Bluetooth Headphones

Produced by Sennheiser, a world-renowned leader in sound innovation and hi-fidelity audio devices, the Sennheiser RS-120 Wireless RF Headphones are just as good as bluetooth headphones when it comes to sound quality and convenience. Both make use of wireless technologies that allow you to forget about wires and cables.

Both bluetooth headphones and wireless headphones (more commonly referred to as RF, or radio frequency, headphones) essentially use the same method for transmitting and receiving data across connected devices. Both types use radio signals. The Sennheiser RS-120 Wireless RF Headphones, being radio frequency devices, share similar characteristics and limitations as other devices that make use of radio waves.

Yet, for wireless headphones, the Sennheiser RS-120 has heaped quite a lot of good feedback upon itself. Foremost among its well-loved capabilities is a signal range that can reach up to 120 feet away from the transceiver device. That’s more than a Class 1 Bluetooth device can cover. More than this, the signal coverage knows no physical barriers, as it can pass through the common barriers within your own home or office (e.g., thick walls, doors, etc.). It works just as accurately in the outdoors, too.

The sound quality of the Sennheiser RS-120 is just as detailed and crisp as its bluetooth counterparts. For as long as it is within reasonable range of the radio signal, the sound quality won’t degrade, will continue to be sharp, and will provide you deep bass levels. These features make the Sennheiser RS-120 ideal for use hi-fidelity music and television.

The headphones themselves are a wonder to behold. You would think they are works of art rather than actually functional gadgets. The Sennheiser RS-120 comes with two binaural earcups, and the whole set weighs only 8.2 ounces.

To make sure that your enjoyment of your audio is continuous, the Sennheiser RS-120 comes with nothing less than nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, which are popular for their longer lifespan, lack of memory effect, fast charging, and ability for partial charging. No need to grapple with power cords for this one either. Just hang the headphones on the metal rack of the transmitter base unit, and it starts charging right away. The base unit can even be mounted on a wall, if you prefer. The packaging doesn’t come with mounting material, though.

The Sennheiser RS-120 Wireless RF Headphones may not be bluetooth headphones at all, yet they can be great alternatives for use with your radio, stereo system, TV, DVD player, game console, or even your personal computer.

The earlier generations of bluetooth headphones were meant for one kind of active users–those on the go, career professionals who were constantly bustling around doing business. With the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphone, the word active expanded to include the physically active and the sports-active. Here’s how and why.

The popularity of bluetooth headphones started to rise when their manufacturers enabled consumers to use wireless headsets in conjunction with mobile phones via Bluetooth technology. When mobile phone manufacturers began pushing for music-enabled cell phones, plus with the starting ubiquity of the multimedia players (particularly MP3 players and the iPod), the bluetooth headset industry also started to adapt. The Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphone is one such product, and quite a feature-filled one, too.

It is ideal for the sportsy and active lifestyle, for two main reasons: it is only 5.1 ounces and it is wireless. The Motorola S9′s sleek and lightweight design provides for comfortable binaural (i.e., having two earpieces, one for each ear) headphones conveniently shaped into a behind-the-head set. Plus, it is specifically made to be sweat- and water-resistant, thus making it the perfect choice for runners, joggers, sprinters, gym-goers, and other sports enthusiasts.

The earbuds and the shape of the slim connecting band not only gives it a stylish look but also provides for a design that is both less-distracting and less-conspicuous. The ear hooks are easy to slip on or off. With this kind of material and design, the Motorola S9 is surely a device you won’t mind wearing for long periods, way even beyond its normal play time (about 6 hours), talk time (about 7 hours), or idle time (about 150 hours).

Despite its very slim yet attractive looks, the solid stereo sound quality of the Motorola S9 doesn’t give an inch to low quality, regardless of the audio type or format. Though, several users have noted that the audio quality isn’t exactly for the exquisite tastes of seasoned audiophiles, the S9′s sound quality suffices for general usage. Voice calls are as clear and clean as its music, even in usage scenarios that necessitate environmental noise such as wind. The volume of either music or voice audio remains even and well-praised by most users. It will allow you uninterrupted music listening with its automatic music pausing features when a voice call comes in. The music eventually resumes when the call is terminated. It pairs quite easily and quickly with many compatible bluetooth-powered devices.

In sum, as a one-of-its-kind slim and fashionable headset, the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphone can be considered ahead of the pack of bluetooth headphones designed for the sports-minded individual.

Perhaps all you really need from bluetooth headphones are the basic features. You probably are looking for one without all the bells and whistles. The Nokia BH-804 Bluetooth Headset, then, may suit your minimalistic taste.

Don’t take it the wrong way, though. The Nokia BH-804 Bluetooth Headset may have only the barest of features, but it is one unit with incomparable toughness and durability. If you compare it with other similar bluetooth headphones, the Nokia BH-804 exceeds all others in terms of simplicity, but never at the expense of style, convenience, or usability. It may be simple in design and features, but it is definitely not impaired.

Owing to its design and choice of material, the Nokia BH-804 is a bluetooth headset designed to endure the seasons and the years. Its solid casing is made of aluminum and hard plastic–a perfect combination that makes the unit very hard to break.

The choice of material also accounts for its very light weight. It weighs in at only 5.1 ounces and measures only 5.5 inches on all sides. Its compact size and very small weight makes the Nokia BH-804 one of the easy-to-wear bluetooth headsets. The boxed package also includes an additional ear clip that you can use in case you need extra fixtures to make the device fit snugly in your ear.

The sound quality is crystal clear and has a wide signal coverage radius. Customers have reported that the Nokia BH-804 retains clear sound and signal quality up to almost the maximum that Bluetooth technology allows it, with some cases reporting that the audio at the receiver’s end only starts to sound somewhat hollow or starts to include echo when the device reaches about 28 feet away from the paired mobile device. Take note that this is not necessarily an inherent limitation of the device itself but a limitation of the Bluetooth technology. Other factors may come into play, as well; for example, physical barriers can possible interfere with the signal.

The Nokia BH-804 runs up to 4 hours of non-stop use and up to 6.25 hours of idle time. Battery charging time is quick. Using either the supplied charger adapter or desktop stand, the battery will be full and ready for use in about an hour.

Despite being placed under the category of minimalist bluetooth headphones, the Nokia BH-804 Bluetooth Headset contains all the important features that you will need for a life on the go, nothing more and nothing less.