Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Headphones: How Do They Work and What to Choose?
The ANC function, Active Noise Cancellation, is becoming a mainstay in more and more headphones, wireless headphones and earbuds. The feature helps to eliminate distracting noises from the environment (when you work out at the gym or ride public transport for instance) and improve your listening comfort. So how does this feature work and what are its pros and cons?
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How To Choose Wireless Headphones
The best wireless headphones will set you free. No more short cables that are constantly looking to trip you up. These are versatile headphones that can be used when you are working on a PC, watching TV, playing games, or just walking around town, playing sports and travelling.
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Earphone Housing
The housing holds the sound-creating components in earphones. The housing is closed with earpads on the inner side to ensure a comfortable fit while being worn. Housing usually refers to over-the-ear headphones, not in-ear headphones. Read more »
Headband
The headband connects the earcups. It can be made of iron or steel; cheap headphones have plastic headbands. The headband is generally adjustable in order to accommodate different head sizes. Read more »
Earpads
This is the part of earphones that comes in contact with the ears. Earpads are soft and comfortable to wear even when listening to music for several hours. They're often made from suede, fabric or artificial leather. Read more »
Impedance
Bei den Parametern von Kopfhörern stoßen wir auf den Begriff Impedanz. Dies ist ein nicht zu unterschätzender Parameter. Er drückt im Grunde aus, wie gut - oder wie schlecht - sich Ihre Kopfhörer mit der Tonquelle, dem Handy, Player oder dem Empfänger verstehen werden.
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