Saturday, November 27, 2010

Is The Sennheiser HD 595 All Hype?

By Nathan Voegele


Many headphones today look really good. Their design on the outside is top notch. However, some very vital things are missing on the inside. So while they look really cool and will impress your friends, they will sound terrible and not give you the pleasure that well designed (all round) headphones like the Sennheiser HD 595 headphones can.

These are the perfect headphones for music, gaming or watching movies. They can handle the volumes needed for watching movies, the detail for music and they have the comfort for games. It even comes with a mini TRS jack for your iPhone. Many headphones have the annoying tendency to get harsh or scratchy at higher volumes. Well not these. The 595's handle it with an effortless ease. Even though they were only launched a few years ago, they have already developed a massive user and fan base totally dedicated to them. Pretty impressive.

While it is made of plastic, you can easily tell that it's extremely high-quality and will last a long time. These headphones have speed and help convey the emotion in music really, really well. Although a batch of the 595's were said to the somewhat faulty (this was widely noted) the good news is that it has been totally fixed for the last year or so.

The sound is amazingly detailed and puts you right in the action or amongst the musicians playing. Sennheiser is also very good with providing replacement parts for these which makes sense since they are such a great seller. So there is no need to worry about having a great pair of headphones that are falling apart.

The biggest strength of these headphones, apart their sheer comfort, is their ability to play live music that has been well recorded. Some good examples would be the live Eagles CD's or DVD's. You will feel like you are right in the audience. Gamers have also noted that they are really good for games too. This makes sense seeing as though they are so amazingly comfortable and gamers will play games for almost days on end. The HD 595 headphones are highly recommended.




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Friday, November 26, 2010

Buying Guide - Headphones Types

By Max Gelman


Many people have problems when t comes to shopping for a good pair of headphones. Do they buy wireless, closed, circumaural, earbud style? And what about sound quality? These are all questions which are asked all the time but not easily answered.

Well first I'll outline the big, normal style headphones. If you're a serious music listener or movie buff then I would recommend an open style headphones like the Sennheiser HD595 headphones. These have amazing sound quality but at the expense of isolation unfortunately. If you have a loved one or child that must not be disturbed then closed would be a better option though. However, the bass level is usually a lot higher with these and not as accurate either. It's what people refer to as hyped bass.

Another exceptionally popular style is the earbud headphones. These are great for work, the train, your iPod, iPhone etc. Any pair by Shure is generally quite good but if you're looking for quality, then Klipsch is the best. They do take a while to get used to since they sit quite deep in your ear but other than that they are just great.

Surround headphones are really popular with gamers and movie-philes. While they don't provide an experience on par with a good cinema, they are still excellent none the less. This is also a great alternative to a traditional surround system if you have neighbor issues or live with someone that needs to study. The surround sound on headphones can be very convincing however not all are created equal so be sure to test a few.

Wireless headphones: These are great for active people who like to listen to music while they work out, run, do sports, climb mountains or whatever they like. The lack of wires makes it a very liberating experience.

DJ headphones are a special breed. These are designed for only a few things. To not let sound in or out, to last a long time and to have good bass. However, sound quality on these is never high on the list of priorities so if that's your thing, look elsewhere.

For people who need silence: Noise cancelling headphones are the answer. These use sophisticated noise reduction technology developed in jets to erase al the external noise and only let the music be heard. While this technology is amazing and very effective, be warned that some models can affect sound quality quite a bit so some demo sessions will definitely be in order. If you are a commuter, train driver, factory worker or machine operator then these are what you need.

This is pretty much everything you need to shop for your new headphones with confidence. Get out there, get listening and good luck.




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Thursday, November 25, 2010

3 Things About The Sennheiser HD595 Headphones

By Dan Perkinson


The 3 things I most highly rate in a pair of headphones is:

1. Audio Quality

2. Ergonomics

3. Design

Thankfully when shopping for new headphones, the Sennheiser HD 595 headphones seemed to pop up everywhere. People on many forums are talking about them, reviewing them and buying them. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive too. Everyone just loves their sound quality and detail.

It has a transparent vibe with a very balanced spectrum overall. You really get a sense of the personality or texture of the source you're listening to. While the HD595 headphones are a mid-level model of the Sennheiser range, they can easily compete with the ultra high end models from other brands.

Some have criticized them as being bass-light. While this is true in some cases one could also view the majority of headphones today as bass heavy so it really depends on what you're comparing them to. Also, an easy remedy to this issue, even though it is very slight, is to pair the HD 595's with a good headphone amp. This extends and beefs up the low end somewhat. Of course the other option is a good equalizer.

The other major strength of these cans is their amazing comfort. They are ultra light, an open design, really big and don't clamp very hard on your head. The headband and ear-cups have a nice, soft velour finish which prevents pressure spots and keeps you cool. As opposed to that pleather stuff which makes you sweat. All of this makes for an extremely pleasant experience especially during long listening sessions.

