I am looking for a stereo bluetooth headset and was wondering if members of this forum have any suggestions of what to buy.
I'm going to go with an iTech r35 clip. It seems to have the best support for a range of profiles, and also allows connection of your own preferred headphones.
It seems reports of it working with tytn are mixed, but this appears to be because the tytn BT stack is not the best.
I'll give it a go, but I don't hold out 100% confidence in any BT stereo headsets unless something is done to address the weaknesses of the underlying device.
good price for the itech clip at the orange shop £29.99 (includes a free dongle to allow you to use the headset with other stereo equipment via a 3.5mm jack.)
let us know how you get on as I think it's ok.
pros
1 quality acceptable for me using my own ear buds
2 A2DP works well so far
cons
1 no car charger included
2 hands free reconnects fine when coming back into range but the stereo wireless does not and you have to reconnect manually
3. I'm using the headset through my car stereo aux line. works great for playing music and taking calls except people ringing in hear an echo (themselves through the car speakers about .5seconds after they speak). I thought it was one of those things but it doesn't do it using my w800i. - I really need to resolve this one :?:
I havent heard any complaints about the S38 I think that from what comments I have heard would be the better choice
Im using the s38 it works geat!
Hey,
I've been looking at buying the r35 and was wondering whether or not the clip has a built in microphon on it or not? Becuase I want to be able to use my own headphones and still answer an incoming call. Thanks
I have chosen to go with the Jabra BT500v so far so good quite comfy, only problem is that it won't let me use it to do voice commands on the Vario 2 so some hacks are needed I think.
Brian1585 said:
Hey,
I've been looking at buying the r35 and was wondering whether or not the clip has a built in microphon on it or not? Becuase I want to be able to use my own headphones and still answer an incoming call. Thanks
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I use the i-Clip R35 and it works great with the Hermes, using my own headphones and the clip picks up my voice really well even if it's in my shirt pocket. The forward/backwards button works with WM but not the play/pause button, still trying to get these to work with TCPMP.
My R35 clip arrived today. I bought from here and paid circa £64 for two delivered to the UK.
So far it's working well (I made the registry alterations to improve the stereo - as suggested in the wiki). In WM the pause/play button doesn't seem to work (but the volume up/down and track back/forward do). It flawlessly switches to headset whenever a call comes in.
The only thing I don't like is a device issue - having to keep the device on (ie all buttons and the screen active) when playing mp3's.
I'll keep track of how I get on, and report back on a long term test.
so pressing the down button on the joypad in media player to switch the screen off (but keep the music playing) stops the iTech from working ?
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...The only thing I don't like is a device issue - having to keep the device on (ie all buttons and the screen active) when playing mp3's.
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If you are having problems with accidentally hitting the buttons etc.. when the phone is in your pocket, have you tried enabling the "Lock" in the settings menu to activate after 0 minutes.
This is what I used to do when I was listening to Tomtom voice commands on my motorbike (used to have the phone in my pocket and didn't want to accidentally phone someone, activate other programs etc..)
Solved the problem for me
SE HBH-DS970 bluetooth headset
Anybody using the new sony bluetooth headset SE HBH-DS970 bluetooth headset and if so what is your experience?
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so pressing the down button on the joypad in media player to switch the screen off (but keep the music playing) stops the iTech from working ?
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I wasn't aware that you could do that. Does it also disable the buttons? I find I get all sorts of presses as I slide it in and out of my bag. I'll have a play, and see what happens.
Nicky said:
trentend said:
...The only thing I don't like is a device issue - having to keep the device on (ie all buttons and the screen active) when playing mp3's.
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If you are having problems with accidentally hitting the buttons etc.. when the phone is in your pocket, have you tried enabling the "Lock" in the settings menu to activate after 0 minutes.
This is what I used to do when I was listening to Tomtom voice commands on my motorbike (used to have the phone in my pocket and didn't want to accidentally phone someone, activate other programs etc..)
Solved the problem for me
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thx for that. I'll give it a go.
