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Wireless Headphones: Ratings of Sources
Total of 19 Sources

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1. CNET
As of Sept. 2008
Wireless Headphones
by Editors of CNet.com
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

CNet editors review headphones as they hit the market, but don't organize big roundups very often. However, most reviews include comparisons to other headphones and list pros, cons and the bottom line. The… Pioneer SE-DIR800C wireless headphones get the highest rating for its great reception, strong bass and excellent Dolby surround-sound playback. The Sony MDR-DS400 and Etymotic ety8 Bluetooth earphones are also recommended.

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2. ConsumerReports.org
Aug. 2008
Best Bluetooth picks, including stereo models
by Editors of Consumer Reports
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Consumer Reports tests four stereo Bluetooth headsets in its latest update, and two score highly enough to be recommended. A listening panel evaluates the headsets for their music quality, and frequency-response tests are performed. Like most reviewers, they warn readers not to expect too much in terms of music quality when compared to wired headphones.
3. GoodGearGuide.com.au
As of Sept. 2008
Wireless headphones
by Editors of GoodGearGuide.com.au
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The headphones tested at this Australian review site are not all available in the United States, and review quality depends on the reviewer. The review for the Sennheiser RS 130, for instance, is mostly a catalog of the headphone's features. Meanwhile, reviews for the Motorola S9 and Jabra BT3030 are more useful, highlighting both high and low points.
4. PCMag.com
As of Sept. 2008
Wireless Headphone Reviews
by Editors of PC Magazine
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

After a long gap, PC Magazine is again reporting on wireless headphones. Reviewers examine sound quality, design, range and battery life. None of the ten cordless headphones covered here earn an "Editor's… Choice" rating. The Logitech FreePulse headphones get 3.5 stars although sound quality doesn't compare to the more expensive Etymotic ety8 earbuds, which get three stars mostly because of design flaws.

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5. WMExperts.com
As of Sept. 2008
Bluetooth headsets
by Editors of WMExperts.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Windows Mobile Experts, which focuses on devices using the mobile edition of the Windows operating system, reviews a number of stereo Bluetooth headsets. Editors rate comfort, sound quality, ease of use and… range. Both the Jabra BT3030 and the Plantronics Pulsar 590E (the same headphones as the Pulsar 590A but without the universal Bluetooth adapter) get a five-star rating partly for the flexibility of their designs.

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6. Treocentral.com
As of Sept. 2008
Bluetooth headsets
by Editors of Treocentral.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This Treo-centric site includes reviews of stereo Bluetooth headphones. Some comparisons are made to other models and each one receives an overall rating as well as ratings for design, functionality, sound quality and cost/benefit. The writer gives the Jabra BT3030 an Award of Excellence for its design, comfort and sound quality.
7. DigitalTrends.com
As of Sept. 2008
Top Rated Reviews: Headphones
by Editors of DigitalTrends.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Digital Trends, an electronics review site, offers some detailed editorial reviews. Most are for wired headphones, but the Sennheiser RS 130 gets an Editors' Choice award for its comfort, design, sound… quality and affordability. Reviewers give the highs and lows of each model as well as a succinct conclusion of their findings. Navigation is a nuisance since headphones are listed by rating and lots of old reviews remain.

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8. Treonauts
As of Sept. 2008
Treo Bluetooth A2DP Headphones
by Andrew
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The Treonauts blog has a section on stereo Bluetooth headphones reviewed by Andrew, the site's editor, though you'll have to do a site search to find the review for the Plantronics Voyager 855. Although Andrew compares models, all stereo headphones get a five-star rating with the Motorola S9 and the Voyager 855 receiving an Editor's Choice designation for comfort and sound quality.
9. Which.co.uk
As of Sept. 2008
Headphones
by Editors of Which.co.uk
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This U.K.-based magazine and website uses testing methods similar to Consumer Reports. They review 84 headphones but less than ten are wireless. Of those that are, only two are currently available to… American consumers and neither one is a Best Buy. The Sennheiser RS 130 gets high marks for fit, comfort and range while the Logitech FreePulse is praised for its light weight and minimal sound leakage.

