| When would you use wireless headphones? How | | | | annoyance of a cord getting in the way. And, |
| are they different than regular headphones? | | | | what better way to enjoy your game system |
| Which ones are the best to get? | | | | than with headphones to keep the sounds |
| | | | private? That way, you can listen to the |
| On the road: If you're on the road, you'll | | | | sound effects as loud as you want without |
| want a Bluetooth enabled set that includes | | | | worrying the neighbors with your first person |
| wireless headphones and microphone. It's a | | | | shooter game. If you use one of the |
| small unit that goes over your ear and the | | | | interactive game systems that allow you to |
| microphone is powerful enough to pick up your | | | | move about while you're playing (using a |
| voice. It means you can have a phone | | | | remote control gun or gloves, etc.) your |
| conversation while you're walking down the | | | | wireless headphones will add to the |
| street, driving in your car, or riding on the | | | | experience without the annoyance of wires. |
| subway...all while you take notes, drive, | | | | |
| work at your computer, or interact with | | | | On the phone: Whether at work or at play, we |
| others. For the professional, it's all about | | | | love to talk on our phones. A wireless |
| multitasking. For the recreational user, it's | | | | headset allows us to wander around the |
| all about the convenience. Another use for | | | | office, do the dishes in the kitchen, or work |
| them on the road is when you are traveling | | | | in the garage on the car while we talk to our |
| with children and want them to all be able to | | | | customers or friends on the phone. |
| hear the DVD being played on your in-car DVD | | | | |
| player and don't want the danger of cords | | | | What are some wireless headphones? A few |
| getting tangled and hurting someone. Each | | | | brands and models to consider are: |
| child can enjoy their own wireless headset | | | | |
| which means everyone gets to listen and no | | | | ...Koss Wireless 900RF |
| one will be fighting! | | | | |
| | | | ...Sennheiser Wireless RS-130 |
| On the couch (or around the house): If you | | | | |
| are near to the unit that sends out the | | | | ...AKG Hear0999Audiosphere |
| signal, you'll enjoy crisp, clear sound | | | | |
| privately...you don't have to worry about | | | | These range in price from $100 to about $300 |
| anyone else hearing. This makes it perfect | | | | and even more, and offer varying levels of |
| for the apartment owner who likes a lot of | | | | quality. As with all wireless headphones, |
| loud music but wants to be respectful of the | | | | you're limited to the distance you can go |
| people in apartments above and below. Or, if | | | | away from the unit that sends the signal to |
| you want to watch movies in your home while | | | | your headset. Generally speaking, the more |
| everyone else has gone to bed, wireless | | | | expensive the headset, the farther you can go |
| headphones provide great sound without the | | | | while maintaining clear sound. |