Another bluetooth headset

I was a bit too hasty when I wrote¹ about and praised bluetooth headphones a few weeks ago. All the people with whom I spoke that day said that the quality of my voice was such that it sounded as if I was underwater. In other words, those headphones might be good for listening to music (and as it occurred to me a bit later, they're functionally the same as the pair that I wear when I'm walking) but not good for talking.

And so I looked for a better solution, that seems to be the YYK-520 headset (I didn't order from Amazon although the link is to there). I can listen to music via my normal headphones, and when someone calls, I can remove those headphones and clip on the headset. Speech quality seems to be fine.

The headset comes packed in a case that can actually serve as a charging cradle. Inside the case there are also two replacement earpiece covers, although apparently these are of different sizes (surely what is important is the earpiece itself, not the cover). The charging cradle comes in a box; somewhat hidden is the 'user manual' (quite detailed but very small) and a cable suitable for charging.

My wife telephoned me a minute ago whilst I was in the middle of writing this blog, so I had a chance to test how quickly I can put on the headset and what the sound quality is like. The sound was a bit tinny and quiet; I hope that I pressed on the correct button to make the sound louder, but I've probably made it quieter. No doubt it will take me a little time to get used to this device. The key seems to be to insert the earbud first then arrange the ear clip.

There is another option that is compatible with wearing music headphones most of the time (that will still have to be removed when there is a call): a rechargeable wireless business clip-on earbud, as pictured on the left. The device can be clipped onto my shirt and kept there all the time. Whenever someone calls, I can whip off my music headphones, insert the device's earbud into my ear and start talking. As far as I can figure out, the device contains a microphone. The 'manual' appears to be a joke but it shouldn't be too difficult to figure out how to work it. This would cost me a third of the price of the YYK-520, so it's not much to lose if it doesn't work out. The low price also reflects the quality of the device; it's probably fine, but I can see that a great deal of attention was paid to the YYK-520 (eg the charging cradle). I saw someone with this kind of device in the supermarket last week.

Now I can emulate Lt Uhura (showing my age) who predicted the bluetooth earset at least 50 years before they became a reality.

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