Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod
Starting at: $200.00
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- Reviewed by: Nathaniel Wilkins
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The good: Bluetooth wireless headphones for iPod; integrated iPod controls; internal, rechargeable batteries; better sound than stock iPod earbuds; surprisingly comfortable and light.
The bad: Rechargeable batteries not removable; basic battery-status indicator; not adjustable, so won't fit everyone; for iPod only.
The bottom line: The innovative, Bluetooth-enabled Logitech Wireless Headphones for the iPod are a worthy upgrade for virtually any iPod owner.
Editor's note:The Logitech Wireless Headphones have been known to break during long-term use because of durability issues with the headband. If you are looking for a more durable and up-to-date pair of wireless headphones, the Logitech Freepulse Headphones are a better option.
Although it's anybody's guess whether Apple will release an iPod with integrated Bluetooth wireless capabilities, Logitech has stepped up to the plate with its Wireless Headphones for the iPod ($150), the first set of Bluetooth headphones for Apple's MP3 player. The well-designed product includes white neckband-style headphones with foam-covered ear pads and built-in ... Expand full review
Editor's note:The Logitech Wireless Headphones have been known to break during long-term use because of durability issues with the headband. If you are looking for a more durable and up-to-date pair of wireless headphones, the Logitech Freepulse Headphones are a better option.
Although it's anybody's guess whether Apple will release an iPod with integrated Bluetooth wireless capabilities, Logitech has stepped up to the plate with its Wireless Headphones for the iPod ($150), the first set of Bluetooth headphones for Apple's MP3 player. The well-designed product includes white neckband-style headphones with foam-covered ear pads and built-in controls, a low-profile Bluetooth 1.2 wireless transmitter (measuring 1.25 by 2.5 by 0.75 inches) that attaches to any dockable iPod, and a charger cable. (If you want wireless headphones for another MP3 player, check out Logitech's Wireless Headphones for MP3.) The transmission range of up to 30 feet lets you conveniently stash your iPod in a messenger bag or a purse, for instance, while listening untethered.
At just 3.2 ounces, the surprisingly light headset was comfortable throughout mostly sedentary, multihour listening sessions and didn't dislodge once during a 40-minute jog. However, you should note that the headband is not adjustable, so the 'phones won't fit everyone as well as they fit us. Although you wouldn't want to regularly run while holding the bulky iPod, the wireless capability lets you stash it in a treadmill's accessory holder or even leave it in a nearby gym bag during your workout. The headset is appropriately easy to operate without requiring you to look at its controls. The outside of the right earpiece hosts four keys (volume up, volume down, next track, and previous track) that are intuitively arrayed around a large, circular play/pause button, and the volume controls have slight indents so that you can distinguish them by feel from the track-skip keys.
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"It's one of it's kind" By teslawhite
Pros Great potential, Great style and beautiful crisp sound
Cons doesn't go 'loud' enough, only for ipod, pretty expensive
Summary i thought when the world made wireless headphones for retail purchase any mp3 and/or cd player would work. apparently only ipods are lucky. so i stashed my zen micro (way better) and bought logitech wireless headphones for my ipod. i have to say i was pretty impressed. really great ... Expand full review
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- Headphones Type: Headphones - Binaural
- Product type: Headphones
- Design: Behind-the-neck