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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.
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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.
Hi Evry1. I am after an average quality bluetooth stereo headset for my HD. I love music and like to listen to my favourite tracks on the go (on the way to office and uni everyday & sometimes at home from my lappy). Ideally I would love to have amazing quality sound output but can't really be bothered to wear those chunky headsets that offer the sound quality to my satisfaction, so I decided to go for an average quality bluetooth headset for everyday use.
After going through some reviews I'm thinkin of buyin a motorola s9. I know it has issues with the buttons but I don't go to gym and don't get time for even light exercise, hence I have nothing to worry about, on that part. But, unfortunately, I can't seem to find any UK based dealer where I can get it from. Ideally I would prefer a shop where I can take the thing back if anything bad happens.
I would also like your opinion on my choice and if there is any other headset that you might suggest.
Cheers...
Doesn't anybody has anything to say?!
ah, here's my 3 cents...
Firstly, the new model is S9 HD...I considered that and some others and finally bought the Plantronics V855. I didn't need very good stereo music, and so the 855 is okay for me. At best, the call sounds are great. I didn't like wires and the 855 had just one simple wire that links to the other ear, unlike those like the SE DS980 (great stereo music).
The S9 HD (to me!) looked very out of place (aka awkward, ugly) on a person when worn - at least that what's I gather from seeing 2 persons wearing them on the streets.
Additionally, some reviews pointed to poor call voice sounds (ie. soft).
...it's really your preference in the end.
I think I'm gonna go with the DS980 then...
Dint get a bluetooth headset at the end, instead got a seenheiser CX 400-II headset... Mind blowing quality. glad that i made that choice...
what are the best Bluetooth headphones for listening to music? I listen to alot of music, so need something comfortable like gel ones ( in ear headphones)...
so please someone let me know
Motorola S9HD
Bluetooth headphone
htc fan89 said:
what are the best Bluetooth headphones for listening to music? I listen to alot of music, so need something comfortable like gel ones ( in ear headphones)...
so please someone let me know
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I tried around a dozen solutions for wired or handsfree telephoning and/or listening to music. From Jabra, Jawbone, Sennheuiser to you name it. Nothing worked fine (bad audio quality, to much surrounding noise, flimsy cables (broke), not comfortable, fell out of ear).
Since a few weeks I have a Nokia BH-503. Over the ear design and an neckband. I finally found what I was looking for.
Very good telephoning capabilities, including noise-cancelation. People can't hear Í'm phoning from my car of from whithin a train. Good listening quality, the battery lasts around 13 hours. Comfort.
The headphone costs around 80-100 euro from a retailer.
And 33 bucks (25 euro) inclusing shipping&handling at
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.30407
Guess where I ordered it?
fazerrider said:
Since a few weeks I have a Nokia BH-503.
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Whilst i agree that these were very good, i found the "snare" noise (often found in punk and metal music) to be...scratchy.
That's why, more than a year ago, i bought the Sony Ericsson HBH-ds980.
I have NEVER bought a piece of electronic equipment that has served me SO well, SO impressively and without fail, EVER!
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/hbh-ds980?cc=il&lc=en
1) the battery lasts FOREVER (as long as u dont max the volume ofc)
2) the audio quality (esp bass!) is ASTOUNDING
3) the text doesnt work for songs (on the LCD) because that's limited to Sony Ericsson cell phones...but for calling, u can browse ur phonebook/call log without taking ur phone outta ur pocket!!!
and it costs the same as the Nokia above...
hope this mini review helps
Drag-On said:
Whilst i agree that these were very good, i found the "snare" noise (often found in punk and metal music) to be...scratchy.
That's why, more than a year ago, i bought the Sony Ericsson HBH-ds980.
I have NEVER bought a piece of electronic equipment that has served me SO well, SO impressively and without fail, EVER!
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/hbh-ds980?cc=il&lc=en
1) the battery lasts FOREVER (as long as u dont max the volume ofc)
2) the audio quality (esp bass!) is ASTOUNDING
3) the text doesnt work for songs (on the LCD) because that's limited to Sony Ericsson cell phones...but for calling, u can browse ur phonebook/call log without taking ur phone outta ur pocket!!!
and it costs the same as the Nokia above...
hope this mini review helps
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Yeah, I know, they sound great. But they have earplugs with wires....
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Motorola S9HD
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I second that.....
I have been using a Bluetrek Metal, and it is the best I have had so far...
I just got my second one, because I accidentally dropped it and stepped on it.
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I have been using a Bluetrek Metal, and it is the best I have had so far...
I just got my second one, because I accidentally dropped it and stepped on it.
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that's mono sound tho (ie one ear). OP wanted to listen to music and, whilst the Bluetrek Metal can do this...well it's not great for music
Dell BH200
Great Headset for Music, don't know how's the mic is on these because never used it...but audio quality is top notch...
bluetooth with a2dp, there is no such thing as best. they all suck relatively speaking. I have 7 different pairs of BT headsets. Many of what is mentioned here, and pardon the term, but they all sound like crap. An ipod nano with a set of iGrados is leaps and bounds ahead of whatever sound you get through a2dp on the D2.
