Bluetooth stereo audio is one of the fastest growing Bluetooth applications and the second largest overall application in the Bluetooth arsenal, just behind hands free communication for cellular phones. As a result, Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets have become extremely popular among manufacturers and users alike.
What is the difference between Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets?
Sometimes there really isn’t a difference, and it is simply a matter of which name the manufacturing company chooses. However, many times companies will use both names to distinguish two completely different product lines.
If a manufacturer does distinguish between the two, this is usually what sets them apart:
EARPIECE SPEAKER
The main distinction between Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets is with the earpiece speaker:
- Headphones are generally circumaural, meaning the speaker covers the entire ear.
- Headsets are usually supraural, meaning the speaker sits on the outside of the ear
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION
Another major difference between Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets is the speaker configuration.
- Headphones are binaural - use two speakers, which cover both ears.
- Headsets are usually monaural - use only one speaker, covering only one ear.
APPLICATION
The applications of Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets are probably the biggest difference between the two. Sometimes the two perform the exact same functions, however many times one offers something the other does not.
- While Bluetooth stereo headphones allow you to listen to stereo music, they may or may not support hands free communication with your cell phone (Most new Bluetooth stereo headphones do support hands free communication).
- On the other hand Bluetooth stereo headsets allow users the ability to listen to music and provide hands free communication. Bluetooth stereo headsets seamlessly switch between your Bluetooth cell phone and your favorite music so you'll never miss a call. When a phone call comes in, the headset with notify you (usually with a beep). Once your conversation has ended and the phone disconnects, the music will automatically resume playing.
The Changing Bluetooth Landscape
Bluetooth technology is changing the way we listen to music. Bluetooth technology allows us to wirelessly stream digital music from almost any audio player. By having wireless control of our audio devices, Bluetooth audio is becoming a necessity for all music lovers.
Bluetooth technology provides the comfort and enjoyment of listening to high fidelity digital audio without the physical connections to your stereo equipment.
You can put on a pair of Bluetooth Stereo Headphones and walk around your home without the restrictions and limitations of wires. Bluetooth audio devices are also great for those of you who like to exercise and listen to music at the same time. I'm sure you're aware that jogging can be very bothersome when you're always getting tangled up in headphone wires. A Bluetooth audio device is the perfect solution.
