Wireless Headphone Reccomends?

[elduave]

So I'd like a pair of either over ear or cupped headphones, not buds 'cause I think I'll worsen my tinnitus with them, something wireless that connects Bluetooth to my phone AND home receiver, maybe even my TV, snug and secure, and not obnoxiously large for the gym (I've got that covered). Want to keep price in the middlin' range and realize there may be outlays for transmitters for the analog end. Whatcha got? JB?

[fractal]

Timely! I just bought two: a Bose Soundlink on ear set ($125 special in store only refurbished) and a Sony MDRZX770DC over ear ($120 Costco special right now). I found the on ear set didn't let my ear breathe, and it felt like they were getting "hot." The Sonys were better in that regard, and remind me of the V6s that I always use. So, I took the Bose back. I think that I would like the Bose over ear, but they are expensive. (Plus, I'm always suspect of phase issues I've always heard in Bose products way back when...)

I'm totally happy with the Sony for now, although they may not qualify as "not obnoxiously large" because they are pretty close to a standard Sony wired over-the-ear set.

Hope that helps!

[elduave]

It seems I need to find something that can take audio out of my 70's Kenwood, and Bluetooth it. Yes? Headphone jack on the Kenwwod to mini plug on the BT transmitter? Or is it best to use RCA tape outs?

[JohnnyB]

Personal portable audio technology is growing so quickly it's hard to keep up. I'm personally not into Bluetooth much, so while I have a fair amount of headphone experience I don't have hands-on Bluetooth headphone experience. However, searching online the same way I'd do for myself ...

... I went to headphone.com and did a search for "bluetooth wireless". Here's the search results. One guy's "middlin' range" is another guy's entry level and yet another guy's ne plus ultra. So shop by price points that fit your needs and read up on right-priced products for you. headphone.com is a well-established online vendor run by guys who listen, measure, and evaluate headphones and pick the best ones at their price points to carry on their site. I've always found their reviews, evaluations, and recommendations useful.

These look promising, and are also available on Amazon. They rack up high user ratings at both sites.

[cynic]

I purchased the Sennheiser PX 210BT because I saw them for a great price on sale. In the event you find them for a too-cheap-to-pass price, I'd recommended passing anyway.

Personally, I don't think headphones and bluetooth are a good mix because the latter exaggerates the shortcomings of the former. The PX-210 lacks volume and induces ear fatigue pretty quick. I don't use mine at all for music. In fact, the only use they see is when streaming a Leafs game because crowd noise and whistles drive one of my dogs crazy. Unfortunately, the headphones increase the harshness of crowd noise so it eventually has the same effect on me.