Podcasts have emerged as one of the top mediums to enjoy the content as they allow you to do so without having to glue yourself to a screen. With many podcast channels cropping up over the last few years across industries, you can now find a podcast on any topic you like. This just means that you can now listen to your favourite podcasts on the go, through your phone. However, to truly enjoy a podcast, you must have a good pair of headphones that enhance the experience for you by ensuring you can hear every word clearly. Not sure which headphones can create such an experience for you? Don’t worry! We’ve curated a list of a  few headphones that you should check out if you want to use them to listen to podcasts.

Sony Extra Bass MDR-XB550AP

According to Sony, these headphones are made for Electronic Dance Music (EDM) as they can enhance different types of sound well, which should mean that they can offer a good listening experience when you’re using them to listen to podcasts. These headphones also include an in-line microphone for hands-free calling when connected to a phone. They come with 30mm dynamic drivers, which should result in decent bass sounds. Additionally, they have cushioned earpads for long and comfortable wear and portable swivel folding design for easy storage. The headphones have a 1.2m flat-wire cable that comes with an L-shaped gold-plated audio jack.

Sennheiser HD 206 507364

These headphones here offer good sound reproduction with a rich and crisp bass response, according to the brand. They are lightweight and comfortable to wear with noise cancellation abilities that are aided by high-quality leatherette earpads. As a result, you can focus on what the speaker is saying in any podcast you are listening to. The frequency response ranges from 21 to 18,000Hz. These wired headphones have a 3m long non-detachable wire, so if you’re planning to use these while you run, make sure that you get a clip to adhere the cable in place and prevent any inconveniences.

AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphone

The AKG K52 is a closed-back pair of headphones, making it a great option for outside noise elimination. This can let you focus solely on what the speaker is saying, which definitely goes a long way when you only have audio when listening to podcasts. The audio frequencies in these headphones range from 18 to 20,000Hz. With a sensitivity of 110 dB SPL/V and 40mm drivers in the headphones, you can expect a dynamic sound range that works well to enhance vocals. 

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x

The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x has an advanced build quality, according to the brand, which should ensure a certain level of durability from the device. It has 40mm drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils for a great audio experience when you’re listening to your favourite podcast. These headphones are tuned for enhanced low-frequency performance. Additionally, according to the brand these headphones are designed for studio tracking and mixing as they are able to catch all the fine details in layered tracks – so it would not be unfair for you to expect it to be able to ensure you can hear every word spoken with clarity. It has circumoral design contours around the ears which should help to ensure some sound isolation in a loud environment, another feature that makes it good for listening to podcasts! It has a single side cable exit for convenient usability, while the wire is a 3-m long one to ensure that the headphones don’t impact your mobility while you walk or work out. 

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