I think bluetooth headsets won't work for me. I don't like the lag
enough as it is with my braile display although it's really not there
with that, but I have noticed it with bluetooth keyboards and such on my
computer so figure the phone might be the same, and I've hated every
wireless headset I've had because I don't expect perfect sound, but my
head moves a lot so something going in and out is an issue.
Eden
On 11/18/2014 11:33 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:
I agree with Allen that the Voyager Legend is one of the best bluetooth single earpieces
you can get. Others like the Jabra Supreme also have voice control, i.e. you can say
"Answer" and it will answer the call without you even touching the headset, but
the lag is still there although it might be less noticeable to some. Where I notice it is
when I am trying to type text on the virtual keyboard. If you use the standard method of
text entry you may not even notice it, but if you use touch typing and are fairly quick
with it you will notice it as it is just ever so slightly less responsive than with a
wired headset or no headset. It's not much, but enough that at least for me it is
annoying and the reason why I prefer the Apple Ear Pods. I find them even more
comfortable and while I can't say Answer to answer a call, I can just press the Answer
button on the remote.
Regards,
Sieghard
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Alan J Paganelli
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:20 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: ear pods?
I've heard others talk about lag time with a Bluetooth ear peace. I have
never experienced this with my Plantronics Voyager Legend. Hey, I don't
often get that lucky either. Usually if it can go wrong, it usually does go
wrong and usually for me. <grin>
Regards,
Alan
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-----Original Message-----
From: Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: ear pods?
There are good bluetooth headsets both single earpieces and stereo headsets.
However, you will not find a bluetooth headset which will not have a slight
lag and the audio quality will not be as good as that of a wired headset. Of
course this all depends on your standard and that of the caller on the other
end. If you get too much of your body between the headset and your phone you
may experience drop-outs.
Regards,
Sieghard
-----Original Message-----
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Eden Kizer
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:54 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: ear pods?
Ok so earpods are wired, thanks for that info too. are others using
wireless ones with remotes that they like? My only reason for asking is
I often use my braille display with my phone so I have the phone in my
purse or what not and may want to listen, but I myself notice that
wireless headsets of any kind seem inferior to me. I have never used a
bluetooth setup to take calls, but if the cutting out I got from really
expensive wireless headphones is any indication, it might be a
nightmare. I do have head motion problems, and I wonder if this affects
the bluetooth or wireless sensor.
Eden
On 11/18/2014 10:27 AM, Alan Lemly wrote:
I'll echo Sieghard's comments about the Apple earpods. I also have an
iPhone
5 and prefer the wired earpods for the majority of my listening. I think
they sound much better than bluetooth devices I've used and I find the
remote and volume buttons very convenient when listening to books while
I'm
moving about. The remote button gives me access to play and stop and move
backward and forward without having to access the touch screen which is
most
convenient when walking. I also think the sound quality is quite good.
Alan Lemly
-----Original Message-----
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:06 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: ear pods?
Hi Eden,
You'll get mixed answers here because ear buds or headsets are one of
these
things which are a very personal item. Some people hate the Apple Ear pods
whereas I like them a lot. There is of course a difference when it comes
to
what you want to use them for. If you want a high-end music listening
experience then no ear buds will live up to a $200 or $300 full headset
with
full ear cups. But for making phone calls, listening to spoken audio or
GPS
information, I find that the Apple Ear pods work best for me. I have also
heard people saying they don't like them because they are too big for
their
ears and don't stay in and once again that is not a problem for me. In
fact,
if I put them in correctly I can turn my head to the side and shake it
like
a dog and they won't come out. I also like the fact that I can just put in
the right side a bit which gives me access to the remote control for
picking
up phone calls, playing/pausing audio or for use with Blindsquare and they
block out very little external sound which is good when I am walking and
have to listen to traffic. A lot of higher-end ear buds have foam to block
out as much sound from the outside as possible so you can hear better
whatever it is you are listening to, but of course for most blind people
that is not very desirable.
Regards,
Sieghard
-----Original Message-----
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Eden Kizer
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 7:30 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: earpods?
I need earpods for my IPhone, what are the best ones? I have a 5. Are the
Apple ones the best ones to use with your phone or do others work as well?
Eden
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