Headphones: Secure Style and Sound March 19, 2012, 6:16 p.m.

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Music can trigger emotions; happy, sad, joyful and thoughtful. It is depended upon for a number of different reasons and purposes. Throughout history, music has changed and adapted the way it can be listened. Gone are the days where we could only listen to music on vinyl at home; although there are still some DJ’s that spin with vinyl. Retro and considered a good source of music output, vinyls are still a celebrated form. From grammar-phone to iPod, there has been a number of different devices to play music over the years. It’s phenomenal to think how technology has developed to how it exists today.

Music, today, can be heard through several media. When at home, you can listen on the radio, television, CD player, iPod dock, MP3 player, laptop to name but a few. Listening to music when out and about? There are many devices which enable this. Headphones are essential when on the move and even whilst sat at your desk, at the gym and perhaps even in your own home. Some can be incredibly uncomfortable, making listening to music a rather unpleasant experience.

Cumbersome can be cool, but a little unpractical. In-ear plugs are dainty, but can be a little uncomfortable. It depends which style of headphones suit you best. All too often, we opt for style over substance. Well, technology is evolving with high-spec sound and comfort for the ears, and style to boot. Young escorts may opt for an in-ear set with novelty plugs, but guys, do you really want to be seen with hearts or birds sticking out of your ears? For a manly set of ‘phones, think leather luxe. It’s not often we opt for anything a little OTT, especially when it comes to practical headgear. It’s not like we’re suggesting Beats by Dr Dre. Anything too on-trend and colourful and you’ll end up looking like a try-hard 14-year-old boy. Not the look we’re going for, not one that escorts London are interested in either!

The key, like with anything relating to style, is to keep it understated. Gadgets are often quite show-offy, they tend to be as impressive as possible. One-upmanship is the name of the game. Opting for a soft leather, hand-stitched with high-tech features will create a surround-sound of comfort and music listening pleasure. Check out Phiaton’s set of headphones; available nationwide now. They may be a little costly, but they’ll impress with their stylish, luxury look.