Argumentative Essay: Earbuds In The Music Industry

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Today, you will see countless of people going about their daily activities with a common accessory: earbuds. One person listening to their favorite Spotify playlist through their iPhone may be walking to their nearest Barnes and Noble to pick up Kendrick Lamar’s newest album on vinyl to enjoy through their vintage stereo system. Although, both of the audio formats of vinyl records and digital recordings and streaming have their advantages to every listener’s preference, digital recordings and streaming have an upper hand in the means of convenience, personal listening capabilities, and availability. Vinyl records dominated the sales of of various audio formats in the 20th century. Most would agree that after the surge of compact discs in the early 21st century, vinyl records have made a comeback, and are especially popular with millennials. Vinyl records are especially noted for their sound quality, as records are a form of analog recording. Analog recordings are created by turning air pressure, or sound, into electronic signals. These recordings have unlimited bandwidth and can be moved into higher resolutions without …show more content…

Records are made of polyvinyl compounds, which are plastics. However, these plastics can vary in thickness and quality. Many records are very flimsy, while those that are thicker and heavier can snap in break with only a little amount of force applied. Also, if vinyl records are anywhere near any type of heat, if not stored properly, it is very likely they will warp and be deemed unplayable. Some, if even they are stored in the recommended upright position, run the risk of becoming warped themselves. After a long time of playback, the vinyl record itself can start to deteriorate, and as this happens, the sound quality of the record is diminished. If not handled properly, scratches can become present on the record as well, and this also can cause sound quality to

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