Showing posts with label Headphone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Headphone. Show all posts

Tuesday, 28 December 2010

Shaking it With Bluetooth Stereo Headphone

Bluetooth headphones are the perfect companion to any music fan who wants to listen to music anywhere and anytime. They work well at home, at work, or while travelling. Bluetooth headphones are essentially a Bluetooth headset, but come with two earpieces instead of just one. Unlike the normal headsets, these stereo headsets come with much better quality speakers. They obviously cost that much more, but then are quite worth the price difference.

Bluetooth headsets have the advantage of really good earphones like the famed Walkman series earphones coupled with wireless capability which means that you don't have to fiddle around with messy wires anytime. It does save a lot of hassle every time as wires always have a tendency to get entangled however neatly one tries to pack them. They usually run on built in lithium ion batteries which are chargeable by the given adapter. The headphones usually last for about ten hours of music playback on a single charge.

These headsets can be used to attend telephone calls as well and have a microphone built in which works as a hands free kit as well. It is quite a logical option if you are thinking of going wireless. There are quite a few brands that manufacture Bluetooth headphones but its best you go for Original equipment or for a renowned brand. In most cases the headsets from the phone manufacturers themselves are a great accessory. Get yourself a pair of Bluetooth stereo headsets and shake it on the go!

Sunday, 28 November 2010

Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Canceling Headphone - Review

Silence the world around you with the MDR-NC60 noise canceling headphones. The Sony MDR-NC60 headphones cancel out up to 85% of the ambient sound around you, providing relief from airline engine drone and other background noise. High-quality drivers deliver rich, detailed sound - and the noise-cancellation means you'll be able to enjoy it at lower and safer volume levels. A handy monitor switch mutes your music and lets you hear conversations and announcements without removing the headphones...These headphones are perfect for work, traveling or just when you're trying to sleep in a loud place

Details:

* around-the-ear, sealed earcup design

* up to 16.5 dB reduction of ambient noise

* 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets

* frequency response 14-24,000 Hz

* impedance: 40 ohms

* on/off switch for passive (standard) or active (noise-canceling) operation

* monitor switch mutes music to listen to external conversations

* accepts "triple A" battery (not included) for up to 30 hours of noise-canceling operation

* 59-inch cord with gold-plated stereo mini plug

* adapter for airline systems included

* travel case

* weight: 8 oz. with battery

* warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor

These 'phones include an adapter for use with airline audio systems, and they fold flat for convenient storage in their sturdy travel case. The soft, padded headband and earcups let you listen comfortably for hours on end... Many noise cancellation headsets are run by a lithium battery. The Sony MDR-NC60 runs on a triple A battery. This is actually a nice feature as it means that you won't have to carry a battery charger to recharge your headphones. You simply replace the battery. And you get up to 30 hours of noise-cancellation with a single "triple A" battery - great for long trips. Sony earphones are omnipresent, so maybe we're overly attuned to the Sony sound, but these are still undeniably pretty great for their comparatively reasonable cost.