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Q. I'm thinking about getting either the pro or studio Beats by Dre headphones, but they cost $300 for the studio or $400 for the pro. I would just be using them for listening to music on my computer or phone, but I want good headphones that have noise cancelling and good bass. Are they worth the price? And is there a big enough difference between the studio and pro to pay $100 more for the pro? I couldn't really hear a difference when I compared them at a Best Buy.
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According to the August 2012 issue of Consumer Reports, the best tested headphones are the Grado SR80i on-ear headphones (with headband) priced at $100 (test score of 86). These are followed by the Grado SR60i on-ear ($80, 76), Klipsch Image S4i in-ear ($100, 76), Dr. Dre Monster Beats in-ear ($90, 76), and the Nixon MicroBlaster in-ear ($100, 76). The last three of these have built-in controls. There are other models by JVC, Bose, Sennheiser, and Sony for between $40 and $90 that have very good sound. You don't have to spend over $100 to get good sound (the Grado SR80i phones have excellent sound). One thing to watch is the sensitivity level of the phones - make sure the ones you decide to buy will work well with your phone.
According to the August 2012 issue of Consumer Reports, the best tested headphones are the Grado SR80i on-ear headphones (with headband) priced at $100 (test score of 86). These are followed by the Grado SR60i on-ear ($80, 76), Klipsch Image S4i in-ear ($100, 76), Dr. Dre Monster Beats in-ear ($90, 76), and the Nixon MicroBlaster in-ear ($100, 76). The last three of these have built-in controls. There are other models by JVC, Bose, Sennheiser, and Sony for between $40 and $90 that have very good sound. You don't have to spend over $100 to get good sound (the Grado SR80i phones have excellent sound). One thing to watch is the sensitivity level of the phones - make sure the ones you decide to buy will work well with your phone.
What is the best bluetooth headset for listening to music on yr cell phone?
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I have a samsung u520 (alltel). I am more interested in listening to music than phone calls.
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Plantronics is the highest-rated brand of Bluetooth headsets hands-down, no matter which independent testing agency you ask (JD Power, Consumer Reports, Telephia, CNET)
Plantronics' music headset is the Pulsar 590 (or 590a). It is the one I use and usually retails for $149.99, but you can almost always talk the salesman down to around $125 or $130. It's got an amazing guarantee. Here are some of the features:
* Stereo!!! (many only play in mono)
* Doubles as headset for voice (Jabra doesn't do this)
* Comes with carrying case, USB charging cable, desktop charging stand, and extra voice tube.
* Has external control functions (play/pause, skip, stop, etc) for your music so you can leave your phone in your pocket
*Comes with 3.5mm Bluetooth adapter for your PC, Home Stereo, TV, DVD player, etc... so that you can use the headphones for more than just your phone (these usually cost around $40 bought separately, plus they're rarely high quality or high range, and this one comes automatically paired to the headset)
*Most importantly, the speakers are LOUD (I have to turn mine down to less than half volume to listen comfortably) but can be turned down very low to where they're almost not audible if necessary
*It is the most comfortable music headset I have ever used, bluetooth or otherwise
Plantronics is the highest-rated brand of Bluetooth headsets hands-down, no matter which independent testing agency you ask (JD Power, Consumer Reports, Telephia, CNET)
Plantronics' music headset is the Pulsar 590 (or 590a). It is the one I use and usually retails for $149.99, but you can almost always talk the salesman down to around $125 or $130. It's got an amazing guarantee. Here are some of the features:
* Stereo!!! (many only play in mono)
* Doubles as headset for voice (Jabra doesn't do this)
* Comes with carrying case, USB charging cable, desktop charging stand, and extra voice tube.
* Has external control functions (play/pause, skip, stop, etc) for your music so you can leave your phone in your pocket
*Comes with 3.5mm Bluetooth adapter for your PC, Home Stereo, TV, DVD player, etc... so that you can use the headphones for more than just your phone (these usually cost around $40 bought separately, plus they're rarely high quality or high range, and this one comes automatically paired to the headset)
*Most importantly, the speakers are LOUD (I have to turn mine down to less than half volume to listen comfortably) but can be turned down very low to where they're almost not audible if necessary
*It is the most comfortable music headset I have ever used, bluetooth or otherwise
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