Wireless accessories are more and more popular. It's a great choice if you don't want to mess with tangled wires. But what's good for wireless mice and keyboards isn't always good for something as subjective as sound. A true music lover is always concerned about the sound quality. This article has sorted out the pros and cons of buying wireless headphones.
Instructions
Step 1
There are three types of wireless headphones:
- Infrared. Communication here works like a TV remote control.
- BlueTooth, suitable for literally any mobile device: smartphone or tablet.
- Wi-Fi - wireless headphones.
Step 2
The main plus of wireless headphones is the lack of wires. The range depends on the system. Wi-Fi headphones have the longest range. Even the walls between the sound source and the listener do not interfere with their work. Infrared wireless headphones are the most affordable, but require direct, unobstructed contact with the transmitter.
Step 3
Which wireless headphones to buy depends on your budget and attitude towards sound quality.
- Connoisseurs of high-quality music, music lovers, need to choose headphones that work at a frequency of 2.4-5 GHz. These provide maximum sound quality. Attention must be paid to the bandwidth of the frequencies. The ideal case is 20 Hz - 20,000 kHz, but such devices cost $ 70 and up. It is the best choice for equipment even in the Hi-Fi category.
- For those who spend a lot of time on the subway with their smartphones, a smart choice is BlueTooth headphones. The battery capacity is also worth considering. The higher it is, the longer you can listen to music. The price of such solutions of acceptable quality is from $ 50 and more. BlueTooth headphones do not need any additional transmitters: the chips are already installed in the smartphone and in the headphones.
- IR headphones are already outdated. The main disadvantage is the need to be in line of sight with the transmitter. People, dogs, children running between you and the sources will significantly interfere with your work. They can be recommended for purchase only in the case of the most limited budget.
Step 4
Should you buy wireless headphones?
True sound connoisseurs should try their chosen model of wireless headphones in the store to evaluate the sound quality before purchasing.
And fans of mobile devices can safely recommend BlueTooth headphones. In the subway, the sound quality is not so critical. And the wires of ordinary headphones are always confused and the jack-connector breaks, so the choice is obvious.
