Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod
Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: 980397-0403
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- Bottom Line:
- The innovative, Bluetooth-enabled Logitech Wireless Headphones for the iPod are a worthy upgrade for virtually any iPod owner.
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CNET editors' review
Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod price range: $148.01
- Reviewed by: Nathaniel Wilkins
- Edited by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 06/22/2005
- Updated on:06/16/2008
- Released on: 06/22/2005
The good: Bluetooth wireless headphones for iPod; integrated iPod controls; internal, rechargeable batteries; better sound than stock iPod earbuds; surprisingly comfortable and light.
The bad: Rechargeable batteries not removable; basic battery-status indicator; not adjustable, so won't fit everyone; for iPod only.
The bottom line: The innovative, Bluetooth-enabled Logitech Wireless Headphones for the iPod are a worthy upgrade for virtually any iPod owner.
Editor's note:The Logitech Wireless Headphones have been known to break during long-term use because of durability issues with the headband. If you are looking for a more durable and up-to-date pair of wireless headphones, the Logitech Freepulse Headphones are a better option.
Although it's anybody's guess whether Apple will release an iPod with integrated Bluetooth wireless capabilities, Logitech has stepped up to the plate with its Wireless Headphones for the iPod ($150), the first set of Bluetooth headphones for Apple's MP3 player. The well-designed product includes white neckband-style headphones with foam-covered ear pads and built-in controls, a low-profile Bluetooth 1.2 wireless transmitter (measuring 1.25 by 2.5 by 0.75 inches) that attaches to any dockable iPod, and a charger cable. (If you want wireless headphones for another MP3 player, check out Logitech's Wireless Headphones for MP3.) The transmission range of up to 30 feet lets you conveniently stash your iPod in a messenger bag or a purse, for instance, while listening untethered.
At just 3.2 ounces, the surprisingly light headset was comfortable throughout mostly sedentary, multihour listening sessions and didn't dislodge once during a 40-minute jog. However, you should note that the headband is not adjustable, so the 'phones won't fit everyone as well as they fit us. Although you wouldn't want to regularly run while holding the bulky iPod, the wireless capability lets you stash it in a treadmill's accessory holder or even leave it in a nearby gym bag during your workout. The headset is appropriately easy to operate without requiring you to look at its controls. The outside of the right earpiece hosts four keys (volume up, volume down, next track, and previous track) that are intuitively arrayed around a large, circular play/pause button, and the volume controls have slight indents so that you can distinguish them by feel from the track-skip keys.
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power the headphones and the transmitter, so you don't have to worry about any drain on your iPod's battery. The charger cable splits into two plugs to simultaneously accomodate both components. Because the device's battery life is rated at up to 8 hours, the 'phones nonremovable cells are likely to require more frequent recharging than your iPod. That said, in informal testing, we got nearly 9 hours of continuous playback from new, fully charged batteries. A status LED located on the play/pause button blinks red when the headphones' cell runs low, but it's less useful than mobile phone-style battery-status bars would be. The batteries fully recharge in around 2.5 hours.
In addition to being a cool iPod accessory, the Logitech Wireless Headphones for the iPod also deliver solid sonic performance. The 'phones sound markedly bigger, smoother, and more detailed than most portable audio headphones, including the stock earbuds supplied with our iPod Photo 60GB. Although the Logitechs weren't able to play quite as loud as the stock iPod 'buds, sufficient volume was always available. Midrange and treble-intensive sounds, such as vocals in Björk's track "Headphones," sounded pleasantly velvety, while bass lines had competitive presence, thanks in part to the 'phones relatively large 40mm drivers and fairly deep-reaching 20Hz-to-20KHz rated frequency response. When we roamed more than 20 to 30 feet from the iPod with the headphones, playback dropouts were a problem, but aside from Bluetooth range limitations, transmission was for the most part seamless.
User reviews
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It's one of it's kind
by teslawhite on June 23, 2005
Pros: Great potential, Great style and beautiful crisp sound
Cons: doesn't go 'loud' enough, only for ipod, pretty expensive
Summary: i thought when the world made wireless headphones for retail purchase any mp3 and/or cd player would work. apparently only ipods are lucky. so i stashed my zen micro (...
