Collection: Headphones

Headphones are transducers you wear directly on your ears, reproducing music without taking a detour through the room. There are open, semi-open and closed designs, as well as wired and wireless models.

Why headphones

Headphones bring you closer to the recording than almost any speaker: no room interference, no consideration for neighbours, full focus on detail. Open models sound airy and spacious, closed ones seal off the outside and suit travel or the office. If you want to listen quietly in the evening without filling the whole flat with sound, headphones are hard to beat.

What matters

What counts is that the headphones suit your ears, your music and your source. Design, impedance, comfort over hours and the necessary amplification all need to be considered together. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we advise you honestly on which headphones suit your setup – and we'll also tell you when a cheaper model is the better choice. Listening sessions are possible with us wherever the model allows.

For whom – and plain talk

For anyone who needs to listen quietly, wants the last bit of detail, or simply wants good sound on the go. Audiophiles favour open high-end headphones on a stationary amplifier, commuters tend towards closed Bluetooth models with noise cancelling.

Plain talk: the most expensive headphones aren't automatically yours. Fit, listening habits and the right amplification matter more than the price class. Better to try properly once than buy twice.

Verdict: good headphones are the most direct, and often cheapest, way to get audibly more out of your music. What matters is the match to you – not the number on the price tag.

Common questions

Open or closed – which is better?

Open headphones sound more spacious and natural but let sound through in both directions – ideal for home in a quiet environment. Closed ones seal off, suit travel, the office and loud environments, and often deliver more deep bass. The better choice depends on where and how you listen.

Do I need a headphone amplifier?

High-impedance and demanding headphones benefit clearly from their own headphone amplifier: more dynamics, cleaner bass and a quieter background. Efficient models and most Bluetooth headphones, on the other hand, also run well straight from a smartphone or laptop.

Which impedance suits my source?

Low-impedance headphones from around 16 to 50 ohms are designed for mobile devices and get loud enough on a phone. High-impedance models from 250 ohms want a powerful output or a headphone amplifier, otherwise they stay quiet and weak.

Cable or Bluetooth?

Cable delivers the most stable signal and usually the better sound for the money, Bluetooth scores with freedom and convenience. Modern wireless headphones with current codecs sound surprisingly good, but for maximum quality, a wired connection remains the top choice.

Can I listen to headphones before buying?

Yes, where the model and hygiene allow it, you can listen to headphones with us in Wädenswil before buying. Feel free to bring your own music, and your smartphone for mobile headphones, so you get an impression from your everyday life.

Why buy headphones at HD Zürisee?

Because we advise you honestly instead of selling you the most expensive headphones. We listen with you to what suits your ears and your source, combine the right headphone amplifier on request, and deliver throughout Switzerland – free shipping from CHF 190.