The aesthetics of these cans are awesome too. The metal grille, the silver panels and the black frame lend a smooth and refined look without being tasteless or overbearing to the eye. These are the best open design, headphones under $400 in the world right now. I highly recommend the Sennheiser HD 595 headphones if sound, quality and extreme comfort are important to you. Get them right away.




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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Strengths And Weaknesses - Sennheiser HD595

By Steven Finneran


The Sennheiser HD595 headphones will let you know exactly what is wrong with a recording immediately. These are not forgiving headphones by any stretch of the imagination. If the production is bad, you will know about it. Having said that, they are really great on female vocals and piano music. The bass is tight, deep but slightly reserved while the mids are are sweet and clean.

These headphones work great with good quality equipment such as headphone amps, cables, CD players etc. I have a feeling these would not play well with tube equipment though. The highs are exciting and makes acoustic music very vivid. The sound stage is nice and wide while not being unrealistic.

These gives a very nice, speaker like stereo image as opposed to the traditional in-your-head headphone experience. The lows and can definitely be helped with a decent headphone amp. This seems to balance the sound out somewhat.

The best part about the 595's is the complete lack of head clamping from the headband or ear cups. This makes these extremely comfortable unlike many other brands such as Grado's. The Sennheiser HD 595 headphones sound great with any source, style of music or format.

While I would recommend Grado headphones for classical music fans, I would suggest these for almost any other style. They are cheaper, just as good and work with a wider variety of sources. The price of these is less than some downright mediocre headphones so seeing as their performance is so high, it makes these a steal.

If there are any weaknesses in these headphones (and there aren't really) I would have to get really picky and say the bass could be a little louder and the overall feel of the sound a bit less rough. However, having said that, a good headphone amp will sort that out and give it a flatter, wider sound which is always welcome. This wouldn't be a review if I didn't list the bad points so there you are.




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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Sennheiser HD 595 Headphones - Design Features

By Al Slaybaugh


Sennheiser really pioneered a new type of driver design with their HD range. Instead of having the drivers angled perpendicular to your ears, these are positioned higher up and face at a downward angle to deliver the sound straight into your ear canal. Traditional headphones have always just thrown sound at your ear with no regards to their basic anatomy. The end result is a much cleaner and tighter sound.

Some other great technologies are the Duofol drivers. These eliminate the standing waves that cause so much loss of low end punch and vibrancy. Ultra lightweight voice coils are used to ensure snappy transients and a huge dynamic range. While these amy not be the bassiest headphones in the world, the bass you do get is amazing. It's deep, earthy and alive. If you feel a healthy bass boost is in order, then pair these cans with a good quality equalizer and/or headphones amp. While I would not call these headphones thin-sounding these two will even them out a bit for all you bass addicts out there.

Impressively the response for these headphones is from around 10 to 40k hertz. This beats the human ear itself which can only detect sounds between 20 and 20k. Pretty amazing. Another great thing about these is that they come with a little hanger to keep them at arms reach. If however you do find your phones getting beaten up and worn relatively quickly, then rest assured because Sennheiser still makes all their spare parts.

Since these are open style headphones, expect a lot of bleed from them. This is simply the price to pay for such great sound. You see, closed type headphones can never deliver the level of dynamics and fidelity that open headphones can deliver. It comes down to physics at the end of the day. The amazingly light and brilliant open design, makes these an experience in themselves.

Sennheiser really hit it out of the park with the HD 595 headphones. These are top quality, high end and affordable headphones that will last along time and bring you years of fun and relaxation. The design, technology and features make the HD 595's perfect for classical and jazz fans or anyone seeking more good quality sound in their lives. Highly recommended. This is a great gift too by the way.




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Friday, November 19, 2010

Superb Images Guaranteed with Samsung LN52B750 LCD TV

By Elinor Lamas


Samsung is a known manufacturer of brilliant LCD TV or Liquid Crystal Display Televisions. These are lightweight, stylish and slim televisions that give you sharp images, superb details, vivid colors and excellent motion quality.

LCD television screens use rows of fluorescent lamps to illuminate the screen from behind. Samsung has these screens in different sizes. Depending on what size of television screen you want, you can choose from the selections made available to you by Samsung.

You will find it easy to move around these LCD televisions because of its light and slim framing. You would not have to worry about the hassle in carrying these TVs if you are moving houses or just simply redecorating and rearranging your home. These televisions can either be mounted on the wall or be left standing on a tabletop.

The LCD televisions from Samsung have excellent lifespan. Typically LCD televisions could last you around 60, 000 hours or 20 years based on eight hours usage per day. Definitely these stylish and slim televisions from Samsung are built with high class quality.

The Samsung LN52B750 is another innovation of LCD televisions from Samsung. It is built with a 1080p high definition resolution that is responsible for astoundingly clear and sharp images. It has an 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio that is sure to give more realistic images in your screen. This uses Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer 3 technology to bring out more natural colors of images in your LCD TV screen.

