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Reviews of Wireless Headphones

Tuesday, 31 July 2007

When it comes to buying wireless headphones it can be confusing to determine which type is best for you. In this article we'll review the various types of wireless headphones, along with reviews of the best ones in each category. Infrared wireless headphones use infrared light to transmit a signal from the central base station to the headphones. Infrared wireless headphones allow you to listen to your television, VCR, and other audio sources. The transmitter connects to your audio source and transmits the signal to the headphones. Typically, the signal can be transmitted to a distance of up to 30 feet.

The Sony MDR-IF240 wireless headphones receive one of the highest ratings for infrared wireless headphones. This set is recommended for use with home audio devices including stereo and home theatre systems. Weighing in at a little over 6 ounces, these wireless headphones include padded ear pads and an adjustable headband making them comfortable even when worn for extended periods of time. This set of infrared wireless headphones retails for around $45.

Radio frequency wireless headphones use radio waves to transmit information between a transmitter and receiver. There are three different bands of radio waves: HF, VHF and UHF. HF stands for high frequency and has a range of 3 to 30MHz. VHF stands for very high frequency and has a range of 30 to 300MHz. UHF stands for ultra-high frequency and has a range of 300 to 1000MHz.

The Acoustic Research AW-721 wireless headphones receive a 5-star consumer rating and are considered to be one of the best buys for radio frequency headphones. These over-the-head wireless headphones have a frequency response of 20 to 20,000MHz, making them the ideal choice for home or personal audio devices, including computers. The AW-721 wireless headphones are exceptionally lightweight and weigh a little over 2 ounces.

The standard base unit is able to transmit and receive signals up to a distance of 300 feet. They utilize a patented 900MHz technology which allows the signal to be transmitted through walls, floors and ceilings. These wireless headphones retail for around $50.

Bluetooth wireless technology utilizes a short-range communications technology that allows a wide range of devices to connect and communicate with each other. Bluetooth wireless technology is able to simultaneously handle both data and voice transmissions.

Logitech's FreePulse™ wireless headphones receive a 5-star consumer rating and are considered to be the best investment of Bluetooth headphones. FreePulse wireless headphones are designed for use with your iPod or MP3 player.

Weighing just 2 ounces, these wireless headphones are extremely lightweight and provide hours of comfortable listening pleasure. FreePulse wireless headphones are compatible with most audio players and include custom-fit iPod adapters. FreePulse wireless headphones retail for around $80.

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