Insignia Stereo Bluetooth Headphones NS BTHDP
Wireless Bluetooth headphones require a device that can transmit audio using Bluetooth
Mini-USB charging
Supports A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles
Headphones wirelessly control devices: During music playback – volume, play/pause. During phones calls – volume and mute
Built-in microphone
Behind the ear style
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great set for the money!
I got these because they were cheap and because I have an Insignia NS-8V24 PMP and figured they would work well with it. Note that there are two versions, one with the USB Bluetooth adapter and one without. The one without is widely available, the other, not so much (and costs more). You only need the adapter if your PC or laptop does not already have a bluetooth device built in. My Insignia player has bluetooth built in.
Setup: Super. Worked well right away. I just followed the instructions (hold the on/off button for 7 seconds, turn on player and use search, select, done). Once paired, they worked great. The headset buttons can be used for play/pause, next/previous, ffwd/rew, and volume +/- and everything worked well. The buttons take a little practice to find by feel, but have raised markings and after awhile I got the hang of it. They do require quite a firm press, so you won’t accidentally active one while adjusting your headset or anything.
Sound quality: In my opinion, excellent for a bluetooth set. Certainly as good as your average wired set. There was nice presence and stereo image, no noise, crisp percussion, decent bass (not boomy, thank god), in short, very pleasant. I am very happy with the sound quality. They have plenty of volume, nice S/N ratio, good overall sound. I compared them to a wired set I like (panasonic) and they were very comparable. This set has a more open sound to me which I actually like. (While they may not be as good as your best set of cans, they are perfectly fine. And no damn wires!)
Bluetooth functionality: I have not yet tried the combo phone/music setup, just using with my player for now. The connection is solid and the range is great. I tested up to 40′ away or more with no problems which exceeds the 33′ stated. I left my player downstairs on the charger and walked upstairs into a bedroom. There was a drop out when I passed behind a wall and fireplace (metal liner probably) but that was it, I had full sound all the way upstairs and in the bedroom, no problems at all. This is far better than I expected from a bluetooth set.
They support bluetooth 2.0 and 1.2 and A2DP, AVRCP, and HSP -in short everything you could want,e.g. full stereo hi-fi sound, device control, hands free operation (i.e. voice dial if your phone supports it). Pretty good feature set that touches all the main bases.
Nits: This is my first ‘behind the head’ style set and it took me a bit to get used to them. But after awhile I think I’ve adjusted. The “frame” is sort of cheap, plastic looking, but seems OK (pretty much like most sets of this style I’ve seen). I pulled and twisted a little and nothing came apart. 
Reasonably comfortable, but could be a little better. I still find the small, lightweight over the head phones the most comfortable. That said, a 3 hour session was no problem though I did need a bit of a rest after that. (The over the ear part is the issue for me, it causes some discomfort after awhile.)
Overall, I would certainly recommend these as a great BT set for the money if you can still find them. I was pleasantly surprised.
Update 9/18/08: The model listed here comes without the USB key. I got the model NS-DTHDST which comes with the USB Bluetooth key which adds Bluetooth capability to your laptop or PC (it comes with the drivers and software on CD). I installed the sw on my laptop and it went well. Paired easily. Now I can play MP3’s on my laptop and listen w/o wires, also DVD’s, -all audio goes to the headsets when connected automatically (well, within my limited tests so far, anyway). Sounds great.
This headset also has a built-in mic so you can use it with cell phones -or the laptop. I assume you could use this as a gaming headset, but I haven’t tried it.
If they were over the head instead of behind, they’d be perfect. I’m getting used to ‘em, but I still prefer the over the head style.
4 Stars Not bad… But not the best
These aren’t the best bluetooth headsets in the world, but at the same time they aren’t the worst either. For $10.50 or for however much you can get them on amazon, these are definitely not bad. Though if you are expecting to get super duper quality with these you will be sadly disappointed.
The good: they work, they’re light, the sound gets loud, they’re cheap, and they don’t give your ear carpal tunnel after wearing them for an extended period of time. Great gym headsets for the money.
The bad: cheaply made, not cool looking, and the sound quality isn’t the greatest.
As far as multitasking goes, I’m not sure if they are good or bad since all of the music I play is off of my phone. The last thing I will say is that these work better than my Jabra 620. They don’t sound as good or look as cool, but they don’t cut out nearly as much. Hope this review helps.
5 Stars My Dream Fulfilled, or: Listening to “Viva la Vida” on the Toilet
Yes, it’s true, they’ve had boomboxes and portable tape players since the 80s. But never before has mankind been able to stand up from their all-in-one digital counterpart (computer) and head to the bathroom to perform an act as old as mankind while hearing Viva la Vida. Not to mention “Rudie Can’t Fail” by The Clash.
I don’t know what was not working about those other reviewers’ situations or technical specifications, but these headphones worked well for me with one hitch, which would be much bigger for other people but means nothing to me– it seems as if I can’t operate both the cell phone headset function and the stereo audio function at the same time. I have yet to fully experiment to see if I can get it to work, but as is the audio is working wonderfully, and the range is very good. I haven’t even experimented with the range much, either… the bathroom is just outside of my room.
Anyway… if you want a great deal on wireless headphones, this comes highly recommended. By the way, my incompatibility with simultaneous stereo and headset functions might be because I use the KENSINGTON 33348 Bluetooth USB 2.0 Adapter, it might not be the headphones’s fault.
5 Stars Best bluetooth headphones for the money
I was a little skeptical about these headphones at first. I gave them a shot, since they were pretty cheap online. When I got them, I was a little confused as to how to use them, but luckily, they come with a manual. In a little over a minute, I was hearing music off my PC from the headphones. The sound is surprisingly good, obviously, it’s not gonna be the best, but it’s nowhere near bad. Seriously, if you’re thinking about going wireless, then look no further than the Insignia Bluetooth Headphones! Oh, and don’t forget the Bluetooth adapter if your gonna use them with your PC or MP3 player.
5 Stars Still Does the Job, Several Months After the Purchase
Five months after I got them, I am still very satisfied with this product. Originally purchased at BestBuy, I was able to pair and use them (combined w/ Anycom 2.0 Bluetooth)with my PC, laptop, cell phone, PS3, etc… It supports BT 2.0 standard (higher audio quality- noise level acceptable), has very good range and battery life. Light and comfortable. Very good buy for the money, highly recommended!
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