Things to Consider Before Buying Silent Disco Headphones

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Things to Consider Before Buying Silent Disco
Headphones
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• The concept of a silent disco was born out of the
  need to create a fun and enjoyable celebration
  involving music that did not bother
  non-participants in any manner. 

• The silent party . Whether you are the host of
  such a party or simply a participant, a quality
  set of headphones will improve your party
  experience significantly. 

• With that in mind, here are a few things you
  should consider before buying a pair of silent
  disco headphones.

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HEADPHONE COST

• Audio equipment is an entity that adheres to the
  law of diminishing returns. That is to say, the
  returns (as in better sound quality) do not keep
  pace with the increase in price (cost of
  equipment) beyond a point. 

• Considering that your new headphones will be
  subjected to a fair bit of rough use, go for
  something mid-range. A good pair of headphones
  will cost you around 20-30. Anything lower and
  you will have to settle for unknown brands or
  even knock-offs. 

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ON THE EAR VS. OVER THE EAR
The debate around on the ear vs. over the ear can
get vociferous. 

• In on the ear design, the cups of the headphone
  sit directly on your ear. In over the ear design,
  the cups of the headphone sit around your ears
  thus covering them completely. 

• Over the ear headphones offer better sound
  quality, noise isolation and greater comfort.
  Depending upon the silent disco you attend and
  the type of music its playing, you can choose
  either amongst the two.

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IR VS. RF

• Music is streamed to a wireless headphone in two
  ways. One is using IR, or infrared, while the
  other is using RF, or radio frequency.

• IR headphones are excellent when it comes to
  sound quality and also offer good resistance
  against external interference. On the downside,
  they fare poorly as far as transmission distance
  (typically lower than 10 metres) and the ability
  to penetrate obstacles

• RF headphones offer tremendous transmission
  distance (in excess of 100 metres), excellent
  obstacle penetration, good quality sound (albeit
  lesser than IR headphones), and decent immunity
  against external interference. 

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NUMBER OF AUDIO CHANNELS

• Headphones with either two or three channels are
  the norm for silent party events. In addition to
  the benefits of an on-ear design, headphones with
  two channels offer better high-frequency
  performance.

• Three channel headphones, on the other hand,
  perform better with low-frequency audio and open
  up your music options. This means tracks high on
  bass sound great with three channel headphones. 

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DURABILITY

• One of the most important things you need to
  consider when choosing a pair of silent disco
  headphones, durability, in the end, is a function
  of price. 

• Costlier headphones are made out of better
  quality materials, which have a direct impact on
  their longevity. If budget is a constraint, make
  sure to pick a headphone that at least has a
  sturdy headband and robust joints.

As stated previously, headphones are arguably the
most essential part of silent disco equipment. 
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UK, nationwide
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