The “Break it Down” Blog

I recently picked up the Sony DR-BT21G/B Bluetooth Stereo Headset.  My intentions were to use it as hands free for my cell and also to listen to music from my cell.  After using it with two devices (Samsung Blackjack II and Sanyo Katayna DLX) I have come to the conclusion that the limiting factor in quality is definitely in the transmitting device.  While phone conversations seemed equivalent in quality, there was a blatant gap in quality of audio between the two devices when it came to streaming MP3s.  The Blackjack II provided a full rich sound where the DLX seemed to ignore several ranges of the audio leaving a very empty and lacking sound quality.  Since I was disappointed by the sound quality on the DLX in addition to its poor organization of music and lack of video capability, I looked for a new solution…and found it.

 The 32GB iPod Touch cured cancer, ended global warming, and created world peace.  I will try to stay on topic here and not go on and on about how I love my iPod Touch.  So here I am with a snazzy new iPod and no wireless audio for which I have become so spoiled by.  It was a no brainer for me to run out at buy the Sony TMR-BT8IP   iPod Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter.   It was a snap to set up and provided very robust sound quality to the headset.  I have been loving the freedom of wireless on my daily commutes.  The headset still plays nice with my cell and will even connect to both devices so i can listen to music from the iPod, but kindly be interrupted if my cellphone rings. 

 Here is my quick breakdown for the two devices

Sony DR-BT21G/B Bluetooth stereo headset

Pros
  -Amazing sound quality for a wireless system
  -Very long battery life (about 100hrs on standby 11hrs of use)
  -Comfortable (I can’t stand earbuds tugging on my ears)
  -Plays well with multiple devices
Cons
  -Pricey (Retail $99 although easy to find cheaper)

Sony TMR-BT8IP   iPod Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter

Pros
  -Small (About the size of a nickle)
  -No battery (Uses power from iPod)
  -Provides a quality signal to receiving device
Cons
  -Pricey (Retail $69)
  -Drains iPod battery about twice as fast