Summary: i thought when the world made wireless headphones for retail purchase any mp3 and/or cd player would work. apparently only ipods are lucky. so i stashed my zen micro (way better) and bought logitech wireless headphones for my ipod. i have to say i was pretty impressed. really great sound quality and the laughter of hearing others around you ask what your listening to. i can basically listening to my ipod while playing basketball while my ipod is sitting in the lawn, very cool. also the fac that these headphones have controls is awesome, you can even tell the skip button from the play button.
20 out of 21 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Wonderfully wireless, however not painless...
by cwhiton on July 16, 2005
Pros: Gone the wire, intuitive and easy 'Braile' controls
Cons: Heavy and uncomfortable on ears, a bit 'dorky' looking
Summary: Thrilled to have the wires gone, shoulder-strap bags on and off easily, airplane use wonderful. Controls instantly understandable. Only one cut-out situation where ipod in backpocket - but just barely....
Summary: Thrilled to have the wires gone, shoulder-strap bags on and off easily, airplane use wonderful. Controls instantly understandable. Only one cut-out situation where ipod in backpocket - but just barely.
A bit heavy on the ears, and only comfortable for an hour or so at a time. Something about the look - perhaps most won't care - but they have a bit of a droopy-eared geek appearance.13 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.
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by gubbas on June 23, 2005
Pros: No wires is pretty neat
Cons: Price is way too much for audio performance
Summary: Come on. I understand the basic interest here, but adding an extra box to my iPod to transmit to the headphones is silly. Logitech has offered a similar upgrade to ...
Summary: Come on. I understand the basic interest here, but adding an extra box to my iPod to transmit to the headphones is silly. Logitech has offered a similar upgrade to cell phones, but so far no one is really buying them. The reality of now recharging 3 devices every day (iPod, transmitter, headphones) will wear thin quickly. I also dont see how the performance is anything to brag about...20Hz for the bass is a joke. Most $30-$50 plugs will dip down to 6Hz and run up to 23KHz. When the reviewer stated that he could leave his $450 iPod on the tredmill or in a bag on the floor, I laughed. Maybe in your own home you could get away with that, but here in the real world where we real people pay real money for our devices (not get them free for review) I wouldn't let my iPod leave my person.
26 out of 51 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Thing To Happen To The iPod
by MTCC on September 13, 2005
Pros: It's Wireless, Nothing Else To Say
Cons: No Battery Meter
Summary: I was very skeptical about Bluetooth items, since my horrible experience with Bluetooth cell phone headsets. Ths headset proved me wrong. It works great. They work great outdoors and in. ...
Summary: I was very skeptical about Bluetooth items, since my horrible experience with Bluetooth cell phone headsets. Ths headset proved me wrong. It works great. They work great outdoors and in. It charges off a dual connector adapter, which is awesome because I have too many adaptors as is. The controls work nicely on the earpiece. The sound quality is good. I turn up my iPod and then adjust the volume using the headset's wireless controls. I don't know what the other reviewers were saying about the volume. Did they use it or are they just interpreting the spec sheet? I have only had a bit of static in a tunnel, but it is a radio transceiver afterall.
The piece on the iPod is a bit big, but who really cares, it sits in my bag or pocket now, away from New York iPod snatchers and the bad weather.
And... NO more getting all tangled up when I take off my pack and bags.
The only thing I would have liked to have on it is a battery meter. I hate running out of the house thinking my electronics are charged, just to be dissapointed.
These headsets have renewed my love for the iPod.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Idea has been out for over 2 years.
by ispsec on June 26, 2005
Pros: Wireless style - look and feel.
Cons: Others have been out on the market and this is getting the attention? C'mon.
Summary: There is really no problem with this idea. The same type of unit was brought out over 2 years ago at CES in Las Vegas. In fact, last year at ...
Summary: There is really no problem with this idea. The same type of unit was brought out over 2 years ago at CES in Las Vegas. In fact, last year at CES and CeBIT there was a product that was just like this working with the IPOD and other BlueTooth (BT) devices called icombi. Why is that not being discovered by CNET?
The problem with any BT device is the signal has a tough time going through body parts and bags. Even BT headsets for phones are getting knocked a little for people having the BT in the ear and the phone in their pocket. The BT looses signal.
