New York, NY, June 1st, 2008 – Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of the Best Bluetooth Headphones, chosen over other models by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for their sound quality, range, and ease of use.

“For 25 years, the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute has performed comparison tests to determine which products are the best of their kind,” explained Fred Berns, President of the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute.

The Best Bluetooth Headphones received a crystal-clear wireless signal 25 feet further from the transmitter than any other model, resulting in crisp sound transmissions from an MP3 player, stereo, or cell phone. Unlike lesser headphones that were incapable of receiving signals through walls and ceilings, the best headphones received optimal reception on the second floor of a two-story home and outdoors—even while the transmitter was located in the basement.

The Best Bluetooth Headphones produced rich, full sound with deep bass and crisp high notes, while other units demonstrated muffled tones and did not accurately render bass or treble frequencies.

Panelists lauded the easy-to-access controls on the exterior of the ear cups that allow you to redial the last call, voice dial, or ignore an incoming call. When listening to music, panelists could easily adjust volume, change tracks, and mute without fumbling for hard-to-reach buttons.

“The best headphones switched seamlessly from music to cell phone use, resulting in the highest marks for ease of use,” stated Product Analyst Jaclyn Gragnani. “A chime signals an incoming call and you can answer the call and switch back to the music at the touch of a button.”

For devices not equipped with Bluetooth Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), the Best Bluetooth Headphones come with a 3.5 mm adapter that connects to iPods®, CD players, televisions and more, and transmits sound to the headphones. The Best Bluetooth Headphones are available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $199.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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Hammacher Schlemmer is America’s longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer’s innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.