A great idea or just another pointless use of wireless technology? I’ve spent a few months using the Sony DR-BT30Q stereo Bluetooth headphones, and thought it might be useful for some people for me to post my thoughts on this desirable gadget and my views on the technology behind it.

A2DP, more commonly known as Bluetooth stereo, still has a way to go before it’s considered mass market. Will it ever get there? I don’t know. What with Apple refusing to allow it’s Bluetooth 2.0 equipped iPhone or Bluetooth disabled iPod Touch to make use of the technology, and mobile phone manufacturers not making a big deal of it in their specifications it could remain a niche market for a while to come.

The best feature of Sony’s DR-BT30Q is that it cleans up its own mess. Push a button, and the cord connecting the two earpieces automatically winds up, the remainder being very compact. In general though, how does this Bluetooth headset perform?

As Bluetooth headsets go, the DR-BT30Q is pretty versatile. Designed for avid phone users, the headset allows users full control over music playback, and has a button on the right earpiece for answering calls. There are also two buttons to set volume, which are positioned for easy use along with the rest of the headset’s controls. Audio quality is decent, typical of Bluetooth headsets. Listening to music through wired earphones or headsets is still a better experience.
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