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Audio Books - 5 Reasons to Love Them
The typical hardcover or paperback book is not going anywhere.
The format shows no signs of ever dying off, even after
considering the many technological advances made in recent
years. It would, however, be foolish to deny the obvious and...
Audio books Vs. The old fashioned books
In the last two decades a new concept has arisen - The concept
of listening to a book instead of reading it. The audio book
technology is still developing but audio books are getting more
and more popular. However, the old fashioned book is still...
Classic Montrose Debut Released on Audio Fidelity’s 24 Karat Gold Disc
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marshall Blonstein Audio Fidelity 870 East Front Street, #4 Ventura, CA 93001 Telephone: (866) 203-0647 Fax:(805) 648-7552 E-mail: info@audiofidelity.net Website: www.audiofidelity.net Ventura, CA--07/12/05--In...
HomelandDefenseStocks.com Presents Online Audio Interview with Larry Consalvi, CEO of Gateway International, Discussing Defense and Aerospace Contracts with Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop and Goodrich Aerostructures.
HomelandDefenseStocks.com Presents Online Audio Interview with Larry Consalvi, CEO of Gateway International, Discussing Defense and Aerospace Contracts with Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop and Goodrich Aerostructures. “Our target is to be a hundred...
How Can Blind People Read Books? (hint: Audio Books)
Why a blind child ought to miss the Harry Potter books? Why
can't he enjoy like millions of children all over the world the
Harry Potter magic? Well, he can enjoy it. Indeed, he can not
read the books or watch the movies but he can listen to...
MOLD AUDIO TO YOUR WILL
In addition to great features that rip, convert, and organize
music files, Music Morpher Gold comes with an impressive set of
audio effects to make any music geek giddy. Think Britney Spears
could do better as a baritone? This application lets...
Streaming Audio Made Easy
February 1, 2004 Internet streaming audio is the most prevalent form of multimedia on the Internet today according to Creative, one of the leading companies in the sound hardware field. Over the last few years, streaming audio has moved from...
The History Of Dolby Audio
These days, Dolby is a household name. The infamous "DD" symbol can be found on almost every piece of modern audio equipment out there. This includes gaming consoles, HDTVs, home theaters, both home and car stereos, cinemas, and personal computers....
The Revolution Of The Audio Books
Audio books have all the right terms to become a popular trend in the near future. Going a bit more far, there is even a reasonable chance that audio books will make the concept of books as we know it today disappear. Let us explain in the...
Why Hire A Professional Transcriptionist To Convert Your Dictation Or Audios To Typed Text?
In a discussion forum for non-fiction writers (where I had posted my introduction of myself and my professional transcription business), another member replied and mentioned that for simple dictation, she uses a voice recognition software program....
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Headphones To Please Any Type of Audiophile
There are many different types of headphones on the market today. This is in high contrast to the headphone market just a few decades ago, where your choices were either studio monitor headsets (the big, clunky type worn over the ears) or cheap portable units.
There have been many advances in headphone technology over the past few decades, and now the consumer has a plethora of different shapes, sizes, styles and technologies to choose from. "Ear buds", "Back phones", "Canal phones" and "electrostatic headphones" are just a few of the types offered in today�s high tech headphone market. In the article we will review the different types of headphones available today and touch on the features and benefits of the individual types.
For the home user, the main type of headphone that is purchased would fit in the "studio monitor" category. This style of headphone has been around for years and certain models have not changed in years. The studio monitor is the standard "over the ear" variety that are common in radio and music studios. They typically have a � inch plug (as opposed to the smaller 1/8 inch or mini plug). Vendors of this type of headphone include AKG, Sony, Sennheiser, Grado Labs and Fostex. They are available "closed" and "open" varieties. Audiophiles will typically tell you that the open variety sounds more robust and has a fuller soundstage, at the expense of sound leakage (people around you will be able to hear what you are listening to and vice versa) that is not as noticeable in closed variety �phones which provide a higher level of sonic isolation.
For the listener on the go, there are many varieties to choose from. Ear buds are a very popular type of headphone which are commonly included in the packaging when you purchase a new audio
player. These bud type headphones slip into the outer ear and provide minimal isolation from the outside world. While there are a few exceptions, the majority of bud type headphones on the market are cheap and do not sound very good to the discerning ear.
If you like the small form factor of buds but want something with a little more oomph, you may wish to consider canal phones. Canal phones are much like buds, but actually fit inside the ear canal (buds never make it past the outer ear lobe). Because they actually fit inside the canal, canal phones provide a much better seal than ear buds which allows for a higher degree of sound isolation and bass response for the listener. Silicone or foam ear plug type tips allow for comfort and safety during prolonged use. Be prepared to shell out a little more cash for the better quality canal phones, as vendors such as Etymotic and Ultimate Ears have models which sell between $350-$1000 USD.
The last type of phone we will discuss is back phones. Back phones are very similar to the open, circum aural phones popularized in the 70s and 80s, with the notable exception of the headband�s placement which, instead of being over the head like the older variety, is behind the head, which results in a more comfortable fit for athletics or the listener on the go.
No matter what you are looking for, there are many different types of headphones out there to suit your needs. Have fun shopping and happy listening!
About the author:
Erica Cuffsmith is a headphone fanatic and webmaster of All Headphones, a top website for everything about headphones. For more details, please go to http://www.allheadphones.com
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