The idea is great, but please understand that there are limitations to BT and if you have an idea that you can put the headphones on and bury your IPOD deep in a bag.. Well that just may not be the world you get with any BT device.Updated
A direct quote from anothers post:
"But stange sometimes when I have my Ipod on my body it starts to cut out??", JTN - July 28, 2005
hhhmmm.. BT not going through body parts? Where have I heard that before?? I wonder? Stop giving me grief for being right.12 out of 21 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great but a little lack luster
by JTN on July 28, 2005
Pros: Great sound
Cons: Boring look
Summary: I find that I get far beyond the 30' range. In my two story house I can leave the Ipod upstairs and head outside. But stange sometimes when I have ...
Summary: I find that I get far beyond the 30' range. In my two story house I can leave the Ipod upstairs and head outside. But stange sometimes when I have my Ipod on my body it starts to cut out?? The design is a little boring, and big for the ipod mini. But all in all sound is great, whished only it had a fast shuffle while holding down track forward button. I also have high quality Shure 4 headphones but prefer these ones for general listening.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not ready for prime time yet
by brucelill on July 26, 2005
Pros: wireless and good sound
Cons: right hand only controls are hard to use, picks up noise
Summary: I purchased 2 and found the volume control didn't work on either of them. The controls are just the thin band around the white cirle. It takes some feeling ...
Summary: I purchased 2 and found the volume control didn't work on either of them. The controls are just the thin band around the white cirle. It takes some feeling around to know you have the right control. Would it have been hard to put buttons on the left? The controls are easily hit by accident when adjusting the headset. Made for looks not ease of use.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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There's a reason they've been discontinued
by rorywohl on September 14, 2006
Pros: No more wires to get tangled up
Cons: Poor materials used in construction
Summary: While I had these, I really liked them. They did what they were supposed to do, namely provide a wireless connection between my ears and my iPod. Unfortunately, Logitech made ...
Summary: While I had these, I really liked them. They did what they were supposed to do, namely provide a wireless connection between my ears and my iPod. Unfortunately, Logitech made the headband too thin and it cracked right in the middle. Logitech has a technote about this on their website and instructions for returning them for a refund.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Be Very Leary
by onesimus on November 8, 2005
Pros: good sound
Cons: flimsy, bad charging, expensive
Summary: within 2 weeks of usin this headset, a small crack on the headband formed causing this unit to stop working. from reading posts on the Logitech forum, this seems to ...
Summary: within 2 weeks of usin this headset, a small crack on the headband formed causing this unit to stop working. from reading posts on the Logitech forum, this seems to be a common problem. charging can be an issue as after a full charge, product only gives less than 1 hour of playtime
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best iPod Accessory To Date
by Sid Gibson on July 23, 2005
Pros: Ease of use, Comfortable over-the-ear headset, NO WIRES
Cons: None yet detected
Summary: I'm a "latest and greatest compulsive gadget freak"--still a kid at 60. I already have a bunch of iPod accessories--the Wireless Headphones is the very BEST yet. I ...
Summary: I'm a "latest and greatest compulsive gadget freak"--still a kid at 60. I already have a bunch of iPod accessories--the Wireless Headphones is the very BEST yet. I have very high-end headphones, buds and plugs, but I still have to avoid yanking out the cord when I stroll the beach or while lounging--now I put my iPod on a table and listen in comfort. The sound quality was a very pleasnat surprise, since I'm so used to using my Senheiser 650's. Don't tell Logitech, but this is a bargain, even at MSRP.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: 980397-0403
- Description: Listen to your music in style - no wires attached! Logitech's Wireless Headphones for iPod use advanced Bluetooth frequency hopping technology for interference free, crystal clear audio. Digital wireless technology provides over 30 feet of range, and rechargeable batteries can play up to eight hours per charge. These headphones include a wireless adapter that snaps onto your iPod or iPod mini, plus integrated controls so you can adjust the volume, play, pause, or select tracks without touching your iPod. The power of wireless audio is in your control with Logitech's Wireless Headphones for iPod.
General
- Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth
- Additional Features Pause function, Volume control
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Behind-the-neck
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
Remote Control
- Type None
Wireless Link
- Transmission Range 30 ft
Power
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Battery Headphone battery - Rechargeable
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.logitech.com/
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