Best telephone accessories according to redditors

Buy your relative a call blocker.

I use this one. I went from several telemarketing calls every day to receiving 1 in 3 years. All the box does it ask callers to press "1" if they are not a telemarketer. Strange, but it totally works.

This newer one makes adding numbers to your whitelist easier, but you really don't need a whitelist, except to add numbers for approved robocalls you are expecting. If you don't know the number, you can turn off the filter for a short time.

We moved from Switzerland a few years ago. Prepare for a bit of a culture shock. Here are some perspectives and tips after living here a few years.

It'll take some time to get your head around the scale of things and the vast open spaces. Germany is roughly the same size as Arizona but most of it is totally empty.

Except for the summer, weather is generally wonderful – but that's a good time to visit Europe. Get ready for things like this once in a while: http://imgur.com/a/QDQUO

I think Germany might be one of the few countries that Arizona recognizes as having a valid driver licenses. We had to redo our written and practical driving test to get ours. It's as if we had never driven.

Unlike Germany, it is very common for people to buy houses instead of renting and the choices are huge in the valley.

'Patriotism' is a big deal here. If you try to discuss things like Jeff Daniels says here and suggest things could be better, prepare for some folks to get aggressive with you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zqOYBabXmA It's best to avoid it except amongst close friends.

Cars and gas are very cheap compared to Europe. So is eating out except for wine which is expensive (but the American practice of happy hours softens that pain).

The service industry is generally fantastic compared to Europe. Want your garage door repaired on a Sunday? No problem. Need somebody to make your huge outdoor barbecue look like new? Yep, lots of folks can do that for you. Maintain your pool or garden or ???? The choice of service providers and the low prices compared to Europe will spoil you.

Be very careful about what's in the food you buy. Products that look like products you bought in Germany will have a lot more sugar or other stuff added to them for the US markets. It's very easy to put on weight here because of the gigantic portions and what's in the food.

Most banking is about 10 years behind Europe. They don't use IBAN's.

The US health care system is broken. If you are paying yourself, learn to utter the magic words "self-pay" which will get you a big discount (this is related to the practice of jacking up prices with the knowledge that insurance companies will only pay a percentage of that). If you need any health care that is optional or not time sensitive, go to Europe. It'll be a lot of cheaper (sometimes by a factor of 10) and the care will likely be much better.

Massive amount of advertisements direct to the public of drugs for diseases you probably never heard of is rampant. The American Medical Association also thinks it's nonsense. In the world, only the US and New Zealand allow direct marketing of drugs to consumers. Drug prices are super high compared to the rest of the world and US pharma lobbies hard to prevent imports from places like Canada.

The US does not seem to be able to properly regulate telemarketing so spam telephone calls will drive you crazy. Consider getting one of these: https://www.amazon.com/CPR-Call-Blocker-Telemarketer-Solicitor/dp/B00JG02ZEY

Cox is probably the best ISP and their Gigabit is now rolling out (we're getting about 950 Megabits per second on a wired connection).

Have fun! It's a great place to live and you'll realize how much blue skies improve your mood.

I have these ones and so far they're working great! They're nothing special, but they get the job done and the connection works great.

Get one of those phone cord twist relief things... I have one at work and it's brilliant.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001B0B0RA

Your answer is a $5 cord swivel

Yes it is more that the $3 for the cord, but it is a one time deal...

Your absolute cheapest option is to get 3 Bluetooth headsets (early 2000s style) and pair them with your crews phones and do a 3-way call. But I don’t recommend that at all.

Next cheapest is to pony up about $180 for these: Referee Headset 3 Referees Talk Same time Football Wireless Headsets Wireless Football Headsets Headset Football Referee Communication https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074W37NQP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kjhPDbHXRFCK3

I have that set and they work great. I’ve used mich nicer ones like Vokkeros and honest they’re not that drastically different

I've been using this style for a while. I prefer over the ear as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KQG6QFG/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_107_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J9W3E65BQ85AJW4BCSTQ

I really like these.

Bluetooth Earbuds, TaoTronics Wireless Sweatproof Sports Headphones (Bluetooth 4.1, Secure Ear Hooks Design with Cable Clips, 7 Hours Play Time) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UxPMxbM2S1ZKY

https://www.amazon.com/Xtreme-Technologies-BT-Bluetooth-Gateway/dp/B00135XU7Q

This might be better

1. I wear glasses, and this makes some styles bothersome.
   
   
2. I have an asshole cat that loves to eat cords. Any and all. Will dig them out of my bags. so 100% wireless Bluetooth is a must
   
   
3. Stereo is a must. I only one-ear it if I have to talk to someone.
   
   
4. I tried the iPhone earbud style, and was disappointed with the pairing difficulty, battery life and charging. Plus they didn’t stay in well.
   
   I ended up with cootree They are a little heavier than I’d like, but they aren’t huge and have a great battery life. I ordered a knockoff from wish.com and it’s a bit stiffer than these, but also acceptable.

I use cheaper bluetooth iems to use with my phone since its easier not to have cables when working out..
i bought these not too long ago.. nothing great but good enough for the gym.

TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones Wireless In Ear Earbuds Sports Sweatproof Earphones with Built-in Mic (Cordless 4.1, Secure Ear Hooks Design, 7 Hours Play Time) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6r9DybZ9A96BK

This crappy looking thing
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Konig-Audio-Headset-Loudspeaker-Switch/dp/B000WCNF2G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1519344120&sr=8-5&keywords=headphone+switch

is one of my favourite accessories. It allows you to switch between headphones and speakers at the touch of a button. It also allows you to turn on and off your mike if you have one and finally it provides independent volume control for the headphones so you don't have to adjust your volume every time you switch between speaker and headphones. I know that you can do all this in software these days but having a button on the desk is just easier and you don't have to tab out of your game to do it. I have used one for over a decade and still love it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQG6QFG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These!! I can't recommend them enough. They are only $20 and I wear them every day. I've had them for 3 years and really no complaints. When I run they stay put, and I can hear ambient noise from cars. When I lift, they are easy to pop on and off to talk to people. Highly highly recommend.

These guys have lasted me through the summer and fall on my bike. Sound great, don't fall off of my head, and all of my sweat and the bit of rain they saw have had zero negative effect on them.

