Don't worry, you're in the right place. In this buying guide I will help you choose the best in-ear headphones for your tastes, your listening needs and your pockets. 

The market is really full of in-ear headphones of all prices and quality, so we can truly meet the needs of all types of users.

There are so many in-ear headphones on the market, but also many different types and the orientation in choosing is not always easy. 

The term in-ear sets the shape of the part of the headset, but there are different types: for example, it can be connected to the MP3 player or smartphone (which we can generically call the source) by cable or wireless, usually by operating Bluetooth technology. 

In terms of quality, cable is often preferred, but in some circumstances you may prefer the extreme comfort of wireless solutions without space.

There are also some terms you need to know before you realize how to guide you in choosing one model to another, nothing difficult, but you can clearly summarize the quality of listening to a product without necessarily having to test it. 

**In-ear headphones** are not necessarily inferior in quality compared to bulky headphones, and in fact several manufacturers offer on the one hand, particularly economical models that can be bought at a low cost, but also other models for various professional listening hundreds of euros .

To choose the best in-ear headphones for your needs, you need to know some terms and some basic elements of the audio world, so that you can better understand the quality of the product, without having or avoiding unpleasant surprises after purchase. 

Below you will find the definitions of the items that you can find next to many of the in-ear earbuds on the market today.

- this value, expressed in Hz, indicates the frequency range that the headphones can cover. Knowing that the human ear can perceive frequencies ranging from 20 to 20,000 Hz, it acquires headphones with a wide range of frequencies and a small lag. The difference is the number of decibels (dB) in which the headphones are able to stay on the full frequency range (and therefore are able to ensure high sound fidelity). 

Impedance
  - is a value, expressed in volts / amps (ohms), which indicates the resistance exerted by the headphones on the audio signal. The higher the impedance, the better the sound quality, but at maximum impedances the maximum sound volume is reduced. For optimal listening, it should have the same degree of impedance on the headphones and the device from which it reproduces the sound (eg, smartphone or tablet). 

Sensitivity
- this is the value that is indicated by the sound pressure from the headphones expressed in relation to the applied voltage (2.83 volts listening at 1 meter distance). It is calculated in decibels. To make the concept as simple as possible, a higher sensitivity is equivalent to a higher maximum volume without sound distortion.

Noise cancellation - in-ear headphones provide a high degree of isolation from outside noise, but sometimes not enough. That's why there are more advanced (and expensive) headphones with active noise cancellation technology. Active noise cancellation provides complete isolation from outside noise, even in more "noisy" situations (eg air travel), but requires more energy and therefore increases battery consumption.

Sound quality - as well as evaluate the above technical parameters, before buying a pair of headphones should be interested about the type of sound they provide. There are, in fact, headphones that reward low penalties for other frequencies, others that provide a balanced sound on all frequencies and so on. You need to choose headphones that sound good and offer a sound according to their musical tastes.

- Headphones allow you to answer calls and interact with services such as Siri and Google Now, those without a microphone do not provide this feature. 

It is also good to check if the microphone is equipped with good technology for reducing external noise. 

- In-ear headphones come with rubber sets (usually a small, a medium and a large one) can adapt to different types of ears. Therefore, before buying in-ear headphones, make sure that the rubber box of different sizes is included in the sales package.

- Many in-ear headphones have keys for controlling media playback, adjusting the volume and answering the call. However, in some cases the commands only work on Android and not on iOS or vice versa. Before you buy a smartphone headset, make sure that there are no known compatibility issues with your smartphone. Also, check what controls are available: In some cheap headphones there are call controls, but no volume controls, for example. 

Water and dust resistance
- when you buy headphones to be used in sports, or in any case, quite "lively" situations, you should check that they are resistant to water, sweat and dust.

A pair of ultra-low-cost headphones with an impedance of 16 ohms, a frequency response of 10-24000 Hz and a sensitivity of 97 dB / mW. They have interchangeable rubber pads, microphone and call controls.

for example, for less than 10 euros it offers excellent sound quality and good resistance. They have a frequency response of 8-22,000 Hz, an impedance of 16 ohms and a sensitivity of 100 dB / mW. They are available in two versions: one without controls and microphones and one with a microphone that costs a little more. AGPtek HAS1If you look at savings first, also seriously consider audio headphones.

HAS1 by AGPTek that have a sensitivity of 89dB, an impedance of 16 ohms and a frequency range of 20-20,000Hz. They only work by cable and also have a built-in microphone to answer calls. Klim Fusion Among the best-selling headphones on Amazon.

Fusion Klim
Fusion Klim, which, through their comfortable gods memory foam pads and excellent technical parameters with a frequency response of 15-21000 Hz and a sensitivity of 118dB. They have cable and microphone controls. 

Xiaomi Hybrid Dual Drivers
Xiaomi is a well-known manufacturer of smartphones, action cameras and portable devices. In its catalog, for the uninitiated, there are also excellent in-ear headphones, such as

Dual hybrid drivers that have a frequency range of 20-20,000Hz, an impedance of 32 ohms and a sensitivity of 101dB. They only work by cable, include a microphone and multimedia control keys (be careful, because volume control doesn't work with iOS). They come with three different rubber sets and have high quality construction materials. 

