€69
Sony WH-CH720N Draadloos Zwart
A low-cost way to get closed over-ear headphones, which helps those two low notes land better than phone speakers or tiny earbuds.
Over-ear · Wireless · Noise cancelling
Soundtracks · Explainer ·
Two notes, one shark: how John Williams scored Jaws
The critic
Two notes, E and F, played low and getting faster: that is the entire shark theme, and it is one of the best ideas in film music. John Williams turned a semitone into a gauge of distance, so the audience can feel the shark closing in long before it appears.
Drag the shark toward the swimmer in the demo below and hear how a tempo and a volume become a threat.
Int. the prop room · continuous
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€229
Sony WH-1000XM5 Draadloos Zilver
Good noise cancelling quiets the room so the quietest, far-away version of the shark pulse stays audible.
Over-ear · Wireless · Noise cancelling
€353
Sony WH-1000XM6 Draadloos zwart
The newer flagship in the same line, for people who will listen to full scores often and want the most refined option.
Over-ear · Wireless · Noise cancelling