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I am looking to get rid of my motorola HT820. I dont really use them anymore.. they are in pretty decent shape considering i bought the unit as a brand new imitation on ebay... but imitation or not, they still work very good. I will sell it really cheap, will include charger with it. Since i am selling really cheap i would prefer to keep them in the US to avoid costly oversea's shipping.. but make me an offer!
I'm in the same boat as Mark as my HT820's don't get used anymore since I picked up the S9. I'm selling it sans the box with the charger. Any reasonable offers will be considered.
Lancealot, would you recommend the S9 then? I have HT820s also but they are simply far too big, the S9s look much more discreet and have similar specifications. Does the battery pack just rest on the back of your neck - it doesn't twist the buds in your ears?
i had looked at the s9's myself.. however the only reason i use a stereo headset is so that i can hear a conversation in both ears (im 27, been to many many loud concerts and my hearing is horrible).. but i have read that the s9 doesnt do conversations in stereo due to one of the ear buds is the mic. Only plays music in stereo... this was a major turn off to me.. although the form factor is really nice
The S9's do look alot nicer, slimmer and lighter, but I like the fact that my HT820 is cupped and not in-ear.
The HT820 imitations seems to be selling stupidly cheap on eBay.
The in-call stereo of the HT820 is a huge plus. I also like the volume level of the soft speakers which rest on the outside of the ear as opposed to the S9 which sit rather uncomfortably on the inside and the loud volume could damage hearing. The buttons on the 820 are easy to access and not so easily prone to accidental pushing unlike the S9 which are too close together. The battery life is superb and allows 9-10 hours of use on a single charge. I bought it half price with an employee discount at Radio Shack, so I wouldn't mind passing along the savings. Offers are still being accepted at this time!
F.Y.I.
Mine are sold....
So many to choose from, so many of them crappy.
I've tried the Sony ericsson HBH-DS970 and Itech R-35, the sony had good sound but too many connection issues etc, the itech only worked -ok- and had a flimsy spring/generally low quality feeling and glitches.
These are ones that I think -might- work well, I've probably overlooked some: Nokia BH-500, SIEMENS HHB-750, SONY DR-BT10CX, Sony Ericcson HBH-DS200, Jabra BT320s, Plantronics 260.
I need good sound quality and it needs to...work.
Anyone?
Plantronics discovery 640e
Right now it is 59.99 after 20 mail in rebate at radioshack in US. Wife approved! I took back all the Moto ones I bought cuz the little misses hated the sound. I use the Kenwood BT1000 that is intergrated into my car stereo when driving. Love it!
Sorry! I just Re-read the post..... this is NOT stereo bt headset
The Motorola s705's work great with my 8525. You can use on earbuds also.
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Looks interesting, a bit bulky but I read that it works reliably, and issues? How good is sound and speech quality?
I have exactly the same question... I was just about to order some Sony DS970 but will see what kind of responses arrive here. Grkn, exactly what connection problems did you have with the Sony?
I had it a long time ago, probably with the default rom and little BT tweaking, but I remember I didn't get it to work properly, maybe I couldn't answer calls, I DO remember there were periodic stuttering. It also didn't have a clip.
But the sound quality was great, and It's very cheap on ebay, I'm tempted to give it another try.
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I had it a long time ago, probably with the default rom and little BT tweaking, but I remember I didn't get it to work properly, maybe I couldn't answer calls, I DO remember there were periodic stuttering. It also didn't have a clip.
But the sound quality was great, and It's very cheap on ebay, I'm tempted to give it another try.
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Be careful of the cheap ones on Ebay there were some very good looking fakes going around. Do a google search and you'll find the pictures... not easy to tell the difference at a cursory glance but sound is no way as good.
motorola makes the s9. best out right now. in ear, sleek, low profile, and great for working out and running with. sound quality is awsome, gets even better if you tweak your ad2p. = )
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I have exactly the same question... I was just about to order some Sony DS970 but will see what kind of responses arrive here. Grkn, exactly what connection problems did you have with the Sony?
