AIRcable Reviewer's Guide : HiFi-Audio Headphones

July, 2005

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AIRcable Hifi-Audio is a wireless headphones with rechargeable batteries and an AIRcable USB-Audio dongle for the PC. It is intended to be used in an office environment to help eliminate the noise and allow the person to concentrate on the task.

Purpose: listen to music on the PC, no software to install, portable
Advantages: use as an stereo headphones in the office, use as a mobile cell phone headset outside
Benefits: small form factor, not very noticeable, no wires to the headphones, free to move

Key Points

1. The volume is controlled on the headphones locally. When plugging the AIRcable HiFi-Audio USB blade into the PC, the speaker output levels on the PC should be set to maximum. Not all PC audio software can receive volume control commands. This allows the USB module to process audio without distortion.
2. It 's small size and neck band style make it comfortable and inconspicuous to wear. With no wires to worry about and a long range to walk around it's great for working around the office. The neck band style won't mess up your hair since nothing sits on top of your head.
3. Since no software is required, it is very portable and does not require administrator access to setup.
4. The headphones can be recharged through the USB port. A cable is included. No outlet required. 4.5 hour listening time.
5. The headphones can be used as a standard Bluetooth cell phone headset. Some States may require to uncover one ear when using it in the car. The audio comes out of both sides.

Features

• Newest Bluetooth 1.2 standard
• implements headphones/hands free profiles
• Advanced audio distribution profile
• microphone
• range 30ft