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Funky 'phones: Six headphones with unique designs
Headphones are fairly straightforward products--one earpiece on the left, one on the right, and a headband or cable to connect them together. But there are a handful of headphones that transcend the standard designs found on most models. We've rounded up six of the most unusual headphone designs we've seen to date. Among them: earlobe clip-ons (the Zelco Outis); wireless Bluetooth headphones that can convert to desktop speakers (the Jabra BT803s); and zigzag wraparounds (the Arriva Sports Headphones). Also included: the "cordless" Monster iFreePlay and Arriva In-Ear Headphones, both of which are specifically designed to be used only with the iPod Shuffle.
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Audio-Technica ATH-EW9 |
Monster iFreePlay |
Arriva iPod Shuffle In-Ear Headphones (black/regular) |
Arriva Sports Headphones |
Jabra BT8030 Bluetooth headphones/speaker |
Zelco Outi Earphones (white) |
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| Review date | February 02, 2006 | February 07, 2008 | February 14, 2008 | March 30, 2007 | February 08, 2008 | March 18, 2008 |
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| Review summary | Audio-Technica's ATH-EW9 clip-on headphones combine graceful looks and sonics, but they won't rock your world. | If you have an iPod Shuffle and like the idea of cutting the cord on your headphones--and don't mind looking like a bit of a dork--Monster's iFreePlay headphones are worth a hard look. | If you get the right model to fit your ears--and head--Arriva's "wireless" iPod Shuffle headphones are one of the best (and most liberating) solutions to listening to music while you work out. | If you're looking for a great fitting pair of sports headphones, Arriva's uniquely designed earbud-style 'phones are certainly worth a look. However, those who demand better sound quality should wait for this fledgling company to put out a high-end model. | The Jabra BT8030 is great for those who want a Bluetooth speaker and headphones all in one device, but beware of certain design pitfalls. | The Zelco Outi earphones are best suited to early adopter types who have cash to spare and desire a little extra zing with their music. |
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| Product Description | Audio-Technica Import Series ATH-EW9 - Headphones | Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones for iPod Shuffle - Headphones | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | JABRA BT8030 - Headset | Info unavailable |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Wired | Headphones - Wired | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Headset - Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 | Info unavailable |
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| Headphones Type | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Headphones - Binaural | Info unavailable |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Clip-on | Behind-the-neck | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Convertible | Info unavailable |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 | Info unavailable |
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| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Stereo | Info unavailable |
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| Response Bandwidth | 14 - 24000 Hz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 20 - 20000 Hz | Info unavailable |
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| Remote Control | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None | Info unavailable |
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| Recommended Use | Info unavailable | Portable audio system | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | PC multimedia , Cellular phone , Portable audio system | Info unavailable |
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| Microphone | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Built-in | Info unavailable |
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| Microphone Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Electret condenser | Info unavailable |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Mono | Info unavailable |
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| Product name | Audio-Technica ATH-EW9 | Monster iFreePlay | Arriva iPod Shuffle In-Ear Headphones (black/regular) | Arriva Sports Headphones | Jabra BT8030 Bluetooth headphones/speaker | Zelco Outi Earphones (white) |
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