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Planning to buy a set of Bluetooth headphones? If yes, then don’t forget to take a look at JayBird’s JB-200 stereo headsets. Presently, these are the hot favorites for music enthusiasts.These wireless headsets can be used to receive calls and to enjoy great quality audio.

JB-200 works with most Bluetooth capable devices, such as MP3 players and A2DP enabled mobile phones. Thankfully, Bluetooth is quickly becoming a standard with mobile phones, and the popular Nokia E71 and HTC Touch Diamond P3700 are both Bluetooth compatible. The headset is very impressive and designed to fit the human ear perfectly. Its ear tips are covered with silicon caps which also make the product comfortable to wear. The silicon ear cups also help in sound isolation process. The JB-200 comes with a charging dock, one USB cable, TUV Standard AC Charger, Nylon Mesh Carrying Pouch and 3 spare pairs of silicon ear-tips. You can charge it via the charging dock or via a PC/Laptop with the help of USB cable.

JB-200 Technical specifications:

• Audio Format: 16 bit stereo sound
• Supported Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP)
• Battery Run Time: Standby time= 110 hours and talk time or music playback= 5.5 hours
• Bluetooth Range: 10 meters
• Functions: Receive call, end call, reject call, redial, volume control and power on/off.

JB-200 offers more control over the music via its proprietary AVRCP music and call control feature. The weight of this mini gadget is so minimal that you will hardly even notice wearing it.

Sony, the leading electronics company recently launched its new video mp3 player. The all-new video mp3 player is powered with the most innovative and up-to-date features. It comes with a 2.4-inch screen, has a long battery life and includes wireless Bluetooth headphones.

It comes in two models - 4GB and 8GB. The 4GB version can store up to 15 hours of video or 925 songs, while the 8GB model can store up to 30 hrs 40 mins of video or 1,850 songs. The battery life allows for up to 10 hours of video playback or 36 hours of uninterrupted music playback. The Sony NWZ-A820 supports WMA, AAC, MP3 and PCM audio files along with AVC (H.264/AVC) and Mpeg4 video files and Jpeg photo files, which can be viewed as slideshows and accompanied by music.

The NWZ-A820 comes bundled with Sony’s wireless DR-BT21G Bluetooth headphones, 13.5mm EX headphones. The player comes with Sony Media Manager that allows user to transfer files from the computer to the music player. The MP3 player is also powered with a five-band equalizer, VPT Acoustic Engine, Dynamic Normalizer and Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) technology. It has trendy as well as sleek looks. Overall, its bundled with valuable and exclusive features.

No matter how superb the sound quality, or how clear the bass, many headphones still always come with a deficiency; namely, wires. The advent of Bluetooth technology has helped to rid the world of burdensome wires, and nearly all new mobile phones are Bluetooth compatible. So too are many MP3 players, yet for those who demand high quality sound with high quality headphones, there are less wireless options available. Thankfully the development of the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) means that it is now also possible to transfer high quality audio via Bluetooth, and as a result have very high quality Bluetooth headphones. The aptly named iMuffs from Wi-Gear are one excellent example thereof. These stylish looking headphones come with a host of features and provide great sound, although only for iPod owners.

The iMuffs are very versatile and while only usable with the iPod MP3 player, it is compatible with all Bluetooth mobile phones, and even Bluetooth compatible laptops or computers. They even come with a unique feature so that when the user’s Bluetooth mobile phone rings, the iMuffs automatically stops the song on their iPod and puts the caller through. As already mentioned, the first-class headphones make use of the A2DP technology and also possess the fast Bluetooth 2.0 standard. The device is going for around £90 and this includes the MA110 iPod adapter. Looks like iPod users can look forward to even more accessories, and this time of the wireless variety.

The Bluetooth speaker system from Acoustic Energy plays songs directly from the mobile phone. The complete system in black consists of a Bluetooth receiver and two speakers. The speakers can be disconnected from the receiver and put into a position to guarantee for better acoustics. The box system has an output of 20 watts RMS.

Next to the Bluetooth A2DP connection, it also possesses a 3.5 mm input. The frequency range lies between 70 Hertz and 18 Kilohertz. The speaker system measures 387 x 155 x 130 millimetres and weighs in at 2.25 kilograms. The Acoustic Energy Bluetooth speaker system is available immediately for around £160.

Intempo has introduced the BTS-01 stereo speaker, which receives music wirelessly via Bluetooth and then acoustically transforms it. According to the manufacturer, the speaker quickly connects to every Bluetooth capable mobile phone, MP3 player or PC, and then automatically streams the music saved on these devices. The radio speaker, in its curvy design, is compatible with all audio devices that support Bluetooth v1.2.

The system manages a maximum performance of 10 Watts. Intempo puts the range at 10 metres, as long as no furniture or obstacles obstruct the signal. Of course, devices can also be connected to the speakers via cables. The Intempo BTS-01 is immediately available for around £64.

These wireless speakers from Logitech should turn an A2DP Bluetooth mobile phone into a compact stereo system.

Logitech is introducing the Pure-Fi Mobile speaker system for mobile phones. The sound system supports the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Bluetooth technology and can thereby be cordlessly connected to compatible mobile phones. It supports a reception range of up to 10 metres. The speakers’ high performance technology easily fills the living room, car or office with a clear bass and pure highs.

The Pure-Fi Mobile can additionally be used as a hands free kit for the mobile phone. The system is equipped with two integrated microphones – one for transferring voice, the other for recognising undesired background noises and filtering them out. You don’t even need to hold the mobile in your hand to phone – calls can be received and ended using the keys on the top side of the speakers. The Pure-Fi Mobile speaker system from Logitech will probably be available starting June for around £120.