| O.K. Now you've finally purchased your beloved iPod | | | | headphones is headsets that fit tightly on the head or |
| and your ready to listen to some tunes. Unfortunately | | | | wrap around the head DJ style. |
| the headset that came with it are for crap! Who | | | | Another alternative are the Canal Phones. These are |
| wants to waste their time listening to poor audio on an | | | | designed to fit comfortably inside the ear canal and |
| expensive iPod. You want gear that will match the | | | | provide better sound with more isolation and good |
| quality of your iPod and offer the best sound quality | | | | bass. Canal phones are considered to be more |
| possible. Good news is there is a HUGE selection of | | | | effective and safer than other headphones. They are |
| quality headphones. A wide range of styles, quality, and | | | | able to eliminate most of the external noise. Which in |
| prices. Don't waste your time with the crap missing out | | | | turn means you won't have to turn up the volume in |
| on what music should sound like. Don't be afraid to try | | | | order to hear it, reducing the possibility of hearing loss. |
| something new and know that mixing brands is o.k.. | | | | The lesson here is find headphones that block external |
| When it is time to shop for headphones consider the | | | | noise, then you won't have to turn up your volume! |
| following. | | | | A nifty feature on some enclosed headphones is a |
| Fit: Fit can make a huge difference in terms of sound | | | | noise cancellation feature. This is used when there is a |
| quality believe it or not. Ear bud headphones fit into the | | | | hissing, or you can hear external noises which lessens |
| ear canal but don't enclose the ear as a result of this | | | | your listening experience. All you have to do is flip a |
| other sounds can interfere with what your listening to. | | | | switch to take advantage of this feature. The |
| In turn ear bud users turn up the volume which | | | | background noise will be cancelled out and all you hear |
| damages the ears. Ear buds can also be rather | | | | is sweet music to your ears! |
| uncomfortable. This type of headphone is the kind that | | | | Wireless headphones are also another great feature |
| came with your iPod. | | | | available for people on the go who don't want to be |
| An excellent alternative to ear buds are the enclosed | | | | "tied down". The one draw back is wireless |
| model of earphones with padding. This type of | | | | headphones usually have a small broadcasting range. |
| headphone contains what is called a dynamic | | | | Try and find one that offers a good range so you can |
| transducer, and in my opinion offers the best type of | | | | wander far and wide! |
| audio listening experience. Another type of | | | | |