My first pda phone, so these tips - even the most simple - are extremely useful.
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I've been playing around with my XDAIIi today and finally got music coming from my Jabra BT250.
Pressing the answer/end button on the Jabra toggles the sound to the headset and back to the XDAIIi.
At the same time I get my Tom Tom voice over the music!
The sound is not great, certainly not Hi-Fi though this, I guess, is mainly down to to the headset.
doesent work with me...
XDAIIi hardware+drivers support voice dialing over BT and playing audio. It was written in specification.
It is impossible to make these drivers work on normal XDAII or XDAIIs devices.
That's too bad for 2s user!
how did you get this to work as on my XDA2i i cant get it work, mainly the tomtom voices i am intrested in, not fussed about the music side
Thanks
John
I don't like answers like the one I'm about to give you and it's all I have.
I was on a call and ended it with my Jabra headset button. I then pressed the button again as I wasn't certain it had ended and I got the Tom Tom voice. I then played some music and that came through as well.
Now I can switch between XDA sound and Jabra sound just by toggling the headset button.
I haven't done anything with settings or patches. I got it quite by accident. If you want any info on my settings just ask but I'm sure they are all default.
The only thing that had changed between not getting it and getting it was the installation of Microsfot Voice Command, which is probably the best bit of s/w I have used. I don't know if this is a factor or not.
Thanks Mindraceing, are you useing Voice comands v1 or v1.5
Thanks
John
I'm using 1.5 UK version.
Having had so much help from this forum and being a non programmer thought I would try to give something back.
Recently bought the Sony MEX BT5000 car stereo. The install was really easy. I bought a cable to convert from my existing pre installed car stereo to a standard iso fitting. It is then just a matter of plugging the cables in and replacing the stereo. Due to the integrated bluetooth no problems with having to tap into speaker cables to mute the radio for calls.
I also ran a standard red/white phono cable from the back of my stereo via the AUX IN connection to plug into my MP3 player. The stereo has built in A2DP if you wanted to stream via bluetooth on your phone.
Call quality appears to be very good in both directions, no complaints so far. The mic is built into the stereo with no option on an external one. This did slightly concern me before buying but all is well. I had done some research and some people had experienced problems. I think this is due to the position of your stereo. mine is high up in the centre console. If yours is at the bottom you may experience problems.
There is no "talk" button similar to a earpiece. On pressing the talk button you get various dialing options to use presets, phonebook or dial a number. If you want to use Voice Command you just press the button on the phone and then it transfers the call to the stereo when it starts dialing. To receive a call just press the button on the strereo or set it to autoanswer.
Tom Tom works with no problems. All instructions come out the phone though if a call is received it will mute Tom Tom. I like it working this way as I wouldn't want TT to keep interrupting the stereo. It could be possible to make it work through the speakers but I haven't tried.
Stereo sound is good but I am no audiophile. It is way better than the standard stereo that was in the car before.
In all I would recommend it. Easy install with no messy wires involved and easy to pull out and transfer to my next car when required. most importantly the call quality is good.
Only downside would be the lack of "headpeice" talk button but the workaround works well. (I did read on xda somewhere somebody had it work that when using voice command after pressing the phone button the notification messages went straight to the speakers and used the stereo mic. after installing a cab upgrade this stopped working. I may try re-installing VC to see if I can get this to work.)
To install to the stereo phonebook uses a bluetooth transfer. haven't worked out how to this yet as only IR transfer seems to be allowed from the phone. Obviously using VC this doesn't really matter.
I just installed the MEX BT5000 in my car, too. My experiences with the BT phone are roughly the same as yours -- the mic works really well, considering it's hidden behind the faceplate.
I've gotten the phonebook transfer to work. Just select the contact, then tap Menu/Beam Contact. It'll try IR first, then Bluetooth. I have the Sim Access Profile (SAP) hack installed -- that may be the factor here.
The one issue with phonebook transfer is that the phone numbers don't display properly on the Sony -- I just see +1 with no areacode/phone number. The numbers dial properly, however.
