Does a Bluetooth Headset with a Jack Exist?
Sep 19, 23, 5:09 pm
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Does a Bluetooth Headset with a Jack Exist?
When flying, I usually use a Bluetooth headset to listen to videos on my tablet.
I would like to listen to the in-flight entertainment sometimes as well.
Is there such a thing as a Bluetooth headset that also has a jack input, that can be used for Bluetooth or plugging into an audio source?
Yes, I know there are devices that allow you to use a Bluetooth headset with a plug in jack, but that's an extra device and complication.
Does such a thing exist?
I would like to listen to the in-flight entertainment sometimes as well.
Is there such a thing as a Bluetooth headset that also has a jack input, that can be used for Bluetooth or plugging into an audio source?
Yes, I know there are devices that allow you to use a Bluetooth headset with a plug in jack, but that's an extra device and complication.
Does such a thing exist?
Sep 19, 23, 6:13 pm
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Do you mean headphones (i.e. with a band and over-/on-ear cups), or earphones/earbuds? Or perhaps an office headset, with a mic?
Most all bluetooth headphones will have a 3.5mm jack for wired usage, perhaps a 2.5mm one like the new Bose QC Ultras (even the Apple AP Max has a Lightning-to-3.5mm cord, likely USB-C to 3.5mm soon). There may be outliers, but I cannot think of one of the top of my head.
For earphones/earbuds I think youre stuck with trying to go with an Airfly or similar.
For office headsets check out the Evolve lineup from Jabra: they are headset/headphone hybrids, IIRC, tho the price is steep.
Most all bluetooth headphones will have a 3.5mm jack for wired usage, perhaps a 2.5mm one like the new Bose QC Ultras (even the Apple AP Max has a Lightning-to-3.5mm cord, likely USB-C to 3.5mm soon). There may be outliers, but I cannot think of one of the top of my head.
For earphones/earbuds I think youre stuck with trying to go with an Airfly or similar.
For office headsets check out the Evolve lineup from Jabra: they are headset/headphone hybrids, IIRC, tho the price is steep.
Last edited by crackjack; Sep 25, 23 at 6:14 am
Sep 19, 23, 6:27 pm
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Do you mean headphones (i.e. with a band and over-/on-ear cups), or earphones/earbuds? Or perhaps an office headset, with a mic?
Most all bluetooth headphones will have a 3.5mm jack for wired usage, perhaps a 2.5mm one like the new Bose QC Ultras (even the Apple AP Mac has a lightning-to-3.5mm cord, likely USB-C to 3.5mm soon). There may be outliers, but I cannot think of one of the top of my head.
For earphones/earbuds I think youre stuck with trying to go with an Airfly or similar.
For office headsets check out the Evolve lineup from Jabra: they are headset/headphone hybrids, IIRC, tho the price is steep.
Most all bluetooth headphones will have a 3.5mm jack for wired usage, perhaps a 2.5mm one like the new Bose QC Ultras (even the Apple AP Mac has a lightning-to-3.5mm cord, likely USB-C to 3.5mm soon). There may be outliers, but I cannot think of one of the top of my head.
For earphones/earbuds I think youre stuck with trying to go with an Airfly or similar.
For office headsets check out the Evolve lineup from Jabra: they are headset/headphone hybrids, IIRC, tho the price is steep.
Sep 19, 23, 8:06 pm
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(Most dont even have a power port built in, rely on the case to help with charging.)
[EDIT]So I thought Id just search on google for earbuds with optional wire, and the following reddit thread popped up; seems there is indeed at least one option, though alternate jacks on the buds side): https://www.reddit.com/r/Earphones/c...hey/?rdt=50325
Partially wired earphones / those with a neck-band are is easier to implement (though I dont think there are too many even in this category), such as this one from Sony:
Last edited by crackjack; Sep 20, 23 at 12:43 am
Sep 20, 23, 8:22 am
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I didn't know what AirFly is when crackjack mentioned it above, so I looked it up. It seems like if it works, it would be the better option although it does add weight and another device that needs charging. But with the BT transmitter, it would work with any BT earbuds and you don't have to be stuck with 1 or 2 options when you probably don't even like the sound or the brand. Personally, I have 1 pair of cheap plug in earbuds (given free by airlines) in my travel backpack all the time. They take up no space and weight nothing at all and does the job when watching TV or movies in flight. The hardest part is to untangle the cord because it was rolled up in a ball in a hurry from last use.
Sep 20, 23, 12:19 pm
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Personally, I have 1 pair of cheap plug in earbuds (given free by airlines) in my travel backpack all the time. They take up no space and weight nothing at all and does the job when watching TV or movies in flight. The hardest part is to untangle the cord because it was rolled up in a ball in a hurry from last use.
Sep 22, 23, 1:44 pm
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I have airpods pro (the big over ear ones) and supposedly you can connect w/ a wire. I opted for the airfly option, though, since sometimes i'll fly with the earbuds on shorter flights.
Sep 25, 23, 6:17 pm
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the ones that do will have a detachable cord. So either way you have yet another thing to keep up with.
the Bose ones have a detachable cord. Airfly is a BT adapter that works really well. But either way you're going to be carrying at least one extra gadget/thing.
Another alternative is to use a non-BT corded set with a BT receiver for the phone/tablet.
Sep 25, 23, 6:48 pm
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Voyager Free 60+ UC with the included USB to 3.5 mm audio cable
But I travel with the Bose - QuietComfort 20 as the unwired devices are too easily lost...
Both are expensive, though. The QuietComfort 20 was discontinued.
But I travel with the Bose - QuietComfort 20 as the unwired devices are too easily lost...
Both are expensive, though. The QuietComfort 20 was discontinued.
Sep 28, 23, 7:33 pm
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That Voyager 60+ is interesting, taking a different approach to a solution: if I understand correctly, it essentially turns the charging unit into an Airfly, rather than turning the earbuds into wired units? I guess it would require the earbuds to have some charge remaining.
Agree on wired headphones as backup being a decent option. I keep a set of free earbuds in my travel bag in case I want to charge my over-ear headphones.
Agree on wired headphones as backup being a decent option. I keep a set of free earbuds in my travel bag in case I want to charge my over-ear headphones.
Last edited by crackjack; Sep 28, 23 at 11:57 pm
