Anyone tried one of these Bluetooth headsets with an XDAIIs
http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/mobilephones/0,39023920,39118480,00.htm
quite small and unobtrusive looking headset that doesn't make you look a pillock like most of them, seem to be going for about £10 on Ebay.
Just wondered if anyone had any experience of them
Went for this device anyway and it works a treat, good audio quality reasonable battery life. (4rs talk and 120 standby)
Is even smaller than it looks in the pictures, clip on part is actually only about 2 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide
Highly recommended!
Guys / gals, I’ve just posted a really cool comparison & roundup of three stereo BT headphones: the Nokia HS-12W the Plantronics Pulsar 590 and the Plantronics Pulsar 260 to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1161097 . Make sure you don’t miss it if you’d like to choose a stereo Bluetooth headphones model or just would like to know more about A2DP – it’s a MUST for all A2DP fans!
Thank you very much for a well researched atricle on the A2DP standard as well as a few tests on BT Stereo Headsets.
I would like to support your findings on the Nokia HS-12W.
I have had mine for a while now and used it on the AKU 2.3 RSA 1.35 ROM, with mods to the registry as well as Sleuths A2DP fix. This worked surprisingly well with only the odd skips occuring.
The newer AKU 3.3 ROM's have sorted out the A2DP problems and the quality is now near perfect with good range as well.
However I have also purchased the HTC BHS 100 BT Stereo Headset and found this a bargain at the price.(also running AKU 3.3)
The price in South Africa is half that of the Nokia and the quality of the sound is virtually similar. But the HTC headset has an advantage.
The mike is built into the device which is smaller and lighter. The earphones use a 3.5mm jackplug, so it is possible to use your own earphones of choice. This really is great as the "pocket" now becomes the limiting factor to quality.
The range is good with unobstructed transmission up to 15 plus meters.
For travellers the advantage is that the adaptor(small) only needs to be taken with as this fits onto the Hermes mains charger.
A further advantage is that when using the oem earphones that are supplied, the left earphone can be unplugged, which will make motoring safer as ones' hearing is not impeded in traffic. It then becomes a mono BT phone headset.
The wait for this device was long in coming, but well worth it
I trust someone finds this informative.
I've been using Plantronics Pulsar 590A for some time and they have worked flawlessly. Good sound and I can easily go into another room still with good sound and no interruptions.
Yesterday I tried the Sony DR-BT20NX and was really disappointed. Excellent sound but the sound dropped when I turned my back or held it behind my back. Tried it with both the Tytn and the Qtek 9100 with the same result.
Just add to the list, it would be nice to know in advance which headsets work well with the Tytn
Plantronics Pulsar 590A
Sound: Good
Reception: Really good, can walk around in my apartment without sound dropping.
Talk: No complaints except if it's really windy.
Design: Ok, however one "ear" flashes blue while in use. Makes you look like something from star trek...
Sony DR-BT20NX
Sound: Good
Reception: Extremely bad. Can not even put it in my front pocket without the sound dropping
Talk: Didn't even try. The reception was so bad these were not an option.
Design: Excellent. Looks good and you just put the strap around your neck. While not in use there are small straps for holding the plugs in place so the cable doesn't get tangled.
I really like the Jabra 8010. The hook is flexible and adjustable. It's taken awhile for me to get used to it though. I've worn a Jabra 250v forever. It has a small cord that goes around the back of the neck that hooks onto the headset on the other ear. You can use mono or stereo.
I use it/them with the HTC 8525. It brought out volume issues with the phone that I didn't know I had though. Searching, reading and people on this forum helped me get those issues fixed and now everything works perfectly.
MsGadget
Plantronics 590!!
I'll cast my vote for the Plantronics 590. Phenomenal with the latest A2DP and hardcore's tuning tips. Never a skip and the battery life is incredible!
More than once while listening to my Hermes with them have I've pondered the exorbitant amount of cash I've sunken into my home theater over the years.
Motorola S705
I agree on the Plantronics 590. They really raised my expectations, I thought all headsets were equally good which I have found out they are not.
Has anyone tried Motorola S705? They seem really awesome with lcd display, 3,5 mm jack (you can use your own headphones), radio, good battery life (better than with the Sony ones according to a forum I read) and BT class 1 instead of 2 which gives them a theoretical range of 100m instead of 10m which is standard. A little bigger than many but I am really tempted giving them a shot.
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=152
Dmon said:
I agree on the Plantronics 590. They really raised my expectations, I thought all headsets were equally good which I have found out they are not.
Has anyone tried Motorola S705? They seem really awesome with lcd display, 3,5 mm jack (you can use your own headphones), radio, good battery life (better than with the Sony ones according to a forum I read) and BT class 1 instead of 2 which gives them a theoretical range of 100m instead of 10m which is standard. A little bigger than many but I am really tempted giving them a shot.