Hello everyone,
I was using a O2 Zinc on WM6 platform before the current Nike. With Zinc, i was able to listen to mp3 songs played to my SE HBH610 one-sided headset but not now on Nike. I noticed though that the Bluetooth stack on these 2 sets are different while on Zinc, you have an option to "Enable Audio". Anyone, can help? Thank you in advance.
Alano
what settings you have try?
There is nothing much to try. Just either to delete this headset or set it as "handsfree".
There should also a option for bluetooth audio if the phone recognize a2dp on a headset.
my car-hifi has handsfee and bluetooth audio and i can check both.
A2DP for music works like a charm for me...
i dunno about the settings my bluetooth headset when activated automaticly takes over from the phone speaker when im using media programs, though not with all programs. im using an Jabra bt3030 headset myself.
There doesn't seem to be an option perse for A2DP, anyone got an idea?
I have managed to downloaded a 3-party software that allows me to hear on the same headset audio. This show that there is nothing wrong with the capability of the headset but the software of the bluetooth in Nike. As far as I remember, on WM6 of Zinc, it is using Broadcom BT stack. Anyone has ideas where to get this to replace the MS stack on Nike?
Weird - I recently bought a SE HBH-DS220 headset and it works fine together with both Windows Media player and the inbuilt HTC media player.
Nike is A2DP compatible as said in the phone documentation. I use to listen music wirth my motorola S9. When I pair the S9, audio is automatiquely routed to it.
I have a motorola S9 stereo Bt too and everything works fine, even games and tcmcp work without problems.
I use this Blue Tooth Headset. Reason ... no other Product use 24bit D/A Converter! Not much Headset, can match with this product!!! and ... i am a fan of old designes ... if you have a sunglasses ... you look like the first Napster Logo LLOOOLL
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I have a motorola S9 stereo Bt too and everything works fine, even games and tcmcp work without problems.
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The S9s are a great set, but don't ever go running/cycling or get sweaty with them - they totally fail - which is seriously lousy for something thats "designed" for such usage.
I use the Motorola SoundPilot S705, which i brilliant.
I have an outtake for 3,5 mm. jack, and FM radio. When I turn the SoundPilot on, it immediately paires up with my phone.
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The S9s are a great set, but don't ever go running/cycling or get sweaty with them - they totally fail - which is seriously lousy for something thats "designed" for such usage.
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didnt knew that, thanks for the tip...
Hi im looking for some bluetooth headphones for my blackstone. I want to be able to answer calls and control the media player using the bluetooth headphones.
Does anybody have a rough idea if any of the following are compatable. I know they are not well known brands but thought i may aswell ask anyway.
cheers
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160327905040
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120318070798
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=150338016640
i bought the 2nd one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120318070798
wat i can say is not bad. Clear when paired wif both my phone and my laptop.
ps. for better sound quality, i'm using my own headphone.
do the controls work ie play ,pause, prev track, next track ect?
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i bought the 2nd one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120318070798
wat i can say is not bad. Clear when paired wif both my phone and my laptop.
ps. for better sound quality, i'm using my own headphone.
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Is this headset compatible with voice dialing? I use microsoft voice control.
Thanks
Why not get some well known branded headsets like motorola s9, that comes close to the price range as well...
i dont like the headsets. i want something that can clip on my shirt, control the hd media player and plug any headphones into.
cheers
Calypso SP
Hi,
I first had the Motorola S9 which were nice, but too much bass, and after some time they completely fell apart
Now I bought the Calypso SP and they work just fine. They support Bluetooth 2.0, so you don't have those annoying pauses if the phone is not exactly behind your back, and the sound is great.
They look a bit like Princess Leia's haircut though
KR
Xandi
I've got sony ericsson HBH-DS970 and they're really excellent.
They will control next/previous track etc in the built in touchflo player but I cannot find out how to make them control Coreplayer instead. I hate the built in player and use Coreplayer for almost everything, but I've had to stop using these headphones because I can't control the tracks with them sadly. Really gutted about it.
