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Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Wireless Stereo HeadPhones are designed to be used with a mobile or cell phone. They are not wireless in the true sense as there is a cable that connects the earbuds to the microphone and volume control setting.

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Other than that, the headphones are not connected to the device that is producing the music or call. So it is wireless from the sending device. It uses bluetooth technology to receive data.

Most reports suggest that the HBH-IS800 Wireless Stereo HeadPhones work very well with most mobile devices. They rarely drop out of calls or music and there is no interference in sound quality even in very busy environments (like the middle of a large city).

One device that does not seem to work with these headphones is the iPhone 3.0.  There are various problems associated with the iPhone – connectivity problems via the bluetooth solution and also the volume control slider does not seem to work either.

So if you have an iPhone it’s probably best to look for another pair of wireless headphones. In fact, if you are thinking of buying this product, make sure the devices you will be using with them  support Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (the bluetooth technology used with the headphones).

Despite this problem with iPhones, most people like the design and look of the earbuds. The are small and lightweight. They fit into the ears comfortably and can be worn for many hours without fatigue or ear strain. The cable for the volume control and microphone come with a clip that can attach to your clothing. This ensures that the cable is secure and discrete.

Most people are happy with sound quality so they are ideal for listening to music. Sound quality is also good for making and receiving calls, with both caller and receiver getting a good, clear sound. Although they are not noise canceling in any way, the earbud design does a good job in cutting out any ambient or environmental sound which also enhances the overall sound quality.

One problem that many people mention is that there is no usb connection – you need a Sony proprietor connector cable for recharging. This is not a big problem, it just means that you have to carry the connector cable with you whenever you travel anywhere. Also, the standard for most other wireless stereo bluetooth headphones seems to be a USB connection so SONY would seem to be going in the wrong direction on this issue.

As part of the purchase you receive a carry case which will keep the headset safe when traveling.

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The Ear Force X41 is made by Turtle Beach. It is basically a digital version of their X4 headset. Both the X41 and X4 are made to be used for game playing with an  Xbox but they can also be used to watch TV or a movie through the home theater. You can also listen to music on your music system too. The general consensus is that these are good wireless headsets and an improvement on the original X4 in most ways.

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The primary use of these headphones/headset are for playing games on your Xbox and chatting to other game players through the Xbox live chart facility. The sound reproduction is awesome. Good deep bass. Sharp and crisp highs.

The headsets use Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound. It not true surround sound but virtual surround sound as there are only two speakers. Even so the system does seem to give you that sense that the movement is in front or to the side or even behind you. This should improve game play and even make you a better player possibly.

The system is completely wireless. The headset is completely independent from the transmitter so you won;t get tangled up in wires if your game play gets really active.

The X41 uses digital radio frequency (RF 2.4 Ghz) transmission technology. This ensures less interference, no dropping out or losing connection (reports suggest the headphones work up to 20 feet away from the transmitter and even through walls – not sure why you would need to use them through walls unless you have x-ray vision like superman).

The headset itself is said to be lightweight and comfortable. This is essential if you spend an extended period of time playing games. The ear cups use a synthetic mesh fabric so that the ears do not sweat and become uncomfortable.

The transmitter does not require a separate power source to work. Simply plug it into the Xbox via a supplied USB cable. The headset itself takes 2 standard AA batteries that fit into the right ear cup. Controls to adjust the volume can be found on the base unit and on the ear cups themselves. So this is a headset with volume control.

The microphone is fully adjustable and can even be detached if you just want to play the game or are using them to watch a movie of listen to music. When talking to others during gameplay there is a function known as chat boost that boosts the sound of the chatting over the various game noises (explosions and the like).

The Ear Force X41 Wireless Headset is easy to set up with your Xbox and other appliances like the TV or home theater. Use it at night to watch your favorite movie with all the great sound capabilities such as Dolby 7.1 surround sound without waking the flatmates or family.

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The Sennheiser MM 200 Bluetooth Wireless Headset has had favorable feedback from many users satisfied with their purchase. The general gist of the comments are that it works well, is robust and compatible with many devices.

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The sound reproduction for music is excellent. The sound quality is consistent on a wide dynamic range including deep bass response. This makes it great for listening to music, be it on an iPod or other mp3 player or from your cell phone.

Some have found that the sound on phone calls is not as good as the with music, however others have had no problems. The headset rarely drops out and it seems to be able to sync with a variety of devices.

Battery life is good. The headphones are made from robust materials and they hold up to rough, everyday use.

The basic design of the headset is a wire loop (referred to as a lanyard) with ear bud cables. The earbuds are fitted into your ears. There are three varieties of fit to accommodate most ear shapes and sizes.

