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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On May 17, 2013, at 8:15 PM, Scott Howell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Buddy,
> 
> I have been considering these for a while, but was not sure how good the =
> audio would be. Knowing they are not going to be ideal for music =
> listening; I'm more interested in them for spoken voice. So, do they =
> have sufficient volume and clarity for primarily voice listening?
> 
> THanks
> 
> On May 17, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Buddy Brannan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> =20
>> Actually, these were developed (wired version first) for runners and =3D=
> 
>> joggers. The company never even considered that they'd be useful for =3D=
> 
>> blind folks, but once they were made aware of how exciting this was =
> for =3D
>> us, they've really embraced our community.=3D20
>> =20
>> I have both an original wired set (which I bought when they first came =
> =3D
>> out last year, yes I was excited about them), and I just got the BlueZ =
> =3D
>> bluetooth ones about three weeks ago. I'm definitely a fan of these. =3D=
> 
>> While you won't get hi fi audio with thumping bass and super defined =3D=
> 
>> highs, you'll get generally good sound quality, certainly good enough, =
> =3D
>> and excellent for spoken word or voice synthesizers or GPS. Music even =
> =3D
>> sounds decent, considering the technology, and understanding the =3D
>> tradeoffs. There is some audio leakage, so people near you may hear =
> your =3D
>> audio, something like an old '80's Walkman, but again, since these =3D
>> things sit in front of your ears, I can sort of understand that. I =
> think =3D
>> these are a great option for any blind person, especially one who does =
> =3D
>> any amount of traveling and needs to hear GPS or something like that.
>> --
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>> =20
>> =20
>> =20
>> On May 17, 2013, at 5:11 AM, Kelvin Marsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> =20
>>> Hi All,
>>> =3D20
>>> Just listened to a Podcast about the open ear bone conducting =3D
>> headphones
>>> from Aftershokz (note the spelling).  These were designed for the low =
> =3D
>> vision
>>> wearer, and the concept is to give you a third ear.  The earpieces =
> are =3D
>> worn
>>> in front of the ears, on the jaw bone, and this means your ears are =3D=
> 
>> not
>>> covered.  This is ideal if you are out and about and using talking
>>> applications such as GPS, wear hearing aids, and has all sorts of =3D
>> radio
>>> possibilities.  The wired versions are sold on Amazon, and the =3D
>> Bluetooth
>>> version is imminent on back order.  The reviews I've read have been =3D=
> 
>> mainly
>>> from sighted sports wearers, so they certainly have mainstream appeal =
> =3D
>> too.
>>> =3D20
>>> It looks like these were initially designed for smart phones, but I =3D=
> 
>> assume
>>> the wire versions plug into any 3.5mm socket, and I think there are
>>> Bluetooth interfaces available for rigs.  One of the wired versions =3D=
> 
>> also
>>> comes with a microphone, but I assume this only works for a smart =3D
>> phone.  I
>>> personally would prefer the Bluetooth version anyway, and it looks to =
> =3D
>> be
>>> exactly what I'm looking for.
>>> =3D20
>>> The Amazon reviews seem positive, and the main page for the Bluetooth
>>> headset is:
>>> =3D20
>>> =3D
>> =
> http://www.aftershokz.com/AfterShokz-Bluez-Open-Ear-Bluetooth-Headphones-p=
> =3D
>> /a
>>> s330.htm=3D20
>>> =3D20
>>> The podcast where I learned of the headsets was on Applevis and is =3D
>> number
>>> 310.
>>> =3D20
>>> I wonder if anyone else has tried these?
>>> =3D20
>>> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>>> =3D20
>>> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>>> =3D20
>>> www.active-elements.org
>>> =3D20
>>> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals