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Headphones

Headphones and earphones for everyday listening, phone and video calls, watching TV, DJing and stage monitoring. The range is mostly AV:Link: wired stereo headphones and earphones on 3.5mm, USB and USB Type-C, multimedia headsets with microphones, Bluetooth headphones with noise cancelling, and true wireless and neckband earphones. It also holds Citronic studio monitor headphones and NU-X wireless in-ear monitor systems for performers.

Choosing Headphones

Choose headphones by where and how you will listen, how they connect to the source, and whether you need a microphone.

Wired or wireless

Wired models plug into a 3.5mm jack, such as the AV:Link 100.625UK stereo headphones with a 2.7m cable and in-line volume control, or connect digitally: the 100.315UK earphones use USB Type-C. Bluetooth models remove the lead, from the 100.642UK Isolate SE headphones with active noise cancelling and 24H playtime to the 100.563UK Ear Shots SE true wireless earphones with a charging case.

Over-ear, earphone or headset

Over-ear headphones such as the 100.105UK DJ headphones use 40mm drivers and swivel ear cups, while earphones such as the 100.363UK and 100.364UK use 10mm drivers. Multimedia headsets such as the 100.057UK add an omnidirectional microphone and in-line control, and the 100.058UK is the USB version.

Studio and stage monitoring

The Citronic 100.100UK studio monitor headphones have dynamic 40mm drivers, 32 Ohms impedance and a 20Hz-20KHz response. On stage, NU-X wireless in-ear monitor systems send the monitor mix to the performer: the B-7PSM works on 5.8GHz with a 3000mAh charging case.

TypeExampleConnectionNotes
Stereo headphonesAV:Link 100.625UK3.5mm jack40mm speaker, 2.7m cable
TV headphonesAV:Link 101.306UK5m leadFold-flat earcups
Noise cancellingAV:Link 100.642UKBluetooth40mm drivers, 24H playtime
True wirelessAV:Link 100.563UKBluetooth 5.39h playtime, charging case
Studio monitorCitronic 100.100UKWired32 Ohms, 20Hz-20KHz
In-ear monitorNU-X B-7PSM5.8GHz wireless3000mAh charging case

Fit and comfort

Adjustable headbands feature on models such as the 100.035UK and 101.306UK, and the 100.530UK, 100.553UK and 100.642UK fold for carrying. The 100.547UK neckband earphones are rated IPX4 with magnetic earbuds, and the 100.311UK rubberised earphones have a tangle-resistant cable.

Brands we stock in Headphones

AV:Link, Citronic and NU-X.

AV:Link supplies the most headphones and earphones.

Related categories

Cue and monitor from mixers and amplifiers and mixers, change jack sizes with AV adapters, connect stage audio with XLR and Speakon connectors, or read our Help & Support guides.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose wired or Bluetooth headphones?

Choose wired for no charging and a direct 3.5mm connection, such as the AV:Link 100.439UK with neodymium drivers. Choose Bluetooth to lose the lead: the AV:Link 100.550UK offers noise cancelling and up to 8 hours playback, and the 100.642UK Isolate SE active noise cancelling and 24H playtime.

Which headphones have noise cancelling?

The AV:Link 100.642UK Isolate SE has active noise cancelling, 40mm drivers, a foldable design and 24H playtime. The AV:Link 100.550UK, 100.553UK and 100.554UK wireless Bluetooth headphones are also described as noise cancelling, with dynamic bass or 32 Ohm drivers and 8 hours of playback.

Which headphones have a microphone for calls?

Multimedia headsets such as the AV:Link 100.057UK have an omnidirectional microphone, an adjustable headband and in-line volume control, and the 100.058UK is the USB version. Among earphones, the 100.315UK USB Type-C model has an in-line mic and works with Google and Siri, and the 100.530UK headphones have an inline microphone.

Can I use earphones with a phone that has no headphone jack?

Yes, with USB Type-C earphones such as the AV:Link 100.315UK, which have an in-built digital chip, an in-line mic and weigh 12g, or with Bluetooth. The 100.563UK Ear Shots SE are true wireless earphones with a charging case and Bluetooth 5.3, and the 100.547UK neckband earphones use Bluetooth V5.0 with 12h playback.

Are there headphones for watching TV?

Yes. The AV:Link 101.306UK stereo TV headphones have a long 5m lead, neodymium drivers, an adjustable headband and fold-flat earcups for storage. For a shorter run from the set, the 100.625UK stereo headphones have a 2.7m cable with in-line volume control and a 3.5mm jack.

What makes headphones suitable for DJing?

Swivel ear cups, so one ear can cue the next track while the other hears the room. The AV:Link 100.105UK wired DJ headphones have 40mm drivers, swivel ear cups, a 1.5m lead and a 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response for cueing from a DJ mixer.

Are there studio monitoring headphones?

Yes. The Citronic 100.100UK are professional studio monitor headphones with dynamic 40mm drivers, 32 Ohms impedance and a 20Hz-20KHz frequency response. Plug them into the headphone output of a mixer or amplifier for cueing, checking a mix and monitoring a recording.

What is a wireless in-ear monitor system?

It sends a monitor mix wirelessly to earpieces worn by a performer, in place of a wedge speaker on stage. The NU-X B-7PSM personal monitoring system works on 5.8GHz and has a 3000mAh charging case, and the NU-X B-7 Pro wireless in-ear monitoring system is rechargeable with a 50m range.

What does 32 Ohm impedance mean?

Impedance is the electrical load the headphones present to the amplifier, and 32 Ohm models are straightforward to drive from phones, laptops and portable players. AV:Link 32 Ohm models include the 100.035UK stereo headphones and the 100.316UK earphones, and the Citronic 100.100UK studio headphones are 32 Ohms too.

What is a mono earphone for?

A mono earphone has a single earpiece for devices with a mono output, leaving the other ear open. The AV:Link 101.288UK has a 30mm Mylar speaker, 32 Ohms and a 1.1m lead, and the 101.291UK is adjustable with a Mylar speaker, a 3.5mm jack and a 1.2m cable.

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