The microphone is small and attached the the right hand side of the ear bud cable.

The wire loop or lanyard hangs around your neck and is a bit like a necklace. There is an option to dispense with the lanyard and wear the headset with a clip that attaches to the clothes but reports suggest this is a bit flimsy.

Unlike many other wireless headphones that utilize bluetooth technology, these headphones have wires that attach to the bluetooth receiver and have earbud fittings for hearing. The wire less aspect of the headphones is how they communicate or receive information from your various portable devices, such as iPods, mp3 music players and cell phones. However the ear buds and cables are quite unobtrusive and the bluetooth receiver is light and small. It will rest on your chest and won’t pull on the ears.

Reports suggest that the ear bud design is comfortable and you can wear the headphones many hours without feeling fatigue or ear strain. The Sennheiser design of ear buds restricts ambient or external sound from getting to the ears too. This means you hear what you need and want to hear and no background noises that can lead to frustration and diminish overall sound quality.

The headset can synchronize with up to two devices so that you can listen to music on an mp3 player but also be screening for calls on your cell phone. You can also control the volume and other setting from the headset so that you don’t have to be fiddling with your iPod or cell phone.

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This is a popular headphone and microphone combination (headset) by Sony. It is designed for use with an iPod or iPhone. In the case of the iPhone, you can make calls  in between listening to music. There is an interrupt feature that allows you to take calls seamlessly and then resume listening to your favorite tunes or spoken word podcast. Feedback on this item is generally very good. The gist is that it works well, delivers good sound and is reasonably priced for what you get. Here are a few more details on these wireless headphones.

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The DR-BT22IK/B Sony Wireless Headphones comes with a bluetooth transmitter. This slots into your iPod or iPhone to deliver bluetooth communication with the headphones. The connection is reported to be very reliable and it rarely drops out. The headphones work up to a maximum range of 30 ft. from the device. The slash B in the model number denotes that the headphones come with the bluetooth transmitter. You can buy them without but then you will need some form of transmitter to communicate with them. So it’s best to get the combination package and it is reasonably priced for this type of gadget anyhow.

The headphones themselves are an over the head style design. The ear pieces fit on top of the ear and are made of a soft fabric/foam padding for comfort. Wearing them for extended periods of time does not seem to be a problem. They are fully adjustable and can be folded in half for easy carrying.

There is a volume control and other controls on the right earcup. However when an incoming call is received, anything that you might be listening to fades and the call comes through. This is a great feature of the product.

The sound is great for this type of headphone (bluetooth). Reports suggest that the bass, mids and highs are all clearly reproduced for listening to all types of music. The microphone works well and does not deliver that speaking in a tunnel sound when speaking.

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The Sennheiser RS 160 Digital Wireless Headphones are a mid to expensive item that comes from one of the top names in wireless headphones – Sennheiser. Sennheiser have a number of wireless style cans, using radio frequency (RF) and infrared technology for transmitting sound waves.

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The RS 160 uses RF in the 2.4GHZ range so it is truly digital. This ensures superb sound reproduction with no interference. The technology used in the headphones is KLEER which uses a loseless data compression algorithmn. As the name suggests no data is lost in sending from transmitter to the headphones themselves. Hence perfect stereo sound reproduction.

The headphones themselves look stylish and have a closed circumaural type ear cup. This ensures that the ears are completely enclosed by the ear cups which will reduce any outside noise interference. Again, this ensures that the sound you will hear is excellent.

The edges of the ear cups are finished with a soft foam so that it is always comfortable wearing them. This allows you to use the RS 160 cans for extended periods without feeling fatigue or soreness around the ears. The headband can also be fully adjusted to meet your requirements and provide the most comfortable fit.

There is a certain degree of volume control functionality on the ear cups. You can, in fact, adjust volume and press a mute button if you need to speak to someone, the phone rings or such like. These buttons are located on the right ear cup.

The transmitter is small and unobtrusive by the standards of other wireless headphone transmitters. It can be placed on the device you are listening to and blend in.

Both the transmitter and the headphones require AAA batteries. These come with the purchase but the batteries in the transmitter will be used up pretty quickly. It is advisable to get rechargeable batteries  as this should save you money in the long run.

The Sennheiser RS 160 digital wireless headphones can be used for listening to music, watching TV or PC use. They are especially useful if you want to listen to music loud and don’t want to annoy the neighbors (if you live in an apartment block). They can also be used for late night TV listening/watching in bed when you don’t want to wake up your partner. They can be used with a PC for gaming, watching movies but a better option would be a headset (with microphone) that has speaking functionality.

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Sennheiser seem to be the brand to go to when you are looking for the best wireless headphones. They have released numerous models of headphones both for use at home and for more portable activities like playing sports or doing exercise.

