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    Bluetooth or wire headphones?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Vaison, Aug 17, 2005.

  1. Vaison

    Vaison Notebook Enthusiast

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    One of the reasons I got a new laptop was so that I could watch movies while travelling. I was considereing the types of headphones to get - and I would want 2 sets of headphones so that someone else could listen too. I wanted to get some input or suggestions on what to buy. I have heard that you can get a bluetooth USB plug in to work with the laptops but I havent seen much in a very brief search. Any ideas? Thanks for any help provided.
     
    Vaison, Aug 17, 2005
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  2. MadDog31

    MadDog31 Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I'm not sure what exactly you would go with, but if space doesn't really matter, do yourself a favor and get THESE:

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t..._6/002-8501667-2584007?v=glance&s=pc&n=507846

    I'm telling you what, Sennheiser is a great product to start...they mostly make higher-end stuff, but this $20 pair is sweet. I use them on my desktop system when I play Counterstrike and also use them to listen to music on there or on my Dell Axim handheld. Very very prestine sound...and heck, you're not tying up a USB port to use them and you're not overpaying for Bluetooth (I'm looking at BT mice but am gonna wait a bit before I jump in so prices can come down a hair). Also no batteries to worry about.

    Hope this helps a little!

    Ian
     
    MadDog31, Aug 19, 2005
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Sennheiser makes great headphones and earphones. If you really are an audiophile, get some Shure's - now those are godly :p
     
    coriolis, Aug 19, 2005
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  4. gecko

    gecko Notebook Evangelist

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    If you want to listen while traveling then you'll want to go for closed headphones, or in-ear sealing canal phones. Sennheiser is great for headphones. They have some cheap ones below $100. For canal-phones try the E3Cs first. I've got a pair.

    Try headphone.com for a WIDE selection of whats out there, and some easy beginner guides.
     
    gecko, Aug 19, 2005
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