Don Kowalewski
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Bedphones
Remember when I wrote that “I Won Christmas?” I made such a bodacious claim because I asked for a buncha utility items for Christmas and it wasn’t really a vanity play. What are “utility items?” Because I’m an old man, it means I’ve started to ask for things I “need” versus “want.” And it feels good.
I got a dog last year. When it’s rainy or a little snow outside, I won’t want to walk in heavy boots for long distances. And tennis shoes get wet. Enter the BOGS Urban Walker. Utility.
Which brings me to one of my favorite things I own – the Bedphones.
I bought them to listen to music while sleeping or trying to get to sleep, and they’re popular for that because they are thin and lay on the outside of the ear so as not to jam deep into your ear canal. But, I like them better than all my ear-buds (because they’re comfortable and the bendy-wire design makes them bend exactly as you need them to fit around your ear). They serve their purpose, but …what I missed is that they have a microphone, too, so I can use them while walking or driving and talking on the phone, and the sound quality is terrific – so I wear them almost exclusively. An earbud won’t ever be used again if I can help it. And I’m not longing for over the ear Beats by Dre or Bose noise cancelling headphones.
If I still traveled, these would be my music-listening earphones, my talking-on-the-phone head-set, and my “I can’t sleep in hotel rooms” sleep remedy. Heck, I’d chat up people at the airport or on the plane just to talk about my Bedphones.
What is the point of this blog entry? Maybe so the Bedphones people will send me a free pair? Or because I just love them that much? Mashable’s review says, “you’ll probably forget you’re wearing them.” That’s spot on. I get up at 5 a.m. and start breakfast and listen to podcasts and I literally forget they’re on my ears.
My life is better for having Bedphones. And because I have a blog, when my life improves …guess what. I write about it and you get to read about it.
If you travel alot. Get Bedphones. If you like to or need to listen to music or any sort of audio in bed. Get Bedphones. If you frequently work remotely and join conference calls and sometimes need to talk. Get Bedphones.
I’ll fight any man who says they have something better.
When your Christmas, Father’s Day, and birthday wish-list are designed around the concept of making your life better, and your well-researched items actually perform as (or better than) advertised, it’s worth blogging about and sharing.
Yes. I like these better than my BOGS, I think.
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Don Kowalewski 
Oh man, I need these STAT!
Reblogged this on Gratuitous Rex and commented:
I may not own Bedphones… YET… but I trust my blogpal/former co-worker, Kaleidoscopic Raygun. They sound amazing.
Don, as the creator of Bedphones, this post absolutely made my day! I’m incredibly happy Bedphones have improved your life, and it’s people such as yourself that inspire me to keep creating. Feel free to shoot me an email!
Eric. I’m flattered that you, creator of Bedphones, happened upon my blog. My love for these things borders on obsession. I almost think they have the wrong name …should be Bestphones. Follow me on Twitter and I’ll follow you back (@donkowalewski) and let’s DM. I’d love to talk about these with you further. And, I want to know how you market these and your marketing plans. I work for iHeartMEDIA (formerly known as Clear Channel and creators of the IHeartRadio app). No pressure, but I feel like if people knew about these and used them, they couldn’t help but love them. I hope to hear from you.
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