A pair of small speakers positioned directly over each ear and connected by a band worn on the head.
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How to augment wired headphones with a Bluetooth transmitter / receiver?
I have a set of Sony MDR-5 headphones that sound great, but I'd like to hook them up to my receiver with a wireless audio system.
My plan is to connect a Bluetooth receiver to the headphones' jack ...
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1answer
140 views
Xperia Neo V compatible earphones
I wanted to know if Sony XBA-3 earphones are compatible with Xperia Neo V phone?
Also, how to find out the output impedance on the phone's headphone jack? Will there be any need of amplifier? If yes, ...
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3answers
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Proper way to wear Grado headphones?
I recently bought the Grado Prestige Series RS2i after having only used in-ear Shure's. I love the sound, really love them, but find that after about an hour they start to hurt my ears, probably ...
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2answers
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Headphones impedance and the SPL
The headphones A has an impedance of 32 Ohms.
The headphones B has an impedance of 250 Ohms.
Both of the headphones are similar by size.
Is it right that the headphones B will play quieter by ...
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2answers
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Connect a 6.3mm microphone to USB
I bought this microphone. It has a 6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter, so I can plug it into my Windows XP computer's headphone jack.
However, the volume is too low. So, I'd like to try plugging it into a USB ...
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1answer
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Wireless headphone modification?
I'm aware that there are a whole slew of products that serve to transmit the audio from an attached microphone (like a lavalier) wirelessly to a receiver unit.
I'm in search of just the opposite: a ...
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1answer
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How should I compare headphones?
I'm finding difficulty in selecting one of these products and I thought you guys could help me better finding the best out of these four headphones .
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1answer
51 views
Preventing headphone static with USB to 3.5mm adapter
I recently got a new pair of IEMs (In-ear monitors), and while sound quality is really good, I am getting a constant hissing sound when I use them with my laptop. I know that the static is caused by ...
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What is the effect of impedance on headphone sound quality?
Most headphones used with portable electronics are low-impedance, around 32 ohms. This is because the power supplied by the device is limited due to it being battery powered, and the low impedance in ...
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1answer
124 views
How can I test earbuds to determine their quality?
I bought a pair of earbuds on eBay and I'm slightly concerned that they could be a knockoff. Its pretty difficult for me to tell if they are fakes or not since I have nothing to compare the sound ...
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0answers
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Does headphone impedance make any difference except for volume? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the effect of impedance on headphone sound quality?
Does headphone impedance make any difference except for volume?
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2answers
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Headphone Amp for Shure SRH440
My Shure SRH440 has a very low, poor sound when I'm using my MP3 player (Ipod nano). Since the sound gets much better when I connect it to my Receiver (a Sony one) or even to the computer, I think ...
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1answer
125 views
Is there a difference between Senheisser HD 280 PRO and HD 280 Silver?
The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro and HD 280 Silver appear to be the same headphones from the matching spec list, however in the UK they retail for very different prices.
Is there a difference between the ...
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3answers
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Why does one side of my headphones always break?
So basically, I've brought several headphones. Within a few days, one of them almost always fails for some reason. It happens for different brands of headphones (both ones that cover the entire ear ...
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5answers
335 views
Headphones to block outside noise
In a live recording environment, what "style" of headphones should I use to monitor what I am recording - in other words which block out the outside sound best.
Are in-ear headphones completely ...
7
votes
4answers
245 views
Is it a good idea to use headphones for audio production?
Is it generally a good idea to use headphones in the production/mixing of audio?
And what can I do if my speakers are terrible (e.g. laptop speakers), and I'm on a shoestring budget?
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1answer
546 views
Should my headphones literally be vibrating from bass?
I'm doing some work in Logic, and right now I'm messing around with some bass. I've gotten to a point where my headphones actually vibrate somewhat, like a tiny massage on the sides of my head.. Is ...
2
votes
2answers
399 views
How come my headphones work or not depending on the plugged device ?
I have been wondering for some time now : I am using (cheap) headphones to listen to music on my smartphone, and they work fine. But when I plug them in any computer, it seems like it cuts off low ...
