All About Hi-Res Audio Headphones

In modern life, it is not easy to amaze someone with high-definition video, but, remembering the beautiful image, people often forget about high-quality sound. Sound can also be high resolution. The special format is called Hi-Res Audio.

In order to better characterize the features of Hi-Res Audio, it is necessary to have an understanding of some indicators. For example, for an ordinary mp3 format, an excellent bitrate is 320 Kb / s, and for Hi-Res Audio, the lowest will be 1 thousand Kb / s... Thus, the difference is more than three times. There is a difference in the sampling range, or, as it is also called, sampling.

There are specific requirements for products with good sound quality. Manufacturers must adhere to these requirements when creating their devices. In order to have a Hi-Res Audio label on the packaging with headphones, products must provide sound at a frequency of 40 thousand Hz.... It is curious that such a sound is beyond the boundaries of the perception of human hearing, capable of picking up approximately 20 thousand Hz (or less, in accordance with the age of the person).

But this does not mean at all that sound information outside this range is useless for a person. When the headphones are ready to reproduce such a wide spectrum, this will undoubtedly help to ensure that the fraction of the spectrum that we can perceive is formed and transmitted as completely and with the least distortion as possible. And not shortened within the limits of the spectrum of our hearing.

In the same time normal headphones may have distortion during sound reproduction at a time when the audio frequency begins to approach borderline capabilities... The products cannot reproduce the frequencies as they should, or do not cope with reproduction at all. Hi-Res Audio processes the entire audio frequency range while maintaining the highest quality.

Hi-Res Audio headphones consist of a speaker and a balanced armature driver. In addition, they come with a pluggable cord and several replaceable filters, which give you the choice between balanced sound, increased high or low frequencies. Headphones are supplied with accessories. These include a carrying case, a device that allows you to use an audio system on an aircraft, and a tool used to clean the product.

The main properties are:

• susceptibility - 115 dB;
• impedance - 20 Ohm;
• frequency spectrum - from 0.010 to 40 kHz.

Among the variety of Hi-Res Audio headphones, there are also overhead options. The most popular is the Pioneer SE-MHR5 foldable.

In the process of making headphones, three main types of materials were used: plastic, steel and leatherette. The latter is used in the headband and in the design of ear cushions. The main disadvantage of this material is quick wear, ear pads quickly lose their attractiveness. The filling of the ear pads is polyurethane. The outer cups and some fasteners are made of aluminum. The frequency spectrum of the product is 0.007-50 kHz, the initial impedance is 45 Ohm, the maximum power is 1 thousand mW, the sound level is 102 dB, weight is 0.2 kg.

One more popular model is Hi-Res XB-450BT... This is a wireless variation. The connection is carried out via Bluetooth, via NFC. The highest quality audio streaming is provided.The frequency spectrum is 0.020-20 kHz. The products are equipped with a built-in microphone for hands-free communication. Available in five colors: black, silver, red, gold, blue.

The complete set consists of:

• wireless headphone model;
• USB cable;
• cord.

A good headphone option, where there is an acceptable combination of price and quality, is Sony WH-1000XM... This product is equipped with a noise canceling device, which will make it possible, in addition to listening to your favorite tracks in good quality, also to be isolated from noise. The susceptibility of the product is 104.5 dB, the resistance is 47 Ohm, the frequency spectrum is from 0.004–40 kHz.

Introducing the TOP 3 Vacuum Headphones.

They are products of a closed type, wireless earbuds. There is a volume control, a remote control, a built-in microphone. Frequency spectrum - from 0.020 to 40 kHz, impedance - 32 Ohm, susceptibility - 98 dB. The body is made of metal. A cable is included in the package.

These are vacuum headphones that make it possible to listen to music comfortably during sports activities or dancing, because the shape of the earbuds allows the product to fit snugly to the ear and not fall out even with too intense action.

The frequency spectrum is 0.008-22 Hz, the sensitivity is 100 dB, which guarantees high sound quality. Available in several colors. Budgetary in cost.

It is a lightweight and stylish product designed for people who want to listen to high-definition music even on the road or during sports. The design combines armature and dynamic drivers, creates high-quality sound, and a wide frequency spectrum makes it possible to listen to music in Hi-Res format.

This model has been certified and complies with the Hi-Res Audio standard, which confirms the good quality of sound wave transmission.

Next, see the video review of the SONY WH-1000XM3 headphones.