Sports enthusiasts, gamers and movie lovers would appreciate the technology of the 4-millisecond response time and Auto Motion Plus frame Interpolation technology working together in greatly reducing motion blur and image judder when objects are in a speedy motion. Watching your favorite sports, video games, or movies will surely be smooth with the Samsung LN52B750.

This HDTV uses the Infolink feature in giving you direct access to online contents. With just a push of a button from your remote control online contents will be streamed to your TV. This gives you the convenience in being up to date with news, sports, weather and stocks information without going to your computer.

This LCD television uses energy efficiently. It is an Energy Star Compliant. This means that by being efficient in consuming power your electricity usage is cut down making you save money. This is as well helpful to the environment. The Energy Star is a project of the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States and the U.S. Department of Energy call on the efficient use of energy.

Samsung offers not just LCD televisions. They as well manufacture Plasma and LED televisions. Samsung televisions are only engineered with the best technological advances in the television industry. You could learn more about Samsung's different products on the internet.




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Monday, November 15, 2010

Best Carpet Steam Cleaner Practices Everyone Should Use

By Tasha Kirk

Nothing gives one a bigger headache or one a greater eyes ore, than stains on a perfectly clean carpet. It seems that even with regular carpeting and carpet entry rules, the inevitable stain and dirty patch will make its way in. Even though you may have the best carpet steam cleaner for pets for this, it must be augmented with good steam cleaner practices.

The location of a carpeted area will determine the propensity for soiling. Light traffic areas will of course get lesser deep dirt than heavy traffic areas and may require only a carpet steaming once or twice a year. Heavier traffic areas may in fact need steaming once or twice every three months. In determining how heavy or light a carpet area is prone to traffic, also include the animal feet traffic as well.

Those concerned about upkeep and cleaning of carpets may even have a regular vacuuming schedule, but in the long run, a carpet steamer still cannot be beat. It can probe down and extract much deeper than a regular vacuum. This ensures a more thorough cleaning.

Apart from this being the best machine to clean your carpet, having some good habits hand in hand with its use will give you maximum results. For one, you must wear something loose and light for definitely you will sweat. Not wearing any footwear at all is a must, but it is recommended that you do wear white socks. The socks will keep you body oil from mixing with chemicals in the cleaning process which can create a stain in some instances on the carpet. Do not wear colored socks as the dye of the socks may transfer itself to the carpet during cleaning.

A next good practice is to clear out the area to be cleaned. Relocate everything found inside which can hinder your cleaning. Likewise make a mental sketch of how you will move through the area to be as efficient as possible from beginning to the end.

Good ventilation and air circulation is a must in steam cleaning. Since the steam will make the carpet damp, it is good that you have good ventilation to ensure shorter drying times. Increase air circulation and ventilation by opening windows. If no windows are around, open all exits and provide air circulators or electric fans in the area.

Once cleaning has started, make sure that you work your way from the inner part of the room to the exit. This will make you avoid stepping on cleaned areas while you work. If at times that you may need to step on the cleaned areas, make sure you have newspapers on hand to step on.

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

The Innovative Dyson DC15 Program

By Wayne Allen

Most of today's vacuum cleaners use the standard four wheel design. This results in a basic back and forth movement. Very hard to get around corners and can make some crevices impossible.

The Dyson DC15 upright vacuum uses a large ball for maneuverability. This design allows the Dyson DC15 to pivot and roll with simple ease. Allowing it to travel where most other vacuums have a very hard time reaching. With a simple movement of the wrist the Dyson DC15 can be guided easily.

In addition to being one of the easiest vacuums to use the Dyson DC15 also has a very interesting filtration system. Dyson vacuum cleaners do not use filters in the same way that most vacuums cleaners do.

The Dyson DC15 sucks the air and dirt into a container where an outer cyclone removes large particles. Food, Hair and fibers are removed during this part of the process. The air is then moved to an inner cyclone where it is spun with a greater velocity to remove fine particles of dust from the air.

After the inner cyclone the air is moved through a washable inner foam pre-filter where the particles will remain trapped. This feature allows dirt to be trapped in the machine and out of the motor.

The final stage of the process is a trip through the HEPA filter. The Dyson DC15 has a very strict filtration system that will prevent most of the bacteria and mold from staying in your home. The vacuum cleaner is designed to keep dirt and debris inside the machine where it belongs.

They may not be known but Dyson vacuums have been around for many years. They may not be as well known as some of the large names in the industry, but they offer performance and quality with their vacuum cleaners. Dyson strives to improve their design with each new product release.

The Dyson DC15 is a fantastic vacuum to hit the market. It uses an innovative ball design that no other company uses. The Dyson vacuums are also very well known for their suction capabilities and the attachments.

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