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Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones Known for their exceptional comfort and noise cancellation, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II and the newer QC45 are popular choices. Their lightweight design and adjustable headband help reduce pressure on the temples. 4 soft padded ear cups 4 adjustable headband 4 lightweight design
or “leaking” before it got to their ear canals. The fit gripe was comfort issues, there was no pain involved, they simply did not feel comfortable or fit properly. One poor lad demonstrated that he could not wear his glasses and his headset perfectly – he kept adjusting his glasses slipping down his nose or retrieving his headband from the back of his head. When he finally got his glasses and his headset in line, his glasses started misting up. Solutions to the Gripes Thanks to our respondents, we can sum up what they are looking for. Glass wearers unanimously said, when they were choosing headphones and headsets, they would look for: 1. Earpiece Padding – more is good, soft is great 2. Adjustable Headbands – they give you options 3. Flexible Material – but make it robust, not flimsy flexible 4. Over the Ear or On the Ear – your glasses will decide, but most said over-the-ear Over-the-ear headphones are predominantly a glass wearer’s best bet, since they distribute pressure more evenly, rather than placing pressure directly onto the earlobes. The ear cups typically cushion around the arms of glasses, and while not limiting discomfort entirely, offer unparalleled comfort compared to in-ear, or on-the-ear headphones. Seeing is believing Our respondents were wearing a lot of gear, not only on their heads and ears and eyes, but we felt it would not be good to share with
you just their pain and misery, but also their joy. We share with you the headsets that our respondents rated very highly, based on their own personal experiences, ones that they are currently wearing and using. Tips for Resellers l Use a good comprehensive headphones/ headset distributor, like EET or Nimans. l Establish customer use intention – work, leisure, commuting etc. and in-use hours per day. l Listen to the customer’s needs, and if they are wearing glasses then offer devices with padded earcups and adjustable headbands. The customer may be wearing contact lenses, so check if they are an occasional glasses wearer. l Trade the customer up – cheap is not cheerful, and when it comes to the customer’s sight and hearing, it is always wise to make the investment into a good pair of headphones/headsets. l Offer the customer a returns policy and testing devices if possible.
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Offer devices with padded earcups and
adjustable headbands.
The Customer is Right, but they may need help
For the glass-wearing customer that cannot find the right headset/headphones for them, they may want to consider changing their glasses – either thinner frames, or ones that can be worn on the bridge of the nose. And apparently, according to one of our respondents, they changed their hairstyle, and now their glasses, headphones and hair are all in harmony.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headset The WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 models are noted for their noise cancellation and sound quality. They also have plush ear padding that can accommodate glasses more comfortably. The battery lasts for about 30 hours and you can get 5 hours of charge after just 10-15 minutes with the optional AC adapter. Sony has integrated a hands-free mode such as pausing the playback when headphones are removed, or the user can place their hand over the right ear cup to turn off noise cancellation. They are equipped with adaptive sound which automatically adjusts noise cancellation levels to the location. 4 soft padded ear cups 4 adjustable headband 4 lightweight design
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