Att limits to 10 blocks and charges a monthly fee which is ridiculous. There are a few consumer devices that blocks numbers that you store but they are rather pricey. Was wondering if there was a better solution with an arduino.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JG02ZEY

Sennheiser CX 275 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B008V6T1IW, comes with 2 years warranty. They'll replace with a new one if anything happens.

https://www.amazon.in/Sennheiser-CX-275-Universal-Headphone/dp/B008V6T1IW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540807604&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=sennheiser+c

There are Bluetooth adapters you can get that connects your cellphone to a landline.

https://www.amazon.ca/Xtreme-Technologies-BT-Bluetooth-Gateway/dp/B00135XU7Q
This is on amazon canada

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018NWQPK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482807040&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bluetooth+to+landline&dpPl=1&dpID=41uWaHXVvVL&ref=plSrch
This is on amazon.com

Ive also seen them in bestbuy here, but may vary by location

Every time they call file a complaint with the FTC's Do Not Call Registry

If you can, install NomoRobo on your landline. A part of the program will let you add phone numbers not in the system.

If you can not install NomoRobo you can get a call blocker box like CPR V5000. When they call you just have to push the big red button to block their number.

Location: India

Budget: Indian ₹6,000 (~US $100) Hard limit. It's a big amount to me. Most mid-range android phones cost between ₹8,000-₹15,000.

Source: 50% Laptop and 50% Android phone

Requirements for Isolation: I will be using it both at home and on public transportation, so headphones with sound leaks are not preferable.

Preferred Type of Headphone: I would prefer over-ear rather than on-ear or IEM.

Preferred tonal balance: Overall balanced pair

Past headphones:

• Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Over-Ear Headphone (Black)
  
• Sennheiser PX 80 Over-Ear Headphone (Black/Silver)
  
• Sennheiser CX 275 S In -Ear Universal Mobile Headphone With Mic (Black)
  
  Preferred music:
  
  
• I listen to a LOT of rock, metal, heavy metal and listen to classical music (usually Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven) on public transportation. I do not listen to rap or pop music.
  
  What I would like to improve on from my current set-up:
  
  
• I have a Sennheiser CX 275 S In -Ear Universal Mobile Headphone With Mic (Black) right now.
  It's an amazing pair, but at high ranges, it tends to lose its charm. Somehow, I feel like there's something missing. The wire is too flimsy and the part near the 3.5 mm jack is broken and frayed now.
  
  
• The Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Over-Ear Headphone (Black) was great, but its cord was way too long and it wasn't very practical outside the house because of its weight and how hot it became.
  
  
• The Sennheiser PX 80 Over-Ear Headphone (Black/Silver) was never to my satisfaction. The foam was too thin, there was a lot of sound leakage and my ears hurt after usage (I have comically large ears)
  
  Extra points if you can get me a pair with in-built mike and buttons.
  
  I am kind of a Sennheiser fan and I have narrowed down my search to 2 alternatives:
  
  
• [Sennheiser HD-461-G Over-Ear Headphones for Android (Black)](http://www.amazon.in/Sennheiser-HD-461-G-
  Over-Ear-Headphones-Android/dp/B013UTN6EE/)
  
  
• Sennheiser HD 4.20s Around-Ear Headphones (Black)
  
  A website that may help whoever wants to help me: Headphone Zone India
  
  Can r/headphones help me buy a good pair? Are there any alternatives in their price range?
  I would love to switch to other companies.
  
  I cannot take international delivery.

For anyone who needs a mic, here's a nice cheap headset mic for $11.50 that'll work perfectly for Tagpro: http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-326-Stereo-Headset/dp/B001S2RCXW/

Bloody expensive but there is this option


http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JG02ZEY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2EDFAFVCSO9R2&coliid=I1R316CJXHAA82

First of all, not all those calls may be from Yelp. A typical scam is to convince you that someone is calling from Yelp and when you agree to signup, they sign you up in such a way that they take over your business listing. They then hold it hostage by essentially vandalizing it. Another scam is that they are a third-party marketing service that wants to facilitate you getting your business page "for a reasonable fee." Since these scams usually generate out of call centers, they have plenty of available manpower to continually harass you.

Here's what I usually advise businesses to do (mostly generic advice, because Angie's List, Home Advisor, Trip Advisor, etc. all use these tactics. Yelp is often the most egregious):

1. Call Yelp's local business line and ask them directly to stop calling you tel:8777679357. That may or may not help. Yelp has so much turnover that you will probably have to repeat this exercise with the next sales agent assigned to your region.
   
2. Some businesses have reported to have had success with actually taking the call, taking an appointment, and then whatever the sales rep quotes you, simply come back with "we don't have the money for that." This as #1 reportedly stops the calls for a while. Nothing will get you out of a sales rep's hair faster, however, than wasting their time for zero return.
   
3. Do setup your business page on every applicable review service in order to keep someone else from getting hold of it. Then, do absolutely nothing with it. That will eliminate some of the calls because scammers will see they can no longer scam you out of your business listing. You could then do something as simple keeping your phone and address up to date, putting in your business hours, and listing your website as the page for your Google reviews. This is useful because, for example, you won't need someone expensive like me to get your business fixed from being listed as a "tanning salon/HIV clinic" when you run a record store.
   
4. For that matter, make sure the information Dun & Bradstreet has listed for you is accurate. Google, Yelp, and most of the other review sites license their information from them, so making sure the information is accurate can help prevent avoid some of the scams, as false information tends to be overwritten by legitimate information.
   
5. Explicitly tell the rep who calls you "we don't have the money to advertise on yelp so put us on your no call list." This will usually slow down calls for a while.
   
6. Make sure you are on your state's "Do Not Call" list if your state maintains one. Depending on the state, you might find this on your state AG page or a consumer protection page.
   
7. When you get an e-mail from Yelp, click on the unsubscribe or do not contact link on the email if there is one. Usually this will be in small print at the bottom of the e-mail. At least respond with a message to take you off their list.
   
8. If you did #3 & #4, all corporations must have a registered corporate agent. Find their name and address and send them a good old fashioned paper mail, certified mail, return receipt requested notifying them or your local regulations for calling people on the do not call list and that their e-mails fall under the CAN SPAM act and that they you can pursue monetary damage for each email you receive from them (actual law, that's seldom used, and most people have forgotten about).
   
9. If you operate your business on a land line, get one of those incoming call boxes that makes the phone put out the fax identification beep before you answer the phone. Since many of these scams generate out of call centers, their calling system will automatically skip your number. It's old school, but it still works.
   