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=152
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Interesting.
I think (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this) that both the BT transmitter and the BT reciever need to be Class 1 to get the kind of ranges that they state for Class 1 devices. I don't know of any current phones and only a few USB dongles that are Class 1. Class 1 devices are also more power hungry.
blueant
I highly recommend the blueant ones (X5?). I have them and then another three friends bought them. It also comes with a 3.5mm transmitter so you can use it with your PC/ipod,etc.
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Interesting.
I think (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this) that both the BT transmitter and the BT reciever need to be Class 1 to get the kind of ranges that they state for Class 1 devices. I don't know of any current phones and only a few USB dongles that are Class 1. Class 1 devices are also more power hungry.
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I'm really not looking for a device that has 100 m range, but I figure that if it has that kind of range having the phone in your front pocket or moving around in the apartment should be no problem.
Btw. The Plantronics also come with a 3,5 mm transmitter so it can be used for pretty much everything.
The Motorola set does not come with a transmitter but you can buy one separately. If you buy one you can pair it to the phone and another source at the same time. For example, if you are streaming music from your computer and you receive a call, the music mutes and the device switches to your phone.
Plantronics 590
Probably worth noting there's also Plantronics 590E which is headphones and charger only and is a great option for those who don't need all the trimmings included with the pricier 590A.
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Probably worth noting there's also Plantronics 590E which is headphones and charger only and is a great option for those who don't need all the trimmings included with the pricier 590A.
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I think the pricier ones are a really good buy since you can use them with all equipment imaginable. Forgot to mention that they also come with a regular cable so if you are out of battery or sitting on a plane you can use them without bluetooth.
Wavesystec BT-1000
Saw these in a swedish shop. They are from Korea and I haven't heard of them before. They were charged and I got to try them out. The sound was good but a little low on base. They were really small and I like the way they look, although the shiny front seems to smudge easily. All controls worked like a charm and I could put them in my pocket and walk around the store without any interruptions. Maybe not hifi but the were quite cheap, the store price was 700 SEK (or about 100 $). I'm thinking of going back later this week and test the call quality. Found a website with the specs here:
http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11283714/Bluetooth_Headset.html
Edit: Tried them again and the call sound was good. However, the bass was really too bad so I won't be buying them.
ive got some gear4 ones, get to just over 20M appart before it drops the audio, and need to get 10Ms away for it to pick it up again.
5hrs play back
paid £11.49 for them off amazon hen they done a deal!
Plantronics 590A The Ultimate Bluethooth Voice Command Headset
Yeah! the ultimate headset, a superior breed, the best on the market, top of the line, I believe that says it all, yeah! the ultimate headset........!
Plantronics Discovery 655
... works great with my Hermes.
Long battery life, easy charging from the same mini-USB cable, good reception and signal distance.
HT-820
i gotta mention my Motorola Ht-820s which were brilliant on my magician (with alota patching) but are flawless and ever lasting on the Hermes.
How about the ITech R35s? I've been debating buying them off ebay. They get real good reviews and seem like they would beat out any other kind since you use your own headphones with them!
Even has controls to switch songs. Some reviews say media player on windows mobile supports the controls some reviews say it doesnt.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ITech-Clip-R35-...yZ133229QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I have a Nokia HS-12W as well as a HTC BH S100 and both work well on the latest WM6 ROMS.
I use the Schap's ROM without any reg edits.
The advantage of the HTC is that it has a 3.5mm jackplug on the earphone side so you can attach your favourite earphones.
The sound of the Nokia blows away my IPod. Deep base and rich treble.
The range on both are about 10 to 15 meters in an unrestricted enviroment.
The Nokia costs about twice as much as the HTC in South Africa.
I can recommend both of these Stereo BT Headsets.
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How about the ITech R35s? I've been debating buying them off ebay. They get real good reviews and seem like they would beat out any other kind since you use your own headphones with them!
Even has controls to switch songs. Some reviews say media player on windows mobile supports the controls some reviews say it doesnt.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ITech-Clip-R35-...yZ133229QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Well...I bought my R35 off of Ebay and I'll say that I'm a happy customer. Sounds great to me with Sleuth's WM6 LVSW variant, A2DP skip fix, and seems to hold a charge for a decent amount of time before needing recharging. I would say that they are not very good at the telephony part however...whenever I answer or make a call with them...I always get complaints about sound from the other party. They do work with WMP for what it's worth though. I'd say they are a worthy A2DP investment especially if you have a favorite pair of headphones already...
I have some Logitech BT head phones but they are just too big/bulky for jogging, gym, etc. I was thinking how nice it would be to have my phone in my gym bag and the little R35 clipped on!
Plantronics Pulsar 260
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Plantronics Discovery 655
... works great with my Hermes.
