How does the Boostaroo Revolution produce surround sound through regular stereo headphones?
Frequently Asked Boostaroo QuestionsThe Boostaroo Revolution's patent pending circuit is an adaptation of cross feed circuitry. A cross feed circuit combines parts of the left stereo channel and the right stereo channel. This combination of sound fields alters how your brain perceives what you are hearing. This will make the music seem to come from all around you, rather than just regular left and right. This effect is more apparent in higher grade headphones, and speakers.
Related QuestionsHow does the Boostaroo Revolution produce surround sound to regular headphones?
Boostaroo - Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Boostaroo Revolution's circuit sends the audio signal from your portable media player in 3-channels, instead of the standard 2-channels (Stereo). The added third channel creates a new field of sound, which will seem to come from all around you, rather than just your left and right. This effect is more apparent in higher grade headphones, and speakers.
Related QuestionsCan you recommend a good set headphones for the Original Boostaroo, or Boostaroo Revolution?
Frequently Asked Boostaroo QuestionsThere are a lot of different types of headphones out in the market. We recommend anything from Sony MDR-XD300's ($60), to BOSE Quiet Comfort II's ($300). Keep in mind, when choosing, that the Revolution is designed to power headphones 32 Ohms and greater. So try not to choose anything under 16 Ohms, otherwise the Revolution may overdrive them. One of our favorites are the Sony MDR-CD300's. They are well built 70 ohm headphones and only cost around $60 US.
Related QuestionsHow does the Boostaroo help produce better sound?
Frequently Asked Boostaroo QuestionsAudio players start to generate distortion, when you have to increase the volume to max or near max just to hear them. This occurs as most audio drivers in portable players aren't properly designed to produce clean audio at high volume levels. The higher the volume level, the greater the distortion. By using the Boostaroo, you can leave the volume of your player at a lower level thereby reducing distortion and even increasing the battery life of your audio player.
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between the Original Boostaroo and the Boostaroo Revolution?
Frequently Asked Boostaroo QuestionsThe Original Boostaroo is an audio amplifier with a built in 3-channel splitter. The Boostaroo will double the available volume output of your audio player, with less than .3% harmonic distortion. The 3-channel splitter will allow you to connect up to 3 sets of headphones, or small speakers. The Boostaroo only has enough gain to power headphones up to 32 ohms without gain loss. The Boostaroo Revolution is a High Fidelity audio amplifier with a built in 2-channel splitter.
Related QuestionsWhy is surround sound better than stereo?
Surround FAQSurround Sound is almost universally acclaimed to be a more realistic experience than stereo. This applies to just about any type of program, from music to motion pictures to television. People that can't tell the difference between mono and stereo can immediately hear and appreciate the difference between surround and stereo.
Related QuestionsHow come I don't get much increase from my high-end headphones with the Original Boostaroo?
Frequently Asked Boostaroo QuestionsWell, high-end headphones traditionally have higher Ohm rating. The Original Boostaroo's dB output will decrease as the Ohm rating of your headphones increase. For higher-end headphones, we recommend purchasing The Boostaroo Revolution. The Revolution provides a more powerful output which will power headphones from 60-300 ohms. Glad you asked! We are always working on something new. Feel free to join our product update mailing lists. We do not SPAM you, and we do not sell our lists.
Related QuestionsCan I play surround-sound recordings in headphones?
HeadWize - Headphone FAQsYes. Once the surround recording is decoded into its discrete channels (e.g., 4-channel or 5.1 channel surround), the audio can be listened to with multi-channel headphones; or with regular stereo headphones and a virtualizer. Multi-channel headphones have 4 or more transducers arranged to mimic a surround loudspeaker setup.
Related QuestionsAre there any other reasons the Original Boostaroo helps produce better sound?
Boostaroo - Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, because its amplification assumes some electrical signaling; and, due to the boost of greater output, it will drive the mechanics of your headphones much better. Essentially the Boostaroo makes less expensive headphones sound much better as well as the improving the performance of more expensive headphones.
Related QuestionsThe Boostaroo does not have a volume control. Why?
Frequently Asked Boostaroo QuestionsIn most cases, you do not need an additional volume control. The volume can be controlled by the primary audio player.
Related QuestionsHow can stereo headphones sound more like loudspeakers?
HeadWize - Headphone FAQsThe sound field of most headphones forms in a straight line between the ears, because headphone listening lacks the head-related and visual cues which aid in spatial location. Acoustic simulators make up a broad category of products that electronically restore these cues to make headphones sound more like loudspeakers. There are many types of stereo acoustic simulators, each with different circuitry.
Related QuestionsCan I use the "B" speaker outputs on a stereo receiver for surround sound?
Receivers - FAQDefinitely not. Your receiver's "B" speaker outputs provide the exact same stereo signal as its "A" speaker outputs. (The "B" speaker outputs are useful for connecting a second pair of stereo speakers for some other area in or around the house.) Surround sound, on the other hand, consists of multiple audio channels, which carry different portions of a soundtrack. These channels must be decoded by a multichannel surround sound processor.
