Windows Phone Thoughts: IOGear Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Kit Reviewed

Product Category: Audio Accessories
Manufacturer: IOGear
Where to Buy: Headphone Kit (GBMHKIT); Headphones alone (GBMH201); Audio Transmitter alone (GMA201)
Price: Headphone Kit - $159.99 USD; Headphones alone - $91.99 USD; Audio Transmitter alone - $91.99 USD
System Requirements: Pocket PC Mobile 2003 SE, if using the headphones standalone; None, really, if using the BT Audio Transmitter.
Specifications: Weight: Headphones = 0.20 lbs (90.7g), Transmitter = 0.05 lbs (22.7g) Freq. Range 20Hz – 20KHz @ -3dB. A full set of specifications can be found here.

Pros:

• Light weight;
  
• Excellent sound quality (when paired with the supplied bluetooth audio transmitter);
  
• Simple to install (using the transmitter);
  
• Able to simultaneously connect to phone and audio source, and provide interruptible call retrieval;
  
• Terrific set of accessories provided.

Cons:

• Pricy;
  
• Range is a bit less than specified;
  
• Non-replaceable batteries.

Summary: While not the first to produce bluetooth-enabled headphones, IOGear has produced a set which truly lives up to the promise of the ‘virtual cable’ connection. In conjunction with the supplied audio transmitter and using the latest bluetooth audio profiles, this headphone is comfortable, easy to use and produces amazing sound.

Read On for the full review!