HEADPHONE CULTURE

exclusively professional use

personal use

WHY DO PEOPLE USE HEADPHONES?

 To prevent other people from hearing the sound either for privacy or to prevent disturbance  Because it provides a level of sound fidelity greater than loudspeakers of similar cost  Allows video gamers to better judge the position of an offscreen sound source

DANGERS OF USING HEADPHONES?

 May cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment or deafness due to an effect called "masking."  The complete isolation from outside noise makes you vulnerable to crimes and accidents  Anti-social behavior

Has headphones made us anti-social?

When the rhythm of the world is OFF, Studio Beats by Dre is ON.

How much of a compromise will I make to my external reality?