Anyone who has known me for longer than a day knows that I love music. My grandfather was a music professor at York College, and I was classically trained in opera for a majority of my adolescence. So I am very, very PICKY when it comes to headphones. If I buy something that helps me enjoy what I love most, it has to be QUALITY and worth the cost.
A couple of months ago, I bought a pair of Urbanears Plattan ADV bluetooth headphones, and they were a revelation! I debated for months about if I should get them because I’m usually an in-ear headphones kind of girl. But these were amazing. As soon as I put them on, I felt the bass of a Kanye joint, felt the right amount of treble needed for a Joni Mitchell song, and the clearness of a guitar riff when listening to Guns N’ Roses. I almost cried from how beautiful the sound was — and I don’t ever cry about anything! Putting the amazing sound aside, they’re also super comfortable. I can go a whole work day with them on my ears without them getting sore. An they come with their own auxiliary cable that you can plug into your phone if the battery dies, as well as a USB charger.
Another bonus is that the actual headband can be taken apart and put in the wash if you ever decide to go to the gym. The actual headphones can be detached as well so you can wipe them down occasionally, just like you would for their in-ear companions. Urbanears makes everything super pretty and easy to use, even the packaging. It really is like getting a little gift for yourself, which is great because you are going to drop about a hundred dollars on them! —Ignacia Fulcher
Get them from Amazon for $99 (available in nine colors, and wired and wireless styles.)
And if you’re looking for a great new pair of headphones, check out our picks for the best wireless headphones on BuzzFeed Reviews.