Even though you're looking for the best value headphones that you can find (and you might not have a big budget), sometimes it's worth spending a little more to get better quality. If you can't do this, understand that the lower-priced headphones will have a much more likely chance of breaking within the next year or so, so an extended warranty might be a good thing to consider.

Before purchasing your headphones, make sure to take a look at the warranty options. The majority of good headphones should come with a standard 12 month warranty but make sure to also look at the extra options. It might seem like an unnecessary cost, but it will save you a lot of money in the long-term!