Technology: Choose the right headphone that matches your personality

Headphones and headsets are the new-fangled extensions of junk jewellery. Their easy availability online has led to a 10-fold increase in demand to suit every pocket. The diversity is such that it is possible to find one to suit your personality with the right colour and weight.

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The serious music buff

The Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Over-Ear Headphone is heavy and meant for those who take their sound seriously. If thrown at someone, it can actually cause injury. It is optimal for portable audio - MP3, iPod, iPhone and CD players - but it doesn't come with a microphone.
Cost: Rs 1,899
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The fashionably cool

The Sennheiser PC 8 Over-Ear USB VOIP set, which comes with a microphone is snooty, chic and reeks of elitism. It has noise cancellation powers and it is so light that one may tend to forget that it is on his neck. The gadget can be plugged into both a PC or Mac USB Port.
Cost: Rs 1,974
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The introvert

If you don't like club-hopping but still have money to splurge, go for the Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones with Mic. It is padded with cushions too.
Cost: Rs 13, 061
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The geek
The S21KDY-003 in-ear phone with microphone from Skullcandy is delicate. It doesn't occupy much ear-space and isn't heavy to hang it round the neck. It is perfect for geeks who carry them in buses and trains.
Cost: Rs 999
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