Since Adam (mentioned in the following forward) wrote to me and not the
list, the list never got information which I believe would be helpful to
some. That's partly all right since I included information on an in-ear
headset which is not wireless. It is the less expensive of the two
mentioned below. Since you have Bestbuy in the US, I suspect they will have
the same brands, though at likely different prices. My original message
follows:
Adam, after checking the Canadian Bestbuy website, I'll probably be going
back to the store to check out some other Rocketfish listening ear
devices.
The excellent clerk did exactly what I had asked and found the
"over-the-ear" model I've had for a day. They cost $49 Canadian and I'd
suggested you might give these a try since Bestbuy has what I think a much
more than reasonable return policy. The usual thing, all supplied
materials must be returned in original packing...etc etc etc.
The model number I currently have is:
Rocketfish Over-the-Ear Headset (RF-CNA3)
Since the buttons have multi-functions, and the documentation (for those
who have OCR capacity) uses a damnable mixture of text and graphics so
that it makes little sense, be sure to sit down with the particular
associate and learn the multiple functions of each button as they relate
to your phone.
I will be looking at two in-ear models probably today or tomorrow. Note
that in ear does not mean Earbuds--damn I hate those things.
RocketFish In-Ear Headset (RF-JJX15-T)$64
Rocketfish In-Ear Headset (RF-KNJ3) $27.00 (this one is not wireless but
may be useful for some and the price seems impressive.)
If neither gives me any clearer "open audio" I'll probably purchase the
one of the two which meets my phone needs best since my present model does
tend towards warming the ears a little, probably not so bad in a northern
latitude fall or spring. Due to operational temperature limits, they are
no winter replacement for required ear coverings.
Doug: I make this noise by rubbing my hind legs together.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Bridge" <[email protected]>
To: "Doug Parisian" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: IPhone Compatible Wireless Headphones?
I am also looking for some form of ear speakers that don't block my aural
situational awareness. I'm a cyclist and just can't block out the sounds
of traffic and feel secure. But my iPhone has a program which can give
audio cues and I'd really like to be able to hear those without blocking
out the rest of the world. So something like Doug describes, with tubes
feeding sound into my ears would be great. My wife's hearing aids work
like that but are a bit pricey for my use even if they can interface with
her iPhone.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Adam "Is that a truck I hear behind me?" Bridge
On May 30, 2012, at 9:24 AM, Doug Parisian wrote:
<snip>
Besides ear buds, all of which hate me any (the feeling is mutual) what
are other folks using. Seems to me that, many years ago, I did see a
headset with tubes which slightly entered the ear canal without blocking
any other sounds virtually whatsoever.
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