Wireless Earbuds

What are wireless earbuds? For anyone who pays attention to performing artists, such as musicians, they will notice that most of them these days use wireless in-ear monitors, as opposed to the traditional clunky stage monitors that used to create feedback and other undesirable noise. While these in-ear monitors are generally quite expensive, the technology used in them has allowed a new generation of music lovers to enjoy their favorite music, wherever they are, without wires hanging from their heads and tangling around everything.

Wireless earbuds allow a person to simply enjoy their music in comfort. There are quite a few choices when it comes to wireless earbuds, and figuring out where to start can be a challenge. Not all wireless earbuds are created equally and in this category, as rare as it may sound, price doesn’t always equal quality.

Quality factor

Before getting into the nuts and bolts of wireless earbuds, it’s important to note that, when it comes to quality, wireless earbuds are simply not going to offer the same level as wired earbuds. At the same token, wired earbuds will pale in comparison with over the ear headphones, which will have some limitations when compared to the best speakers on the market.

Quality is in the eye of the beholder, for the most part, when it comes to wireless earbuds. Some individuals will simply not be able to tolerate the loss of mid-range frequencies or the minimal bass that is produced. Others will feel that their wireless earbuds create too much white noise or too much low end frequency and when turned up in volume, the sound begins to become muddled.

Wireless earbuds are tricky to rate, simply because what makes them appealing has more to do with convenience than about sound quality. With that being stated, there are two basic types of wireless earbuds: Bluetooth and Kleer.

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Apple recently warned on there support site that is possible to receive a small electrical (static) shock from your earbuds while listening to your Ipod or Iphone.

I have had this problem with several sets of standard earbuds while jogging or working out but have never had it occur on my wireless earbuds. Trust me…it’s not a fun experience and is one of the main reasons I switched to wireless earbuds for my Ipod.

It seems like environmental conditions combines with a lot of movement is the main cause of static buildup. When using earbuds in areas where the air is very dry, it is easy to build up static electricity and possible for your ear to receive a small electrostatic discharge from the earbuds.

This condition is very similar to dragging your feet across a carpet and receiving a static shock by touching a door knob. However, instead of the static charge building up on your body, the charge builds up on the device that the earbuds are connected to. Likewise, instead of the static buildup discharging through your finger when you touch a door knob, it discharges through the earbuds.

You can read the full warning on Apple’s site. After searching through the forums I found a few complaints from shocked earbud users who have also switched to wireless earbuds.

Has this happened to you? Leave a comment and spead the word.

Wireless Earbuds Buying Guide

Check out the top wireless earbuds for Ipod currently available on the market below:

Sennheiser MX W1 Totally Wireless Earbuds For Ipod

The best wireless earbuds also happen to be the most expensive at $499 per pair. The Sennheiser MX W1 uses KLEER technology to deliver outstanding and completely wireless sound. The twist-to-fit earbuds guarantee a perfect and comfortable fit.

Sennheiser MX W1 Wireless Earbuds

Etymotic Research Ety8 Bluetooth Stereo Wireless In-Ear Earphone

Etymotic Research, the developer of the world’s first in-the-ear high fidelity noise-isolating earphones, has designed the first in-the-ear wireless Bluetooth stereo earbuds with highly accurate sound reproduction and unsurpassed noise exclusion. Check to make sure this is compatible with your Ipod before purchasing since not all models are supported. The wireless earbuds are lightweight and are supported completely in the ear canal. The controls on the earbud itself offer great flexibility if you can get past the odd look. Most reviews favor the sound of these wireless earbuds over most others. Definitely worth a look at around $225!

Etymotic Research Ety8

JayBird JB-200i-01 Bluetooth Stereo Headset for iPod (Black)
Do you need a small Bluetooth stereo headset that is out of the way and performs exceptionally well for any setting?
One that is comfortable yet stays put no matter what activity you’re involved in - enjoying your favorite music on your iPod or MP3 player, running, working out, gaming, enjoying an action-packed DVD on your home theatre system or even just chatting on your phone? No other Bluetooth wireless Headset can achieve this. This is the only over/behind the ear design on the market.