Which stereo bluetooth headphones should i get??

[Lewis]

Mine is i.tech Blueband R, which provides smooth transmission and rich audio quality.

It has noise suppression techologies to stamp out the umbient noise ensuring more engaging conversation.

[upD8R]

Any experience with the Nokia BH-500? I like the idea of having my own headphones to a small BT box.
Any drawbacks? Or maybe similar devices from other vendors which are known to work with N95-1/2?

Thanks!

[armand]

ive used an itech before. forgot what model it was, but the sound quality was really really bad. so im kinda staying away from any itech headsets now..

[NZtechfreak]

I got to try out the new Nokia BH 604's at Nokiaworld.

In most respects I think they're superior to the Motorola's S805's, but with one very significant drawback.

Sound quality wise its a near run thing, but I think the Nokia's output a slightly better sound (expected, the S805's are a few years old now). In terms of comfort I think the Nokia's win hands down - the ear pieces are more comfortable and the the headset is much lighter. The downside there is that I don't know how durable they are over time in comparison, but I suspect the S805's will hold up better. In terms of AVCRM implementation both work fine, I think I like the Motorola's controls better, but that might just be a familiarity thing. I didn't take a call on the Nokia's so I can't comment on how they compare in the area of call clarity.

Now for the major drawback: no wired option with this headset. For me this is huge, and effectively rules out the 604's for me. I spoke with some of the project managers in the gear department there about this - they seemed pretty mystified as to why someone would want this in an A2DP headset but I'm hoping they got it in the end. Won't make a difference for the 604's, but might make a difference in the next iteration of that headset style.

So if you're weighing up the relative merits of each headset I would say:

1. If cost is crucial the S805's are clearly superior.
2. If a wired option is crucial the S805's are clearly superior.
3. If neither of the above are crucial then the 604's are superior.

[sniper]

i use the sony stereo bluetooth in ear headphones.......like them so so much for price (around..£40) they are the best.....

[NZtechfreak]

Originally Posted by sniper

i use the sony stereo bluetooth in ear headphones.......like them so so much for price (around..£40) they are the best.....

Those are the ones that have wires on them eh? Personally I'd hate having A2DP headsets with wires, feels somewhat redundant when you're getting a wireless solution in the first place.

I think many of the other headsets being discussed here would fall within that price range (got my S805's for around 40 pounds). I think the topic starter was more interested in the DJ-Style cans type anyway?

[EMAGDNIM]

I'm thinking about picking up the 604's...

[brummieboy75]

i've got the philips shb6102 phones they are a good buy although you doget the cd skip effect every now and then

[gavinguinness]

Another vote for the S9's here.

Fantastic sound, lightweight, good noise cancellation, good battery, discreet and funky looking.

[wushi88]

I recently got the Plantronics Voyager 855 and I think they are great for the price ($70 - Amazon.com). Being one of the only headsets that can switch between mono and stereo, it surpassed my expectations. I don't seem to have the volume problem that some people have had with this product. There is a little "fuzzy" static noise in the background, but I think its just an overall bluetooth problem. I am a bit of an audiophile and have noticed these can still not beat my bass headphones, but they are great for being a wireless solution that allows me to take calls and listen to my music.

Here's a link to the official site:
Plantronics Voyager 855 Stereo Bluetooth Headset