Tuning into Tomorrow: The Headphones and Headsets Set to Shape 2023's Audio Experience

Whether it be headphones, headsets, earbuds or gaming headsets, they are becoming increasingly integral in our lives.

We are now using them for a variety of reasons such as:

For Zoom meetings
In the gym
On our way to work
Audiobooks
Podcasts and more...

But of course, it's different strokes for different folks. Some of us want the latest 2023 audio trends and specs and others just looking for functionality and value for money, plus everything in between.

However, in this blog, we are taking no prisoners, as we look at the best-selling models from different brands this year in different categories. As we all want to know what the best-selling brands and their products are don't we?

Now, this would be no easy task if we had to consider things such as noise reduction and noise cancelling headphones, the best wireless options, comfort, ease-of-use and many more factors.

Instead, we will focus on what has been moving off the shelves at a rapid pace this year in Australia.

Spoiler Alert: Not all of them are the latest models either!

A Common Thread Each Selection has Excellence in the Following Fields:

Sound: Out of all the factors sounds is the most important. All of these in this blog contain excellent crystal clear balanced sound as good as any latest TV with surround sound.

Weight/Size: Comfort is a concern for many so weight and size can play a part. For people who wear a headset or headphones for extended periods, this is a serious consideration.

Battery Life: This is now a big difference-maker for many people who live busy and active lives.

Cost: Price is another factor that plays a major role for everyone, but regardless of the price on our list they are all worth every dollar and some are showing us the future of sound.

What's Been Trending?

Well with the influx of new spec on the market this year there's been quite a lot of searches for things such as:

Premium Sound Quality
Next-Gen Audio
Headphone Innovations
Smart Headphones Features
New Noise-Cancellation Evolution
Wireless Audio 2023

And, yes as you can guess all of the above are covered in our selections, so it's time to get on and take a look at what's been moving off the shelves and The Headphones and Headsets Shaping 2023's Audio Experience.

So we have broken headphones and headsets into two different sections and between them picked some top-sellers over five different categories. Here we go.

OVER EAR HEADPHONES

JBL Quantum 910 Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headset

JBL has come up with another masterpiece with the Quantum 910. Their QuantumSPHERE 360 technology has given them an edge.

Let’s see the features:

NOISE CANCELLING TECHNOLOGY
SIMULTANEOUSLY PLAY AND CHARGE
COMFORTABLE DURABLE DESIGN
BOOM MIC WITH FLIP-UP-TO-MUTE
ECHO SUPPRESSION

The technology allows next-generation audio positioning but also an independent soundscape that is fixed and for gamers, the head-tracking sensor is a favourite.

Gamers are flocking to JBL for this one, but they are not necessarily only used for gaming, they are a solid buy for anyone working from home who needs to converse with crystal-clear sound.

It's by no means the cheapest on the market but you are getting what you pay for with these!

Buy JBL Quantum 910

young woman gamer weared JBL Quantum headset

WIRELESS HEADPHONES

EPOS Sennheiser C50 Wireless Communication Headset and ANC

EPOS Sennheiser brings superb quality and value headphones to the market. With Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) plus more, it's been a market favourite.

It comes with these features:

4 x ANC MICROPHONES
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY
ENHANCED SOUND ISOLATION
BATTERY LIFE - UP TO 46 HOURS
MICROSOFT TEAMS & ZOOM CERTIFIED

With this, the user gets multipoint connectivity meaning you get two simultaneous connections through USB-A or Bluetooth and around 46 hours of playback and voicecalls of up to 41 hours.

Certainly one of the best value-for-money buys this year so easy to see why it's a very popular choice.

Buy EPOS Sennheiser C50

young man in the office weared EPOS Sennheiser C50 headset

EARBUDS

Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2)

Remember when we said 'Spoiler Alert' where here we are. These are not the latest Apple AirPods on the market. But these are still flying off the shelves.

Let's take a look at some of the spec:

ACN - ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE AMPLIFIER - CUSTOM-ENGINEERED
HIGH-EXCURSION APPLE DRIVER - CUSTOM-BUILT
APPLE H2 HEADPHONE CHIP
ADAPTIVE EQ
ADAPTIVE TRANSPARENCY
APPLE MAGSAFE CHARGING CASE

On top of Apple's custom-built and engineered items, the user also gets a vent system designed for Pressure Equalisation and Dynamic Head Tracking containing personalised Spatial Audio.

So it's easy to see that this is a case in that not everyone is flocking to the latest releases, so be sure to check that they tick all the boxes for you, if they do then go for it.

Buy Apple AirPods Pro

GAMING HEADSETS

EPOS H6 Pro Audio Bundle Open Gaming Headset with External Sound Card

EPOS Sennheiser are having a good 2023, they are on our list again. This time with a unique product that ticks a lot of boxes.

So let's have a look at what's inside:

OPEN ACOUSTIC WIRED GAMING HEADSET
IMMERSIVE AND EXPANSIVE SOUNDSTAGE
MAGNETIC AND DETACHABLE - LIFT-TO-MUTE MICROPHONE
SMART BUTTON CONTROL
7.1 SURROUND SOUND - CUSTOMISABLE

What really makes us realise why this is a go-to choice this year is the EPOS Gaming suite. When you combine it with the GSX 300 external sound card and H6PRO headset you are getting mindblowing digital sound processing and the EPOS 7.1 surround sound is unique.

Buy EPOS H6 PRO

OFFICE HEADSETS

The Poly Savi 7310 Office S7310-M Wireless Headset

When it comes to top specification office Poly is one of the most respected names in the industry.

So let's first see what's included and then:

2X DENSITY COMPARED TO OTHER DECT HEADSETS
DECT - MICROSOFT TEAMS CERTIFIED
MICROSOFT TEAMS OPEN OFFICE SPECS APPROVED
NOISE-CANCELING MICROPHONE
ATTAINS APPROX 180M or 580FT OF LINE-OF-SIGHT RANGE

For security, this is the top-of-the-range. With DECT software the security is military-grade encryption using 256-bit AES.

FIPS 140-2 listed features are just an addition to this futuristic technology that works for the financial industry, government and any business that needs top-line security, these are perfect.

Buy Poly Savi 7310

SUMMARY

It's never easy to try a define the 'What's the Best on the Market?' question as the market is flooded with plenty of options that lean towards specific age ranges and functions. The good news moving forward is that the competition is ramping up as we start to be on the move or online a lot more, this will be a thriving sector for years to come. We hope you find what's right for you.

Good Luck!