Long battery life, easy charging from the same mini-USB cable, good reception and signal distance.
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These are not stereo though...
I bought the Pulsar 260 since the Pulsar 590A have worked really well. At first I was quite disappointed but I then upgraded my rom to LVSW and the sound was dramatically improved. Some slight background noice but nothing big. Controls work well and the range is fantastic. Also no interruptions yet.
The only thing that irritates me is the cable length. You can easily clip it to your belt and so if you hang it around the neck there is a lot of cable dangling around. The sound during calls where adequate but my girlfriend said there was a little squeking noice every time I stopped talking and it was a little irritating. This was with the old rom and I have not yet tested call quality with the new rom. I will report back on that.
Edit: The call quality is adequate and the sound did improve with the new rom. The squeking sound is gone, only a little static left but nothing much.
I am very pleased with me Nextlink spider.
(http://www.radioshack.com/sm-nextlink-spider-bluetooth-headset--pi-2290597.html)
I got one on sale from Radioshack for $40 bucks I believe a while back. I've heard that some of the units have problems retaining battery but I have no problems with my unit. I get really great sound and reception in my 3 bedroom house. Callers can hardly tell that I am not speaking directly into my phone and its comfy too.
ya so I'm not sure if it's even out there as the MDA is fairly big but when I work out, I'd like to listen to music and such from my MDA. Is there an arm strap that will accommodate the MDA?
I have the same issue, i would like to use my phone as well. for now i have reverted to my mp3 player, plus it's cheaper if i drop it haha. and ya know, i think i'm the only person in there without an ipod.
RE: armstrap
Hiya,
The 5g iPod armband works great! I used it for my Cingular 8125. I believe the manufacturer is xtrememac. Here's the link below...
http://www.xtrememac.com/cases/video/sportwrap/index.php
PS - It works even better with a stereo bluetooth headset...
looking to buy a stereo bt headset/mic .
this site has some pretty good pricing, but too many choices....
http://www.onlyg1.com/bluetooth.html
scroll to middle of page.
just wondering which is going to give some bang for the buck. not looking to integrate into my car audio cz my hummer stereo doesnt offer bt anyway. just looking for a nice, comfortable headset for the gym and while at work with good battery life, great sound and mic. appearance not important, but i do prefer the wrap around the back style
all this is dependent, of course, on the a2dp rolling out. any1 have this update isolated? nyway, be nice to only lug around the g1 instead of g1 + lappy + ipod + all associated cabling and power cords. g1 has almost completely replaced lappy already and ive only had it a cpl of days!
also, i see conflicting info on g1 specs. some say bt v1.0 and other say v 2.0 and still other sites say that firmware upgrade is needed to support bt 2.0.
i dont care what i have to do, but my goal is not only to enjoy streaming music via orb and my home server but also streams from wolfgangs vault with a sound i can deal with. rite now its too sloppy and retarded that it plays thru speaker instead of my current bt headset. found this out the hard way while utubing at work. oops, my bad boss
Prices are not good. The one headset I can recommend wholeheartedly is the Motorola S9. They are fantastic for sports and/or working out.
Here's the thing. The S9's on the site are the old model and they're charging $70 not including shipping. The new ones are the S9-HD's. They have builtin SRS WOW technology and the sound quality is excellent. Best Buy has them for $99 in the store.
If you want the S9s cheap then Ebay is the way. If it was me, I'd be all over the S9-HDs.
just wondering, anytime the A2DP will be up?
i was just going to get a stereo BT headset until i read this forum about it not having A2DP..
*sigh
atoy74 said:
If you want the S9s cheap then Ebay is the way. If it was me, I'd be all over the S9-HDs.
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S9s are sweet, but only if you have a tiny head. They're not adjustable. And eBay is definitely the way to go...as long as you're cautious. There are lots of Chinese knock-off S9 headsets.
I'm also anxiously awaiting A2DP for the G1. Right now using the 3.5mm adapter which is not bad for being able to answer phone calls while listening to music during my commute.
These look more interesting:
http://www.amazon.com/Sonorix-Bluetooth-Headset-Removable-Earphones/dp/B000V1UGZ2/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1235423071&sr=8-25
being able to use my own headphones would be the biggest selling point.
my s9s have been hanging off my lcd monitor since I got my G1 =/ I want a2dp now! >.<
Anyways before I was using a Nokia 5300 Xpressmusic and then later a SE k800i the quality was great! a little bit better with the nokia but a good set of bluetooth headphones and lightweight
I know its on the roadmap but they are sure taking their time to implement it in the official build of the G1
thanks for the replies. looks like the s9-hd is the headset of choice. ill have to buy them in person tho, cz the comment about big heads [like mine _] concerns me.
well i just got my Sony Ericsson HBH-DS200
now just waiting for A2DP to be working.....
OMG I CAN'T WAIT