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    WTB: Wireless Headset $200

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Deltoro57, Nov 21, 2013.

  1. Deltoro57

    Deltoro57 Newbie

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    Hello!

    I am looking to buy a pair of wireless headphones/headset (Mic is not necessary, but preferred)

    Why wireless? Well let my introduce you to my habits.
    I am extremely careful with my electronics and almost never break my electronics. (I put a 2mm crack in my phone once, but I was asleep when I did that.)
    Now when it comes to headphones it is the polar opposite. Its not that I try to break them, in fact I try my best to do the opposite, but they always break or die on me.
    In 7 years I have gone through 6 headphones and 4 ear buds. The main cause of them breaking is the wire getting crimped, tangled, pulled, jerked, run over, cut, and sometimes it just stops working.

    So I say to myself "Self you need to get wireless." (Yes I talk to myself like that)

    I have considered the Logitech G930's, but was quite underwhelmed when I tried them.
    The battery life on the G930's is just too short. While there are occasional days that I only use the computer for an hour, more often then not I am a prisoner in my own mind glued to my computer.




    Uses:

    Music (Lots and lots of music)
    Video games (I play counter strike with friends on occasion)
    Movies (Clear dialogue)
    Skype calls


    What I'm looking for:

    Budget: 200 USD
    Durability and Reliability: High
    Comfort: You betcha. I want this to feel like a fresh babies bottom on my head.. In hindsight that didn't come out quite right. I've had headsets that are too tight and I just can't wear them for more than 2 hours at a time and is a very unpleasant experience.
    Range: Decent (I still want to hear my music clearly if I get up and walk to the other side of the house)
    Batter Life: 6+ hours of constant use is preferred
    Sound Quality: Not looking for anything in particular. Don't really care about optimized drivers for gaming or ultra heavy bass. An all rounder with decent quality is fine.


    conclusion: What wireless headset is best for under 200 USD?
     
  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    You would have to try multiple headsets.

    My Vengeance 2000 is decent as far as sound quality goes, but nothing more, my ATH-M50 and Sennheiser HD25-1 II completely destroy it when it comes to listening to music. I do get the rated battery life on it using VOIP and gaming which sits in the 10~ish hours range. I prefer the velour pads on it to pleather pads too, but I do find that fater a few hours, I start to feel it clamping on my head.

    Astro also makes wireless headsets, no idea on how good they are though as I don't have personal experience with those. I'd bet other NBR members do.

    As an alternative, have you considered headphones with a replaceable cable?
     
  3. Deltoro57

    Deltoro57 Newbie

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    Haven't considered headphones with a replaceable cable. I may look into it a bit.
    Thanks for the suggestions
     
  4. Kite123

    Kite123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually, I highly recommend these
    Amazon.com: JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones - Midnight Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

    They're really nice and light, and are ear buds that have the connecting cord as slightly rigid and it goes around the back of your neck.
    They are charged via a usb port on the outside of one of the earbuds, and they have great sound quality. Also the charge lasts for easily 10 hours or so, and they are very well built. I don't think you'd run into them snagging on anything because they are very compact too
     
  5. Rhoel

    Rhoel Notebook Guru

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    im using Rapoo H6060... its quite good for its price... got it for less than $100... yes its china but it gets the job done

    Rapoo The Ultimate Wireless
     
  6. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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