Archive for Headsets

BlueAnt updates popular Bluetooth headset

Posted in Headsets by Nino Marchetti on June 16th, 2008

BlueAnt Z9i

BlueAnt Wireless announced today an enhanced version of its popular Z9 Bluetooth headset. The new one is known as the Z9i and pricing is around $100.

The BlueAnt Z9i offers up both large and small interchangeable ear gels as well as two types of ear hooks to create a more customized feel. It weighs around 0.35 ounces, measures 1.5-inches in length and can connect with up to five Bluetooth devices.

Motorola debuts two new Bluetooth headsets

Posted in Headsets by Nino Marchetti on June 14th, 2008

Motorola H560Motorola took the wraps this week off of a couple of new stylish Bluetooth headsets. This new models are the H620 and H560 (pictured). No specific pricing information was released.

Motorola said the H620 is the first Bluetooth headset “optimized for the car.” What the means, the company said, is that the headset sports noise reduction and echo cancellation technology in addition to automatically adjusting the volume as road noise increases.

SouthWing selling new headset through AT&T

Posted in Headsets by Nino Marchetti on June 4th, 2008

SouthWing SH241SouthWing said today one of its Bluetooth headsets is set be available exclusively in the United States via AT&T. It is the SH241 and you’ll find it pricing around $40.

The SouthWing SH241 will offer a variety of interesting features for Bluetooth headset users. This include a whisper mode which identifies the incoming call pone number audibly, one-touch access to a favorite number and auto call pickup.

New Jawbone Bluetooth headset from Aliph

Posted in Headsets by Darrin Olson on May 15th, 2008

New Jawbone headset from AliphAliph has just released a sequel to their popular Jawbone headset with a new Jawbone headset which has a slightly new look and improved noise canceling features from the original. The new Jawbone is currently available from the Jawbone website or from AT&T for $129.99 in black only, with more colors to come.

This new Jawbone looks to have a little softer look to it, doing away with the mesh metal grid look and replacing it with a metal diamond pattern. The ear hook also has a softer, stitched cover for a more comfortable look and feel.

Pioneer SE-DRS3000C digital wireless headset

Posted in Headsets by Conner Flynn on April 20th, 2008

Pioneer SE-DRS3000C Digital Wireless Headset
Maybe you like to watch TV soaps late into the night, or Teletubbies. And if your house is pretty small, you would have to lower the TV volume pretty low unless you want to get caught and laughed at by your wife. Try this Digital Wireless Headset from Pioneer.

The Pioneer SE-DRS3000C Digital Wireless Headset is a big looking 2.4GHz wireless headset that launches in Japan around the middle of May. This 720g Digital Wireless Headset supports bandwidth of 10Hz to 24kHz, with a 30m working radius, compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS-ES, Dolby NR.

Tritton debuts small form factor Bluetooth headset

Posted in Headsets by Nino Marchetti on April 8th, 2008

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Tritton Technologies is unveiling to Bluetooth phone owners everywhere a somewhat discretely designed wireless headset for hands-free activities. It is called the AX Micro Bluetooth Headset and you’ll find it priced at around $60.

The Tritton AX Micro has what is described as a “comfort fit attachment” and also makes use of flexible finger grips which rest on the inner ear rim for stability. As a Bluetooth headset it will get you around five hours of talk time and 150 hours of standby time on one battery charge.

Logitech debuts wireless VoIP PC headset

Posted in Headsets by Nino Marchetti on March 4th, 2008

Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless HeadsetLogitech announced today its first wireless stereo headset designed for Internet calling with a PC. The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless headset is priced at around $100.

The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless headset makes use of wireless 2.4 GHz technology to let users enjoy stereo audio up to 33 feet from their computers. A USB transmitter handles broadcasting the signal to the headset. One can also chat wirelessly via VoIP calls made from a computer, chatting via a noise-canceling microphone on a flexible boom.

RoadRunner Bluetooth headset with larynx mic

Posted in Headsets by Darrin Olson on March 3rd, 2008

Roadrunner Bluetooth Communicator attaches to the neck and picks up vibrations from the larynxIf you feel that talking to seemingly no-one in public with a Bluetooth headset in your ear isn’t bringing quite enough unnecessary attention to yourself you can try your hand, or your neck, at this RoadRunner Bluetooth Communicator.

The RoadRunner connects to your mobile phone much like a regular Bluetooth headset with the difference being that you wear this one around your neck instead of on your ear. The device picks up vibrations from your larynx when you talk and converts them into a voice. There’s also a small corded ear piece that connects up to your ear.

Aliph limited-edition Jawbone headsets

Posted in Headsets by Darrin Olson on March 1st, 2008

Aliph Sweet Talk and Dirty Talk limited-edition Jawbone headsetsAccording to an announcement, Aliph has released a few new designs of the wireless Bluetooth Jawbone headsets in three new limited-edition styles. The Jawbone headset seemed to be fairly stylish as it was, coming in colors of red, black and sliver with the sharp, metal grill look.

