While the availability of Bluetooth headsets with stereo capability is growing, some still like the wired versions better. For those HTC users who prefer the wired approach and want more functionality with their headsets, HTC offers the Wired Remote Control Stereo Headphones which not only offers you a stereo headset but also remote controls to allow you to keep your phone holstered while you enjoy listening to music files as well as controlling basic phone controls.

Follow the break to see how the HTC wired headset performed both as an audio device and a remote control.

The Low-Down

The HTC Wired Remote Control is a two-piece unit. The first being the remote control itself that plugs into the mini-USB port of the Fuze. The controller allows you to answer/end calls, activate voice dialing as well as control the media player (play/stop/forward/reverse/volume controls). The buttons functioned crisply and was very responsive.

The controller is fitted with a 3.5mm headphone jack that can accommodate your favorite set of headphones or you can use the set of earphones that come with the controller. HTC packages the controller with a set of stereo ear buds (the second piece of the puzzle) but if you’d like to substitute them with, say, the…