Pros and Cons of the Various Types of Headphones
When looking for portable audio , most people end up thinking about a headset. There are several different kinds with different pros and cons. Lets take a look at the various types and highlight their differences. The most pervasive type are earphones or ear-buds. These have been made iconic with Apple's ads featuring white silhouette dancers against colorful backgrounds with white earphones wires. Of course, there are many manufacturers of ear-buds. The biggest benefit of ear-buds are the price. They frequently come free with MP3 players and extras can be purchased for as little as a few dollars. They are also very portable and can be easily kept in one's pocket. The down side is sound quality. Although the sound quality varies greatly from the cheapest models to the more expensive models, ear-buds are lacking as compared to full size headphones. This is true particularly in the lower frequencies. Ear-buds can also cause discomfort as they generall...