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The good: The Sony DR-BT21G headphones are lightweight and comfortable, and they act as a headset for compatible cell phones as well as offer stereo sound for music. Audio quality is passable for wireless headphones, and bass response is good.
The bad: There's no Bluetooth transmitter included in the DR-BT21G package, and the headphones give off a very noticeable background hiss that interferes with quiet songs. Call quality is only so-so.
The bottom line: The Sony DR-BT21G is a suitable stereo Bluetooth headset for listening to tunes at the gym and for accepting brief calls, but it's no replacement for quality wired headphones and a good BT headset.
Specifications: Type: Microphone Built-in; Product type: Headset; Design: Behind-the-neck; See full specs
Price range: $72.01 - $99.99
CNET editors' review
- Reviewed on: 09/11/2007
Portable wireless headphones, which almost exclusively use Bluetooth (BT) technology, are the latest trend in headphones. And the latest pair to come across the CNET editorial desk is the Sony DR-BT21G. These 'phones use A2DP to convey stereo sound, making them suitable for music listening, and they also include a built-in mic for use as a cell phone headset. At $130, the DR-BT21G is pricier than our favorite pair of lightweight, wireless headphones--the Logitech FreePulse Wireless--but then the FreePulse don't let you take calls.
In a design trait typical of portable wireless headphones and headsets, the Sony DR-BT21G features a lightweight, behind-the-head band that can be folded for easy storage. Although the headband is constructed of cheap-feeling plastic that causes some concerns about durability, it does its job of keeping the headphones in place while not placing too much pressure on the head. Two open-back earphones round out the design, making the DR-BT21G ideal for active applications such as working out. The left cup houses the DC-in port, while the right contains the headphone and playback controls: volume and fast-forward/rewind/play/pause toggles around the edge; power and pairing buttons on the face.
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Sony DR BT21G - headset:
$72.01 - $99.99
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$99.99 | Yes |
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Minidisco
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$99.95 | Yes |
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$99.99 | Yes |
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Etronics.com
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$72.01 | Yes |
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Amazon.com
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$85.10 | Yes |
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