i would go with plantronics. I have a bluetooth headset I use with my
cel phone and a wireless headset I use with my computer and have had
very good results from both. Do not, under any circumstances, by a
logitech headset, tried two of their gaming ones and both have a mic
monitor that is really annoying and they close off too much sound so you
feel like you are in an insulated tube. Plantronics' specialty is
headsets, and senheizer makes good wireless headphones as well. If you
do buy from plantronics' line, buy off amazon, they are way cheaper than
the store prices, at least they were with the headset I bought. hth,
Dave c. bahr
On 5/31/2011 7:17 PM, David wrote:
Well, I have one idea, that might be something you could consider.
Yet, it is a bit non-convensional; agreed on that. But, it works, and
could last for a good chunk of hours, on each set of batteries. My
suggestion, is to get some rechargeable batteries for the project, and
a 'rapid' or fast charger. Here goes the solution:
There is on the market, small units that plugs directly into your
headphone, or speaker jack of the PC. That is, they use a standard
3.5mm jack. The unit itself, is approximately the size of a good old
matchbox. Now, the interesting thing, is that this little unit, does
transform the audio of your computer, into a wireless radio signal, on
the standard FM radio band. They usually come with a small switch on
them, for choosing the desired frequency you want to transmit on. And,
they run on typically two AAA batteries, for several hours on one set.
If now, you get such a wireless unit, you simply plug it into the
headphone jack of your computer, and choose the desired FM frequency.
Then, get yourself one of the tiny pocket-sized FM radios, which often
comes with ear-buds, and tune it in on the corresponding frequency.
You now have set up your own private FM radio station, and can walk
around the house, or sit in the easy-chair across the room, and still
listen to a stereo (or if you prefer, a mono) transmission of your
computer's sound system. The transmission usually is good for
something like 20 to 40 feet, or 8 to 15 meters; enough to cover the
whole house of yours. Since the signal is that low, and the walls in
an apartment building usually would be of concrete, you should be
pretty safe from not interfering with any next-doors and their radios
either. At least, I did use it in an apartment building a few years
ago, and had no complains from the next-doors.
The wonderful thing about the solution, is first of all its
flexibility. You can, in fact, use it with any kind of a FM radio, and
simply use your standard favorite headset, or ear-buds. And, the
moment you don't need the transmission, and rather want the sound back
on your computer speakers, you simply turn off the transmitter, unplug
it, and everything works right out of the computer speakers as normal.
No need to make any changes of soundcard, no need for setting up any
software, no compatibility issues. The solution works right out of the
box, soon as you have determined, and fine tuned the transmitter and
your pocket FM radio. And, it is PRETTY low-priced. Even at your local
radio store, I'd guess you should be able to pick up a transmitter for
something like 20 or 25 US dollars. If you are good with places like
EBay, Amazon, or netshops in general, you could easily get the
transmitter for half the price. Then, a few dollars for some
rechargeable batteries. And the charger for batteries; well, maybe you
already have one sitting around. With good capacity batteries, you
should be able to run as much as 15 hours or more, on one set of
batteries. Now, if you had two sets, you could always have one in the
transmitter, and one being charged. All you need to do, is to swap
batteries every so often, and you can go on, using the solution for
years to come.
Well, agreed, it is fancy with Bluetooth headsets. I have been using
them myself, for awhile. Yet, they do need some setup and pairing,
and they are somehow cranky when comes to compatibility. And they
usually only last for so long, then have to go for recharge, and
cannot be used while charging. The solution here described, goes
around all that bushy stuff, and gives you the perfect flexibility. If
you need help, in finding a transmitter, or just want to read a couple
of advertisements so as to know more about the solution, let me know,
and I can quickly look up some for you. They are for sale most
everywhere.
Hope this was of some help for you, or anyone else, who wants a
wireless headphone solution for their PC. Now, go get yourself a
wireless, or even Bluetooth keyboard, and you soon can run around
doing your computing as well from the dining table, from the kitchen
counter, in bed, or even while you are in the bathroom. Smile! - Well,
isn't it a wonderful thing, that we don't have to keep staring at that
computer screen all the time? Finally, we - as blind - have a benefit
over the rest of the family. Smile, Smile, Smile!
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Tekell" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:43 PM
Subject: Looking for wireless earphone or headset advice for use with
the PC
Lately, I have had a serious worsening of my back and leg problems
and recently got a very nice recliner for me to sit in that I hope
will help. The one drawback is the distance from my computer. A while
back, I bought a standard, non Bluetooth wireless headset. But
setting it up to work without cutting out my main speakers if the
headset ran out of charge was something I never quite figured out and
the thing was bulky and uncomfortable to boot, especially since I
prefer to have one ear free the majority of the time when I am
working on the computer.
What I am looking for is something that will work well and that is
more of an earbud style with or without a microphone. I am using
Windows XP and likely will be until I can save up for a new PC. The
current PC does not have Bluetooth built in, or at least I don't
think it does, but if the best solution is Bluetooth I am willing to
consider a device that uses an adapter. I could use a USB device, a
wireless keyboard with a headphone jack or even something wireless
that will plug in to the headphone jack of my ancient Yamaha speakers
I use for my PC speakers. What is important is to find something I
can use comfortably with one ear free when I need it that I can set
up to get all sounds from the PC directed to or at least set up so
that all sound except maybe music and other media sounds come through
the earphone, and that I can set up in a way that won't leave me
stuck without any sound if the battery gives out while I am using it.
I wouldn't mind using one of the Bluetooth headsets designed for cell
phone use with one earbud and a little microphone if I could get one
that will work the way I want. Any product suggestions or setup
advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
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