For me, walking or running without a pair of headphones is unimaginable. There’s just as well significantly noise pollution available.
Milton has no leaf blower noise ordinance. And just attempt to escape towards the Blue Hills, exactly where you will be greeted along the Skyline Trail by jets roaring toward Logan Airport.
But because it became risk-free — from snow and floodwaters — to leave the house last week, I’ve been trying out a lightweight (much less than 4 ounces) and comfy portable headset from Sennheiser.
The headset, the PX 210 BT, supports each Bluetooth and wired connections for your music players and computers. I utilized the PX 210 BT, wired, with one of my iPod Nano players, and via Bluetooth with my iMac.
Each experience were superb, although I suspect the wireless listening might have been even better if my setup supported the apt-X, a professional wireless audio encoder for Bluetooth devices. (Sennheiser has an apt-X dongle you are able to buy, if your music-playing device does not support apt-X.)
The PX 210 BT has padded headphones that cover the ears without having cupping them, and a padded headband. They stay put while you’re jogging or hiking, but if you run, the PX 210 BT will slip off your head.
The headphones’ padding also trap heat and sweat, making them inappropriate for athletic use.
Wirelessly, and close to the house, the PX 210 BT delivers superb sound for a Bluetooth headset. The PX 210 BT folds down flat, so you are able to safely slip it into the outer pockets of the personal computer bag. The rechargeable headset comes with a carrying case, an audio cable, and an international battery charger kit.
The cost: between $230 and $300.