Kyocera's Bluetooth A2DP Stereo Headphones Rock!
I have had my Kyocera GSH300 time now and have never done a review on them, why? I'm not sure. But I've seen a variety of services around the internet recently about different types of Bluetooth A2DP headphones and none of them seem to compare them.
What is this crazy A2DP thing you keep talking about?
A2DP is a Bluetooth profile that allows compatible devices to stream Stereo high quality sound wirelessly. Both the headset and the transmitting entity must support this profile. Most new mobile phones marketed as ' music phones ' doesn't support it-the iPhone is unfortunately not. Most computers with Bluetooth-enabled devices also support it.
What does this mean?
Use the computer as an example, you can stream any audio from your computer directly to your wireless headset. No wires to get tangled in your computer Chair, no pets who attempt to eat them, no tripping down and used in many texts your Appletini when you try to get up and didn't realize you turn in a circle 10 times during the last hour and your headset cord wrapped tightly around your legs now and its President.
Many VOIP programs now also supports bluetooth headset profiles so new super cool wireless headset can lets you chat wirelessly. Some of them supporting also the use of the buttons on the headset and you can pickup and make calls without even touching the computer. Ventrilo and TeamSpeak also work with these headsets-watch out but perhaps your weekend gaming binge leave you speechless with a dead battery-they only last 6-10 hours in General between charges, but load in just a few hours.
When used with a compatible mobile phone can you much the same, your phone will stream the audio rights to the headset. Many A2DP compatible headset also features built-in, so if you receive a call on your cell phone you can take right up and use it as a bluetooth headset, which we are accustomed to microphones.
Now that it is out of the way ... on with the review!
The style of this headset is a bit different than the others I have seen and used. Motorola S9 headset (overhyped and marketed with the likeness of David Beckham) is a rigid behind header type headset with a rubbery's earbud style speakers. Logictech Freepulse resembles S9, although the link between each ear is less and the speaker is more like a standard set of headphones. Kyocera GSH-300 (part Num TXCKT10161) goes into a different approach: each earpiece is like a normal headphones, but connecting them is only a single thread. Headphones are sitting on your ear like an ordinary Bluetooth headset to use with any mobile phone, and between them thread running behind the head. The network has a small bead where you can adjust slack so the wire does not get all tangle. Fit is comfortable, but not too loose. They can easily be used whilst you work around the House or Office. I mentioned that they come with a cute little case?
The sound quality of these are great. I would say almost incredible, especially for a wireless connection. Peaks are fairly clear, mids is good (which is the case with most every headset) and the base is surprisingly full. It is not static at all with them. Area depends much on your environment. In my home, with 2 computers, 3 monitors and ~ 6 wireless networks within range, can I go about 15 metres away before they begin to break up-which is to be able to go anywhere in the next room, but not 2 rooms. This varies widely depending on a number of factors, including the wireless interferance in your area and Bluetooth transmitter. A phone in your Pocket will always yield a large signal, but a portable computer on the desktop in a ton of electronics (like mine) will be cut from the advertised 30 m bluetooth range.
Battery duration is remarkable. The is rated at up to 15 hours talk/listen time or 300 hours standby, and in my testing I have definitely become that, although its difficult to measure precisely because I do not exactly sit and listen to music in 15 hours at a time generally. Suffice to say, with the use they can easily go all day and then some. Do you need to load 'em? It is too easy, they charge via a USB cable from any computer.
They have all the features that may be available from a Bluetooth headset. Right now they are hooked up to my PC and I use them to listen to music. Without changing program, can I press a button and turn the volume up or down, or fast forward songs. They are fantastic. When paired with a suitable mobile phone, not only can you stream music to it, but if a call, all you have to do is to hit the right mouse button and pick up the conversation and you can talk with a built-in mic.
It has an up/down/push switch on the back, a button on the page for the answer and hanging, and volume up/down buttons at the top easily accessible and attached to the right earpiece.
If you have a little extra cash, I advise definitely check this out-but get them soon! Kyocera has ceased them, and you see no longer sells all A2DP headsets, only standard bluetooth. Do you have trouble finding someone, I think, because honestly I have not seen a single Bluetooth headset on the market that can replace them, I managed to track certain, however, and you can find them right here on eBay scratch ~ $ 58 from what appears to be a reputable US based sellers and is a good price for an A2DP stereo headsets.
Don't hesitate to leave a comment with any questions you may have about 'em. I love mine, and I'm sure you would love them too. I will be posting my thoughts on other headset I have tried (Moto S9 and Logitech Freepulse), but I can tell ya-they were not even close to this Kyocera. Download it now before they are completely removed from the market.
For you, like me, get ordering this headset and then lose the manual that ultimately ... here you will find a PDF thisversion.
Mike Maring is an avid mobile device enthusiast. He receives regularly new devices, along with a variety of accessories for each. Check out his blog http://www.digitalsolecism.net on more mobile phone and accessories reviews and General gadget talk and occasional hot tech deal.
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