The Latest Technology in Headphones
Long before the Walkman Age dawned on mankind and revolutionized the experience of sound, headphones were large, clunky, and unattractive. Most people wore headphones at night, reserved for LP music-listening. The latest generation of headphones have slimmed-down and slicked-down, focusing on delivering injecting home-theater or high-resolution sound directly into the ears.
Headphones today are about more than delivering sound. Not only are they about sound quality, but also about experiencing a new dimension of sound such as depth, clarity, purity etc, which increases the entertainment value. Modern headphones offer many features and the type you choose depends on your budget, the features you want, and the overall appearance. Some of these features may include noise cancellation, surround sound, maximum bass, and wireless.
The following is a list of the best and latest technology in headphones:
Sennheiser RS 180
• Features and Design: The Sennheiser RS 180 boasts a 2.4 GHz Kleer frequency, wireless technology, which is similar to “CD quality” sound. The headphones have a grey metallic finish which gives it a sleek appearance. Since the ear cushions are covered with light-weight velour fabric, they can be worn comfortably for extended period of time.
• Performance: The RS 180 might be wireless, but it does not project background or “hiss” sounds. It assures a large sound field quality experience. The RS 180 also has a deep bass that adds to the movie experience.
Skullcandy Navigator Headphones
• Features and Design: Skullcandy’s Navigator headphones have an eye-catching gloss finish on the earpads, and are available in black, blue, and white, giving them a retro-modern appearance. They are effective in sealing out a large amount of external noise. Another advantage to these is that the cord is able to detach, and you can make calls using the microphone or inline remote feature. However, since this is a “made for iPhone” accessory, some of its remote features may only work with Apple.
• Performance: It delivers a good amount of bass without over accentuating it. At $99, these headphones are offer great sound for their price range, with the added ability to make calls using its built-in microphone/remote.
Sony MDR-10RBT
• Features and Design: These lightweight headphones are quite comfortable to wear and do not clamp down tightly on the ears and head. The earcups have a nice padding to them, which is effective in sealing out most of the sound. These headphones are great for use in office environments. In addition, the MDR-10RBT is an affordable, Bluetooth headphone. It comes with a USB charging-cable, headphone cable, and simple carrying case. These headphones are ergonomically designed meaning that their controls are clearly labeled and easily reachable.
• Performance: This Bluetooth headphone delivers a sound quality that is bright, with lots of bass and treble. These forward-sounding headphones are compatible with many music varieties and usually appeal to users who enjoy “aggressive” sounds in their headphone.
The other headphones that you check out are Soundmagic E10, SoundMagic P30, EB203 Foldable On-ear Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Headphones, Sports Stereo Bluetooth Headphones with MP3, Hands-free Calling and S301 Stereo In-Ear Bluetooth Music Headphone.
As is obvious from the list above, headphones today are not just for “listening to music”. Rather, they are a medium which helps listeners experience a more complex dimension of sound which further enhances the movie, film, or piece of music that is being enjoyed. But as with all great things, a level of precaution needs to be exercised while using headphones.
1. It is important that when using headphones, the volume should be turned up gradually. Start by setting the volume control at minimum and slowly increase it to your comfort level.
2. Avoid over driving your headphones. They are similar to speakers and playing too loudly can damage both your ears and the headphones. Do not forget that while playing video games it is natural to expect sudden outbursts of sound such as in an explosion. Therefore it is advised that headphone volume controls be set at a moderate level. Exercising volume control will help you avoid permanent and temporary hearing loss and enable you to enjoy sounds in their best setting.
