[Drumonron]

Check it out! This would explain why people appreciate speakers more:

People can hear with their skin, study shows. - White Coat Notes - Boston.com

 

[iHelp]

Quite cool, but how does this have to do with full-size headphones?

We should make more hype about headphones. Seems people only know them as Apple buds.

 

[manaox2]

I don't think thats the whole story about why people appreciate speakers more.

 

[charliex]

Quote:

Originally Posted by manaox2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think thats the whole story about why people appreciate speakers more.

ditto

 

[120717]

I reckon headphones should be tested on deaf people to find out how harshness/sibilance etc (which should cause physical discomfort) affects you with the psychological factor removed.

 

[sampson_smith]

This should probably go in the Sound Science part of the forum...

Very interesting, though.

 

[Landis]

You guys thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?


Full body suits with speakers lining the inside. Just wait, it'll be the new fashion.

 

[dallan]

^^^ Bodyphones?

 

[Landis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallan /img/forum/go_quote.gif ^^^ Bodyphones?

Quick, go trademark that name!

Crap some jerk named Joerg Jecklin already trademarked it with a model called "Body Float"... Strange!

 

[Bilavideo]

I agree with the study. I've often thought the cushions used with headphones were actually as much a detriment to the sound as an aid to comfort. The use of soft padding may provide great cushioning for the ears but it diminishes the transference of low-frequency vibrations through the lobes.

 

[Wiggy Fuzz]

i enjoy headphones more because the best speakers i've heard were from a £130 hifi system i own.

lack of experience, see...

 

[krmathis]

Very interesting!

I am sure there are other reasons most people prefer speakers though.

 

[Cankin]

A: "Your speaker setup is too bright and harsh"
B: "Why?"
A: "I can even feel the pain with my a..!"
B:

 

[Ducks_own]

First thing that came to mind: Hi-fi pants.

 

[120717]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landis /img/forum/go_quote.gif You guys thinkin' what I'm thinkin'? Full body suits with speakers lining the inside. Just wait, it'll be the new fashion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducks_own /img/forum/go_quote.gif First thing that came to mind: Hi-fi pants.

Suggests other NSFW uses involving vibration.
*Runs and hides to avoid scolding from head-fiers of a particular gender*