A Rave review

Scott Andrew Birdby Scott Andrew Bird
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RAVE19 256Mb MP3 Player HeadbandThe RAVE19 256Mb MP3 Player Headband that is.

For the past few months my workouts have been silent affairs, save for the clanging of iron and the savage exhalation of breath. The original plan had been to purchase a large capacity device (probably an ipod of some sort) and a pair of speakers. However, the neighbours all seem like quiet types, and I'm not quite sure my musical tastes would agree with them.

Headphones it was then.

The Rave Headband seems like the perfect setup for weight training (at least if you're the only one who wants to hear the music). In one tidy setup there are a pair of over-ear phones, joined via a durable band which contains the mp3 player and a simple set of control buttons. The battery lasts for about 8 hours (easily long enough for a few workouts), and is recharged whenever the headband is connected to the computer (via USB).

The headband acts as any other USB storage device, and simply appears as a drive on your machine. I opted for the mid-range 256mb model; as this should give me enough room for a good selection of tracks for even the longest workout.

In terms of exercises, I was most worried about the possible impact (quite literally) of the bar when setting up for a squat. Fortunately this didn't present any problems at all (I tried several sets, both free and bottom-up varieties); and I honestly can't see a problem with any other exercise. The band is comfortable, sounds good and stays in place.

To get an idea of the sort of tunes I'm pumping into my head during workouts, take a look at this selection.


Scott Andrew Bird

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