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Samsung WEP870

Even though stereo Bluetooth is now more widely accepted, there are those who just want a simple mono headset to make and receive calls. But there's no reason you can't have both; there are a few headsets out there that can convert from mono to stereo and vice versa, like...

Tags: volume rocker, lanyard, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Samsung WEP870, headset, ear bud

Product reviews 2009-09-14

Klipsch unveils S4i, in-ear headphones alternative for iPhone, iPod shuffle

Klipsch on Tuesday unveiled its Image S4i, an in-ear headset that includes an in-line microphone and remote, positioning the pair as an alternative to Apple's in-ear headphones for the iPhone and iPod touch, nano, classic and shuffle. The headset...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Headphone, Apple iPod, Microphone, Apple iPod Shuffle, Apple Inc., Klipsch, Image S4i, Ear Bud, Digital Music, Digital Media, 3G, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Cellular Phones, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-07-21

BlueAnt Q1

When BlueAnt introduced the BlueAnt V1 last year, we were blown away by BlueAnt's unique voice user interface, making the V1 the world's first voice controlled Bluetooth headset. Indeed, we could pair and manage calls just by going through a series of voice prompts, without ever having to look at...

Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, BlueAnt, ear bud

Product reviews 2009-04-20

Samsung SBH700

As much as we like regular wired earbuds for listening to music, we would probably go for a stereo Bluetooth headset instead if it was an option. Not only does it free you from dealing with wires, but it's also easier to use in the gym or when running in...

Tags: Engineering, charger jack, Samsung SBH-700, ear bud, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., headset, music

Product reviews 2008-09-25

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Samsung WEP470

Just as with cell phones, Samsung makes Bluetooth headsets for every budget, from the high-end to the low-end. The Samsung WEP470 is certainly one of the latter, but that doesn't mean it's not a decent headset. It has noise-canceling capabilities, automatic volume control, and it's comfortable, as well. The WEP470...

Tags: volume rocker, Samsung WEP470, headset, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-08-26

Novero TheFirstOne Bluetooth headset

Just when we thought there couldn't possibly be more companies making Bluetooth headsets, Novero proved us wrong with its first headset, appropriately named TheFirstOne. It's not bad for a first-time product--it's attractive, comes with a slew of accessories, and fares quite well in regards with performance. Perhaps our only gripe...

Tags: LED Indicator, headset, Novero TheFirstOne Bluetooth headset

Product reviews 2009-08-13

Plantronics Savi Office

Plantronics is a household name in Bluetooth headsets, and deservedly so. Indeed, one of its most recent headsets, the Plantronics Voyager Pro, has earned an Editors' Choice award thanks to its superior noise-handling abilities. However, Plantronics also makes a number of home and office products, like the Plantronics Calisto Pro...

Tags: Plantronics Savi Office system, configuration switch, headset, base unit, Plantronics

Product reviews 2009-08-07

Motorola Endeavor HX1

Though the Aliph Jawbone is so named for the voice activity sensor that touches the side of the face, it is not actually a bone conduction headset. The sensor on the Jawbone is just there to detect your voice and help separate it from the surrounding noise. Few headsets can...

Tags: Final pricing, headset, Endeavor HX1, Motorola Inc., CrystalTalk, Motorola Endeavor HX1

Product reviews 2009-07-24

Wise and Blue WB120 Bluetooth headset

Every once in a while we get to try out a Bluetooth headset from a little-known manufacturer, and this time it's from Wise and Blue, a South Korean company trying to make its way in the U.S. market. The company makes a variety of headsets, and one of them is...

Tags: Bluetooth headset, charger jack, LED Indicator, earpiece, WB120, headset

Product reviews 2009-07-15

Nokia BH-804 - headset

Though Bluetooth headsets are more socially acceptable these days, many people still prefer a more discreet design to prevent the Borg-like look of traditional headsets. Nokia has made small discreet headsets before, like the Nokia BH-800, and it continues that trend with the absolutely tiny Nokia BH-804. Though not the...