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One of the top reasons that people get headphones for use in the home is to use them when watching TV. Wireless headphones for TV listening are a popular product by the Sennheiser company. This article will give you are brief overview of the product.

The main benefit of wireless headphones is exactly as they are described, you can move around remotely from the device you are listening too. In terms of watching or listening to TV this has a number of benefits.

If you live in a high density dwelling, like an apartment block where the walls might be thin or sound travels quite far, wireless headphones (or any headphones really, but wireless is cooler) can give you a little privacy. You can watch movies without the whole block knowing what you are watching or more importantly, annoying other people.

This can be just as useful if you live with other people and like to watch TV late at night when they are sleeping.

The Wireless Headphones For TV Listening are made just for this task. And reports suggest that they do this pretty well. For instance, if you share a bed with your partner and fancy watching a spot of TV when they fancy getting a bit of shut eye, then hook up the wireless headphones. You can watch your favorite movie and they can sleep peacefully with the noise blaring out.

These headphones have a number of advantages over similar products.

Firstly they use an earbud rather than a ear cup that completely surround the ear. Earbuds fit into the ear and are generally lighter than an earcup. This can make them more comfortable when watching in bed. Also if you fall asleep they are less likely to interfere with your sleeping or even get damaged.

The headphones are also rechargeable by the mains socket so you should run out of power half way through watching a movie provided you recharge every day. Also, if you fall asleep while listening or watching TV, the batteries won’t run out. This is a common flaw with cheaper wireless headphones because you have to switch them off after use to preserve the batteries. This could be annoying or costly over a few years.

Most Sennheiser wireless headphones use radio frequency (RF) as a way to transmit sound. Depending on the frequency that the transmission is, the headphones can be said to be digital or analog. The higher the frequency the more likely they are digital which sound ensure better sound and less interference. All over a better listening experience. However the Wireless Headphones For TV Listening use infrared which means that the headphones have to be directly in line with the television that you are listening to.

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The Sennheiser RS170 Digital Wireless Headphone System is a recent release from the Sennheiser company. Sennheiser is one of the better brand names when it comes to headphones, in particular wireless or cordless headphones and headsets. They have a reputation for producing good looking headphones that deliver excellent sound reproduction and robust functionality.

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The RS170 is ideal for listening to music remotely. The manufacturers claim that the headphones will function well up to 260 feet away. They should even function through walls or outside. To this extent, reports suggest that they do function in this way but the range might not be as long as 260 ft.

Other uses include watching TV without disturbing a partner or other occupants of the home. This can be handy if you live in a high density accommodation, like apartment blocks, and crave a bit of privacy. It can also be useful for late  night TV or movie watching when your spouse/partner is asleep next to you.

The headphones themselves are light so you could even do exercise whilst wearing them. The fit is fairly snug but I wouldn’t recommend too strenuous exercise as the headphones may get dislodged and fall off.

The RS170 has a modern looking design to previous RS model headphones. It comes in a mat black finish. The headphones and earcups are designed for maximum comfort. They are padded and fit comfortably around the ear for extended periods of use. The head band is also padded and adjustable.

Again, like previous models, the RS 170 uses radio frequency (RF) Kleer technology for wireless functionality. It is a truly digital system, with the transmission frequency range over 2.4 to 2.8 GHz. This minimizes the chances of interference when listening. A common problem with previous RF transmitters was a slight hissing sound in the ears when using the system. This should not occur with the Sennheiser RS170 Digital Wireless Headphone System.

Other features of the system :

The sound quality is reported to be excellent with Dynamic Bass Boost. Delivers crisp, clear sound and deep, booming bass when needed.

The transmitter doubles as a recharging device (standard with most Sennheiser headphones). Place the headphones on top of the transmitter after using to ensure that they are always ready for action next time they are needed.

These are headphones with volume control functionality. The volume and other controls such as surround sound and bass boost are located on the right earcup. They are distinct buttons that need to be pressed to activate. This is slightly different to previous models of Sennheiser RF wireless headphones that used a wheel mechanism.

Summary : Comfortable fit for long use. Excellent sound quality with no perceptible interference even through walls. Good range. Modern design. Quite expensive.

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The JayBird SB1B Sportsband Bluetooth Wireless Headphones are a modern looking over head fitting pair of  headphones. It uses bluetooth technology to free you from having to connect your listening device to the headphones. It is compatible with any device that is Bluetooth ready, including some iPods and iPhones. They are specifically designed to be used when you are playing sport or doing any form of exercise.