10. You can also get fancier gadgets for call blocking like this: https://www.amazon.com/CPR-Call-Blocker-V5000/dp/B0191XMBV2
    
11. There are services that will do the blocking for you, such as Call Control.

Good battery?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQ8J81R?tag=rav105m038-20&keywords=portable+charger

I have the 6.3 oz 10000 Anker. Last I heard, this is a good ratio of power/weight (1587mAh/oz). Assuming the specs of the linked RAV battery are correct, it has an even better ratio (6700 for 4.1 oz = 1634mAh/oz). Electronics aren't my thing... I suspect I am missing something? Is this a good battery? I have had good luck with Anker, but I don't see a similar option with 2 A input.

Seconded. I've been using one of those (different brand here in the UK, and much cheaper, but apparently otherwise identical) for a couple of years now, and even though it's not the most robust of devices it's serving so well that I've bought a second in case anything goes wrong with it.

I don't know about " for life " but I wear Bluetooth almost everyday and these ones I've had about 2 years with no end in sight

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BV2BPVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1506396638&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=taotronics

But what if you want a mic as well? AFAIK, most non gaming headphones with mics cost a lot more than gaming headphones with mics.

this is one of amazons #1 selling headphones, 4 star rating with over 1k reviews, and they're not even $20.

if you get seinnheiser you're spending a lot more, even for earbuds.

Now whether or not the price differences are worth it one way or the other I'm not trying to say, just that if you want a gaming headset with a mic, it seems like you are better off going with the "gaming" brand rather than more name brands.

I've actually wondered if they would do the same thing for Vive cables as they do with the old school phone detanglers

With all the connections involved though, I don't see it as a viable solution and wireless will eventually be the way to go.

So after a few suggestions I started digging around and evidently something called a "bluetooth gateway" exists that exposes your smartphone's telephony abilities to a bluetooth-connected RJ11 port, that even yields a fake dialtone when the phone isn't active. Supposed to be DTMF compatible.

One example:

https://smile.amazon.com/Xtreme-Technologies-BT-Bluetooth-Gateway/dp/B00135XU7Q/

Any reason this wouldn't work with a POTS-style phone patch, like this?

https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-624E

I couldn't find anything that takes a sim to hook a phone to but you could use the current phone with bluetooth to connect it to a normal phone.

You could get a Cordless Phone System with bluetooth or get something like this Bluetooth Gateway. Just leave the phone plugged in by the base station / gateway.

I work out of coffee shops every single day and utilize a bluetooth headset from Plantronics. I can sit in the middle of a busy Starbucks without most people on the other end even knowing. They are a tad pricey and battery life is maybe 6 hours, but I never get complaints on ambient noise.

Plantronics VOYAGER-5200-UC (206110-01) Advanced NC Bluetooth Headsets System

You're probably biting off more than you'll really want to chew with learning Arduino on a project like this.

Ring signal is 90VAC - 20Hz, which might be a bit tricky for you to detect without interfering with the line. I'd probably use a canned package for that. TI makes one (TCM1520A), but it's SMD. Want to learn soldering on a $12 IC?

Also, radios are a bit of a dark art. I'd probably do this with NRF24l01 radios (get the ones with external antennas, it's worth it if you want range beyond 50cm!), but expect to have to do a lot of screwing around to get them talking reliably.

Are you sure you wouldn't rather just buy some and put them where the phone jacks are?

With respect, I think perhaps you have unrealistic expectations from your phone and situation. I will explain by answering some of your specific questions/points:

> I keep my phone in my bag like many women.

Please note that, by doing this, you are blinding yourself when it comes to the contents of your bag. This is not a criticism; it is an observation that I hope we can agree is accurate: when you grab something in a bag without opening the bag, you cannot see it, which means you risk touching something you may want to avoid.

> My phone rings, I go to grab it, in doing so my finger touches the phone screen and rejects the call. What is going on with this terrible design???

This can happen when grabbing something you can't see. This is not a terrible design; it was designed with a touchscreen that you can, well, touch to perform tasks. You are accidentally performing a task the phone was designed to allow: reject a call with a small swipe. You are doing this because you are not taking precautions to avoid doing so. The phone was designed to be used by people who can see it. Your choice to not look at what you touch is outside the scope of their design.

> How am I supposed to do this?

You have three options:

1. Look before you grab. If you cannot or will not do this, consider an alternative solution since the current one clearly isn't working. Speaking of alternative solutions:
   
2. Buy a special case that covers the screen. There are many options for this; some of them quite stylish or functional. Samsung makes a smart cover that can display information, and there are many wallet cases on the market that will hold your phone as well as cards, coins, or whatever else while also protecting the display from accidental touches.
   
3. Buy a bag/purse that has a pocket or slot that holds your phone reliably in the same position, and ensure that you always insert your phone in the same way. My wife has a sling-style purse that supports this. There are literally hundreds/thousands of bags that offer pockets designed for phones, including many purses, backpacks, duffel bags, etc.
   
4. Consider purchasing a Bluetooth headset that will allow you to answer your phone without touching it. I recommend the Plantronics Voyager Legend or Voyager 5200.
   
   Any of the above solutions will solve your current problem. It is up to you whether or not the cost of a new case/device/bag is worth the hassle you've faced thus far.
   
   > Its even worse if I go for one of those ones with the screen wrapped around the edge. Don't they understand that we actually need to pick up and hold these things with our hand??
   
   Yes, they do. And, to be blunt, the phone can be held in one's hand without accidentally touching the screen if you are cautious. If you want more of a gap, buy a case. There are many cases that are classy and high quality, made of materials like leather, hardwood, or other fine materials other than plastic. Samsung knows that many, many people put cases on their phone because they don't want to risk damaging a $700-$1,500 device. Many of these cases are slim, and some cover the screen as described above. For those who don't wish to do use a case, they take care when handling their phone. You may need to re-learn how to hold it. This is something many of us have had to do when buying a new phone: we sometimes have to learn new ways to interact. This can include, when the edge style changes, how to hold it.
   
   > Why is it that when a call comes through, it has no form of protection from accidental screen interaction, because the grand majority of people will have their phone in their pocket or a bag.
   
