Differences Headsets, Headphones, Backphone, Earphone, Handsfree and Handset

For us the term headset, headphone, backphone, earphone, handsfree, and handsets, is very familiar in the ears. You also must have often heard, but sometimes they are wrong in terms of understanding these devices. Here's a little explanation and the difference between these terms.

The headset is an audio device that consists of a headphone or earphone and microphone are combined in a single unit. Headset is usually used for a variety of purposes that require an audio input device (microphone) and audio output device (headphones / earphones).

Usually go with a headset connected to the computer through the sound card input and output audio cable or on certain types of newer using a USB port or bluetooth. Headset is best used when we play LAN games, webcams, VoIP and online gaming.

headphones 

Headphone

Basically Headset Headphone similar to, but what distinguishes them is not equipped with a microphone headphones.

Usually used to listen to music from your PC, MP3 player and CD player. According to its size, Headphone can be divided into 2, namely:

- Full Size / Over Ear Headphones

These headphones use the ear flaps that cover all of the ear so the ear perfectly and tightly closed by bearing Headphones. Disadvantages of using these headphones is the use of Jangga length and with a loud voice can be annoying hearing and their large size making it difficult to carry. Kelebihnnya is that we listen to the voice will be heard perfectly without any interference from outside noise. and very comfortable when worn.

- On Ear Headphones

Headphones is that when worn ear cushions occupied. These types of headphones are usually more portable due to their smaller size. Weakness of On Ear Headphones are less comfortable to wear.

Backphone

Backphone pada dasarnya memiliki bentuk yang hampir mirip seperti headset dan headphone. Namun cara penggunaannya dipasang di bagian belakang kepala dan bagian speakernya dikaitkan ke telinga sehingga tidak jatuh. Istilah backphone mungkin jarang terdengar karena memang mirip seperti headphone.

Earphone

earphone, actually almost the same but Earphone Headset and Headphones using small speakers and its use in a way to obstruct the ear canal.

Earphones have a form that is simple and very easy to carry around. can be used for entertainment such as CD, DVD player, home theater, video games, computer. If seen from the shape, earphones can be divided into 2, namely:

- In-Ear Monitor (IEM)

Earphones are usually using rubber, the rubber IEM enter deeply into the ear canal, so it is completely free from outside noise.

- Earbud

Earphones which usually use a hard plastic round, because only affixed to the ear, so there is still a gap that makes the sound from the outside can enter.
handsfree
earphone, actually almost the same but Earphone Headset and Headphones using small speakers and its use in a way to obstruct the ear canal.

Earphones have a form that is simple and very easy to carry around. can be used for entertainment such as CD, DVD player, home theater, video games, computer. If seen from the shape, earphones can be divided into 2, namely:

- In-Ear Monitor (IEM)

Earphones are usually using rubber, the rubber IEM enter deeply into the ear canal, so it is completely free from outside noise.

- Earbud

Earphones which usually use a hard plastic round, because only affixed to the ear, so there is still a gap that makes the sound from the outside can enter.

handsfree

Handsfree is a combination between the earphone and microphone which usually included a control function.

For example, to answer phone calls, start playing music or the other so that the user does not directly touch the phone.

Handsfree can be connected by using the cable, even in its development now can be connected with wireless handsfree (bluetooth) so it is more practical.

handset

The handset is a digital electronic device (portabe) are small in size and easy to carry. Examples Tablet, Smartphone, PSP, MP3 Player. That's a little explanation, hopefully it helps so you are no longer mistaken in mentioning these devices.