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Sound is good but it's sensitive for range, just my arm in the way between it and Tytn causes sound drop outs.
Don't know if this is as sensitive on other models?
Plantronics 260
I really like my Plantronics 260's. Sound great, (especially with one of my roms ), and connect flawlessly. Someone else said his broke, but I don't stress mine physically and its been fine over a month now. I can't compare it to others though as they are the only ones I've had.
jUST GOT THE jABRA jx10 series2 and I'm quite happy with this one so far. Sound and range is good. Phone rings at the same time as I hear it's ringing in the headset. I hoped for a mini usb connector for charging but no such luck.
It comes with a short cable that goes from their special connector to large USB connector so I can use a power adapter I have where I can connect USB charge cable, so I can use this on my travels for charging both headset andmy tYTN.
oPS.. sorry missed the stereo part....
its all about how much you want to spend, the level of quality of music/sound you require, and the shape of your head and ears, and much of a goof you want to look like in public.
The Motorola Bluetooth™ Active Headphones S9 seem to be the most popular for now, and can be bought for less then 99 USD.
And they'll work with anything Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) compatible. (ipod bluetooth interface sold separately)
And they do have a built-in mic for incoming/out going calls.
These have inter-ear rubber buds ... that I hate its like having a rubber q-tip jammed down in your ear ... not fun... but some people swear by them. -- for this reason, I wouldn't buy them off ebay in case you wanted to return them without going insane.
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=177
Mr
For me they're out of the question due to their cyborg look
The S9's worked pretty good for me, except the speakers blew out 3 months in. Now i'm looking for a new set.
S9... the way to go.
Lost my previous and perfect headphones...boohoo
I recently lost my beautiful and never gone wrong bluetooth headset. I still feel gutted. I looked everywhere as I am not one to misplace anything or so I thought. I went through the garbage too!! thats how upsetting it was. I couldn't and still can't imagine for the life of me where the hell they are.
So..yesterday after carefully consideration and bank balance checking...cough cough splutter splutter (bit short of funds at the mo but just enough left to cover some headphones)...I popped along to our good old friendly eBay site...
Found some S9 Moto and won them. I was unsure whether to buy them or not as I have read so much negative reports on line as to how easy it is to be ripped off and stuck with a low quality copy pair.
I have checked best I could and am moderately confident that I have won a legitimate pair as the seller has 100 positive feedback. Postage costs are high but feedback relates mostly to excellent speed of items received along with next day delivery.
I do hope they work well with my hermes as I want to use them whilst on the bus, on the treadmill, walking about, at college, jogging etc.
Fingers Crossed guys.
Heres the link is anyone knows what to look for (checking legit items against dodgy etc)
here
I have a Sony Ericsson HBH-DS970, realy nice sound only the playtime sucks.
No BT skipping problems.
How long is the playtime?
I've received the Jabra 320s, works like a charm both listening to music and using it as a headset. Sound quality is adequate.
Maybe 3 hours playing time
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How long is the playtime?
I've received the Jabra 320s, works like a charm both listening to music and using it as a headset. Sound quality is adequate.
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I am also looking into this.
Surely the best way to go is to get a unit that allows you to plug in your own headphones. via a standard 3.5 jack connector.
2 reasons, the headphone part of these units will be the first thing to die, you can just replace them instead of the whole unit.... and you can use whatever type of phones you prefer (also connect to an amplifier....)
My issue is finding one that has a reliable connection and playtime.
I don't mind paying that bit extra if it works and does it for long enough!
Any users of the HTC S100 about?
http://www.expansys.com/htc/p_htc_item.aspx?i=140285
I have a feeling th only downside of this unit might be that if I stick in my Sony Fontopia earbuds then the hands free part won't have it.... no-one seems to know!
Poor little thing is probably beat up and frozen in a snow pile somewhere by now . I left it clipped to my pocket but unfortunately it must have worked it's way out! So, I am looking for a replacement.
