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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: dufreyne on March 01, 2010, 07:16:25 pm

Title: iPhone Headset
Post by: dufreyne on March 01, 2010, 07:16:25 pm

Does anyone know of an iPhone headset that would work well with Single Sided Deafness?
Specifically I'm looking for:
1.  Single Sided Headphone
2.  Over the Ear or Loop Type, not a simple 'bud'
3.  Mono, not stereo
4.  Microphone included so you can make calls as well
5.  Compatable with iPhone.

Anyone?  Thanks in advance.

Dufreyne--

Title: Re: iPhone Headset
Post by: joebloggs on March 02, 2010, 01:38:21 am

Hi Dufreyne,

Scansound have the following: http://www.scansound.com/pro-series.htm#MEP101M

But they're bud's and they're stereo.  I've just emailed them to see if they could do it in mono with a loop type earpiece (which I can't see why they couldn't as they sell those already).  Will let you know how I get on.

Cheers

JB

Title: Re: iPhone Headset
Post by: leapyrtwins on March 02, 2010, 07:42:53 am

Dufreyne -

I don't know the answer to your question; looks like JB does, though.

Actually I'm hijacking this thread (shh; don't tell Phyl).

Am wondering how you're doing.  It's been a while since you've given us an update.

Hope all is well,

Jan

Title: Re: iPhone Headset
Post by: ppearl214 on March 02, 2010, 08:35:53 am

Quote from: leapyrtwins on March 02, 2010, 07:42:53 am

Actually I'm hijacking this thread (shh; don't tell Phyl).

B-U-S-T-E-D!!! ;) Phyl

Title: Re: iPhone Headset
Post by: Pooter on March 02, 2010, 02:39:04 pm

Any of your standard Bluetooth headsets should fit all of these requests..  Specifically, I've used the Plantronics Voyager 510 because it came with a lifter (for the office phone) and base such that I could use the same device for my office phone or my cell depending on which one was in range and/or ringing..

I seemlessly went between the office and my cell with the same headset..  It was great.  It's an over-the-ear design, so there's one side to it...Microphone included and I've used it with my iPhone so I know it's compatible for sure there.. Although, any standard bluetooth headset should work with your iPhone..

Hope this helps..

Regards,
Brian

Title: Re: iPhone Headset
Post by: Debbi on March 02, 2010, 02:53:41 pm

Along the same lines as what Brian (Hi Brian!) suggested, I have a BLue Ant Q1 which pairs with both regular and cell phone.  It has a loose earbud (allowing outside noise) and an ear hook.  I've actually ordered a replacement earbud because I want a tighter fit that blocks out some of the external noise. 

Debbi

Title: Re: iPhone Headset
Post by: Pooter on March 02, 2010, 03:30:00 pm

Quote from: Debbi on March 02, 2010, 02:53:41 pm

(Hi Brian!)
Debbi

Hi Debbi, my surgery sister in crime..  :)  Coming on fast to 2 years, eh?   Man, time has flown!

Regards,
Brian

Title: Re: iPhone Headset
Post by: dufreyne on March 03, 2010, 12:54:32 am

Thanks for the responses. 

JB:  Thanks for the tip regarding Scansound.  I like what they offer, just wish they had over the ear, loop type.

Brian and Debbie: Appreciate the suggestio re: Plantronics Voyager and BlueAnt.

Jan:  Yes, it's been a while.  Nice to hear from you.  I like the new pic.  Me, I'm doing well.  I've adjusted to post surgery life reasonably well.  I've been back at work for over a year now.  I seem to do well, despite the new challenges.  In some ways, I actually enjoy my work more.  Perhaps it's one of those silver linings that I hear so much about!  I have taken up Yoga(not a field I would have considered before the surgery).  I find it good for both mind and body. 

D