Sennheiser Wireless Headphones: Sony Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter and Headphones for Ipod Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I've tried countless stereo (A2DP profile) Bluetooth headsets and this one stands out from all the others for several reasons.Other than being a tiny bit flimsy feeling, this headset takes the prize for just working, virtually all of the time, for the common use cases for a wireless headset: 1) Listening to music/podcasts throughout the house/office 2) taking and making calls seamlessly and untethered, and 3) as a PC/Mac headset and headphone (and yes, it works great with Skype).

Here's how the DR-BT22IK/B breaks down:

PROS:

- The included iPod/iPhone dongle to add A2DP (stereo Bluetooth profile) to the Apple device requires no battery or charging, it actually draws enough power from the device itself through the dock connection.And it does NOT increase the rate of power drain noticeably.Just one less device to charge, an incredible feature by itself.And it's tiny, the smallest A2DP transmitter I've seen.
- Works just fine with the iPhone 3G, though you'll get a message that it wasn't designed to work with it.But it does with no problems.
- Sound quality and loudness is excellent for a wireless headset.Surprisingly, the bass sounds the best I've heard on a Bluetooth headset.Trebles have the typical limitation of these headsets and sounds slightly muddy, as it does on all the others.Lesson: The tremendous potential convenience of Bluetooth is still a trade-off on sound quality.
- Can pair with up to 8 devices at a time and comes pre-paired with the A2DP dongle.Had no trouble with pairing with my iPhone as a headset (not a headphone, which requires the dongle) or my Mac.
- The working distance between the headset and device is about the best I've seen.I can put 3 walls in between myself and the iPhone and music streams fine as long as I stay within the recommended 30 feet.
- Best feature: When a call comes in on the iPhone, the music fades out automatically and a quick tap of the multi-function button on the headset switches to the Bluetooth transmitter in the phone. The call can then be conducted seamlessly through the headset.Music starts right back up on the dongle as soon as the call is over.This is priceless in terms of ease of use and convenience and shows the real promise of Bluetooth technology; you can just jump in and out of calls all day while listening to an iPod or Pandora on the iPhone with total ease.
- Controls are easy to access and are laid out nicely.They all have a nice, solid tactile feedback.
- The comfort is extremely good, can be worn for long periods of time without issue.
- Listening/talk time is very good at 11 hours, which is longer than an entire work day. I've not run out of power yet when I needed it.

CONS:

- The headset feels flimsy because of its fold-up design.However, the looseness of the hinges actually means its very comfortable and malleable on the head.
- Really needs a hard-case to protect it.Putting this in your pocket risks breaking the hinges.
- Switching to PC mode makes it hard to back to iPhone mode without repairing (which is a 5 second process).

Note: This bundle is different than the regular DR-BT22 product.Make sure you buy the DR-BT22IK/B to get the matching iPod/iPhone dongle, the pairing is what really makes the headphone shine.

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Product Description:
Go wireless. Eliminate the frustration of tangled wires and let the music play with the Sony Wireless Transmitter and Bluetooth Headphones for iPod.

Listen to your iPod with the joy of Bluetooth wireless technology with this convenient kit. You can even use the headphones for hands free talking when you receive a phone call on your compatible mobile phone.Battery -Up to 3 hours for charging of internal rechargeable battery connected directly to a USB portUp to 11 hours of continuous music play back per full charge (headphones) Up to 100 hours of continuous communication/waiting time per full charge (headphones) Function -SBC (transmitter) Type of use -open air, dynamic (headphones); modulation method - FHSS (transmitter)Bluetooth technology -A2DP, AVRCP (transmitter)Transmitter -30 pin iPod connector Headphones output -Bluetooth power class 2 Transmitter output -Bluetooth power class 2 Band -2.4Ghz Headphones frequency response -14-24,000HzTransmitter range -20-20,000Hz; A2DP; sampling frequency 44.1khz