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iMuffs MB210b – Headphones

On February 29, 2008, in Headphones, Review, by John Nemerovski

iMuffs MB210b
Company: Wi-Gear
Price: $180
http://www.imuffs.com

I admit it. I ignored this company and its monthly “Retire the wire” advertisements, for as long as they have appeared in the print Macintosh magazines. I thought Bluetooth (BT) wireless headphone technology was not ready for prime time, based on prior evaluations of Koss and Etymotic Research products. In spite of high ratings for both of the above, I don’t use them as my regular headphones, due to their limitations, and in spite of their strengths.

ety8 In-the-Ear Bluetooth Earphones
Review

On April 25, 2007, in Earphones, Review, by John Nemerovski

ety8 In-the-Ear Bluetooth Earphones
Etymotic Research

Price: $299 with iPod Adapter, or $199 earphones only

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er88.aspx

Late-model iPods are the only ones that can use ER’s 8-Mate Adapter for iPod, so don’t bother trying with your 3G iPod. I did, and flunked. 4G or later, plus all nanos and minis are supported. You can learn about this and everything else relating to ety8 from the links on its informative web site.

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What you really need to know about these new Bluetooth wireless premium in-ear ‘phones:

• AUDIO QUALITY = very good (not excellent — see below)
• SOUND VOLUME = loud and robust (be careful, please)
• BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY = almost immediate
• BATTERY CHARGING VIA USB = effortless
• SIZE AND WEIGHT = tiny and lightweight
• IN-EAR COMFORT = good, after break in period
• EASE OF WORKING CONTROLS WHILE IN-EARS = acceptable
• VARIETY OF SIZES OF EAR TIPS PROVIDED = extensive
• QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION = very good
• APPEARANCE AND STYLING = peculiar but distinctive
• NEED TO BUY IPOD BLUETOOTH ADAPTER = good idea

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