When someone talks about looking for sound proof headphones, they are probably looking for a set of headphones that block out ambient noise. Ambient noise is just a term for the normal noise in your environment. This noise can include computer fans, noise from your air filter and/or heating and cooling  equipment. It can also include noise from your landscapers,...

I work all the time. My wife has the tv on all the time as background noise. I bought her a set of tv headphones and now we’re both happy. The ones I bought were wireless. Usually, your television is located across the room from your bed or couch. This necessitates some kind of wireless device or a really long cord. I chose the wireless option because it is...

Earbuds headphones are headphones the size of an acorn. They have many advantages and disadvantages so you need to think a bit before buying a pair. This type of headset became really popular with the emergence of the Ipod. Apple shipped these units with tiny headphones. Third party earbuds really have some great features. OK, let’s lay out the features and...

I have a portable mp3 player, so do I need amplified headphones? There are many applications where you need some help from an amplifier. The new mp3 players, especially ones that run on one AAA battery don’t have a whole lot of output power to drive headphones. Typically, they get out of this dilemma by including very high efficiency headsets. These often sound...

If you do any gaming on your PC, surround sound headphones are a worthy investment.    Most gamers make do with a two speaker rig. Let me tell you what you are missing. If you have a good set of headphones that have surround sound, your enemy is in real trouble. You will be able to hear them coming from a mile away and you’ll know exactly where they are...

As anyone who has ever worn a set of headphones can tell you, the effect of listening to sound seemingly coming from the center of your head is not nearly as good as listening to music coming from two high quality loudspeakers. The fact that the left and right ears are so effectively separated from each other makes for a very artificial sound stage. The sense of...

Noise reducing headphones can be a boon to those of us who work in noisy environments. If you have a job that does not involve constant interaction with your fellow employees, a good set of headphones that reduce the outside noise level can really be a lifesaver. I used to listen to classical music at work. I was a software developer. Except for the occasional inane...