   Because most people pay closer attention to their placement of the phone than you have chosen to do so far. In a pocket, it goes in one way and gets pulled out in one way, which means you can control what parts of the phone you touch. You may of course continue to grab your phone without looking, but please understand that most people choose to take a more proactive approach. Your choice does not match most people's when it comes to this. In fact, you are the first person I've heard of who has chosen against using any of the solutions I mentioned above. You can resolve this simply by putting your phone in a pocket or slot in your bag and the problem will go away.
   
   > This just screams of atrocious product design.
   
   With respect, the design is fine. They simply didn't design it for people who don't look at what they grab when they know it has a touchscreen. It is impossible to design something that matches the use-case for every customer's unique situation, so they went with the most common: that people will look at what they grab or that they will take minimal precautions to avoid touching something they don't want to touch.
   
   > The main reason I choose Samsung is because of gorilla glass that allows me to bypass a phone case and save money and tacky design.
   
   Again, with respect, Gorilla Glass only makes it harder to break, not impossible. If you drop it on a hard enough surface (such as cement), it will still crack. It is possible that you may be expecting more strength than is realistic from your device. In addition, you are going to find (if you look closely) that microscratches are probably beginning to form on both the front and back of your device. Gorilla Glass isn't proof against damage; it's simply a protective measure designed to extend the useful life of your device. If you want to avoid damage, buy a case. If you don't want to buy a case, recognize that damage is not only likely; it is inevitable, one way or another.
   
   > Do Samsung even do any testing of their products whatsoever? Do they even understand the basic functions of the device they are making??
   
   Of course they do. Your expectations do not match those of most consumers, and therefore Samsung has not designed a phone that supports those expectations.
   
   > What do people do? Is everyone just using a case even though it really ought not be necessary because of how tough the device is?
   
   Yes, most people use a case if they face issues like yours. No, it is not reasonable to characterize a case as "ought not to be necessary" because this varies wildly depending on the situation. People drop their phones. People carry sharp objects in their bags. People, because of these factors, plan ahead. It is possible that you may wish to consider doing so as well. This is not a criticism; merely an observation. I hope my recommendations are helpful.

I can't speak for if these stick out too far for your helmet or not, but I have no problem of them staying in my ears and they only cost 36 bucks. The sound quality isn't Bose sound by any means, but for the price I was very impressed.

TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones Wireless In Ear Earbuds Sports Sweatproof Earphones with Built in Mic (Cordless 4.1, Secure Ear Hooks Design, 7 Hours Play Time) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oK39ybCHDJ9MH

Edit: I thought I should add they have another sleeker looking model that costs 29.99 that have just a hook that hangs around your ear.
TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless 4.1 Magnetic Earbuds aptX Stereo Earphones, IPX5 Splash Proof Secure Fit for Sports with Built-in Mic [Upgraded Version] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GNYFT8E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NM39yb17EF9XQ

Yeah I have these and they are much the same. Acceptable audio quality and great for running. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_plM9ybVNDHZWZ

I have four different pairs of cheap bluetooth earphones ([this is one of the better pairs] (https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Headphones-Sweatproof-Earphones/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492185689&sr=8-3&keywords=taotronics+bluetooth+headphones)) and they all work well for the gym. They aren't heavy, and didn't really take any getting used to for me. Battery life seems good to me, though I haven't timed it.

You and I both need this headset, so we can talk to people over the internet without typing. Being alone in a new place can be much easier to deal with if you have people to talk to.

I hope you enjoy living in your new place, and that you get the things you need.

Maybe try those earbuds that are especially made for sports. They come with a clampy-thing so that the don't fall out of your ears!

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Headphones-Sweatproof-Earphones/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1480375378&sr=8-7&keywords=sport+headphones&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011

Scammers frequently fake your area code anyway, so that isn't an effective protocol.

There needs to be a way to whitelist phone calls on landlines.

[Here you go](SENTRY 3.1 Call Screener, smart active blocking, block all solicitor calls, election calls, robo calls. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ERMS90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_T5mIzbDQ9KMFG)

I've never used this product and this isn't an endorsement, but it looks like this device might solve your problem. Just program in all her contacts, show her how to add more, and set all non-whitelisted calls to go to voicemail.

Ich vermute, dein Gehäuse hat keinen Front-Audio-Anschluss, oder? Ansonsten einfach da das Headset rein und im Audiotreiber entsprechend konfigurieren. So was könnte es auch für den Disketten- oder den CD-Slot geben, falls da noch was an deinem Gehäuse frei ist. Eine weitere billige Möglichkeit wäre ein Y-Klinkenstecker, so dass du Headset und Anlage gleichzeitig befeuern kannst. Müsstest dann halt die Anlage aus machen, wenn Headset genutzt wird, um die Nachbarn nicht mehr zu beschallen und evtl. im Audiotreiber einstellen, dass der Bass nicht aus den Kanälen für vorne links und rechts rausgefiltert wird. (was ist eigentlich mit vorne mitte? wird die box genutzt?)

Ansonsten ist denke ich so was hier am ehesten was du suchst, oder halt wie von anderen vorgeschlagen, USB-Soundkarte (sind angeblich sogar besser, weil keine Interferenz mit anderen Komponenten auf dem Mainboard) oder USB-Headset.

edit link repariert

The reddit HiFi guys recommend a good pair of headphones and this It is what I use if you have heard me on comms and when I switched people kept saying how much clearer I was.

Amazon has some good prices on headsets, can't vouch for either of these but a quick search turned up an inexpensive Plantronics and an el cheapo 5 dollar mic.

It doesn't have to be expensive for everyone to hear you :)

Hey .. io un affare del genere ce l'ho da un paio d'anni questo e ti assicuro che non funziona. Ero arrivato ad aggiungere piu di 300 numeri in blacklist. Alla fine chiamavano lostesso. I numeri di call center cambiano in continuazione e anche solo pensare di bloccarli tutti è pura utopia.

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Un apparecchio del genere per fare il salto di qualità dovrebbe avere un database cooperativo nazionale (o perché no .. anche internazionale) con tutti i numeri dei callcenter aggiornati dagli stessi utenti mano a mano che li aggiungo sul loro device. Quella sarebbe la soluzione definitiva e senza sbatti a tutti i nostri problemi.

