What is a hybrid headphone?

Today you will not surprise anyone with such a thing as a smartphone - this is a unique device in which all the functions necessary for a modern person are collected. It not only allows you to always be in touch, but also makes it possible to watch movies or listen to music anywhere and anytime. And to improve the sound quality, the developers introduced hybrid headphones. Although this type of device did not appear yesterday, many do not know what hybrid headphones are and what are their advantages.

What is a hybrid headphone?

In our world, people are more demanding on the quality of life, and the lack of thrills has to be filled with the help of technology. That is why it has become important to make screen emotions and sensations as realistic as possible. In order to convey the natural clear sound of music, the modern audio technology industry has developed a solution in the form of hybrid headphones.

The main feature that distinguishes them was the equipment consisting of two types of drivers at once - dynamic and reinforcing. In older headphone models that have already lost interest, only powerful speakers were used that were responsible for reproducing low-frequency sounds. In more rare cases, reinforcing bars were used in the headphones - these devices produced sound at medium and high frequencies.

Modern development, however, combines both of these features, including dynamic and reinforcing sound, which means that the two mechanisms complement each other, creating great stereo sound. That is, as a result, the user was able to listen to his favorite music in full and surround sound. As a result, we get a wide scene and detail over the entire frequency range.

The dynamic driver is responsible for playing bass, but at the same time it does not work well with sounds at high frequencies, reinforcing installations are responsible for this function. The combination of the two functions creates a completely new, better product, which makes the sound more realistic, surround. This combination allows you to enjoy listening to any style of music - from classical to modern club compositions.

By creating hybrid headphones, company engineers showed a trick by creating a more productive technology, the main disadvantage being a higher price.

Specifications

Hybrid headphones - this is a whole new level of listening to music, their main features include the combination of two sound technologies that can transmit sounds from low to high. The characteristic features of this type of gadget are as follows:

• type - intra-channel;
• sensitivity - up to 100 dB;
• hybrid driver - reinforcing and dynamic;
• resistance from 32 to 42 Ohms;
• frequency range from 5 to 40 thousand. Hg.

Due to its characteristic features, hybrid technology has balanced sounds, many times superior to conventional headphones equipped with a single driver. Elastic bass reproduction, music of different styles sounds great, high-quality, natural, creating an immersive effect.

Price

If you compare hybrids with dynamic or reinforcing devices, the price will be much higher, but the sound that they issue fully justifies the money spent. Prices for these devices vary depending on the manufacturer: the range is from 2000 to 6000 p. Competition on this factor is created by models made in China, while judging by user reviews, they are not much inferior in quality to advertised brands.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of hybrids include:

• stereo sound
• high-quality reproduction of sounds at different frequencies;
• the presence of additional inserts of different sizes in the kit;
• perfectly transmits and receives the sound of the headset;
• Remote Control;
• tight fit to the auricle;
• transmits bass.

Of the shortcomings noted:

• high price;
• Some models do not combine with iPhone.

How to choose

The market offers a huge assortment of hybrid headphones, the new models differ in ergonomics and quality. They can be made of plastic or metal, there is a control panel with which you can switch melodies. They are equipped with a microphone, have a standard plug suitable for both a computer and a TV and smartphone. How to choose the best hybrid headphones for yourself?

Everyone needs something different, everyone has different preferences, so you need to approach the choice individually. When choosing metal headphones, you should know that they are heavier, someone will not like it. Chinese models, although they are cheaper, but the build quality can fail, and for a long time they will not work, in this situation it is better to think and pay more, but they will be more durable.

The packaging of the headphones is made of cardboard, the package may contain instructions for the use of the goods, warranty card, as well as removable nozzles of different sizes. Some manufacturers carefully packed the device in a special case, and also added a special fabric bag to carry the accessory as a nice bonus.

Rating

We figured out that hybrid headphones are a technology that combines two types of drivers, so we get a more natural, full and high-quality sound. How to choose a suitable company and model from a huge range of products offered by manufacturers? Consider the rating of the most popular models.

Sony xba-a1ap

• the frequency range is from 5 to 25000 Hz;
• resistance: 24 ohms;
• sensitivity: 107 dB;
• plug type: 3.5 mm;
• the mass of the headphones is only 7 grams;
• the wire has a built-in remote control and microphone;
• rubberized two-layer cable, the length of which is 1.2 m.

