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    Need new behind-the-neck Bluetooth stereo headphones/headset (replacement for Dell BH200)

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jmeyer2039, May 2, 2013.

  1. jmeyer2039

    jmeyer2039 Notebook Evangelist

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    Edited original post to be shorter and less complicated.

    I am looking for a Bluetooth stereo headset to replace my aging Dell BH200. I would just get another BH200, but I can't find any for sale. I do not like over-the-head or in-ear models, I like compact and lightweight behind-the-neck models. Must be Bluetooth and have good sound quality with good bass for listening to music. I do not use them for calls or communicating and do not care about that aspect. Already tried Kinivo BTH220 and Motorola S305 but was disappointed with their sound quality and bass compared to the Dell's. Can anyone recommend a set? Specifically, has anyone tried the Arctic P311, and is its sound quality better than the previously mentioned sets'? Or, does anyone know where to buy a new Dell BH200?

    Thanks for reading.
     
  2. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    <del>Cheap</del> Inexpensive pair would be the Motorola S305. I have the Motorola Rokr S9-HD, which works very good for it's price. Except the S10 I tried out before was not so good. So Motorola's bluetooth headphones right now are kind of a tossup.

    There was also a headset Rocketfish made called the RF-MAB2. I don't know about it specifically but rocketfish does do good audio products.

    Unfortunately in this world of iPads and iPods, there aren't many behind the ear headsets that aren't of the ear bud variety.
     
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    jmeyer2039 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for that. The S305's sound quality (particularly the bass) was not quite up to par with the Dell's, but the Rocketfish looks promising. Amazon still has it.
     
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    I'd recommend the Nokia BH-503 (original, not Chinese crap) but I don't know whether you can find them anymore.
     
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    Just wanted to report back that I ordered and today received the Rocketfish headset. This is exactly what I've been looking for. FINALLY. It is super comfortable, compact, lightweight, and sounds just like the Dell. Well, if I listened to them one right after the other, I'm sure I'd find differences, but it's close enough. Much better than the others I've tried. Thanks so much for the recommendation.

    jotm, I did also take a look at the Nokia, but reviews made it out to be a bigger and heavier headset despite being behind-the-head...not something to run or exercise with...so I decided against it. I certainly appreciate the mention, though.
     
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    Glad to hear you found your sound. It's hard to find a great pair of headphones nowadays. I will remember recommend the Rockfish headphones again.
     
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    I think Rocketfish is bestbuy's house brand. I tried once in bestbuy store. The sound is not bad, but it's priced way too high. Recently I did some research on amazon, and finally bought taotronics bluetooth headset at half of the RF-MAB2 price. I was quite concerned since I never heard of this brand before. However, after i received it, it turned out to be very good quality. The bluetooth connection works just fine at 30 feet away; the audio quality is quite amazing too, especially the bass. The only con is the microphone, which surely works but not the noise cancellation typel. Here is the link if you are interested. Also seems like there are some similar ones from other brands on amazon.

    Amazon.com: TaoTronics® TT-BH03 Fordable Behind-the-Head Bluetooth A2DP Stereo Headphone with Built-in Microphone, Supporting Wireless Music Streaming and Hands-Free Calling: Cell Phones & Accessories