[NFB-DB] Bluetooth Headphones

[Misty Kienzynski]

I found a promising pair of these for pretty cheap on Amazon via another recommendation on AppleVis.

These and some others can indeed switch between two sources. I think it’s technically called multi-point.

Still up for other recommendations, though.

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> On May 8, 2023, at 11:19 AM, Scott Davert via NFB-DB <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hmmm. I don't think such a headset exists, especially with your
> requirement for the ability to switch between devices like you can
> with a Bluetooth keyboard or braille display. I'd be interested if
> anyone has any experience with this type of thing which supports
> multiple connections in the way it was described. I have this ability
> with my hearing aids, but don't think it is an option with OTE
> headphones.
> 
> Scott
> 
>> On 5/8/23, Sean Moore via NFB-DB <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi there,
>> 
>> Depending on your level  of hearing  loss, bone , conduction, headphones can
>> be helpful. There are also something called open ear headphones. They are a
>> small speaker in front of your ear similar to wear a bone conduction headset
>> , they  rest,   in  front  of the ear, they are not conducting sound
>> through the cheekbone.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I haven’t    used  neither  of these headsets. They  are  just  examples
>> I’ve  found  on  Amazon.com
>> These  are  open ear- ear buds  with a  charging case  and   ear hooks.
>> 
>> Limited-time deal: YOSINT Open Ear Headphone Wireless Air Bone Conduction
>> Earbuds with Microphones, Bluetooth 5.3 Earbuds LED Power Display HiFi
>> Stereo Sound Headphones for Sport, Workouts, Running, Cycling
>> https://a.co/d/9aVkq0u
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> These  are  bone Conduction
>> Wireless Earbuds with Earhooks Mini Bone Conduction Headphones Waterproof
>> Bluetooth Open Ear Earbuds Cycling Earpiece Noise Canceling Headset Sports
>> Bluetooth 5.3 Ear Clip Earphones Headset- Black https://a.co/d/iGoltCw
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