Aliph Trash Talk Limited edition Jawbone headsetThe three new models are from designer Yves Behar and come in gold, white, and black each complete with their own theme. The black model has a “mud flap girl” silhouette and is called the Dirty Talk. The gold model is called the Sweet Talk and ha a flower etched into it, and lastly (and our favorite), the white model is named the Trash Talk and has some expletive symbols stamped into the side.

Plantronics claims new Bluetooth headset is rugged

Posted in Headsets by Nino Marchetti on February 11th, 2008

Plantronics Explorer 370Bluetooth headsets can tend to feel fragile and sometimes snap if bent the wrong way. Plantronics hopes to do something about this with its new Plantronics Explorer 370, priced at around $80.

The Plantronics Explorer 370 is a self described “rugged” Bluetooth headset, developed by Plantronics to meet military-grade specifications. It makes use of wind filter technology for a better sound and is designed to be water, dust and shock resistant.

Sennheiser offers relief to call centers everywhere

Posted in Headsets by Reuben Drake on January 28th, 2008

Seinnheiser SH 300 headsetAnyone that’s spent an entire day on the phone with their hands on a keyboard knows that a good headset is worth its weight in at least some type of precious metal to make your day easier. The Sennheiser SH 300 headset is not wireless, there’s no Bluetooth and it’s got a mono-speaker, but on the upside its cord will likely fit into the port that the current crappy headset you’re using at work is plugged into now.

The SH 300 works for right or left head mounting, doesn’t mess up your ‘do and has some noise cancellation technology to block out all the others in the cube around you, giving a much more peaceful conversation for you and the party on the other end. The microphone also gives excellent sound quality to help cut down on all the “whats” generated by poor headsets.

CES 2008

Philips brings SHB9000 Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones

Posted in Bluetooth, CES 2008, Headphones, Headsets, Philips by Darrin Olson on January 14th, 2008

Philips SHB9000 wireles Bluetooth headphonesPhilips has a new headset announced at CES last week that promises to bring quality sound from your mobile music-playing handsets as well as clear calls through a wireless Bluetooth connection. The SHB9000 Bluetooth headset features 40mm neodymium speakers and native MP3 decoding which according to Philips makes the sound quality the “best-ever”.

Be that as it may, the headphones also have SwitchStream letting you switch between incoming calls and music seamlessly, and also offer a subtle “side-tone” that lets you hear your own voice while talking on the phone as you would normally without wearing headphones. If you’ve ever talked on the phone while wearing over-the-ear headphones like these you’ll appreciate this feature. They also will auto adjust the volume based on surrounding noise and filter out background noises and echoes.

CES 2008

BlueAnt V1 Bluetooth headset with voice control

Posted in BlueAnt, Bluetooth, CES 2008, Headsets by Darrin Olson on January 9th, 2008

BlueAnt V1 voice controlled Bluetooth headsetBlueAnt has another wireless Bluetooth product on deck this year at CES in addition to the M1 Speaker with the BlueAnt V1 wireless Bluetooth headset. BlueAnt gave their existing Z9 Bluetooth headset a little upgrade in looks and a big upgrade in technology.

The BlueAnt V1 headset’s most significant feature that helps it stand out from large crowd of Bluetooth headsets is it’s voice control. According to the company this is the world’s first voice controlled Bluetooth headset as it attempts to do away with the different combination of button presses that are necessary to control different functions on most similar headsets.

CES 2008

Bang & Olufsen announce EarSet 3 stereo headset

Posted in Bang & Olufsen, CES 2008, Headsets by Conner Flynn on January 7th, 2008

Bang & Olufsen announce EarSet 3 stereo headset

Bang & Olufsen have announced their EarSet 3, as a “unique mobile accessory” pairing music headphones and a phone headset in a single device. They bridge your cell phone headset and MP3 player earphones in one. I know, that doesn’t seem very unique, but what are you gonna do? The company’s first stereo headset with a built-in microphone is compatible with the Apple iPhone.

The 1.09 oz set has been developed to closely match the contours and curves of each ear, ensuring that no sound escapes. The ear buds include foam rubber covers and should stay firmly and comfortably in place.

CES 2008

Joby Zivio headset with retractable “boom”

Posted in Bluetooth, CES 2008, Headsets by Darrin Olson on January 7th, 2008

Joby Zivio Bluetooth headsetWhile most Bluetooth headsets we’ve seen lately are concerned with being discrete and then coming up with elaborate technology to focus on only noise from your moth, Joby is coming out with a new model that helps state the obvious when you are on a call. The new Zivio Bluetooth headset is being showcased by Joby at this year’s CES in Las Vegas this week, and features a long antenna like “boom” with a microphone at the end.

The headset is still relatively small at 13 grams and a length of 53.5mm, but with the microphone extended it more than doubles the overall length bringing it up to 137mm. The headset will continue to work with the microphone boom retracted, but when you receive a call and extend the telephone operator-like mic, it will improve your voice clarity and help drown out other background noise, not to mention leave those around you in no doubt that you are taking a call.


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