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0answers
197 views
Vestax Tyhpoon dj set setup with headphone & computer speakers
I have recently purchased a Vestax Typhoon Dj set, and am unable to configure the headphone pre-listening & computer speakers together (either one works or the other). I am running Virtual DJ Pro.
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0answers
44 views
Need a balanced sounding headphones? [closed]
Need a balanced sounding (no torrid highs or too much bass) headphones (over-ear ones) - budget around 5k-6k
suggestions!!
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1answer
123 views
Will Shure 840 prof. monitoring headphones double for location sound recording and listening to music/music production?
I'm looking at the Shure 840 professional monitoring headphones and was wondering if they will be the proper type of headphone for:
location sound recording for video including dialogue and folly ...
4
votes
1answer
205 views
General (studio) headphones question; impedance, tonality, mixing
I picked up a pair of beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (250 ohm) headphones a couple of days ago. My reasoning being I don't have a decent pair (I borrow a cheaper pair occasionally, AKG K77s), and my room has ...
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0answers
227 views
Recommended Headphones [$100-$200] [Music: Pink Floyd, Beatles] [closed]
I'm searching for a quality pair of headphones to listen to my music. I listen to a lot of Pink Floyd and The Beatles. I've looked into Sennheiser HD 598, Sennheiser HD 558, and ATH-M50.
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2answers
212 views
Good Audiophile Headphones
I've been using Bose Quiet Comfort headphones for a number of years now. They've seen better times, and I think it's time to get new headphones. I think they were pretty good, but I am wondering if ...
3
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1answer
335 views
What should I look for in good headphones?
I'm in the search of the best headphones to fit my needs. I hope somebody will help me because I try and I try but I haven't found the exact real headphones I want.
I want to use them to mostly ...
4
votes
1answer
85 views
Headphone amplifiers
Can a headphone amp help the sound reproduction of even "fairly cheap" (~$100) headphones?
What can a headphone amp help with? When do I need one?
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1answer
142 views
Headphone amp sliders are making noise. Worth fixing or not?
I recently replaced my interface (that had two headphone jacks and volume pots) with a new interface that only has one of each. My next move was to pull my 13-year-old Rolls HA-43 headphone amp out of ...
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vote
1answer
146 views
What are some good headphones for running [closed]
I'm looking for really great headphones with really great construction for running but can't find it.
I try new headphones every month or so, but the only ones I can find are low quality with a ...
1
vote
1answer
694 views
What is the output of an iPhone headphone jack?
When I plug my speakers into a headphone jack on my iPhone, is the output stereo or mono?
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votes
3answers
2k views
Wiring a 1/4" headphone jack to headphones.
I've got a pair of Sennheiser HD555 headphones and I'm trying to wire on a 3.5mm connector to the end, and there are 4 wires in the cable. Black, White, Red, Blue. Which ones to I connect to the tip, ...
2
votes
1answer
420 views
Should I purchase ART HeadAmp 6 PRO Headphone Amp with 6 Free Headphones for $199?
I need a headphone amp for my basement studio. I'm in two metal bands and I'm trying to move to electronic drums and headphones for all our instruments.
I saw this amp on both Guitar Center and ...
4
votes
1answer
260 views
What is the outside volume of open and semi-closed headphones?
I'm trying to decide between some Beyerdynamics 770's (closed), 880's (semi-closed), and 990's (open) headphones. I will use them at home and at work. It appears that the more open the headphones ...
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1answer
1k views
Headphone cables: Coiled v.s Straight
What's the difference between the two? Is it just the convenience of one over the other or does it affect sound quality?
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3answers
553 views
Stereo imaging with headphones
I've read that recordings with proper stereo imaging cannot appropriately be heard with headphones. (This was a side note listed on this article...)
Is this true? If so, what is the reasoning? I ...
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1answer
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How to determine the model of a cheap headset? [closed]
I have a low-quality ($20-30) headset I use for recording. It's several years old but still works great... if it weren't for the ear pads. The foam pads are disintegrating.
Preventing that kind of ...
