Are cordless headphones really worth the convenience?
The answer to this question depends on whether you’re a committed audiophile or a casual listener. True audiophiles relish the way sound from a good set of speakers fills a space, and no set of cordless headphones can replicate that sound quality. However, a casual listener might not mind the minor differences in sound that cause audiophiles so much irritation. The quality of cordless headphones varies. You generally get what you pay for with cordless stereo headphones. If you buy an inexpensive pair of cordless headphones, you’re likely to experience static and poor sound quality. However, if you shell out $300 for a pair of high-end cordless stereo headphones or noise canceling headphones, you’ll find the sound quality drastically improved. RF, IR and Bluetooth: What does it all mean? Currently, three cordless headphone technologies exist: RF, IR and Bluetooth. RF headphones typically operate on one of two radio frequencies: 900MHz or 2.4GHz. Unfortunately, these radio frequencies ar