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Built-In Amplifier Frequency Response Headphone Type Magnetic Shielding Sensitivity |
The lowest to the highest points on the frequency spectrum that can be reproduced by an audio device.
Back to topHeadphones are the media through which sound is delivered from speakers to ears.
Types
Ear Bud Headphones: These headphones fit inside the ear.
In Ear Monitors (IEM): These headphones seal the ear with a rubber tip.
Neckband (Street Style): These headphones feature a band that fits around the back of the neck, rather than around the head.
Ear Pad Headphones: These headphones feature earpieces that do not encircle the entire ear.
Full Size Headphones: These headphones feature an ear cup which surrounds the entire ear, and come in two formats: sealed or open.
Noise Canceling Headphones: These headphones isolate the ear from outside noise by operating on a microphone inside the earpiece which picks up and reduces outside sound.
Wireless Headphones: These headphones operate without the traditional wires or cords of other headphones.
Magnetic shielding protects nearby TVs or computers from experiencing data loss or distortion from a speaker’s magnets.
Back to topSensitivity of a speaker refers to its ability to effectively convert watts of power into decibels of volume. The higher the sensitivity rating, the louder the speaker.
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