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Hi people
Looking for a headphone for music mostly.
Looks are important as in, dont want to look like Jay Z or whatever with them.
Noise cancelling seems nice.
Also how they fit are super important, I would hate it if I started sweating in them.
So far the Bose QuietComfort 15 seem the best.
But not sure about the technical part.
Thanks all!
Answer
Of course as with speakers all headphones have there own sonic signature or sound quality so the key is buying headphones that sound good to your ears. Unfortunately its very hard to hear many different models of headphones as not everyone has them on display to listen to. Granted we can listen to what is available on display and make our choice and get some reference points as what models sound good to our ears which will allow us to read reviews and get some idea of what other headphones might sound like.
Brands are another indication of what kind of sound you can expect as most brands have their own sound signature just usually a more refined sound as it goes up in the line.
There are many great headphones it depends of course on what sound your after, the music you listen to, how portable you need them to be, what the source is, and the limitations if any of what the output capability's are of the player.
I know allot of people do not like Bose, I also am not a fan (we'll leave it at that lol) but they are not completely offensive sounding. I personally think there are much better sounding headphones, but you may hear differently then me.
Its kinda like reading glass's if I were to put on glass's that help you see right, for me might make everything blurry. We are all different and we all hear differently.
350 is a nice budget and should get you a nice pair of headphones. You will have to make sure that your sources output capability's can drive the headphones you choose properly. As for some of the better headphones some may require a headphone amplifier to get the best results.
Brands to listen and read about.
Sennhieser, Beyerdynamics, AKG, Grado, There are many others but most will be above your price range, and many require headphone amplifiers to get the best sound.
Also personally I would not let noise canceling be a huge factor in choosing headphones as this will limit your choices.
Including a couple of free downloadable user guide that might help you read about all the different models so it will help you narrow down your choices and get the right headphones for how you like to hear music. These are very helpful guides from one of the most well respected high end magazine.
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
2012 MacBook air or Pro for a High School student?
Q. I'm going to be a freshmen in September and I'm not sure which laptop would be best for me. I would get an 11 inch air with 64GB flash and 8GB of RAM for $1040 or standard pro for $60 more. Would it be worth it to spend that much more for a pro? I would only really use the laptop at home for typing up essays and PowerPoint, emails, YouTube, and maybe some minecraft and FaceTime. To get the standard pro would be 1100 because of my student discount. I have about 10Gbs of videos and music so will 64GB be enough?
Answer
I suggest Macbook Pro
Round 1: CPU
The 13" MacBook Pro comes out strong in the processor department. The base model is equipped with a 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, with Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz, and sporting 3MB of L3 cache. The 13" MacBook Air, on the other hand, must rely on the ULV variants. The base model offers a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz, also with a 3MB L3 cache.
There's no way around itâthe MacBook Pro easily wins in this category, with a processor than can do more in any given second compared to its competitor.
Advantage: MacBook Pro
Round 2: GPU
Both machines feature Intel Core i5 processors with integrated Intel HD4000 GPUs. The core clock speed in the MacBook Pro is slightly higher, so in extreme cases it will likely outperform the Air slightly. But for all intents and purposes, it's the same GPU powering both machines, so this round is a draw.
Advantage: Draw
Round 3: RAM
Both base models come with 4GB of RAM, which we consider a minimum for anything more than light use. For this round, we're calling it a draw, but don't be surprised when RAM capacity comes into play in a later round.
Advantage: Draw
Round 4: Storage
The MacBook Air comes with a speedy SSD with what Apple claims is "4 times the performance" of a 5400RPM mechanical hard drive. The base model comes with a relatively paltry 128GB of storage space, however, which can quickly get eaten up with any serious photo, audio, or video work. You'll have to either pony up significant cash to Apple for extra internal storage, or rely on external storage.
A third-party upgrade may be forthcoming once the altered form-factor is reverse engineered, but don't bet on it being cheap, and the wait may be longer than you can handle.
The MacBook Pro, on the other hand, comes with ample 500GB of storage, though it is the relatively pokey spinning platter type. You can pay more for an optional SSD from Apple, but there are numerous options for either SSDs or larger HDDs from third parties.
Advantage: MacBook Pro
Round 5: Display
This round is tougher. The Air is equipped with a much higher resolution 1440Ã900 pixel display, giving users more screen real estate. The LED backlighting is bright, and the screen is sharp.
The Pro comes with a noticeably lower resolution screen, with just 1280Ã800 pixels. But in its favor, the screen does have a significantly wider color gamut and dynamic range. For general applications, this won't matter much, but for color-critical work (like photography, graphics, and video) it will be highly advantageous.
Given that some users will weigh the importance of color accuracy over screen real estate differently, we're going to call this round a draw. But the difference is something to keep in mind when making your own choice.
Advantage: Draw
Round 6: Ports
The latest Air model comes equipped with the still nascent high-speed Thunderbolt port. It includes two USB 3.0 ports, an audio port, and the redesigned MagSafe 2 power connector. The 13" MacBook Air also has an SD card slot.
Round 7: SuperDrive
This round was a fast one. The Pro still includes a built-in SuperDrive capable of burning dual-layer DVD-Rs at 8x speed, as well as CD-Rs. If you handle lots of optical media, the Pro is definitely the right choice.
You can buy the external USB SuperDrive for the MacBook Air, but it will cost you an extra $79, and, again, it's something extra to carry around. For occasional use, we think this is an acceptable alternative. The advantage here still goes to the Pro.
Advantage: MacBook Pro
Round 8: Weight
Both machines are from different weight classes, as we noted earlier. When it comes to toting around a portable device, less weight is always an advantage.
The 13" MacBook Air weighs just a hair under 3 pounds (2.96, Apple says), while the 13" MacBook Pro weights 4.5 pounds. Where every ounce counts, the Air takes this round easily.
Advantage: MacBook Air
Round 9: Battery life
The MacBook Air has a 50Whr lithium-polymer (li-po) battery, while the MacBook Pro has 63.5Whr li-po battery. That might seem to give the Pro the advantage, but the Air relies on an ultra-low-voltage processor, which uses less power. In the end, Apple rates both machines for seven hours of "wireless Web" use, which includes the screen at half brightness, WiFi on, and browsing the Internet. For average use, you should get a full day's work out of both machines on a full charge.
Advantage: Draw
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