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Entered CNET Catalog: 10/14/2005
SKU: 0881317004277
Manufacturer: ATEN Technology
Manufacturer description
Now you can experience the most comfortable way to enjoy your favorite music - without wires! IOGEAR's wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones incorporate Bluetooth technology to let you enjoy music or other audio up to 66 feet from the source, in beautifully crisp mp3-quality stereo sound. IOGEAR's behind-the-neck design makes the headphones very comfortable to wear even for extended periods. Easily change tracks, turn volume up and down, and pause your music with the integrated headphone control buttons. The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 6.5 hours of music play time. The Bluetooth headphones also support use with Bluetooth cell phones. To make or receive phone calls, simply attach the detachable microphone to the headphones. You can even pause music playback and pick up incoming phone calls with the simple press of a button. This unit will work with any Bluetooth-enabled device - computer, PDA, MP3 player, etc. - that supports A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles. Optionally, you may use IOGEAR's Bluetooth audio adapter (GBMA201) which connects to any standard 3.5mm, RCA, and phono audio jack with no Bluetooth software required. Free yourself from confining wires and immerse yourself into the music with IOGEAR's wireless Bluetooth stereo headphones!User opinions
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User Rating: 
8/10
Nice Headphones
Pros: Decent sound & easy setup.
Cons: "bouetooth sound" & headband
Review:
I just got mine and I like them. They work well.
It's true, the sound quality isn't the BEST and the headband may not work for everyone. But these headphones work well and have a reasonable range for milling about around your computer or watching movies. I have also noted that the "bluetooth sound" can be heard in moments of silence, which may be a tad prohibitive for some media types, but it's really not audible if you're listening at a good volume.
Overall, very nice.
It's true, the sound quality isn't the BEST and the headband may not work for everyone. But these headphones work well and have a reasonable range for milling about around your computer or watching movies. I have also noted that the "bluetooth sound" can be heard in moments of silence, which may be a tad prohibitive for some media types, but it's really not audible if you're listening at a good volume.
Overall, very nice.
User Rating: 
2/10
Headphones good, microphone unacceptable
Pros: The headphones sound good.
Cons: Microphone is so bad, people can't understand you.
Review:
I really wanted this product to be successful. I wanted to pack my Treo 650's new 2 Gb SD card with music. I wanted to listen to music while driving, and be able to take calls handsfree. I wanted to avoid the headphone/microphone jack issue that so many Treo people complain about. I was willing to look like a cyborg with the blue (bluetooth status) light shining from my headphones. With the microphone plugged in, I was even willing to look like a cyborg window clerk at McDonalds.
Bottom line, the microphone transmission quality killed it.
The headphones on this unit were fairly good in quality. You lose some audio quality with the bluetooth layer. But the low frequencies on the speakers made it superior to my good Sony earbuds. I could hear ambient noise well, which is important while driving, or talking to a colleague at work. They also weren't too heavy (a concern with the battery), and they fit my head well. They were not adjustable, which could be an issue for some.
Unfortunately, the microphone was almost unintelligable on the other end. Voice was monitone and sounded like it was muddy and underwater. It would occassionally click out, which made me sound jerky. I tried replacing the microphone with one I knew was good quality. It helped a little, but not nearly enough. There was also a slight delay, maybe a 1/4 - 1/2 second.
Last gripe was that the usb power cord was less than 2' long. If you are buying these for the headphones, and your PC is under your desk, you may need to get a usb extension cable. FYI, the usb power cord plugs into the usb jack in the power outlet stub, like an ipod.
To leave this on a positive note, I liked the controls on the earphone. Listening to phone calls in stereo is pretty neat. And IOGear's 24/7 support answered my call within 2 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. The Tech was as helpful as she could be, and had good English. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything she could do.
Bottom line, the microphone transmission quality killed it.
The headphones on this unit were fairly good in quality. You lose some audio quality with the bluetooth layer. But the low frequencies on the speakers made it superior to my good Sony earbuds. I could hear ambient noise well, which is important while driving, or talking to a colleague at work. They also weren't too heavy (a concern with the battery), and they fit my head well. They were not adjustable, which could be an issue for some.
Unfortunately, the microphone was almost unintelligable on the other end. Voice was monitone and sounded like it was muddy and underwater. It would occassionally click out, which made me sound jerky. I tried replacing the microphone with one I knew was good quality. It helped a little, but not nearly enough. There was also a slight delay, maybe a 1/4 - 1/2 second.
Last gripe was that the usb power cord was less than 2' long. If you are buying these for the headphones, and your PC is under your desk, you may need to get a usb extension cable. FYI, the usb power cord plugs into the usb jack in the power outlet stub, like an ipod.
To leave this on a positive note, I liked the controls on the earphone. Listening to phone calls in stereo is pretty neat. And IOGear's 24/7 support answered my call within 2 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. The Tech was as helpful as she could be, and had good English. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything she could do.
