subject: Choosing The Right Headphones And Speakers For Your Home Theatre [print this page] Entertainment is getting more personal and complex these days. There is almost no end to the choices that are before you. Take the television for example. There are umpteen number of television types that you can choose from. From the low end CRT to the Plasma and beyond like the 3D that will give you pleasures beyond description. What you finally choose of course will depend upon your budget and in all probability you will perhaps choose the biggest screen. Gone are also the days when you had to depend on DVDs for that extra punch of experience, today most of the things that you got from DVDs are available on TV channels itself as I discovered the other day when I ordered a package from one of the direct CenturyLink deals.
The secret to getting quality entertainment besides the television is the audio system consisting of the speakers and a host of other accompanying accessories. So choosing the right kind of speakers is something you should never forget especially if you propose using cable TV over DVDs. There are far less expensive than rent DVDs. You dont have to be a sound specialist to select the right kind of speakers and headphones to complement your home theatre. Here are some tips that you can follow to get the right kind of speakers. Usually they will last for the entire life of the television itself, provided that you take special care.
1)The first secret to selecting the right headphone is, understanding the different types. The final choice however will depend upon what you feel comfortable with. Here are the different types:
a.Circumaural: They are the biggest of all headphones and have advantages. They cover the entire ear so even the faintest of noise of external disturbances will not affect you the least. But the disadvantage is they are expensive to buy and generally heavy. However quality is assured.
b.Supra aural is a little smaller but usually lighter, hence you will not feel it burdensome to wear for longer time. However you should expect some disturbances from external sources. They also have the advantage in the sense that you can carry them when you are traveling due to its lighter weight.
c.Ear buds type is good when the device to which you connect is handheld and quality is not of paramount importance. Being ultra light they can be carried in ones pocket. A slight variation is the ear plugs type. The advantage of plug type is the can be used when there is too much surround noise level especially from neighborhood.
2)Speakers and headphones can be really expensive, and sometimes they may even cost as much as your television itself. So before you choose take your budget into consideration. If you intend to take your speaker along when traveling then you have to see that they are well protected from getting stolen. Some headphones even though built ruggedly can wear off faster due to sweat and other bodily fluids.
3)Then there is the kind of music to which you will be listening more often. When you go shopping for one you will see that they galore with too many specification that will make buying appear to be rocket science. Although specifications have great implications, it makes commonsense to go by trial. Try at least 3 different types and of different specifications. Choose the one that you find most comfortable.
4)Since headphones are very expensive to buy choose those that have longer warranty. The soft cloth like tissue on the outer of headphones is an important factor that will determine your comfort level. But at least two pairs. They are the most difficult to get when you want a spare.
