[access-uk] Re: Bone conducting headphones
- From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:32:15 -0000
Hi Barry.
Hhahaha, nice one. Here is a link to Amazon for these, they're £37.99, I
paid a little more for mine. I heard that Plantronics have actually
discontinued them, they've replaced them with in my opinion the rather shite
Backbeat go which are noise isolating in ear ear buds, totally unsuitable
for the intended purpose and a big let down. Before you ask, I did try them
and sent them straight back. Anyway, here is your link, enjoy:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plantronics-BackBeat-Stereo-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B0046W2MKY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357853301&sr=8-2
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Hill
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:15 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Bone conducting headphones
Sounds good, Ibrahim, if you'll excuse the pun. Think I might look into
these. Could you tell us how much they were and where you got them, please.
Cheers
Barry
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 10 January 2013 8:42 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Bone conducting headphones
HI Barry.
I already use a set of open ear headphones for this purpose, they're called
the Plantronics Backbeat 903+ and are Bluetooth behind the neck headphones
which sit in the ear canal but are designed in such a way that they don't
block out any ambient sound. I've used these when travelling to and from
places with my guide dog, both for GPS instruction and listening to a book
or podcast, they also have a microphone pass through capability which means
that the microphone will act as a very mild amplifier to aid in hearing
things like conversation etc. when the music is paused.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Hill
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:04 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Bone conducting headphones
Hi all
I think this might be something to look out for later this year.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/7/3845460/panasonic-wireless-bone-conduction-
headphones
They are Bluetooth headphones that sit behind the ear and allow the person
to hear both the input from the headset and the surrounding ambient noises.
I think it would be excellent for things such as GPS systems or even, like
many sighted people do, for us to listen to music on the go.
Cheers
Barry
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