How Our Topic Relates To This ClassThroughout this class, we've discussed multiple analytical themes. After studying and researching the history of headphones, we are able to witness how stereo headphones relate to the multiple themes in class and how it has affected sound and technology today. Headphones have played a drastic role in changing individualistic listening. Some of the themes that headphones can relate to are the evolution of the science of acoustics, the distinction between noise and sound, and the future of sound in regards to spaces of "modern sound." More information on how these overarching themes relate to headphones can be found below.
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Evolution of the Science of AcousticsOriginally, sound used to be a form of group think. In other words, individuals had to attend large group settings in order to listen to music. Throughout the evolution of the science of acoustics, sound traveled from large settings like orchestras and operas, to people's homes through the phonograph, and finally evolved to individualistic listening, all due to headphones. Click the link below for more info.
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Noise vs. SoundAs sound became more tangible, the distinction between noise and sound became clearer. What was sound and music to one ear, was noise and annoyance to another. With the invention of the headphones, a barrier between noise and sound was finally created. People can listen to their own sound and music preferences, without disrupting those around them. Click the link below for more info. |
Future of spaces and "modern sound"Headphones were used to create a space of individual listening. Users of headphones were able to listen to their own music, without affecting the sound environment of those around them. This evolutionary concept maximized the separation between sound and space. Now users could listen to any sound they wanted to, anywhere they were. Click the link below for more info.
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