Otherwise that is simply solved by a switch like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Konig-CMP-SWITCH17-Audio-Switch/dp/B000WCNF2G

Switches between headphones & speakers with one button. Has worked perfectly for me without any restarts =)

Yes. I use ref comms that can be bought on Amazon for $185 for a set of 3. A lot of the refs in my area have gotten them, and they make life way easier when doing upper level youth games or high school. It's very convenient to communicate decisions and talk through things on the comms rather than having to walk over and make a scene. Also the CR can focus more on the action in the middle when there are tight offside situations. The comms also help you look more professional. I find that it adds a level of respect from coaches and players.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074W37NQP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hKG4Db5MD197A

I got this but it was during a sale, which brought it down to 20-30 dollars. It works fine, but I've only used it for L4D2 and a bit of IRC.

I use the Plantronic 326 for things like Skype and even use an adapter to connect it to my phone.

http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-326-Stereo-Headset/dp/B001S2RCXW

I'm not a gamer, so I have no idea how this works for gaming, but it's fine for the many conference calls I end up on.

Mother of god... please order these:
Telephone Cord Detangler, Uvital Anti-tangle Phone Cable 360 Degree Rotating Landline Swivel Cord Untangler Black (2 PCS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07423KW3V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ocraBbQ8KDGAS

I bought that exact pair and had the exact same issue with my Nexus 6.

Its the earbuds, I returned them and bought these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV2BPVS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

no issues.

which is a bummer because I like Anker products

That looks very nice. I got this one last year because it was on sale for $20. and it has been solid for me at the gym.

I recently ordered these and have been happy with them so far. Ear hooks will prevent them from falling off, and removing one of the silicone earbuds allows in plenty of ambient sound for situational awareness.

I have these earbuds: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV2BPVS/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The hooks help keep them in place even if they aren't the most stylish. Sound quality is pretty good too.

I disagree with everything on this list. Here are my counterpoints.

1. The weight feels awesome, and I never seem to misplace my phone with the battery case on.
   
   
2. Wealth is relative, but $60 is not that much money. Give it to yourself as a birthday present.
   
   
3. Plug your phone in at night, wake up with both completely charged. Your comment seems imply the battery is charged first, which is not true. Plug your phone in > QuickCharge 3.0 the phone first > once that's done it charges the battery with 2.1 amps. Takes 4.5 hours to complete charge both the phone and battery from 0. When you charge your phone off the battery it's cable charging at 2.0 amps, takes about an 1.5 hours, just like off the wall.
   
   
4. This is simply not true. The ZeroLemon battery case for the S7 Edge provides ample protection, just like a Spigen case with the lip (I have one). The Samsung one does not. Again, what you said is just wrong.
   
   
5. Wireless charging should be avoided since it heats the battery, it is also much slower. I never use Samsung Pay, they don't even accept my bank.
   
   
6. I bought a pack of these for aux cables, but use my wireless headphones anyway so hardly even need the extenders.
   
   
   None of the reasons he listed have had any practical effect on my use of the ZeroLemon battery case, so take his opinion with a grain of salt.

I have 3 pairs of these and I love them. They are about the best cheap headphones you can buy (assuming you're not an audiophile or anything). The only problem I have with them is that they fall out of my ears a lot when running, so I use them for other things and use the sports version from TaoTronics for running I would also highly recommend them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV2BPVS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

> Are there any headsets that would improve the quality of sound for use with a mobile phone?

Yes in theory, but I'd try one first and see if it makes any difference since you're limited by BlogTalkRadio's quality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001S2RCXW/

> Is there a better way to record higher quality audio than using blogtalkradio, that would work with PC/Android/Iphone simultaneusly?

The best solution would be a multi-ender (everyone records locally and then you sync the results later) taking Skype and phone calls using SkypeIn.

I can't speak to that Bose product, but that's way more money than you need to spend. I would recommend just getting a standard Bluetooth heart rate monitor from a reputable company like Wahoo.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00INQVYZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rvlIybY9TTXSG

And then a decent Bluetooth set of headphones. I've been using these ones for about 7 months and they are great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DylIyb4X7HYKQ

This combination will cost you about $80, rather than the $150 will. Good luck!

• Budget: 30$ or less. 2000 INR
  
• Source: Android Smartphone, Windows Laptop
  
• Isolation: Optional. No need of pure isolation.
  
• In public: Yes
  
• Type: IEM
  
• Tonal Balance: Overall balanced and clear vocals.
  
• Past headphones: Audio technica ath 100
  
• Preferred Music: Vocals, Bass, Bollywood ( no need of heavy bass)
  
• https://youtu.be/6XNTtcvErZc
  
  
• https://youtu.be/hgh0tcVQYpU
  
  
• Location: India through Amazon or other online sites.
  
  Looking for good vocals.
  
  
• Planning to buy
  
• 1.Sennheiser CX 275 S!
  
  or
  
  
• 2.[Audio Technica ATH-CK330iS!] (http://www.amazon.in/Technica-ATH-CK330iS-Inner-Ear-Headsets-Smartphone/dp/B00VJ5P0YG/)
  
  or any other suggestions will be valuable.

I just got finished shopping for some bluetooth headphones. I'm waiting for them in the mail, but they look like they will work for your criteria:

Taotronics Bluetooth Headphones

These have a clip for some built-in cable management. It looks like a much better clip than is normally available.

I find the ear hook earbuds by far the most comfortable style in general. They are also more convenient for one ear listening (just hook one to your shirt and you're good to go).

Budget - Prefer to stay under $60, but might be flexible

Source - PC at work or my phone

Requirements for Isolation - Full isolation, I'll be using these at work. Doesn't need noise cancelling, but I don't wanna hear everyone else's phone calls and conversations.

Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Yes, at work in an open cube environment. Want to keep the outside noise out and the music in so I don't bother others.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Primarily, bluetooth or other form of wireless. I keep getting the cord caught on so much at my desk I need to go wireless. Prefer over-ear, but I do have a large head and bigger ears. I'm not against in-ear but they do get uncomfortable after a while.

Preferred tonal balance - Balanced. I'm not an audiophile but I don't want to be hearing the music mixed with static.

Past headphones - Sony MDRNC7 currently, but the noise cancelling doesn't work anymore, and the cords get in the way. Bose QC25, which fit over my ears perfectly, but I don't want to keep $300 headphones in the office and again, cut the cord. Sennheiser RS120 are uncomfortable, hear a lot of static, and got complaints from coworkers that they could hear exactly what I'd hear. TaoTronics TT-BH10, i use these to run in and getting a second pair for work would be my fallback, but just looking for something a little more comfortable. I just bought some Sound Intone P6 based on price and high reviews, but after testing them at home they don't sit well on my head and they may as well be speakers because people around me could hear everything. I installed the Bluetooth stack on my work PC yesterday and they sounded clear, but this morning they sound very muffled and washed out. I'll grab my running headphones and see if it's localized to the P6's or all Bluetooth.

