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Bluetooth headphones gaudy and good

Posted by Hiawatha Bray  February 1, 2013 06:41 PM
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Arion foldable Bluetooth headset
$71.06 at Amazon.com

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I never cared for those Bluetooth earbuds that people use with their cell phones. I just hate hooking something onto my ear. But I’m quite comfortable with old-fashioned over-the-cranium headsets. So these phones from Arion suited me just fine.

The phones have an angular, modern look, and rest lightly on the ears. You charge them up using your computer and a USB cable. The manufacturer predicts 11 hours of usage per charge, but I never pushed the limit.

Pairing with my phone was easy enough, and the audio came out clear and reasonably rich. In addition, the built-in microphone did a decent job of transmitting my voice when making phone calls.

The Arion comes in a variety of gaudy colors, so if you insist on something subtle, stick to those wireless earbuds. But for comfort and good audio quality, these wireless headphones are a very good choice.

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Hiawatha Bray

Hiawatha Bray

Hiawatha is a business reporter and columnist covering the high-tech industry for the Boston Globe business section. His weekly Tech Lab gadgets and software reviews appear in the Globe every Thursday.

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