By Brian Jones

These middle-of-the-road Bluetooth headphones are adequate performers and take care of all the necessary functions one would want in a pair of headphones. Music player controls can be taken care of on the headset and can be used for hands-free calling. They are a bit uncomfortable and the sound quality is only decent with a good bit of sound leakage. The BTH220 wireless headphones can be found on sale for $29.95 and usually sell for $49.99.

Quick Specs

• 8 hours talk/music, 150 hours standby
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR Class 2
• Compatible with Apple products, Android phones, Blackberries, and PS3
• Carrying pouch included
• 1 year warranty

Prices

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By Brian Jones

These Bluetooth earbuds combine the quality of good headphones with a good headset for making and receiving phone calls. They clip houses all the buttons and can be clipped on to a shirt collar, belt, or backpack. This is nice so you don’t have to guess at what you are pressing for on ear controls. Jabra has also included a mobile distance alert to let you know if you’ve gone too far from your phone. Pretty neat. The sound quality is not the best, but these are perfect for listening on the go. The Clipper wireless earbuds sell for $33.99-$59.99.

Quick Specs

• 6 hours talk/music, 8 days standby time
• Bluetooth v2.1
• Automatically switch between music and calls
• Available in 5 colors

Prices

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By Brian Jones

The BackBeat 903+ wireless headphones are a lightweight and high quality choice. These are just as great for workouts as they are for making a phone call while you are driving. Voice alerts are a neat feature that let you know if a call has been dropped, it reads out GPS directions, or lets you know if it needs to charge. Music sounds good through the 14mm drivers, which are pretty nice for a pair of headphones this size. The BackBeat 903’s can be found online for $42.99 to $79.99.

Quick Specs

• 7 hours talk/music, 7 days standby time
• Compatible with A2DP-enabled smartphones and Bluetooth MP3 players
• Noise cancelling mic
• iPhone battery meter
• Carrying pouch included

Prices

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By Brian Jones

The S305 wireless headphones from Motorola come in a stylish behind the neck design, are comfortable over long periods of time, and deliver satisfying sound quality over Bluetooth. Music and voice will come through with clarity and range. The controls work well and make it easy to adjust volume or change tracks. The person on the other end won’t even know you aren’t using the phone directly when talking, a big plus when it comes to headsets. These wireless headphones sell for $35.99-$59.99. That’s a great deal.

Quick Specs

• 6.5 hours talk/music, 100 hours standby time
• Compatible with iPhone and stereo Bluetooth enabled devices
• On ear music controls

Prices

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By Brian Jones

This is the pair of wireless headphones to get if you are not looking to use them as a headset for phones. There is no mic built into this unit. This is good because Creative was able to focus its efforts on making good use of Bluetooth technology and sound quality. The finely tuned 34mm Neodymium drivers make for a great wireless listening experience with your favorite music. Easy to use on ear controls that interact with your player enhance the wireless functionality even further. At $79.99, the WP-300 wireless headphones are a great deal.

Quick Specs

• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
• 8 hour battery life
• No microphone for Bluetooth calls
• Travel pouch included

Prices

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By Brian Jones

These wireless headphones from Logitech are geared completely toward gaming. The wireless will only work with video game consoles. They might actually be some of the best sounding headphones on the list. The 40mm drivers deliver loud and ranging stereo sound. The ability to use optional audio cables gives users the option to make these wired headphones with any device. The F540 wireless headphones can be found for $119.99-$149.99.

Quick Specs

• 10 hour battery life
• RCA and 3.5mm plugs can be used
• Noise cancelling mic
• On ear controls

Prices

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By Brian Jones

This is another wireless gaming headset on the list, but it really impresses when it comes to sound quality. Since they are for gaming, they have been designed for comfort. Long listening sessions will not result in uncomfortable or painful sensations in the head or ears. 50mm drivers pump out incredible sound for music and games alike. If you are looking for a pair of wireless PC headphones these are truly a must. You can find the Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Omega’s for $148.00-$199.99.

Quick Specs

• Detachable mic
• THX Studio Pro (PC/Mac) significantly enhances sound
• On ear controls
• Heavy-duty build

Prices

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By Brian Jones

LG’s wireless headphones are feature laden and are worth a little attention. If you are looking for headphones that work particularly well with your Android phone you are in luck. They will actually read a text message to you for hands free text checking. The sound quality is pretty good too since the ear buds fit very snuggly into your ear and block a lot of outside noise. The 2 EQ modes make it easy to adjust depending on the type of music being played. $69.99 is not a bad price considering what you get from these headphones.

