Ever thought headphones are only for adults? Think again because more and more young kids, tweens and teens are getting hooked to gadgets today. They do a whole lot of activities on these gadgets that range from emails to learning materials to games and more. As a result, a headphone is as much essential to youngsters as it is for adults. In fact, good headphones make a great gift for youngsters as it helps them to better enjoy the activities they already do.
This idea of gifting headphones to kids is slowly catching up as demand is increasing for this niche market. One company that has made a big foray into these headphones is Sanrio, a Japanese company that has created the fictional character called Hello Kitty. This character is a white Japanese bobtail cat with a bow, and it has captured the fancy of millions of children worldwide.
To make the most of the popularity of its character, Sanrio makes different products with Hello Kitty, and one such product is its lie of headphones. These headphones are kid-friendly in terms of comfort and usability.
Some models in the Hello Kitty series are reviewed below:
Hello Kitty Kid safe over ear headphones
One headphone that looks (pleasantly) funny, and yet is loaded with the right features for kids is Hello Kitty Kid safe over ear headphones. These headphones combine the best of design and comfort to give children exactly what is right for them.
To start, the design is cool and appealing to the young generation. The outer side has a dark pink background with light pink bows on the head band while the outer side of each ear cup has the face of Hello Kitty in white and pink. The inner side of the head band is pink, while the area between the head band and the ear cup is black in color. The padding on earphones is also pink and black. This combination of pink, white and black appeals well to pre-teen or tween girls.
The padding on the ear cups and head band is thick to give an extra layer of comfort for young children. Such a think padding also provides excellent noise isolation. This feature is essential as kids tend to get distracted with outside noise, especially when they are listening to school learning videos. To prevent it, enhanced noise isolation helps.
Besides noise isolation, these headphones present clear and clean sound to ensure that children hear every word that is being said. These headphones have a higher degree of clarity compared to many headphones in the same price range. The reason why Sanrio has focused on clarity over other aspects is that children tend to use it a lot for learning videos and school audio materials other than music. For this reasons, these headphones come with a ferrite magnet that reinforces sound and also it is equipped with a full range of drivers to provide powerful audio. In terms of sound, the highs are crisp while the mid tones are warm and mild. The bass is clear and mild too to give a good sonic balance that would make it a pleasure to listen to almost anything.
Despite all this technology, these headphones are relatively lightweight and easy to carry. It is compatible with all portable devices that have a 3.5 mm stereo output. Hence, it works well with Windows, Android and iOS devices. It is also compatible with gaming consoles such as PS Vita and Nintendo DS series to help kids better enjoy their gaming activities.
Due to the above factors, these headphones are a popular choice among young girls.
Hello Kitty HK-ZEB-WB Headphones Zebra design
One cool looking headphones that has been a big hit among young girls is Hello Kitty HK ZEB WB headphones with zebra design. These headphones are a fun way to listen to music as they score well not only in looks, but also in sound quality.
The design is funky and cool. The head band has a design that is striped like a zebra, and this is the most outstanding aspect of these headphones. The outer side of the ear cups have a pink background on which there is a Hello Kitty character with a pink bow. The words Hello Kitty are written just above the ear cups, in the area that connects to the head band. The ear padding is black in color and is thick and plush. These pads provide excellent comfort for small ears without causing any fatigue. At the same time, these thick pads provide a good level of noise isolation to make it easier for kids to concentrate and listen to learning material or even their music for that matter.
The design of these headphones are also comfortable. The head band is easily expandable to fit any head size which means kids can use it for many years until they finally outgrow it. The quality of materials used for making these headphones is also top quality, which means these headphones score high on durability as well. Along with durability, Sanrio also lays much emphasis on portability as kids tend to move around a lot. As with all of its models, the HK-ZEB-WB is also lightweight and portable.
These headphones are compatible with a range of different devices including all iOS, Android and Windows-based operating systems. Sound quality is excellent as well. There is a good sonic balance to make it easy for kids to comprehend and enjoy all genres of music. This is the age when musical preferences form in the minds of children, so it is important to expose them to all genres. Therefore, excessive impact on bass might make them more tuned to certain genres over others. To rightly prevent this, these headphones come with a natural and neutral tone that makes it a pleasure to listen to all types of music. Moreover, these headphones provide high levels of clarity which is a convenient feature to have as kids tend to use these headphones to listen to school notes and other learning videos.
