Top Bluetooth Wireless headphones
I’m going to look at some of the top Bluetooth wireless headphones, from the big players, and give you a quick summary summing up what you need to know before purchasing your prized pair.
The headphones listed below all benefit from a lightweight, compact design to improve your listening experience. It’s amazing to see how much tech is crammed inside whilst keeping them light as a feather (well not quite, but near enough). Gone are the days of bulky headphones!
3. Sony MDR10RBT Wireless Headphones
The Sony MDR-1RBT Bluetooth headphones are well-built headphones with excellent sound quality that is well balanced. When I turned the headphones on they connected very quickly and were comfortable to use all day long although I felt these were a little big and bulky.
The material on the padding is very high quality and the Sony MDR-1RBT follow through with beautiful design, user-friendliness, performance and connectivity (both Bluetooth or NFC). When the battery juice ran out I was still able to continue playback using the supplied detachable cable.
Accessories included:
- Tangle-free cable: length-3.94 ft
- Carrying Pouch
- Micro-USB cable
Tech Specs:
- Power source: DC 3.6 V: Built-in lithium-ion battery
- Mass: Approx. 297 g (10.48 oz)
- Frequency response: 4 Hz – 80 kHz
- Charging time: Approximately 6 hours
- Usage hours: Approximately 30 hours
- Standby time: Approximately 200 hours
- Driver units: 40 mm
Pros:
- NFC (near-field communication) adds to the versatility.
- Excellent build quality.
Cons:
- A bit on the bulky side.
Product rating 8/10 ★★★★★★★★
Where Can I Buy the Sony MDR-1RBT?
Purchase it on Amazon.com
2. Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
Bose are among the market leaders in headphone design and sound quality. The Soundlink headphones are lightweight, compact and feel comfortable even after wearing them for extended periods.
The battery life lasts up to 15 hours. a 15-minute charge can provide around two hours of playback time. The headphones also cleverly switch between music playback and calls (this was very useful throughout the day). The build quality is sturdy and the cushioned ear-pads were incredibly soft.
The sound was also impressive with very deep lows and clear highs. The controls are conveniently located at the side of headphones to play, pause, skip and make calls at a touch.
Accessories included:
- Carrying Pouch
- Tangle-free cable: length-3.94 ft
- Micro-USB cable
Tech Specs:
- Wireless range: 30 ft (9.1 m)
- Quick charge: 15 minutes for 2 hours
- Charging time: 1.5 hours for a full charge
- Battery life: Up to 15 hours
Pros:
- Long battery life.
- lightweight and comfortable.
- Intuitive controls.
Cons:
- Ears tend to warm up quite quickly.
Product rating 8/10 ★★★★★★★★
Where Can I Buy the Bose Soundlink On-Ear Headphones?
Purchase it on Amazon.com
1. V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Over-Ear Headphones
The V-Moda Crossfade M-100 are extremely well built, durable and has a long list of customisation options. To start off, the headphones come in 3 different colours- Matt black, white-silver and shadow black. You can further add a unique colour to the faceplate and a logo or picture of your own choice! As if that wasn’t enough, the padding can also be further customised to provide extra cushioning if required.
You can add a boom-mic to use the headphones as a gaming headset. A cable can also be used to connect to a gaming PC to reduce issues. A thick long coiled cable is offered for DJs and provides a sturdier option.
The sound quality is impressive. The V-Moda Crossfade M-100 provides clarity, brilliant vocals and unrivalled bass to please most audiophiles. The headphones feature 50mm Dual Diaphragm Drivers to separate the bass from the mids and highs.
The sound leakage is very little thanks to the clever airflow technology designed into the headphones named V-Port V3 airflow system. Knowing that I could enjoy the full power of the Crossfade M-100 without distracting (or annoying) anyone around me enhanced the experience. Enough said these headphones are a winner!
Accessories included:
- Carry case.
- Carabiner clip.
- Microphone cable.
- Audio cable.
- 1/4″ pro adapter.
- Two V-CORK plugs to stop dirt and debris from entering the ear cup.
Tech Specs:
- Weight: 280g
- Headphone Type: Over-Ear Circumaural
- Frequency Response: 5 – 30,000Hz
- Sensitivity: 103 dB @ 1kHz 1mW
- Microphone Sensitivity: -42dB @ 1kHz
- Impedance: 32Ω
Pros:
- Plenty of customisation options.
- Durable build for a long lasting long term purchase.
- Clever design for compact storage
Cons:
- Padding can be a bit tight around the ears.
Product rating 9/10 ★★★★★★★★★
Purchase it on Amazon.com
Are you considering to buy any of the above headphones? Or do you already own a pair? Please leave your comments and suggestions below. I’d love to hear from you!
I bought 2 sets of these headphones for the main purpose of evening TV viewing for both my wife and I once our son was put to bed.I have connected these to the Optical out on my Pioneer AV receiver (thankfully there are 2 optical outs) which is hooked up to my PS3 and HTPC.The sound is simply amazing, the voice is crisp, the surround sound captivates you and the headphones are extremely comfortable to wear. These do not work well with the Asus HDAV 1.3 via optical out. The sound produces a cave like echo on all settings. I am now using the X-Fi Titanium via optical out, which works fine.3) This is more of an annoying global problem. A HDMI device will not output sound through Optical. You have to connect both HDMI and Optical inputs to receive Video and Audio. (PLease correct me if I am wrong)4) The single most annoying feature, and one that is the cause of 4 star is lack of additional headphone support. Unless someone can correct me, (To which I hope happens) 1 headphone to 1 Processing unit) this is crazy. The MDR DS 6000 allowed additional headsets, why not this? Not all people who use headphones are using them alone. It is a good thing my AV receiver supports 2 optical out puts otherwise I would have had to search for an optical splitter.My conclusion isPros- When paired with the right equipment, the sound is amazing- Comfortable to wear.Cons-No additional headphone support.-Setup is not easy if you want to connect them to multiple devices through an AV receiver.-very small lag between video and audio, just enough to notice.
Hi Edson, thanks for reading the post. Are you referring to the Sony Sony MDR10RBT?
I love wireless headphones expecially Sony. Thanks for the review. What brand do you prefer? Bose or Sony?
Hi Keye, I’ve had the pleasure of testing both products and both sounded amazing. Personally I’d opt for the bose soundlink because they have a slight advantage with bass response and clarity plus they are much lighter and comfortable when listening for long periods. Thanks for dropping in.