Headphones
As entertainment becomes increasingly mobile, an excellent pair of
headphones is a required accessory for all your portable gadgets.
Things to Keep In Mind
Whether you listen to music at home or in the gym or on the go, there is a pair of headphones on the market that will meet your needs. The following criteria will help you choose the product that best compliments your lifestyle.
* '''Sound''': Of course, the most important thing about a pair of headphones is how it sounds. This is where personal preference can play a big roll in your purchasing decision. If you like a full spectrum of sound, you're going to prefer
Earbudz by Koss.
* '''Connectivity: '''Most headphones come with a standard audio jack. However, some professional grade headphones come with jack expansions to ensure that they can accept output from any device.
Headphones and Accessories: Top Picks!
A few of our choices for stellar sound quality and some other items you might need.
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waterproof headphones.
Ambient Noise Reduction Technology
If you prefer the luxury of pure unadulterated sound yet are surrounded by the noise of life, then noise cancellation head phones are the answer to your prayers. For those who travel or frequently use public transportation, you may want to consider looking into
noise reduction headphones. There are two main types.
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Jensen.
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Ultimate Ears manufactures custom-built
monitors for music enthusiasts that conform to the shape of individual ears.
High-End Products
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Stax.
* Amplification is an important factor when considering highamplifier'>headphone amplifier to improve the quality of the sound, especially for large headphones. For smaller portable headphones this might not be a practical option.
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cordless phones. Therefore they produce static, hissing, and other undesirable effects. Bluetooth headphones may reduce some of these problems, but they have a short range and are not widespread.
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Fun 'Phones
These three are nifty devices that would make a good gift for anyone or for yourself!
Music
Stereo sound is designed to present a soundstage to the listener when the sound emanates from two speakers in a room. In this situation, you can actually hear each speaker with each ear. However, with headphones, only one ear hears the left channel, and one hears the right. This means you will not hear truly balanced stereo surround sound. Most people have used headphones and are used to this. Though if you're not, you might also want to experiment with some
binaural recordings. These recordings are made in such a way that the headphones give off a realistic sound. Of course, not much content is available in this format, but it is something to try just for fun.
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