All in all, a cool looking pair of headphones that is lightweight and scores high on sound quality as well.
Hello Kitty Bling earbuds
Hello Kitty Bling earbuds are one of the cutest ear buds available in the market today. Since it is geared to meet the needs of young girls, it comes with extra design aspects that will appeal well to them.
The most evident and unique aspect of these ear bud is its design. The outer side of the ear buds feature a Hello Kitty face that is covered with rhinestone. While most stones on the face are white in color, there is a single yellow stone in the middle to denote the mouth of the kitty. The bow is also made of a shiny stone, and this beautiful bow comes in either pink or red. This design almost looks like a piece of jewel, and most viewers tend to mistake it for a earring that is in the wrong place!
Along with this rich design, the other aspects are also well-thought of by the manufacturer. These ear buds go right inside the ear and give a good fit for users. As a result, it does not fall off easily even when kids are moving about. It is also a relief for the parents as they do not have to keep replacing their kids’ ear buds due to frequent loss. Another advantage with a good fit is that it provides excellent levels of noise isolation. Its size is also compact, thereby making it easy to fit into any small bag. This small size makes it easy for kids to just put it in their bags to take it with them wherever they go.
These headphones are designed to work with all mp3, tablets and smartphone devices that run on different operating systems such as iOS, Android and Windows. Sound quality is superb as well. Highs are crisp and clear while the mid range notes sound soothing. All the notes sound natural without any artificial emphasis on any single aspect.
For all these features and design, this headphone costs only under $15, thereby making it affordable for all sections of the society. The idea behind this headphone is to make it possible for every kid to listen to good music or listen to their audio notes without pinching the pockets of their parents. In this sense, these ear buds are an excellent pair to own.
Hello kitty 35509 Black with in line microphone
Another solid product from Sanrio is Hello kitty 35509 Black with in line microphone headphones. These headphones are steeped in style and functionality to make it a great value for money.
As with all Hello Kitty headphones, the design of these headphones is unique too. It comes in a combination of black and pink that goes well with any dress. As a result, many young girls tend to use these headphones as an accessory and a statement of fashion as they swing it over their neck all the time. The entire headphone is black in color except for the outer side of the ear cup that has a pink rim and the face of the bobcat embellished on it.
Other than cool looks, it is high on functionality too. Firstly, these headphones have an over the ear design which means they can be worn comfortably without worrying about anything that will prick or poke children. It also sits comfortably over the ears and covers it completely. As a result of this design, noise isolation is good. When kids wear thee headphones, external noises do not bother them in any way. The materials used for making these headphones are of good quality, thereby giving these headphones an extra layer of durability. At the same time, it is also lightweight to make these headphones portable for kids of all ages.
In terms of sound performance too, these headphones are decent. All the different sounds aspects ave equal representation, so no note overpowers another one. Such a fine balance gives kids the pleasure of listening to all types of music and at the same time, it doubles up as a learning tool too. One extra feature that is present in these headphones is its in-built microphone. This feature comes handy when users want to use it to take audio calls. Since most kids today have a smartphone, this mic is a good feature to have as a part of the headphones.
The final verdict – another good product from Hello Kitty franchise that costs under $30.
Hello kitty 3d headphones
Kids who love 3D can now extend it to their headphones too as the Hello Kitty franchise has come up with a headphone with a 3D design.
These headphones come in either black or pink to suit the preferences of different girls. Both the styles have a 3D print head band that comes in either a black background with brown dots or a pink background with white stripes. Below the head band and in the area where the head band meets the ear cups is the words Hello Kitty. The outer side of the ear cups feature a 3D image of Hello Kitty that looks like she is looking at users all the time.
As with all headphones, this one is durable and portable too. Sound quality is excellent as it comes with great levels of clarity. Every word and note sound crystal clear as they come out of these headphones, and this helps young kids to enhance their musical tastes and learning. Its 35 mm jack is compatible with all models and makes of mp3 players and laptops. It also works well on all iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices.
All in all, another cool product from the Hello Kitty franchise that makes for a great gift to young girls who love music, movies, games or just have an aptitude to learn through videos and audio materials.