Tags: earpiece, volume rocker, Nokia BH-804, headset, Nokia Corp.

Product reviews 2009-07-10

LG HBM-900 Bluetooth headset

Even though LG is no stranger to Bluetooth headsets, it has yet to live up to its competitors in terms of audio quality and noise reduction. The LG HBM-900 promises to do all that, especially with not one or two, but three microphones, made especially to reduce background noise. It...

Tags: Bluetooth headset, charger jack, LG HBM-900, headset, LG Electronics Inc.

Product reviews 2009-07-09

Samsung WEP460 Bluetooth headset

Samsung is so well known for its cell phones that some may forget it also makes a number of Bluetooth headsets, many of which are quite affordable. One such headset is the Samsung WEP460, a lower-end model. You have to make some sacrifices to get that lowered price, though, as...

Tags: call quality, earpiece, Bluetooth headset, Samsung WEP460, headset, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-05-07

Plantronics Voyager Pro

Four years after its introduction, the Plantronics Voyager 510 still remains one of the most popular Bluetooth headsets Plantronics has ever released. Despite its outdated design and the many more advanced headsets that have come along to replace it, it seems as if the Plantronics Voyager 510 has earned itself...

Tags: Engineering, volume rocker, LED indicator, Voyager, headset, Plantronics, microphone, earpiece

Product reviews 2009-04-22

Diamond-X Bluetooth headset

Not all Bluetooth headsets have caller ID, and when they do, they come with LED screens that are hard to read when driving. Some solve that problem by reading out the caller's number to you, which is the category into which the iVoice Diamond-X falls. It also has features like...

Tags: iVoice Diamond-X, headset

Product reviews 2009-02-04

Westone 3 True-Fit Earphones

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That has to be one of our favorite expressions here at CNET, and the hearing professionals who head up Westone clearly abide by it. In 2006, we got our hands on the company's only two pairs of consumer earphones--the UM1 and the UM2--both...

Tags: Cable, Akon, Westone 3 True-Fit Earphones, cord

Product reviews 2008-12-03

BlueAnt Z9i (black)

One of BlueAnt's most popular Bluetooth headsets last year was the BlueAnt Z9, which we rated highly as having excellent sound quality, and many of you agreed. But BlueAnt wasn't happy just resting on its laurels; indeed, it has come up with an upgrade to the Z9, and the headset...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, BlueAnt Z9i, BlueAnt Z9, BlueAnt, phone

Product reviews 2008-07-02

More notes on the active-passive noise cancellation debate

More notes on the active-passive noise cancellation debateActive-Passive noise cancellationI bought a pair of Sony ear bud ANC headphones and found that while they reduced aircraft noise my tinnitus became significantly louder. Apparently this is due to the tinnitus being a portion of "signal to noise". If the noise is...

Tags: noise cancellation, ANC

Discussion threads 2008-05-29

Philips SHE-9850 In-Ear Headphones

Philips is no stranger to the headphone market, mostly turning out a line of inexpensive earbuds in the $5 to $25 range. Now, the company is stepping up its game with the SHE-9850 In-Ear Headphones, a $100 pair with a sleek and comfy design and good audio quality. We're hard-pressed...

Tags: Bass, SHE-9850 In-Ear Headphones, Philips Electronics N.V., headphone

Product reviews 2008-05-23

Sony Over-the-Head Ear Bud Headphones, Black/Silver

Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones, which feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....

Tags: Sony Corp., headphone

Product reviews 2008-05-14

Samsung WEP300 Bluetooth Headset

Not too many people know that in addition to manufacturing cell phones, Samsung also has a whole line of Bluetooth headsets under its belt. They range from the very affordable, such as the WEP200 to the high end, like the WEP500. The latest Samsung WEP300 is one of the former....

Tags: Bluetooth headset, Samsung WEP300, headset, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2008-05-08