Cut the Cord, Go Wireless!
Wed Nov 8, 2006 6:40PM EST
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If you're still going to the gym with white earbuds that get all tangled up after each workout, it's time to go wireless. Just imagine getting a decent workout without fear of getting your earbuds yanked out of your ear accidentally. Here are my picks of the latest wireless headphone alternatives for athletic music fans:
Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod
Logitech's wireless headphones for iPod are light enough to use while jogging or working out at the local gym. A Bluetooth transmitter plugs into the iPod giving you complete control of your music library through four buttons located on the right earphone. You can still adjust the volume or change tracks on your player while it safely rests in the treadmill's cup holder or inside a nearby gym bag.
Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones
Similar to the headphones I just mentioned, Logitech's FreePulse headphones come with a wireless Bluetooth 2.0 transmitter that works with most iPods and other audio players. They weigh about 2.1 ounces so they won't weigh you down and have flexible rings to keep them fastened to your ears. Enjoy wireless music while you jog, garden, or walk the dog.
Etymotic ety8
These rectangular devices held together by a cord are Etymotic's ety8, a pair of Bluetooth headphones that work with cell phones, iPods, or other Bluetooth devices. I know, the iPod is not Bluetooth-enabled, but they do include an attachment for it with the $300 model. These headphones will be released soon, but despite it's great sound quality, the design is just a tad different.
Do you have other recommendations? Let me know in the comments section below.
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2 Posted by j_monarchman on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:45PM EDT Report Abuse
Does anyone how cheap wireless headphones should/can be? Where on the internet can you buy them for APO?
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3 Posted by test94089 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:01PM EDT Report Abuse
I have the logitech wireless headphones for iPod. They work pretty well, except: a) they're pretty heavy b) you need to keep charging them c) this is my second pair since the first one got splitted into two (I got it replaced for free)... this seems will have the same faith :(
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4 Posted by energywire on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:54PM EDT Report Abuse
Nothing Can beat the motorola bluetooth stereo headphones. They can be purchased for about 100 dollars. Very nice.
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5 Posted by scottmncc on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:08PM EDT Report Abuse
I have the Logitech Free Pulse blue tooth headphones. They definitely get the job done. If your looking for great sound like Bose, look elsewhere. If you want something that sound really good at a great price then the logitech will be just fine. I listen to my Ipod everyday and I can say that they are what they say they are, good "cordless" headphones. I highly recommend these as long as you keep expectations within reason.
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1 Posted by jgorycki on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:34PM EDT Report Abuse
I know we're talking cordless as in gadgets for your Ipod so you don't have do deal with messy cords or trip and break your neck. I guess you can't compare apples to oranges (no pun intended) Now if they can get wirless phones to deliver the QOS they promise. Are those Verizon ads true or is that in a "perfect" -- no interference, really close to cell towers, etc. What's the deal with Cingular? I mean, Bluetooth rocks but it's not much use if you cellular service is sub par. Just my opinion...