Wireless headphone recommendations for an iPod, please!

September 8, 2008 3:01 PM

Recommendations needed on wireless headphones for use with an iPod.

My dad has had it with constantly having his headphones tugged out of place when working in the yard/workshop. I'd like to surprise him with a set of nice (but not too expensive) wireless headphones he can use with his iPod. A search here yielded results from 2004, so I'm hoping that someone(s) here have more recent experience/success with particular models/brands. Thanks in advance!

posted by Twicketface to technology (3 comments total)

You would need a dongle attachment for the ipod. An easier solution might be just to run the headphone wires inside his shirt.
posted by GleepGlop at 5:36 PM on September 8, 2008

This isn't exactly what you asked for, but I hope you find it helpful.

I use wired earbud headphones that have a very short cable. I plug them into a Bluetooth adapter, and have a Bluetooth transmitter plugged into the iPod. The nice thing about this (for me) is that this also functions simultaneously as a cell phone headset, automatically switching from the iPod to the cellphone for an incoming call.
posted by me & my monkey at 5:36 PM on September 8, 2008

Motorla S9 stereo Bluetooth headset, in bulk packaging, $49.98

Sony Bluetooth iPod transmitter/dongle, $49.20

I own both and it's a great combination: the transmitter gives me wireless stereo from my iPhone 3G and the headphones double as a headset for calls. The headset can also be used with the MacBook Pro, MacPro, and any other device that supports the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and/or Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) protocols. For $100, it's a great setup.
posted by mosk at 8:25 PM on September 8, 2008