Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones

[Chris Gohlke]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review4332.html' target='_blank'>http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review4332.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"While the concept of wireless headphones is not new (FM radio frequency and infrared wireless headphones have been in the market for over a decade) these analog transmission methods left a lot to be desired. Static noise, poor battery life and limited range plagued the success of wireless headphones and as a result traditional wired headphones and ear buds have dominated the market. The new Logitech FreePulse wireless headphones utilize Bluetooth 2.0 technology with EDR (enhanced data rate) and promise to improve on all the flaws of the previous technology – but do they work well enough to justify replacing your wired headphones?"</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/20070205_1513431.gif" /><br /><br />These look pretty sweet. The transmitter does seem a bit bulky for the smaller iPods, and unfortunately, it does not seem to work with other MP3 players.

[Vincent Ferrari]

Which other MP3 players?

It includes custom plates to fit better with the iPods, but as far as I know the only connector on it is a standard stereo connector (which is what they had on previous models as well)

[Chris Gohlke]

I'm still using an iRiver from a few years back. It's 40GB, so still suits my needs. While it would theoretically work, it would probably require using a short headphone extension cable since it does not look like it would mount very well without a custom plate.

[leslietroyer]

The real question is will it pair with anything other than the dongle. It would be nice to listen to music from my phone via bluetooth.

Les

[Damion Chaplin]

"For those people who have MP3 players other than the iPod, there is also a short extension cable to work with any media player that has a stereo mini-jack."

Good, I was considering buying these for my home stereo.

In addition, I think the reviewer has the range of bluetooth backwards: BT range is 30 meters (100 feet), not 100 meters (30 feet) as stated in the article.

[graeamos]

where did you get the info that these dont work with other mp3 players? that is incorrect. i have them working with my sansa right now and they work with my computer and laptop, etc.