Preferred Music - Usually rock or new wave, but for extended sessions i'll listen to Pandora Journey mixes.

What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Just a pair of decently priced wireless headphones I can wear at work while at my desk. I'm not composing music so they don't need to be professional grade

I recommended the 275's earlier in the thread, which is the cellphone headset version of the same.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-275-Universal-Mobile-Headset/dp/B008V6T1IW

Google voice VOIP adapter, like this...


https://www.amazon.com/OBi200-Adapter-Support-Service-Renewed/dp/B07SF8LYG6/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=google+voice+sip+adapter&qid=1565405974&s=gateway&sr=8-8


Or OOMA service...

Or BT tethered to cell phone
I have one of these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00135XU7Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

easily fixed with something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Audio-326-Stereo-Headset/dp/B001S2RCXW/ref=lp_173454_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1396146369&sr=1-9

again, i know its really fucking shitty, but if you want to keep on a budget, its kind of necessary

something like this?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Konig-CMP-SWITCH17-Audio-Switch/dp/B000WCNF2G/ref=pd_cp_ce_0

http://www.weareelectricals.com/products/Hama-Media-Hub-CS%252d440-00042440

I use one - it does the job. Push button on the top flips from one mode to the other.

http://www.telephonetribute.com/telco_line_simulators.html

thats a start to create the landline

or get one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Xtreme-Technologies-BT-Bluetooth-Gateway/dp/B00135XU7Q

good luck enjoy the BJ you will be getting

Bonus points if you can get it all hooked up before you wrap the present then call her and have her present ring

http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameCom-Open-Ear-Gaming-Headset/dp/B001KUSXXU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1323022600&sr=8-3

Best pair of headsets I've ever had. Cheap, and the quality is just as good as any other headset out there.

I'm not very informed like other users here but these seem alright Bluetooth Earbuds, TaoTronics Wireless Sweatproof Sports Headphones (Bluetooth 4.1, Secure Ear Hooks Design with Cable Clips, 7 Hours Play Time) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_GoHoxbH7SSW9Z

If you want a mic too then nothing beats CX275s though:
http://www.amazon.in/Sennheiser-CX275-Universal-Mobile-Headset/dp/B008V6T1IW/

These are a pretty good option but if you are willing to spend a little bit more these are way better and much more suited for gaming and an audiophile

Ehhh, slip rings are used for data but just not fast data. For those of you that remember corded telephone handsets: https://www.amazon.com/Softalk-21002-Detangler-Telephone-Accessory/dp/B001B0B0RA

It really just depends on the application where they can be used.

Not sure you're going to find any new wireless ps3 headphones for under $50 CAD. Your limited options from Amazon are: you could buy the used/refurbished PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset for $60 CAD or you can buy this wired headset for $39 CAD and hope the cord is long enough. If you don't like the above two options, your best bet would be ebay, kijiji, or craigslist.

I use these

Robocall/Telemarketer Blocker or similar product: http://www.amazon.com/SENTRY-Blocker-Robocall-Telemarketer-Solicitor/dp/B00I1781BY/

I have that system and have to say it works pretty well.

The phone can pair with 4 cell phones I think, but only two can be enabled to ring through to the phone.

Once paired, you can download the cell phone's contact list to a directory separate from the other cell and separate from the base. Contacts can be obtained from any of the handsets, so you only have to to it once.

For my wife's blackberry, it automatically connects if bluetooth is enabled on the phone. It's really handy when the phone is on the charger and you're in another room. Since mine's an android, I never turn bluetooth on..

If you don't want to buy a new home phone, a quick googlesearch came up with this device: http://www.amazon.com/Xtreme-Technologies-BT-Bluetooth-Gateway/dp/B00135XU7Q

I have to pick between https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Headset-Grey-PHONE-MDREX450APH-CE7/dp/B00S9F6IPO, https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-3-00-Red-Headphone/dp/B00NQ17SKU and https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-275-Universal-Headset/dp/B008V6T1IW. What should i get ?

I've had these about a year now and use them every day. At $20, if they only last a year, no biggie. But so far, no signs of slowing down. They charge fast and the battery lasts a surprisingly long time. One of my few possessions that, if it did die, I would immediately order another.

https://www.amazon.com/Cootree-Headphone-Bluetooth-Resistant-Microphone/dp/B00KQG6QFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495363065&sr=8-1&keywords=swage+sport+bluetooth+headphones

Looking at the earphones I owned previously, the Sennheiser CX180, it looks like they're made for people that like bass, so I guess I'd probably like bass earphones.

What about the Rock Zircon?

I could also go the more mainstream route and pick out something locally, like the Sennheiser CX275s.

For headphones I got a pair of these for my marathon training. https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Headphones-Sweatproof-Earphones/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1491398337&sr=8-12&keywords=bluetooth+headphones

Cheap, good battery life (2-3 long runs, 9+ miles), and I ran through a few Nor'easters with them, so definitely waterproof enough from sweat and rain.

I bought an ancient headset with the green and pink adapters for 6.00 and a USB adapter off Amazon for 4.00.

C Technology Aluminum External USB Sound Card Audio Adapter with 3.5mm Stereo Headphone/Speaker and Mono Microphone Jacks for Window XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS 8.6 or above- Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F2VUO8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_JmC8wbJ0CJNVJ


Plantronics .Audio 326 Stereo PC Headset https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S2RCXW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_ilC8wb6CGVR21

This is what I bought locally on sale. You can buy the 3.5mm adapters that plug straight into your controller also and use an older headset that way.

They make little phone cord detangler thingees that are plugged in between your phone and the cord. It lets the cord spin freely/independently of the hand set and prevents this from happening.

As cool as this Nitecore is being modular and the fact that you can charge it and another device at the same time, I think I've already found something that may trump it for people like me who don't need much stored power:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQ8J81R?ref=emc_b_5_t

It has 2 amp input, 2.4 amp output and is 1,634 mah per ounce!!!