I've got Sennheiser CX500s which sound great, but the track control & untangled wires of the bluetooth set was brilliant, and the sound was very good too.
Anyone know a decent bluetooth earbud set that works to control Coreplayer? Or a way I can fix this problem as it really sucks.
do the controls work with windows media player?
Someone knows if exist a stereo bluetooth earphone with the mp3 controls that is compatible with the g1 and cyanogen firmware? I saw that doesn't exist wired, hope at least to find one bluetooth.
atsic said:
Someone knows if exist a stereo bluetooth earphone with the mp3 controls that is compatible with the g1 and cyanogen firmware? I saw that doesn't exist wired, hope at least to find one bluetooth.
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afaik most devices that are A2dp profiled should work.
i'm currently using the jabra BT3030, works fine.
coredalae said:
afaik most devices that are A2dp profiled should work.
i'm currently using the jabra BT3030, works fine.
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I thought exactly about the jabra BT3030. I think is the best one for what i need. I saw also some china device, the problem is only to know if them will work or not properly!
SE DS970 works great and also displays the phone number on the led screen on incoming calls.
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SE DS970 works great and also displays the phone number on the led screen on incoming calls.
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seems that doesn't have the mp3 controls on it. Just play/pause button is it correct?
just checked better and it has... i will found one over ebay to see if is more or not expensive of a bt3030
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SE DS970 works great and also displays the phone number on the led screen on incoming calls.
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hey just wondering can you change the headphones on these or no. Does it work with a modded rom. Does it display the incoming calls number thank you
DO NOT purchase a Lubix product. They do not work w/ Android.
(Specifically, they don't have SCO/ "phone audio" support in Cupcake+, and the MP3 controls only work with Windows Media Player, and hence not w/ Android.)
IConrad01 said:
DO NOT purchase a Lubix product. They do not work w/ Android.
(Specifically, they don't have SCO/ "phone audio" support in Cupcake+, and the MP3 controls only work with Windows Media Player, and hence not w/ Android.)
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whats a lubix product the nokia bluetooth headphones
I've had the Sony DR-BT50 for a year now. They have amazing sound quality and have a mic for phone calls. All the controls are on the right speaker. I usually only have to charge them after 15 hours of listening.
but will the Sony Ericsson HBH-DS970 work with the cyanogen experimental roms
yes they work. i was on cyanogen 4.0.4 but i need exchange so i moved to a rogers rom.
they have mp3 controls (next and previous and volume buttons) also it displays the caller number not caller id. (i know that sucks, was wishing for caller id also). i have them for almost an year and the battery lasts about 6-8 hours listening to music.
Been using a jabra BT8010 for a few months now with out issue on the xROM roms.
If your after a tiny sleek device this isn't it but I've not found it any where near as bad as alot of reviews made it out to be.
in normal use it is just a single ear device, but if you want stereo it comes with the aditional ear piece that plugs into the back of the main unit.
Control wise i found it quite intuative, single click paly/pause, double click skip track, press'n hold stop, nice and easy. though its also able to swap between phone headset mode and music contol mode at the click of a button. It'll also pair to 2 devices simultaniously and let you swap which is the primary to be controlled on the fly.
it has an oled display that will show the calling number, but it also has a 30 number onboard phone book, so if you have a callers name and number stored on the headset (programed over usb) it will display the name instead. not propper caller ID but its a start.
oh and it can also vibrate, which is just a bit odd when its hanging off the side of your head, but it does mean you can leave the phone in you bag (lets face it the G1 is a bit bulky once you get extended batteries etc on it) and just have the headset in your pocket and be able to tell if its ringing and see whose calling before you answer it without even seeing your phone.
only thing i've been able to complain about at all is the size, but the features out weigh that minor issue
bluetooth stereo headsets
I use the Moto Rokr SD-9's and they are awesome, has mic for calls and all controls on the headphones for volume and track skip and such