If you don't mind looking like an idiot, sony brtb50s are decent. If you want compact, I really like my cheapy ARWH1 receiver paired with some er6is. Same headset plugged directly into a nano playing the exact same track is completely different though. Pick up a ARWH1 and pair it with the headphones of your choosing and you'll be happy. I paid $20 from buy.com on a special for the box and some crap headphones, but the box itself works good for what it is.
I'm thinking about getting the Sony Ericsson DS980 for my Diamond2 also~ but does anyone one know if Sony Ericsson DS205 or Sony Ericsson MW600 is any good? and are both of them compatible with Diamond2?
So which one you guys recommed (sound quality and not losing connection)?
popularpp said:
I'm thinking about getting the Sony Ericsson DS980 for my Diamond2 also~ but does anyone one know if Sony Ericsson DS205 or Sony Ericsson MW600 is any good? and are both of them compatible with Diamond2?
So which one you guys recommed (sound quality and not losing connection)?
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good choice on the DS980! the DS205 has a few little things that bug me:
1) battery life was poor (could just be the unit i was using was faulty and/or old)
2) the screen is tiny! and it's not OLED...
3) the headphones that come with the unit are crap.
as for the MW600, it's great in theory. i've never used it, but it's equal to and/or better in many things than the DS980.
pairing should work on all of them though.
thx~ maybe ill try out the MW600 since i prefer a clipon , hope everythings goes good =)
Two years ago I go a set of Jabra BT2640s for dual use: #1 for my BlackJack I & #2 for PC gaming. For the money ($30-$40) they're an awesome value IMO. I I could improve anything on them I'd give the mic 16-bit audio capability so I don' sound like I'm on a phone when talking in Ventrilo.
I use a Jabra BT3030, and a set of JVC HA-FX34S Marshmallow headphones. These headphones are CHEAP...Amazon sells them for around $12USD. However, they have excellent noise reduction (around 20db), and pretty good range. Best of all, they stay put in my ears, even with a motorcycle helmet going on and off.
I've also used these headphones with the HTC audio/power adapter, but those break down pretty quickly.
Jabra BT 3030 together with an iGrado!!!
Best u can get...
Regards!
Been hearing that audio over bluetooth sounds better and have been wanting to NOT worry about dropping my Lumia every time I fish it out of my pocket to change a song. So, I've been searching the web over for a great deal on the BH-111.
Found it on Expansys-usa and it the black version just became available for $30.00 USD, while another black is 34.99 and the new colors ar 44.99. Of course, I went for the least expensive since I didn't actually need them. Shipping soon. Will report back on quality.
link:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/s.aspx?search=bh-111
Audio over Bluetooth should sound worse, as it's compressed, but whether it will be noticeable to everyone, I don't know (I have an A2DP headset and it sounds OK to me).
Interested to hear more about them. Look great.
They just arrived. I've never used earbuds that fit into the canal. Wierd, like wearing earplugs. Sound is good. Better than my Sennheiser MX95. Probably because of the in-ear fit. Down the line, I'll invest in nicer ear phones. In the meantime, these are quite decent.
Sound, to my ears, is the exact same... wired or via bluetooth.
Oh... a few days ago one of the foam pads fell off on my Sennheiser. So, I removed the other until I could get replacements. The sound was horrendous. I understood the complaints people had. It was so horrid that I used local scout to find and call a few Radio Shacks that were still open and then got driving directions. Yeah, I LOVE local scout.
edit: I just purchased the Sennheiser OCX 880 for $34.99 (down from $60, down from $100+) to replace both sets that I currently have. Will see if I can make a few bucks on my MX 95 via online auction.
Update - after an ear irrigation today, I can definitely tell the difference between the BH-111 earbuds and the Sennheiser MX95. The Nokia earbuds aren't so great. Still loving the bluetooth though.
I'm wanting to get a Bluetooth headset that is decent and cheap. Nothing spectacular just something that doesn't echo and is ok quality. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I don't know about cheap. I've always been under the impression that you really do get what you pay for. If you are looking for a good bluetooth ear piece, the Jawbones (though not cheap) are by far the best when it comes to functionality. IMHO it filters out wind and other background noise, keeps the sound and mic clear, and is a great piece of hardware. FYI, I worked witha cell phone recycling Co. for a while and was able to play with many devices, I was most impressed when comparing all products. On the other hand, if inexpensive is your goal (with good function) MOTO, good solid Product, not quite the tech advantage.
-Just an opinion
Bluetooth Headset
Hey there,
do u want a HEADSET, so that u can use it to make / recieve calls
or just bluetooth Headphone to listen to music?
I use this one
"Arctic P311"
since 1 year about 2-3- times a week for training / listening there musik / internet radio
sometimes during training i recieve calls and there it did work / no call partner said somthing about bad sound
/training is just inside - so i cannot tell u something about call quality outdoors.
Motorola S305 are pretty cheap, solid music and phone call sound as well. The other day I was biking and a friend called and was able to hear me fine even while riding at a medium pace.
I went for the LG HBS700 and am very happy with them.