subject: Selecting and Repairing of Headphones [print this page] Selecting the Right Headphones Selecting the Right Headphones
Picking a right kind of headphone very much depends on the user. Only he knows that what is more comforting to him. Headphones are available in different designs and shapes. Even with advanced technologies wireless headphones are now also available in the market. Three main kinds of headphones are:
- Bud Design: Bud design headphones have good sound quality. They sit both outside and slightly inside the ear duct. They have the tendency to block the ambient noises. More expensive the headphone better will be the blocking properties. The internal model of the headphones is designed to offer better bass reproduction.
- Closed Cup Design: These are called the closed cup design headphones just because of the way they sit on the ear. These headphones are better to block the ambient noises and also on full volume the nearby sitting person will not be able to hear what you are listening to. They are not recommended for longer periods as the sealed nature can uncomfortably heat your ears. They can replicate the bass frequencies effectively.
- Open headphones: The third type of the headphones is called open headphones. Most natural sound is offered by these headphones and they are more comfortable to wear on the ear with less strain on the ears. The only disadvantage of these headphones is they are poor in blocking the ambient noises as well as what you are listening to is also audible to others. This is at time irritating for the other people.
Wireless headphones
The advantage of these headphones is obvious that they lack cables and wires. Wireless phenomenon is getting more and more popular with the advancement of technologies. Wireless headphones are yet not result oriented, there are some signal and sound quality problems still associated with them.
Repairing the Headphones
Repairing a headphone depends on the damage done to it. In most cases it is not possible to repair them, but at times you can repair your headphones easily. Here are few points given to repair your headphone in an easy way:
One way is to examine the entire length of the cord for any uncovered threads. If there are any uncovered patches of wire, you can simply wrap it up with an electric adhesive tape firmly to make it reusable. Another option is to replace the headphone.
In case you have wireless headphones and those are not used for a long time, they may have lost their strength. The best way to re-sync them is to consult the user's manual to follow the instructions given in it. Follow those instructions firmly to re-sync your headphones.
Examine the headphone jack or connector carefully. If it is bent or pampered too much, replace the jack. What you need to do is to get the right replacement of the jack, pair of electronic scissor and the soldering device to replace the damaged jack. Use audio wire to solder on the new jack with the headphone cord. Use electric tape to cover the joint properly.
