What Class 1 Bluetooth headphones are on the market?

September 2, 2008 3:57 AM

Bluetooth Class 1 headphones?

Does anyone have recommendations for Bluetooth Class 1 A2DP headphones? Note the "Class 1" part. I already have Class 2 ones.

I found a Sharper Image one, but I can't seem to find any viable alternatives.

In terms of usage, I'm primarily listening to podcasts, so thumping bass and high fidelity aren't that much of a concern. Range is more of an issue. Really, I want to be able to wear these things while washing dishes, but the kitchen is just on the edge of Class 2 range: stand on the right of the sink, I get good signal; stand to the left, it starts to clip out.

I already have a Class 1 dongle. Thanks!

posted by chengjih to technology (2 comments total)

The Callpod Dragon MHC1-0001 is nice.
posted by three blind mice at 4:14 AM on September 2, 2008

The Dragon appears to have only headset profile, for cell phone/Skype usage. I'm looking for a device that supports A2DP and AVRCP; headset profile would be a bonus, but not a requirement.
posted by chengjih at 4:25 AM on September 2, 2008