THE VIRTUAL BARBERSHOP

Make an Appointment with the Internet Sensation!

Many successful establishments today are bringing back the classic feel of the best products and services from the past with the nostalgia that we all long for. Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® franchise is a perfect example of this growing trend. Kennedy’s™ offers a classic barbershop experience with an extra layer of modern comfort and amenitie. . Let’s face it, guys like the ambience and feel of a good old-fashioned straight razor shave and a haircut – at a place specifically designed for guys. So they try to get one as often as they can.
There are only so many times you can get a haircut at your favorite barbershop, however … but maybe you really, really just can’t get enough of that comforting barbershop vibe. Well, you’re in luck – all you need is your laptop or desktop and a pair of headphones for an amazing cyber-haircut experience.

Check out the website at http://ccgi.bluerabbit.plus.com/virtualbarbershop and visit the insanely-popular “Virtual Barbershop.” Although created only as a sound file, the YouTube version of the “Virtual Barbershop” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUDTlvagjJA has garnered over four million hits since it was posted. Not only that, people have recorded their own YouTube reactions to visiting the Virtual Barbershop – and even those have gotten tens of thousands of hits.
What’s so special about this audio clip?

It’s something called a Binaural Recording which creates an incredible sonic illusion – and tricks your brain into thinking it’s real. If you close your eyes and put the headphones on, you’ll actually “feel” the tickle when you hear the sound of Luigi, the virtual barber, using his scissors to clip your hair. You’ll also be a little confused when they put a bag over your head for no apparent reason, but apparently, they do things a little differently at the Virtual Barbershop (oh, and no need to cringe – there’s no surprise Sweeney Todd-type bloodletting!).

Binaural Recordings are recorded in such a way as to make your mind think you are where the sounds indicate. They’re made using a special microphone setup which factors in the natural crossfeed and sonic shaping of the head and ear. It’s what happens when we naturally hear a sound in everyday life – which is why Binaural Recordings are so realistic and immersive. But they’re only really effective if the listener is using stereo headphones.

By the way, this technology isn’t exactly cutting-edge – it’s been around since 1881! Special microphones were placed around an opera performance and the audio was fed through the telephone system. Subscribers at home were given special ear pieces to listen through. It’s doubtful it was THX quality, and the concept didn’t exactly catch on at the time, but it’s seen resurgence in recent years with usage in the popular Pixar Disney movies and by some rock bands.
So find out just how cool these realistic recordings are by taking a visit to the Virtual Barbershop. And when you’re ready for the real thing, visit a Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® – where they guarantee “The Best Haircut and Straight Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had or It’s Free”™. Visit their website at http://www.kennedysbarberclub.com to find the nearest Kennedy’s location near you -and also discover the great franchise opportunities still available.

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