I bought this about a year ago: https://www.amazon.com/CPR-Call-Blocker-Telemarketer-Solicitor/dp/B00JG02ZEY

When a call comes in you don't want, hit the "Block Now" button and voila! Only slight annoyance is that you'll still hear the phone ring once before it kills it. Also, runs off of phone jack power (no separate power source needed). Works!

Fair enough... Wireless isn't necessary... Any suggestions??

Here i have two options...

https://www.amazon.in/House-Marley-Jamaica-EM-JE041-SB-Headphones/dp/B00KBBRSKI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541420045&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=House+of+marley&dpPl=1&dpID=41vnm9Km26L&ref=plSrch

And

https://www.amazon.in/Sennheiser-CX-275-Universal-Headphone/dp/B008V6T1IW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541420090&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sennheiser+cx+275s+headset+with+mic&dpPl=1&dpID=31L54z%2B40cL&ref=plSrch

Referee Headset 3 Referees Talk Same time Football Wireless Headsets Wireless Football Headsets Headset Football Referee Communication https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074W37NQP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Ajx0Cb3J04R2D

I use these. Under $200 for 3. Open mic.

Damn making these work is expensive

I have these and they work pretty well TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones Wireless In Ear Earbuds Sports Sweatproof Earphones with Built in Mic (Cordless 4.1, Secure Ear Hooks Design, 7 Hours Play Time) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F2RCzb62WT8Y2

Weird, this article says ATT DOES offer it (both free version and upsell version) but maybe not in your area?
https://www.consumerreports.org/robocalls/best-ways-to-fight-robocalls/

For landlines (if via VOIP) it looks like you can do Nomorobo (as mentioned in the previous article) as well.

My relative also has a box that initially simulates a "number not in service" signal when it picks up which discourages most of the robocalls. Takes some getting used to from a legitimate caller's perspective though.
I'll see if I can find a link.
Edit - I cannot find a link to whatever device my relative is using but it must be one of the small boxes powered by the phone itself. Sorry.

Apparently there is a whole cottage industry for these things, with this linked one being one of the most popular and well-reviewed. I would do this if the budget allows.
https://www.amazon.com/CPR-V5000-Call-Blocker-Robocalls/dp/B0191XMBV2

Ciao! Anche se saliamo di quasi 30€, ti consiglierei questo qui

Io e mio fratello lo usiamo come regolabarba e mio padre per tagliarsi i capelli. L'ho copiato al parrucchiere e taglia davvero bene! (Misura minima 0.8 mm)

Spero il link funzioni!

I have a friend who had someone calling from multiple numbers, both his cell and landline (he also lives in the sticks with no reception).

Two approaches. First, cell. I only know the iPhone method, I don't know how this works on Android. Turn on Do Not Disturb. In the settings you can set to allow calls from Everyone, No One, Favorites (what I use for when I sleep), Contacts, or any group you custom make in your phone book. If you select Contacts it will allow anyone you have in your phone to get through without a hitch, like those Doctors. Essentially, your Contact list becomes your whitelist. Not in your phone? Automatically sent to voice mail.

Second part, landline. There are specialized call blockers that not only block annoying spam calls but some also let you set up whitelists so only calls you want come through. If someone calls and they aren't on either the blacklist or the whitelist they get to leave a message:

SENTRY 3.1 Call Screener, smart active blocking, block all solicitor calls, election calls, robo calls. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ERMS90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PPl9yb27EAVCA

PA - cute tax!!

i think this might be what i want

Hab mir nen sauteuren Haarschneider bei Amazon gekauft, aber das Ding is auch einfach total geil: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B003813A7S/

Not sure if this is a viable solution for you, but I use a call blocker at home and it has made a world of difference. The call blocker sits in-between the phone line and your phone/answering machine, and it will intercept and suppress any phone numbers that you don't want to ring through. You just hit the "Block" button to store an incoming caller ID into the blocked list, and the device will prevent that number from ringing through from then on. Works great, and has eliminated nearly all of the unsolicited calls that I used to get.

The exact model that I use is no longer sold, but Amazon offers several models. This one seems to be popular.

I think it happens when you always make a full rotation of the handset between picking up and hanging up. I think you can mitigate it with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Rotating-Telephone-Detangler-Clear-Black/dp/B001B0B0RA

Any review on these particular headphones? My grandpa wanted to buy them and asked me how good they were.

How about this Plantronics headset for $28? It's got pretty good reviews and looks much better than the one you linked in the OP.

Are these any good?

Gaming + Classic Rock music, a little bit a hip hop as well.

http://www.amazon.ca/VersionTech-Headphone-Headband-Microphone-isolation/dp/B012DRSI7Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8

Not anymore!

I'm also considering the Sennheiser CX 275S. Any thoughts on how they compare to the 2.00G?

We have a landline. We don't get any telemarketing or scam calls on the line because we use a call blocker which only allows phone numbers from a whitelist to ring though. It's a magicjack phone line, it costs us something like $20/year.

The number one use for this is because my wife leaves her phone in her purse when she comes home, which she puts down as soon as she gets in, making it impossible for me to contact her when she is home and I am out.

The number two use for this is to find our own cell phones by dialing them when we are out.

And in a very far third place my mom uses it when she comes to visit from overseas (and hasn't gotten a prepaid US sim card).

I'm pretty sure I'm a customer for the echo connect, we use the echo a lot already.

I'm looking for a good money-to-value wireless headphones. I am going to use with my PC with a bluetooth adapter. They both seems to have good battery life, but the Avantree is that much more comfortable?

I'll be using it several hours a day, so comfort is a key to me. ;D
Ah, the Avantree is a about 30% more expansive here.

What to you think?
My budget is around US$50.

https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Headphones-COMFORTABLE-Lightweight/dp/B00J0BXPD4

https://www.amazon.com/Bluedio-Turbine-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B019DUFVT2

I hate to be a wet blanket on a DIY project, but:

Krown Phone Flasher -- $24.95

Alternately, if you have a flashing beacon you really like:

Telephone Ring Detector with Relay

I am not an audiophile of any sorts I'm the kind of person that thinks Apple's stock headphones they give with their phones are good enough. I purchase the $10 skull candy smokin buds at TJ Maxx and think they're fine. All I am looking for is some budget bluetooth in-ear headphones for running and working out battery life does not need to be long looking for something with a minimum of around 4 hours of battery life.

These are the options I've been looking at and would like any input if anyone has used these headphones or would recommend one over the other.

TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones

Zeus Bluetooth Headphones

Hussar Bluetooth Headphones

Any help would be greatly appreciated I've been googling and looking at the subreddit didn't dig too deep, but deep enough to where it seems everyone is recommending the JayBird X2's or the JayBird Freedom and those are a bit out of budget for myself. I also saw that these Anker Bluetooth Headphones were recommended, but reading reviews on Amazon has me wary.

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Charger and Powerbank

I just recently bought the Plantronics GAMECOM 367 and it works really well. Very comfy circumaural headphones. There's also an open-eared version, the 357 which allows more outside sound to come in.

Nice, thanks. Found this for delivery in the UK. I just wasn't sure what I was looking for so thanks for the response.

Merry Christmas, OP.

Get one of these detangler...saved me from loads of inconvenience

Telephone Cord Detangler, Uvital Anti-tangle Phone Cable 360 Degree Rotating Landline Swivel Cord Untangler Black (2 PCS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07423KW3V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OgraBb29BKAWK

Thanks!
I found this one also:
https://www.amazon.ca/Xtreme-Technologies-BT-Bluetooth-Gateway/dp/B00135XU7Q

Cootree Wireless on Ear Headphone Bluetooth Sport Headset Water Resistant with Microphone Black/Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQG6QFG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jvLBAb0RCD4KH

I use these because I don't like the earbuds that sit in your ears. I find them pretty painful, and this way you don't have to deal with any earwax problems. Also, if you listen to the ear buds at high volumes they will really damage your hearing. These are nice because they clip over the top of your ears and fold up nicely. I probably get 12 hours of battery time. Sure, they noticeable on your ears and can stick out a tad, but they are out of the way and work well.

After you untangle it they make swivels for those so they don't end up like that. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001B0B0RA?pc_redir=1407511183&robot_redir=1

I bought one of these a few months ago, works like a champ.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B012DRSI7Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


This is what I got, sounds like it would work well for you

That's usual Amazon RRP bullshit; at most they were £50 or £60...

My Bluedio T3's were "originally £69.99" but in reality I have never seen them above £40. I got them on a lightning deal @ £25, and since then they've been £29.99. They never were £70, regardless of the Amazon bullshit.

I have been using these for about 2 months and they are great
https://amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV2BPVS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They stay in when I am running and are pretty comfortable. I can wear them with my glasses just fine. I like them because I can swap the earbud size. Normally i cannot wear earbuds at all because they hurt, but these come with nubs you can swap out that are different sizes. I use the smallest one and they fit great.

Presented as a useful gadget: Krown Phone Flasher. While I hear perfectly fine out of one ear but when I am sleeping or wearing headphones my good ear is covered - so I just bought Krown Phone Flasher (LED) from Amazon for under $25 dollars. Also - does anyone know if this can be hooked up to speakers? It may help gamers see visual clues to sound cues in games?

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOAHD80/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV2BPVS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


These were affordable and I wear them exclusively to work out because they don't fall out. I have not had a problem with them hurting my ears except for when I tried to wear them on a six hour flight. Then they started to ache.

here ya go bro

They're really not as bulky as they look in that first pic I swear! I have 0 problems with weight or worry about them falling out.

I love these cootree joggers. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KQG6QFG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417371527&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

If you're looking for headphones that will stay put, I bought these cheapo bluetooth ones on amazon that sit on your ear and wrap around the base of your neck. You can do anything in them and they don't move a millimeter. Sound quality is kinda lame but I just use them for working out. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQG6QFG?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV2BPVS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have been using these for about 9 months after trying like 3 different brands that fell out of my ears, cut in and out, etc. These are fabulous! They seriously stay put and I never have my music cut in and out. They're pretty cheap, too.

Have you tried one of these? you basically connect it to the phone via Bluetooth and connect the other end to your home phone lines. All your home phones instantly become your cellphone.

Can't vouch for these personally, but they're sitting in my cart. Reviews are pretty compelling: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV2BPVS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9

My experience with Bluetooth in general is that the connection should be okay for most activities. There are occasional orientations where you'll have signal dropouts (like if the receiver and phone are directly opposite your body), but overall, they're pretty easy to use. They're more expensive, obviously, and even in the best of circumstances, there's just more that can go wrong. Running out of battery can be a huge frustration too, especially if you're half way through your run. (A lot of BT headphones aren't great about telling you the battery is low until it's super low.)

That said!!! It sure is nice not having a wire. Bluetooth headphones are just more versatile through more activities. For instance, I have a lot of running pants and shorts that don't accommodate my phone, so on the run I bring a cheap pouch. But that's an extra thing to remember if I'm just going to the gym. Also, if I'm riding stationary at the gym or crosstraining on an elliptical or training for summer backpacking on the stair machien, I tap into gym's wifi and watch Netflix. Way nicer not to have a cord dangling.

If you have headphones already but do not have a mic.
You can buy a vmoda boom mic. It will connect to your headphones and plug into your controller. That will cost $40 cad for the mic but you get a better mic for chatting then anything in the $35 headset range.

This works only if you already have headphones with a detachable cord.

If not. Something like this will suffice. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B012DRSI7Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506209856&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ps4%2Bheadphones&dpPl=1&dpID=51aGs5OspHL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Highly recommend Bluetooth! I bought these over a year ago and love them: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KQG6QFG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479353167&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=cootree+bluetooth+headphones

I'm an over the ear fan

Xtreme Technologies Xlink BT Bluetooth Gateway - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00135XU7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aEyOAbF3MVDGP

This connects a analog phone to a cell phone over Bluetooth. I got one to test with an old alarm. Didn't work for the alarm (my guess is the delay in sending tones) but otherwise worked as advertised.

You could save 25¢ a day for a month and get decent mic/headset.

Edit: For all you downvoting dickbags.

$11.75

$9.99

$10.17

$3.36

Tons more around that price range.

Or you could save a WHOPPING 50¢ a day and get $15.99

Point is, having no mic is no excuse. A 12 year old could save enough for anything that could do the job for chatting on a ps4

Why not something a bit cheaper than?

-https://amzn.com/B01H6HVFNU

-https://amzn.com/B01BV2BPVS

You're kidding, right?
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-TaoTronics-Wireless-Sweatproof-Headphones/dp/B01BV2BPVS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1473443237&sr=8-10&keywords=wireless+earbuds&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011