An accessory such as a computer headset is necessary for a person using Skype and other video and audio communication programs. They will also be needed for those who listen to music and watch movies at night, as well as for all fans of online games. In order for the sound of the headphones to be clear and to work for a long time, they must be chosen taking into account the design and technical features.
Types of computer headphones
All headphones for a computer are divided into three categories by design: with large cups that completely cover the ear, applied only to the auricle, or inserted directly into the ear canal. The first type is convenient only for home use, since it looks bulky on the head and is not convenient for putting on for a walk, for example, if you need to listen to music from a tablet.
Its advantage over the other two types is the comfort of wearing for several hours and good noise isolation. The pair applied to the auricle can already be used at the workplace, since the miniature design will not be conspicuous. And a very small device inserted into the ear canal can be worn even under a hat and is convenient for wearing on the street when connected or in a bag.
Specifications
The technical features to look out for are sound quality, required source power, noise isolation and comfort. Sound quality is primarily determined by its clarity, which can be determined by the frequency range. In the characteristic attached to the headphones, it has the letter expression of the frequency response. For example, 20-20000 Hz is an ideal parameter, while the number immediately following it in dB will mean the signal decay when it goes beyond the range.
The resistance of the device is directly proportional to the output power of the source, that is, the computer. If it is not high enough, then extraneous noise will be woven into the sound. A parameter such as sensitivity indicates the upper level of the volume that can be set. Therefore, the higher the sensitivity, the higher the volume can be set.
The level of noise isolation is important not only for the user, but also for the people around them, because if the fit of the headphones is dense and their outer coating is hard, then the first will not hear extraneous sounds and will be able to completely surrender to work, and the second will not be disturbed by the music reaching them.
Comfort is determined only by fitting. It is not the same for different headphones and depends on the quality of the cups, the circumference of the head with the bows, and the size of the product. It is inconvenient for one person to insert the earmolds into the ear canal, while others are not satisfied with the bulky apparatus. Since the price of some devices can be high, and they are bought for a long time, you should ask the seller to print the packaging and show the product. At the same time, it is worth checking the reliability of the connection of the elements.