As much as I loved the little guy, perhaps there are other good models out there worth hearing about. I am pretty much looking for something similar with good quality, the one minor gripe I had with the thing was the touch volume control.
So what do you guys suggest? Buy another MW600 or go for something else?
MW 600 is the best...
Well, certainly not much of a discussion I had hoped for
Oh well, I suppose I shall go for another. It's hard to live without it now!
Try jabra(im using and also satisfied)
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try a hbh-ds980. it's older than the mw600, but it hangs around your neck and lets you access your phonebook and recent calls list remotely. it also doesn't have that touch sensitive volume bar in the mw600. some disadvantages to it are it isn't able to swap headphones, doesn't have FM radio, and a 3x shorter battery life.
as stated above, mw600 is best.
if you're ok with headphones instead of earphones, better sound quality, better comfort, better battery life, then definitely check out the sony dr-bt50.
Try Jabra BT3030, which I currently use. Also my longest-used stereo bluetooth. Came from HBH-DS970(its lanyard gets easily cluttered with the earpiece wires; wires creep-out their sleeves; noticeable battery degrade after a year) and HBH-DS205(labeled having 8-hour playback life but noticed has shorter battery life than that of HBH-DS970; nasty/disturbing streaming disruption).
What really made me turn away from SE bluetooth is that they use their propriety connector; in this case, two slim contacts that may cause charging trouble once there's dirt and carbon buildup.
Jabra BT3030 comes with a labeled 8-hour playback/calls ops life(within 7-8 on my experience, since acquisition until now, almost 2 years), two wearing options(clip or lanyard), exchangeable earsets(use Shure IEM with them), rugged design(practically swear-proof with the rubber trimming and all), full function controls and miniUSB charging slot.
Three cons I can say about it are the lack of indicator screen(maybe to compensate battery life), the volume control is independent(doesn't control the actual phone's media volume; it controls the bluetooth receiver's audio level for both calls and audio streaming) and lastly the quite annoying led indicator which is constantly blinking(which I got used to already. To those who can relate, I looked like a weakened Ultraman while wearing it, hahah!).
For me, this is the best bet for an all-around stereo bluetooth receiver until now. Unless, there's already a similarly-spec'ed one with microUSB charging slot instead. That will be great.
the mw600 uses a microUSB... just fyi. i don't think SE will be using their old proprietary headset connector anymore ever since the bill passed where all manufacturers are adopting the microUSB port as the industry standard to reduce the amount of old phone chargers and cigarette lighter adapters being thrown away.
I would just say get a new one
I got my MW600 after a lot of googling for something better, and really it's a hard little gadget to beat in my opinion not to mention it was pretty cheap when i got mine (like 25 pounds or so)
it's sad that yours is lying dead in the cold somewhere :/ poor thing xD
indeed the only annoyance is the volume control, but yea, it's such a tiny little awesome piece of gear, i overlook that little inperfection
though i did just do a search on that jabra3030 thing, and that also looks promising, though i don't see the OLED screen and such (the Mw600 has that, and the same or better battery life)
I guess it comes down to what kind of durability you want, that jabra one looks indestructable
Why don't you have a look at IS800. Its very light and got great battery life. The issue I see is that it does not have Track Controls.
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try DRC-BT30 by sony (not sony ericsson).. it looks better, and it is designed better even though it does not have a screen =]
try DRC-BT30 by sony (not sony ericsson).. it looks better, and it is designed better even though it does not even have a screen. In addition, it solves your minor gripe issue on MW600. google it then you will know =]
Hey guys, thanks for the replies
Some of these are pretty cool, but one thing I realized I loved about the MW600 is that it could go all day at work & home and then charge at night, which is fantastic, so it's tough to match in that respect.
The Jabra BT3030 looks promising, but I can't find any Canadian resellers that seem to have it, so I'm not too sure.