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Here are some of the features :

The headphones fit very comfortably and securely on the head. The headband is adjustable and the ear cup can rotate to ensure that the ears are comfortable and the ear cups fit securely. Most reports score the Jaybird SB1B highly for secure fit. People even report that they can do most exercises, like gym work where lots of stress and pressure is placed on the body and the headphones stay where they should. The headphones are also sweat proof so they should get damage by a bit of moisture settling on them.

The sound reproduction is excellent for this type of ’sports’ headphone. It is not top of the line but it is everything you need when you are jogging or doing some other kind of exercise. The sound is full stereo reproduction with good bass sound.

The fully charged unit gives 8-11 hours music/talk time. It then needs to be plugged into a computer via a usb point for charging. This takes a few minutes and then you are ready to go again.

The connectivity is reported to be very good. It rarely drops out and the headphones can stay connected to a device up to a range of about 20 feet.

It is another example of headphones with volume control. The volume and a few other controls, including the on/off switch and answer incoming call button are located on the left ear cup. You can answer calls with a built in microphone.

The JayBird SB1B Wireless headphones are a well designed and popular piece of gear that is well priced for the quality and functionality.

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The Sony Wireless Headset uses the bluetooth open wireless protocol to allow you to use many devices wirelessly.

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The appliance is advertised for use with your ipod. This means you can play your ipod and listen to it without the need for those normally tangled up wires. This is obviously pretty useful if you are jogging or doing some other kind of physical exercise. No more pulling your ears off or knocking the ipod flying when your arms jag the wires.

The headset, as the name implies can also be used with an iphone. So you can do all the activities that the iphone lets you do without plugging in wired earphones. You can also talk hands free which is pretty err..handy.

The Sony Wireless Headset comprises a DR-BT21G (Bluetooth headset) and TMR-BT8iP (Wireless transmitter/receiver). Reviews of the product suggest that the headset works up to a maximum of 30 feet away from the operating device. The sound quality can get diminished slightly by walls and other obstacles but not to an extent that hearing is degraded significantly.

Sound reproduction is a good standard stereo sound, this includes deep bass sound, excellent mids and highs.

The headset is very easy to set up and use. You simply plug the TMR-BT8iP (Wireless transmitter/receiver) into your ipod/iphone. Place the DR-BT21G (Bluetooth headset) around your head and adjust the volume controls that are located on the right earpiece.

This is another advantage of this wireless headphones appliance, it is a headphone with volume control. This is not so important when you are using a phone or something like that but it may be useful for joggers who can’t be bothered to fiddle with the volume control of an ipod attached to their waist.

The headset itself is light and comfortable to wear. You can wear it for hours without feeling fatigued or getting sore ears. It can be folded down and packed in the smallest of backpacks so it is also fairly portable too.

This headset can be used on many other applications too (provided they have a bluetooth connection). So you could use it on your PC computer to chat to people on skype and other VOIP services. You could listen to music on a bluetooth compatible stereo music player (again, the limit is 30 feet so this should be ample distance in the home.)

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For any WOW or World of Warcraft devotees, the Creative Labs Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset might be that extra accessory that makes your game play come to life or gives you that extra edge over the opposition. They look pretty good too.

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Details on the Creative Labs Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset

• THX TruStudio PC technology gives you exceptional depth of audio. This technology creates virtual speakers that appear to produce sound all around you – total surround sound capability.

• A unique feature of this headset is the VoiceFX technology that allows you to alter your voice to sound like familiar World of Warcraft characters and creatures. This is sure to enrich your gaming experience.

• The microphone uses professional grade noise-canceling technology that ensures that your communication with other players or members of your guild do not get interfered with by static or peripheral sounds around the room. This means you will always be clearly understood which could be handy in a tight spot.

• And of course there are no cables to get tangled up when game play gets exciting.

• Another useful feature of this headset is that it can be recharged while in operation. Thus you will never be caught short of battery power for your speakers or microphone at a crucial moment in your game play.

How they work.

To start, you have to insert the supplied disc that will install the driver and associated software to make the headset work with your computer (PC, Laptop or MAC).

Put the headset together. This is fairly straightforward. The headphones themselves can be used with or without the microphone. So you can have a listen only mode or a speak and listen mode depending on how you set up your headset.

Easy to replace lenses (or skins) can give your headset a distinctive look. You can set the color of the lenses and there are two types of lens that have symbols to indicate if you are Horde or Alliance.

A USB wireless transmitter plugs into your PC or laptop (also MAC compliant). And you are ready to play.

What you get.

Anyone that buys this item will receive a wireless headset with easy to detach microphone. The headphones have a built-in volume control. You also receive a USB wireless transmitter, travel pouch, USB to mini-USB plug for charging, quick start booklet, two sets of headset lenses one for Horde and one for Alliance, online software installation with user guide.

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