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10. Register Hardware.co.uk
Aug. 18, 2008
Ten Best Bluetooth Stereo Headphones
by Cliff Joseph
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This site is associated with The Register, a U.K.-based website that focuses on technology news and has computer and electronics reviews. In this roundup of the ten best Bluetooth stereo headsets, Cliff… Joseph picks the Jabra BT3030 as Editor's Choice with an 85% rating. However, he gives no justification for his choice and two other headphones (iSkin Cerulean F1 and Philips SHB7100) receive the same rating.

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11. Pocketnow.com
As of Sept. 2008
Personal Audio
by Editors of Pocketnow.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Pocketnow.com focuses on Windows Mobile friendly hardware (including headphones and headsets) and software. Reviews are detailed and comparisons are made to wired headphones. Each model is rated for value,… ease of use and features and gets an overall rating. The Logitech FreePulse is declared a great value considering its excellent sound quality and 7-hour battery life. Headphone reviews are intermixed with reviews of other products.

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12. The Sunday Times (U.K.)
Sept. 2, 2007
Test bench: wireless headphones
by David Price
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

David Price, editor of the British magazine Hi-Fi World, rates six wireless headphones as being best for six different uses, comparing each against the sound quality of the inexpensive but highly regarded… Sennheiser PX 100 wired headphones. Although none of the models could beat the wired headphones, Sennheiser's own wireless RS 130 earned the highest rating for sound quality, comfort, ease of use and reasonable price.

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13. Amazon.com
As of Sept. 2008
Wireless headphones
by Contributors to Amazon.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Amazon.com is most useful when you have already narrowed your choice -- similar to calling references when hiring someone. The comments can be subjective and sometimes not very relevant to performance, but many headphones here get lots of feedback, making it easy to spot general trends. User reviews of headphones are especially good for learning about comfort and long-term problems.
14. Sydney Morning Herald
April 12, 2007
Cutting the cord
by Adam Turner
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Tech columnist Adam Turner tests three Bluetooth stereo headphones in this article. Although he doesn't give extensive feedback, he does compare the three models and recommends the Logitech FreePulse as the best sounding and most comfortable of the three for music. He notes, however, that it doesn't have the ability to take calls and recommends the Blueant X5 for this.
15. Smartphone and Pocket PC Magazine
May 30, 2008
A real, multiplatform Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) headphones roundup: Five headphones
by Werner Ruotsalainen
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Smartphone and Pocket PC Magazine focuses on handheld devices and accessories, including Bluetooth headphones. The writer covers five models. He spends most of the article criticizing other reviewers, but you'll find his test results in a useful comparison chart. His top pick is the Plantronics Pulsar 590A for sound quality, comfort and battery life.
16. Laptop Magazine
July 27, 2007
Top stereo Bluetooth speakers and headphones
by Russ Fischer
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This is a roundup article from Laptop Magazine on both Bluetooth headphones and speakers. The three Bluetooth headphones covered here get a rating and a short review. Russ Fischer admits he would have given the Motorola S9 an Editor's Choice award if the fit was adjustable. Both music and call sound quality are excellent, however.
17. InfosyncWorld.com
Feb. 19, 2007
Stereo Bluetooth dual review: Etymotic ety8 vs. Plantronics Pulsar 590A
by Jennifer Hooker
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

On this technology review website, Jennifer Hooker conducts a comparison of two Bluetooth stereo headphones, the in-ear Etymotic ety8 and the over-the-head Plantronics Pulsar 590A. The Etymotic headphones… are clearly her favorite in almost every respect, including sound quality and comfort. Interestingly, unlike other reviewers who complain about the Etymotic's design, she calls it "simple yet sleek."

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18. Epinions.com
As of Sept. 2008
Wireless headphones
by Contributors to Epinions
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment There aren't nearly as many owner-written ratings for wireless headphones at Epinions as there are at Amazon.com, so this site isn't as helpful. However, reviewers have the option of listing pros, cons and the bottom line, which is a nice feature that Amazon.com doesn't allow. Reviews here also tend to be more detailed.
19. HeadPhone.com
As of Sept. 2008
Wireless headphones
by Editors of HeadPhone.com
1 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment HeadPhone.com sells headphones, but editors also write short but credible reviews based on scientific testing. Seven of the eight wireless products reviewed are Sennheiser headphones. The reviewer is impressed enough with the Sennheiser RS 140 to give it the highest rating because of its sealed design and excellent sound quality.

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