These are hybrid in-ear headphones in which there are two sound drivers for each ear. Reinforcing provides clear reproduction of high and medium sounds, and dynamic - 9 mm sound emitter reproduces bass. The diaphragm is made of liquid crystal polymer, and the lining made of silicone provides sound insulation.

The package includes 3 pairs of foam ear pads of different sizes and 4 pairs of silicone. There is also a case in the kit, cable length adjuster and clip retainer. The cost of these hybrids from Sony is an average of 5350r.

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD

• weight: 17 gr;
• rubberized stretching cable 1.25 m long;
• connector: 3.5 mm;
• power: 5 mW;
• resistance: 32 ohms;
• sensitivity: 98 dB;
• frequency range: from 20 to 40 thousand Hz.

In-ear headphones, which are equipped with three sound drivers: two dynamic and one reinforcing, designed to further improve the quality of played sounds.

The headphones are packed in a picture box, which contains instructions in Russian and Chinese, as well as a plastic container with the device itself and 4 pairs of interchangeable silicone ear tips and a fabric bag for storage and carrying. On the cable of the right earphone is an aluminum remote with three buttons for switching tracks and pause. Also on it is a microphone. The headphones themselves are made of metal and plastic, a good fit provides noise isolation. The average cost of 1800 p.

Xiaomi Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones (Piston 4)

• case: metal plus plastic, weight 14 g;
• cable braided 1.25 m;
• connector: 3.5 mm;
• sensitivity: 101 dB;
• power: 5 mW;
• resistance: 32 ohms;
• frequency range: 20 - 20,000 Hz.

The headphones have two sound drivers and therefore are a more budget version of the previous brother.

There is a remote control for switching tunes and a microphone. The package includes instructions and 4 pairs of ear pads. The cost of such a gadget is about 1100 p.

Fiio fh1

• type: hybrid;
• look: intracanal;
• reproduced frequencies: 20 - 4000Hz;
• sensitivity: 106 dB;
• resistance: 25 ohms;
• plug: 3.5;
• Headset with remote control and microphone.

Includes 2 pairs of interchangeable silicone tips, a plastic storage box, documentation and a replacement wire. The cost of 5400 p.

Onkyo E900M

• intra-channel hybrid with two drivers;
• playback frequency: 5 - 40,000 Hz;
• sensitivity: 107 dB;
• resistance: 16 ohms;
• connector: standard;
• built-in microphone;
• 1.3 m cable

The kit includes 6 pairs of interchangeable silicone and foam ear pads with memory effect and a storage case. Price 16500 r.

AKG N 30

• playback frequency: 20 - 40,000 Hz;
• resistance: 32 ohms;
• sensitivity: 116 dB;
• connector: 3.5;
• cable: 1.2 m.

Includes 4 pairs of interchangeable nozzles and case. Price 10,990.

Sony XBA-Z5

• intrachannel hybrids;
• 2 reinforcing and 1 dynamic driver;
• range: from 3 to 40,000 Hz;
• sensitivity: 107 dB;
• weight: 11 g;
• cable: 1.2 m.

1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear E1001

• three-driver headphones;
• frequency: 20 - 40,000 Hz;
• sensitivity: 99 dB;
• resistance: 32 ohms;
• cable: 1.25 m;
• weight: 18 g.

There is a microphone and a remote control, a cover is included, 6 pairs of silicone tips and 3 with a memory effect. Cost 4990.

For each consumer, various qualities of the product are valuable, so it is very important to choose an option for your requirements. You need to make a list of the necessary qualities and exceptions that are not to your liking, relying on it to make the choice of the best hybrid headphones for yourself.

Title	Sony xba-a1ap	Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD	Xiaomi Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones (Piston 4)	Fiio fh1	Onkyo E900M	AKG N 30	Sony XBA-Z5	1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear E1001
Device type	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphone with mic	headphones	headphone with mic
Frequency Response Range	5 - 25000 Hz	20 - 40,000 Hz	20 - 20,000 Hz	20 - 40,000 Hz	5 - 40,000 Hz	20 - 40,000 Hz	3 - 40,000 Hz	20 - 40,000 Hz
Sensitivity	107 dB	98 dB	101 dB	106 dB	107 dB	116 dB	107 dB	99 db
Impedance	24 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	26 ohm	16 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm	32 ohm
Membrane diameter	9 mm	-	9 mm	10 mm	6 mm	-	16 mm	-
Price	from 4800 rub.	from 1750 rub.	from 1450 rub.	from 5750 rub.	from 28 750 rub.	from 10000 rub.	from 27650 rub.	from 4600 rub.