Many of us use headphones to listen to our music on MP3 players or mobile phones. They help us delight in our music in public without annoying those around us. Headphones are specifically designed to maximize listening experience by keeping ambient noise out without sacrificing your music quality. But have you ever wondered how they really work?
 
Headphones consist of pair of transducers that receive electric signals from some media player or receiver. These electric signals are then converted to sound waves that you can hear. There are four basic types of headphones namely circumaural, supra- aural, ear budsearphones, canalphones. Their main differences are more in physical attributes with varying shapes and sizes. Nowadays, looks and styling are the most vital factors sought out by customers when they are going for a buy of headphones. Rather, focusing more on the quality of headphones then how it looks on your head is always considered a smart go.
 
Most modern headphones come with noise cancellation technology. This was first introduced by Bose Corporation. Amar Bose, owner of the company was once traveling on a plane and using some headphones supplied by airlines. He was not able to delight in his music because of the roar of the jet engine. This is how the thought of making noise cancellation in headphones came to his mind. As a result Bose gave the first noise canceling headphones to the world.
 
Studies have shown that use of headphones on high volume can result in temporary or permanent hurt to hearing. Seeing this different companies are now producing safer products which have minimal effect to our ears.
 
Wireless headphones are growing in popularity as they allow you to roam freely while at the same time enjoying your music. Whatever your budget is, there are numerous varieties of headphones available in the market ranging from simple wired headphones to more complicated; wireless, base-reflex headphones.