CSL 640, which are supplied with 10 pairs of rubber in different colors and a carrying case. Using a fairly efficient noise reduction technology (although far from the active of the most expensive headphones), they have a frequency range of 10-25000 Hz, an impedance of 32 ohms and a sensitivity of 121 dB. It only works by cable. Sorry, the microphone is missing. 

Mpow Swift Looking for wireless headphones in your ear, but don't want to spend a lot? So I suggest you take a look at:

These Bluetooth headsets are compatible with all major operating systems, have a range of games of about 5 hours, have a built-in microphone and also offer multimedia control keys. They come with various sets of rubber pads, various headphones and a carrying case. Sony MDR-EX450 Sony MDR-EX450 headphones

They have a sleek aluminum design and a 1.2-meter anti-tangle cable. They are supplied with rubber pads of different sizes and offer excellent bass due to the control of the bass response. They have an impedance of: 40 ohms, a sensitivity of 103 dB and a frequency response of 5-25,000 Hz. They can be purchased in a standard version or with an integrated microphone.

are wireless headphones for sports. They have long autonomy (about 7 hours per charge), resist water and perspiration, have a microphone with noise reduction and controls for volume, music and call. To emphasize their arched design that allows you to fix them on the outside of the ear avoiding unwanted falls. Sennheiser CX300 II

Other sets of high quality headphones that you can buy for less than 40 euros are those

**Sennheiser CX300 II**, which responded at a frequency of 19-21000 Hz, an impedance of 16 ohms and a sensitivity of 113 dB. They only work by cable and do not include a microphone. They come with rubber dimensions and carrying bags.

they are wired headset set that offers excellent sound quality and good construction materials in exchange for a fairly affordable price. They have a frequency response of 15-22,000 Hz, an impedance of 16 ohms and thanks to their 10 mm drivers ensure a really excellent bass reproduction. Unfortunately, they do not include a microphone or controls.

, in-ear cable headset featuring excellent construction materials, built-in microphone and button for multimedia control and answering calls (compatible with both iOS and Android). Unfortunately, the volume balance is missing. Technically, Ubsound Fighter have a sensitivity of 92dB, a response range of 20-20,000Hz and an impedance of 32. They are supplied with three pairs of grommets (S, M and L).

**Tiergrade** offers excellent value for money. They are characterized by very good construction materials, are very durable and allow you to listen to music at a very high volume without distorting the sound. Note the presence of two magnets on the back that allow you to attach the two headphones and wear them as a necklace (when not in use). They have an autonomy of 8 hours, include a microphone with noise reduction and complete controls for music, volume and calls.

They are wireless headphones in medium range. They work via Bluetooth, have a play time of 5 hours and can rely on DSP technology for audio enhancement. They have a frequency of 20-20,000 Hz, an impedance of 32 ohms and a sensitivity of 104 dB. They are waterproof and come with three sets of gaskets (small, medium and large).

, which responded in a frequency of 15-22,000Hz, an impedance of 32 ohms and a sensitivity of 102dB. They come with various sets of rubber pads, ensure excellent sound quality, but unfortunately do not have a microphone.

Deyimei Mini BassThese headphones are reminiscent of Apple AirPods, but cost much less. They can be connected to any device with Bluetooth 4.1 support and can be used in both stereo, both headset and mono mode, using only one, for example, during calls. 
Unlike Apple headphones, Deyimei's Mini Bass it is in the ear, so they also reach the ear canal. Also included is the recharging base that integrates a 500 mAh battery to extend listening time.

Wireless Pro, which offers a very good level due to the sound at their 13mm driver and their frequency response of up to 24 bits 96000Hz (which exceeds the quality of CDs). They have two microphones with excellent noise reduction technology, have a range of about 9 hours and complete controls for volume, music and calls.

Sony SBH80 wireless headphones

I am noted for their excellent value for money and for a special design quite characterized by the presence of two buttons (one with media controls and one with keys to control volume and calls) and a metal bar on the back that contains the logical unit of the headphones. They have a range of about 6 hours per charge, thanks to the aptC audio amplification system, which provides excellent sound at all frequencies and is resistant to water and sweat. It can be combined with several devices at the same time (multipoint system). Bose SoundSport

The quality of Bose products is undeniable, then they are ready reported headphones

Bose SoundSport which are available in two versions: one optimized for iPhone and Android devices. To emphasize the presence of the earHear StayHear, which thanks to a small "hook" attached to the rubber to insert them into the ear prevents the headphones from falling while walking or during operation. They work only by cable and differ from ordinary headphones, because the silicone inserts are not completely inserted in the ear canal, but are "in front" only in the end. In short: they are the ideal solution for those who want headphones that do not fall off the ears, but are not completely comfortable with the ear to the ear.

which provides high quality sound (focused on low, without lowering the other frequencies), includes a microphone and control keys for music and calls (all on cable). They are available in 6 different colors.

, which are optimized for sports and are resistant to shocks, rain, dust and sweat (IP55 certified). They responded in the frequency of 20-20,000Hz, an impedance of 16 ohms and to ensure excellent due to Dolby sound.

Bose QuietComfort 30
This is the wireless version of QuietComfort we talked about earlier. They offer active noise cancellation technology with adjustable degrees of insulation and offer a maximum autonomy of 10 hours. Include the microphone and controls compatible with iOS and Android.