Bluetooth headphones for iPod reviewed

Playlist Mag has got a roundup review of three Bluetooth headphone systems for the iPod: Logitech's cryptically-named Wireless Headphones for iPod ($150), Ten Technology's naviPlay ($200), and the MacAlly BlueWave ($170). They break it down thusly: if you gotta have those sweet, sweet, audiophile sounds, you gotta go with the naviPlay, which lets you use your own headphones. The drawback is that you're still basically wired, although not to your iPod but to a somewhat smaller, lighter Bluetooth receiver — one could argue that this defeats the whole purpose of using a wireless solution but hey, YMMV. Otherwise, for a truly wireless experience you'll sorta hafta compromise on the audio quality to some extent. Between the two other options, the Logitech sports more features (like on-headset controls) but is potentially on the uncomfortable side, whereas the BlueWave is simpler but more comfortable, as well as providing a bit of noise isolation.

[retro @ Dec 19th 2005 1:23AM]

Didn't you guys already post a review on these headphones?

[Question Answerer @ Dec 19th 2005 1:23AM]

The i-Phono from Bluetake is another alternative albeit a relatively expensive one:

http://www.bluetake.com/products/BT420EX.htm

[jjd @ Dec 19th 2005 1:23AM]

I wish they tried the iMuffs from wi-gear.com. Their bluetooth transceiver looks smaller, they have headset controls, and, uniquely, they can simultaneously pair with your bluetooth phone allowing you to answer calls with the same headphones you use for listening to your iPod. They automatically stop the music upon incoming ring. Cool!

It would appear that the iMuffs aren't quite in production yet, though.

http://www.wi-gear.com/index.php

[Sawhney89 @ Dec 19th 2005 1:23AM]

This seems like an excellent idea and many of the companies will do well, however, the idea of adding a device to your ipod in order to use the bluetooth headphones does not appeal to me.. the iPod was meant to be small, sleek, and compact. Adding another device to the iPod, in my opinion, will ruin the effect Apple tried giving to the public...

Stick to the old fashion headphones. They work GREAT!

[db76 @ Dec 19th 2005 1:23AM]

IMHO plugging in an awkward long white wire ruins the 'sleek' effect Apple tries to impart... but does make for cRAZy commercials

[Bruanor @ Dec 19th 2005 1:23AM]

AVOID those Logitech headphones at all costs, they are the same maker as the HP bluetooth ones, and the headband Cronically breaks. While the sound qulaity etc is decent, the fact that they'll last at most 3 months, really dosen't make a $100 pair of 'phones worth it.

Bru...

[Pizza @ Dec 19th 2005 1:23AM]

Wonder when a 5G compatible version will be out?