Related QuestionsWhat kind of stereo equipment is needed to enjoy DVD Video surround sound?
DVD Video Planet - Dvd-video FaqThe audio component of DVD Video discs is optimised for playback on the Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound systems. This means that it's ideally designed for a system with five speakers (three in front, and two in back, plus a subwoofer). However, DVD Video offers superior digital sound when compared to VHS on all home entertainment systems, regardless of the number of speakers.
Related QuestionsHow can a single front located speaker produce surround sound?
FAQ - SurroundBar - Polk AudioThe technology used in the SurroundBar® for producing surround sound is called "SDA Surround". Based on a fundamental understanding of how our ears perceive and process sound, SDA Surround uses a combination of signal processing and acoustic wave front reconstruction (AWFR) to create a soundfield comparable to having dozens of speakers located around the room. The SurroundBar® actually contains 7 active drive units, 3 tweeters and inputs for all 5 channels including surround channels.
Related QuestionsDo the HDMI outputs support 5.1 surround sound?
Kaleidescape - FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)No, the HDMI outputs on the Movie Player and the Movie Player 2 carry video and PCM stereo audio only. When using HDMI for video, you can use digital coaxial, digital optical, or analog stereo outputs for audio. No. The DVD CCA License does not permit the use of RGBHV video output during DVD playback. The Kaleidescape Movie Player 2 supports both HDMI and component video (YPbPr) for high-quality video output.
Related QuestionsHow about surround sound?
PLAYSTATION 3 Frequently Asked Questions.Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS are all supported and processed. Remember all audio is processed by the Cell and developers can use whatever audio codecs they want…so this is only the beginning.
Related QuestionsDVD.CO.UK - Buy DVDs, Music CDs, Books, Video Games and Memo...Surround sound systems require a number of additional speakers arranged around the room. Discs are formatted so that different speakers play different sounds from a variety of sound "channels" resulting in a surround effect. Those without multiple speaker sound systems shouldn't have a problem playing any encoded discs, although the benefits will not necessarily be apparent without the correct equipment. Dolby Digital 2.0: Also referred to as Dolby Surround.Related Questions
Do I need to use stereo headphones with B.E.S.?
BrainEv :. Brainwave Entrainment training with the Brain Evo...Yes, our exclusive 3P D.E.A.P process utilizes both the left and right speakers on your headphones to deliver our binaural (or stereo) entrainment process. Using stereo headphones over mono or stand-alone speakers increases the effectiveness of the entrainment by over 60%. Therefore, it's highly recommended that you use stereo headphones to maximize your benefit from the system. You also won’t need an expensive pair of headphones.
Related QuestionsQuestion: Do I have to use stereo headphones?
BrainWave Generator - F.A.Q.Yes. The whole idea of BrainWave Generator and binaural beats is based on being able to hear different tones in different ears. This effect cannot be attained with loudspeakers.
Related QuestionsCan I receive a call to the headphones while streaming stereo from the computer?
BlueAnt Bluetooth Stereo Headphones - Frequently Asked Quest...this stage no. But development is in progress for this function. Check the website for news and upgrades. Remember, you can receive a call while listening to the MP3/WMA player in the headphones.
Related QuestionsCan I hear Dolby Digital programs over a regular stereo or Dolby Surround Pro Logic system?
Frequently Asked Questions about DolbyDigitalYes, you can use most of the new Dolby Digital program sources with your current playback system, because they incorporate Dolby Digital decoders and provide conventional analog stereo outputs. However, with many DVD-Video players, digital cable set-top boxes, and other sources, you need a separate multichannel Dolby Digital decoder to experience the thrilling 5.1-channel surround sound used on many Dolby Digital programs.
Related QuestionsHow does Ambisonic Surround Sound differ from the Dolby surround systems?
Ambisonic Surround Sound FAQ, version 2.7Dolby Laboratories Inc have two surround systems of relevance to the domestic listener, Dolby MP and Dolby Surround AC-3. Dolby MP is described in the excellent article Introduction to [Dolby] surround sound written by Bob Niland, rjn@csn.net and available by anonymous FTP from ftp.csn.org in the file /Laserdisc/ld03 (ie, from file://ftp.csn.org/Laserdisc/ld03).
Related QuestionsShould we shoot in HD? Should we shoot in widescreen? Should we use surround sound?
The 48 Hour Film Project: Frequently Asked QuestionsYour film will be shown in Standard Definition in stereo or mono with an aspect ratio of 4:3. So you may shoot in HD, in widescreen, or in surround sound, but the film will not be projected that way. We require you to submit a Standard Definition, letterboxed, stereo or mono version of your film—anything else can lead to problems during our mastering process.
Related QuestionsAmbisonic Surround Sound FAQ - WikiFAQ - Answers to Frequent...First there was mono with the sound emanating from a single "point". Then there was stereo with directional formation spread along a line in front of the listener. In real life, of course, sound reaches our ears from all directions. Surround sound attempts to improve the realism of the perceived sound by providing information from all directions, not just from in front of the listener.Related Questions
