Want to enjoy your favorite songs even more? Discover the sounds that please you the most, and then look for headphones with specs tuned to your musical tastes.
When listening to music on a portable player like a Walkman, it goes without saying that the playback capabilities of your portable player are important in getting the sound just how you like it. Music lovers also know that the headphones sound is output from are a key element to ensure ideal audio reproduction. Every headphone has its own unique sound. And the sound may further differ depending on how well your portable player and headphones work together. Rely on your ears and senses to find the perfect headphones for you.

1

Fully understand the features of your headphones.

Listen to your favorite tracks repeatedly with your everyday headphones while paying close attention to how well you hear each musical instrument, how the highs and lows sound, and how many unique sounds there are. The insights gained here will greatly aid you in finding the right headphones.

2

Choose between overhead band (A) and in-ear (B) types.

Before you settle on a type, visualize how you are going to use the headphones and where you will wear them. Then make sure they don’t feel uncomfortable when you put them on.

3

Try out the headphones.

Take your Walkman with you to a store or showroom where you can try out various headphones. Listen to your favorite tunes as you sample the various headphones. Be sure to bring along your everyday headphones too. It is easier to find your preferred sound style by doing on-the-spot comparisons between your everyday headphones and the various in-store headphones. You will find yourself saying something like, “Aha, I prefer punchy bass!” or “Ah, I prefer powerful vocals,” or perhaps “Oh, I prefer soft sounds.” That will help you find the headphones that make your favorite songs sound even better.

Listen to one of your favorite songs on your favorite pair of headphones.