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suggestions on the best COMFORTABLE headset for transcription? - home MT

Posted: Aug 10, 2010

I'm looking for suggestions on the best COMFORTABLE headset for transcription? It seems like I go through 2 pair a year. I even bought more expensive ones last time thinking that would help. Nope, the right ear went out. Very frustrating. Thanks in advance.

headset - good ones

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As I am alone all day, and no problems with confidentiality here, I don't even use them and can hear just fine through the speakers on my monitor.

When I did use them I just got some Radioshak with the ear piece that went over the entire ear and was padded. Maybe $25. I know some that use the Boise (some over $100) and liked them. I used to like the stethescope type ones for years and years. I even had some that looked like airline pilot headsets as I got recurring ear infections from the stethescope ones. But pulling the plug totally is the best solution for me.

Headsets - ns

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I have tried several over the years, including the stethascope and more expensive ones. After my last pair fell apart and one side stopped working I grabbed my daughter's from her ipod, they were Skull Candy and I really liked them. I have since bought my own set of Skull Candy Inked earphones. They are comfortable and fit in the ear, and I have no problem with sound at all.

I like Glimmer headsets - I have had mine for 4 years....see link... - Tli

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http://www.transcriptiongear.com/3point5-mm-right-angle-plug.html

I have the pink glimmer headset - after sucking old one up in vacuum

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Love them

My all-time favorite - MTx13yrs

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My favorite and the most comfortable pair I've ever tried/used are by Sony. They are MDR-U-10. I have several MT friends and they are the one kind any of us will use.
http://www.martelelectronics.com/158.html

Bose is the best sound quality that i have found. - Cali

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Bose is the best sound quality.

http://www.mtcircle.com/SHOP_MT_GEAR.html

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