« Profiles of Bluetooth Cellphones Headsets | Digital | Bluetooth Speakerphones Accessories Headsets »
Boom Bluetooth Headset Designs Guides
Most mono Bluetooth headsets can be grouped into two categories: models with a boom and models without. A boom is an extended microphone that arches toward the mouth and looks a bit like a telemarketer's headset. Though the mic's proximity to the mouth can result in better audio clarity, boom headsets have a tendency to be on the bulky side. Boom headsets are pretty rare these days, but there are still a few of them out there. One that we liked was the Joby Zivio Boom, which has a retractable boom mic but still maintains a slim and attractive design.
A lot of headsets these days opt for a more compact and discreet design. Some of the more attractive ones include the very stylish Aliph Jawbone 2, the compact Motorola Pure H15, and the professional-looking Jabra BT530. Some headsets try to stand out from the rest with innovative designs like the Plantronics Discovery 925 or with interchangeable design covers like the Jabra BT3010. If you don't care too much about design, there are also a lot of cheaper models like the LG HBM-310 and the Samsung WEP700.
What's more, an increasing number of headsets fit directly into the ear rather than just resting against it. As a result, they don't need to be worn with ear loops or other equipment. Keep in mind, though, that some users may not like the feeling of a headset's earpiece resting in their ear canals. It's important to check a few styles to see what is most comfortable for you.
A more recent Bluetooth headset design innovation has been the inclusion of LED screens. The BlueAnt Wireless V12 LCD Bluetooth headset and the Nokia BH-902 both feature a tiny little display for caller ID. You can't see the display when the headset is on your ear, but it can provide useful information when you're not wearing it and you receive a call.
Stereo Bluetooth headsets generally look and feel a lot like wired music headphones. There are quite a few earbud-style stereo headsets that come with a pendant-style controller for taking and placing calls or interacting with the phone's music player. Examples include the Plantronics Pulsar 260 and the Jabra BT3030 Bluetooth headset, both of which earned high marks for comfort and sound quality.
We tend to be fans of behind-the-neck headphones because of high comfort and sound quality. Examples include the Samsung SBH-170 and the Motorola S9, either of which would be ideal to wear during sports activities such as working out in a gym or a vigorous run. There aren't too many stereo Bluetooth headsets in the traditional earpad style these days, though we did like the Plantronics Pulsar 590A.
A few Bluetooth headsets combine several different functionalities into one design. The Plantronics Discovery 855 is both a mono and stereo Bluetooth headset; simply attach a secondary earpiece to the main mono headset and you immediately get stereo sound. The Kyocera Wireless Bluetooth headset with Speakerphone comes with--you guessed it--a little portable Bluetooth speakerphone.
Ahorre December 9, 2009 04:36 PM Top Selling Plasma TVs - Top Tech Digital Deals - Compare Digital Cameras Digital Camera Buying Tips - How to Buy Digital Camera - Smartphone Gifts