When someone talks about looking for sound proof headphones, they are probably looking for a set of headphones that block out ambient noise. Ambient noise is just a term for the normal noise in your environment. This noise can include computer fans, noise from your air filter and/or heating and cooling equipment. It can also [...]
One of the most annoying problems when listening to music on headphones is background noise. If you commute to work, this takes many forms, the noise of traffic, the noise of the train, the noise of passengers near you yelling into their cell phones at 6:00AM, you get the idea. At home, this noise can [...]
I work all the time. My wife has the tv on all the time as background noise. I bought her a set of tv headphones and now we’re both happy. The ones I bought were wireless. Usually, your television is located across the room from your bed or couch. This necessitates some kind of wireless [...]
Earbuds headphones are headphones the size of an acorn. They have many advantages and disadvantages so you need to think a bit before buying a pair. This type of headset became really popular with the emergence of the Ipod. Apple shipped these units with tiny headphones. Third party earbuds really have some great features. OK, [...]
If you do any gaming on your PC, surround sound headphones are a worthy investment. Most gamers make do with a two speaker rig. Let me tell you what you are missing. If you have a good set of headphones that have surround sound, your enemy is in real trouble. You will be able to [...]
Let’s face it, most headphones have terrible bass response. You can buy super bass headphones as advertised on the packaging and get lukewarm bass at best. Those of us who love bass want headphones that can vibrate your face when playing. What kind of headphones do that? Many headsets that are designed for DJ use [...]
RF Headphones are commonly known as wireless headphones. The RF abbreviation stands for radio frequency. What this means is your headphones have a transmitter and receiver which emit radio waves to transmit the sound all around your home. It is like having a mini radio station in your house and only you can receive its [...]
Noise reducing headphones can be a boon to those of us who work in noisy environments. If you have a job that does not involve constant interaction with your fellow employees, a good set of headphones that reduce the outside noise level can really be a lifesaver. I used to listen to classical music at [...]
As anyone who has ever worn a set of headphones can tell you, the effect of listening to sound seemingly coming from the center of your head is not nearly as good as listening to music coming from two high quality loudspeakers. The fact that the left and right ears are so effectively separated from [...]
I have a portable mp3 player, so do I need amplified headphones? There are many applications where you need some help from an amplifier. The new mp3 players, especially ones that run on one AAA battery don’t have a whole lot of output power to drive headphones. Typically, they get out of this dilemma by [...]
