Making The Most Of A Headphone Review

Getting the best from a headphone review. Listening to my music through a set of quality hi fi home studio stereo speakers is the ultimate for me…at least until the found the other option. I like hearing the mid-range vocals coming out clear and crisp. The bass is something I like to feel as well as hear.

The problem comes when everyone else wants to sleep and I still want to listen to some of my favorite music. In my quest to feed the audiophile inside me, I finally determined headphones were the answer. It was either that or go it alone. But, this presented an entirely new set of problems.

I learned “these cans” had some a long way since the last time I was looking. I had choices and a lot of them. I could get them with open end or closed end. In my case, I determined closed end would be best so what I was listening to could not go out and disturb anyone around me. It seems with an open can, the sound is still dispersed somewhat into the surrounding area.

I found out about passive and active noise canceling. I had to choose whether I wanted the background noise canceled by just the ear pieces themselves (passive) or were those small electronics inside going to stop the ambient noise (active). This is really a huge question. Because I have a long commute to work, the active noise reducing headphones would make the noise go away. Outside sounds like people talking and appliances running would also have no affect on my streaming audio. I liked this thought. I found makes and types that allowed me to switch between active and passive mode. This was perfect.

In my quest for the best headphones, I ran into a technology I had never heard before about stereo head sets. Bluetooth. What is bluetooth? Wireless? In ear? No cords? You have got to be kidding. This wireless stuff was sounding very fascinating. I could go with my music and not land on my keester because I tripped on the cord. All I had to do was buy a wireless set for my stereo and I was excellent to go. I could go up to 300 feet away and still delight in my tunes. This meant I could be all over the house and listen to the radio or my favorite CD. I was REALLY liking this option. I can not stand to sit for very long.

Finding all this out about a simple set of headphones made me realize it was not a simple thing and a small more in depth than I initially thought. What else was I to learn?

Well, how about the ultimate in any audiophile’s dream…surround sound. I could get a head unit that gave me right theater quality music with the touch of a button. I have since found out many wireless sets like the Koss, Sony and Sennheiser RS-110, RS-120, RS130 and RS140 from headphonewarehouse.com all have single button surround sound. This was sounding pretty excellent to me. I learned I could switch from stereo sound to surround sound any time I wanted.

Because of what I was able to find out, I was able to make my choice of the headphones I wanted. They are perfect for me. I am pleased with what I bought. There is a set out there for you, too. Just do some research and some reviews like I did and you can learn a complete listening experience like no other.

Choke on a Noise Cancelling Headphone?

Safety is usually a dull term, but not with headphones! Safety with your noise cancelling headphones is importantand here are some of the issues you’ll want to know.

Noise cancelling headphones are fantastic for the music, movie, or game lover who doesn’t want other people to have to hear what’s being loved. Audiophiles for example, choose noise canceling headphones when they are listening to music in a home theatre setting. People in apartments or college dorms, as another example, may use headphones so they don’t bother the neighbors.

When it comes to noise canceling headphones, there are appropriate times to use them and inappropriate times to use them. Noise canceling headphones really do eliminate a lot of background noise, which means you get a crisper, clearer sound (to the sound you want to listen to!) than if you simply used regular headphones. But, be sure not to use your noise canceling headphones when you find yourself in a situation where you need all of your senses to keep you safe and alert. For example, this type of head phone may be appropriate while you’re listening in your home theatre or you’re flying in an airplane. But it wouldn’t be appropriate if you’re driving a car, riding a bicycle, or walking down a dark street in the middle of the night. You need to be able to hear in order to stay safe and react appropriately to noises around you.

But, there are times when noise canceling headphones are really safer than regular head phones! For example, if you are in a place where there is a lot of background noise and you need to or want to hear sound through your headphones. Regular head phones would not properly cancel out the background sound, forcing you to turn up the sound further, potentially causing permanent hearing loss. A excellent set of noise canceling headphones though, can eliminate background noise so you can hear your own music better.

And, of course, there’s the “mad neighbor” who is sick of hearing your music and asking you turn it down! They won’t bang on the walls of the apartment anymore!

Other headphones then, are safe in circumstances where you need to hear the background noise and be able to react to it. But they are not safe if you are forced to turn them up too loudly to cancel out the peripheral sounds. Other safety issues with headphones (not just noise cancelling headphones) are wires and cords: be careful that you don’t get tangled up in the wires and cords for they could really hurt, or even cause choking! One example might be if you fall asleep with your headphones on.”
The ancient adage “safety first” may be dull but it makes excellent sense. Be sure to place safety first when you are using headphones and use the right ones for the right circumstances.

After more time spent with the JVC Dolby Headphone processor, using better headphones and amplification, I can give it a more complete ‘thumbs up’!

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My groundbreaking new Audio GD Compass Headphone Amplifier/DAC ( Digital Analog Converter ).

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Having a perfect surround set-up is beyond most people’s means these days, but something quite similar can be had on a pair of headphones. I explore JVC’s recent Dolby Headphone processor and relate a meeting with Steven Smyth- the creator of DTS surround sound.

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