Quick Specs

• 10 hours talk/music, 15 days standby time
• Available in white or black
• Text reader for Android OS with free app
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR

Prices

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By Brian Jones

If you are looking for the perfect wireless headphones for your daily workout, look no further. The Freedom Sprint earbuds will satisfy just about every gym frequenter out there. They are moisture and sweat sealed so you have one less worry. 3 sizes of Jaybird’s Secure Fit silicone ear fittings are included to get the best fit and best sound. 4mm drivers are a bit small when comparing these to other headphones out there, but you still get crisp sound that is perfect for workouts. You can get the Freedom Sprint headphones for $129.99.

Quick Specs

• 4.5 hours talk/music, 100 hours standby time
• Compatible with any A2DP Bluetooth stereo device
• 1 year limited warranty
• Lifetime warranty against sweat

Prices

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By Brian Jones

A lot of wireless headphones out there stick to small form factors. The Sony DRBT50 over-the-headphones pack a punch when it comes to sound quality over Bluetooth and they have very effective passive noise cancellation. Since they are over-the-ear Sony was able to put 40mm drivers so you can hear every high and every low. The battery life outlasts just about every other entry on this list too. If you are looking for a little more power in your wireless headphones, these are a very good choice. The DRBT50’s sell on Amazon for $142.88.

Quick Specs

• 17 hours talk/music, 200 hours standby time
• Bluetooth v2.0
• On ear controls
• Carrying pouch included
• 6.4 ounces

Prices

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By Brian Jones

The word “wireless” has been sneaking its way into just about every electronic device we can think of. It started with cell phones, moved to the internet in our homes and we can even charge some of our devices wirelessly. A really great wireless innovation is headphones. This way as we are listening on the go, there is nothing to be hung up on. Our music device doesn’t even have to be in reach. Listening to our favorite music just keeps getting easier. We rated the top 10 wireless headphones based on the following criteria:

1. Sound quality of highs and lows
2. Hands free capabilities with cell phones
3. Easy to use controls on the headphones
4. Compatibility with many devices
5. Battery life for listening and standby
6. Noise cancellation and isolation for listening and talking
7. Price for functionality of the headphones

Wireless Headphones Buying Guide

Understanding Sound Quality When Buying Wireless Headphones

With a world gone wireless, wireless headphones are to be expected. It’s a huge plus not to have wires dangling from your ears as you run or walk. These headphones mainly work through Bluetooth connections and use rechargeable batteries. There is the added headache of needing a Bluetooth compatible device, but many new smartphones have it available. Sound quality is another issue with wireless headphones. It is not going to be as rich as a wired pair. Freedom of movement is the trade off which can be very useful in many situations.

Whether you’re a casual music listener or an avid collector of sound equipment, it’s worthwhile to review the basics of sound quality so you understand what manufacturers are talking about when they claim their headphones are the best.

Sound perception varies from person to person. The best way to select new headphones is to try them out yourself at the store. Because everyone has different shaped heads and ears, they’ll perceive music and sound differently, especially since headphones pipe music directly into the ears. Hence, it’s important to try on different headphones not only to see which ones are comfortable to wear, but to get an idea of how rich and full the music sounds.

Consider the following questions to determine if you would benefit from wireless headphones:

• Do you exercise with music often?
• Do you want to use headphones at a computer or with a TV where it wouldn’t be practical to have wired headphones?
• Wireless headphones double as Bluetooth headsets for hands free calling.

For long periods of use, you need a comfortable fit. Wireless headphones are usually very lightweight, but it’s important to make sure you’re comfortable wearing a set for an extended time. Padded surfaces are a must—including the headband. With circumaural headphones, you want a good seal over the ears, but make sure it’s not so tight that it puts undue pressure on your ears and head. Some headphones make your ears heat up or feel tingly if you wear them too long.

Understanding Other Sound Terms

Frequency: Headphones capture the complete range of sounds that humans can hear, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. The question is how well they reproduce those frequencies. Any low frequencies below 20 Hz aren’t audible, but you can sometimes feel them.

Sensitivity: Headphones measure their loudness efficiency in terms of decibels per milliwatt of power. You want a high sensitivity number of at least 100 dB if you’re using a portable device. The lower the sensitivity, the harder the headphones have to work to sound as loud as those with high sensitivity.

Impedance: Impedance is measured in ohms and it relates to how much resistance the headphones put on an amplifier. Most headphones for professional and commercial use have impedances under 100 ohms. The higher the impedance, the more power you’ll need.

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