Can anyone recommend computer headphones?

Posted by nancsw @nancsw, May 9, 2020

Hi, I need to get computer headphones to use for video conferencing for work. I'm considering BOSE 35 or 70, but I've seen comments that there is a fair amount of sound "sculpting" - I have no idea what that means. It seems like all the reviews and recommendations I've read focus on using headphones to listen to music rather than speech.

I haven't had a hearing test for awhile, but I think my hearing loss would be characterized as moderate, fairly level in the speech tones with a drop off at the high end. I don't have hearing aids at this time, since I've mainly been using email and IM for work. Any recommendations are appreciated, thanks!

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joyces | @joyces | Jul 23, 2020

In reply to @julieo4 "Yes. This is why most of the manuals have been those printed by suppliers. Technology changes..." + (show)

I continue to believe that a manual covering hearing issues in general--i.e., things like why you need a telecoil, the accessories that may help you, why each brand has its own line of accessories--would be helpful, especially to those buying their first aid. Yes, technology changes every time we blink, but some of the basic info remains with us for several years. If anyone is interested, contact me directly as I have all the knowledge to write, edit, illustrate, publish and distribute books.

barbb | @barbb | Jul 28, 2020

In reply to @georgechinsr "I use a Drop HD-6xx over the ear headphones. They are an "open back" design equivalent..." + (show)

I have a CI for one ear and the other ear is basically deaf so I wear nothing for it. I have little understanding of what you are talking about here, but am wondering whether it could be useful for me in any way. Can you comment on that?