I think I'm most likely going to start checking out some headphones like azian_advanced mentioned. Other than that, I guess some of the looking around has made me appreciate the MW600 for what it does do well.
ill sell you mine for $25. only catch is that the clip is broken.
anyone know if that can be fixed?
I'm using Jabra Clipper and I'm really happy with it. Sound quality is great. Works even better with doubleTwist player.
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the mw600 uses a microUSB... just fyi.
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This is what I like about these forums. Much thanks for the heads up! Thinking of having MW600 myself.
Went back from custom Froyo roms to 2.1 (kX10 R2B001 by kxhawkins) due to few bluetooth connectivity bugs that are still present in these versions but quite looking forward for further update from the devs.
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I guess it comes down to what kind of durability you want, that jabra one looks indestructable
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Good one, actually curiosity made me crank mine open with a flat screwdriver. It took me some time and bit of struggle; the two halves of the casing are only glued to each other. No screws involved. One compact pcb and one slab of battery lies inside. Re-glued it back together and what all I can say is that it's definitely sweat-proof.
I found this thread on google when researching the MW600. After exploring the alternatives I've just ordered the Samsung HS3000. It has the requisite 3.5mm headphone jack like the others in this thread. Says it has Bluetooth 3 with APT-X which offers supoort of lossless codecs if your bluetooth source can do it. I'll give a quick review after I recieve it.
Buy sony live headset. I own a mw600
CheersS!
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This forum will drive me into bankruptcy!
I'm officially in love with the MW600.
God bless international shipping!
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I found this thread on google when researching the MW600. After exploring the alternatives I've just ordered the Samsung HS3000. It has the requisite 3.5mm headphone jack like the others in this thread. Says it has Bluetooth 3 with APT-X which offers supoort of lossless codecs if your bluetooth source can do it. I'll give a quick review after I recieve it.
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Have you received the HS3000 yet? I'm thinking about ordering that one.
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Have you received the HS3000 yet? I'm thinking about ordering that one.
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Yes, and I love it. Haven't tried with APT-X yet because I don't yet have a source that will do it. But even with standard A2DP it's great.
I'm planning on getting the Creative BT-D1 and the Senn BTD300 as APT-X transmitters.
Hey guys! I had a pair of beats tours, but I blew the speaker today (twice now) so I am looking for something new.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a pair of in ear bluetooth headphones?
Something that can be very loud with a decent (~6 hours streaming) battery life?
I know I don't want the LG ones with the 'necklace', way to ridiculous for me lol.
Price is not an issue.
Thanks!
Get a small Bluetooth receiver and then pick your own IEMs IMO, way better bang for your buck... Unless you're completely against the notion of slipping a matchbook sized receiver in your pocket or clipping it somewhere. This Sony receiver actually comes with some headphones (can't speak to their quality) but you could use any pair of headphones, it has built in controls and a display even. Proprietary charging cable I think but that's par for the course with Sony.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B003DQ1DCM/ref=pd_cp_cps_pw_1
I got this more basic receiver for other uses but I've used it with my Senheisser CX300, JVC 'mallows, and MEElec M9P headphones without issue, main drawback is no mic or controls, little cheaper tho and it probably has better range:
http://www.amazon.com/Miccus-BluBridge-mini-jack-Rx-Bluetooth/dp/B0038MA11U
These are THE smallest BT headphones I've seen, not worth the extra $20 if you ask me tho:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-HBH-IS800-Wireless-Headphone/dp/B001QTW21Y/ref=pd_sim_cps5
Battery life on those is obviously worse, tho it might be sufficient for you. I can't remember what other drawbacks I noted tho (they've been around a few years, used to cost $200), besides the fact that you're tied to the integrated headphones forever, and they're probably $20-30 quality headphones (which isn't bad per se, just depends on your needs and budget). Controlling playback is also probably fussier, if at all possible.
No one makes very high end BT headphones because you do lose some quality due to the compression BT uses, tho it's fine for mobile and car use IMO... But I'm not an audiophile and I don't pay more than $70 for a pair of headphon, and lately not even half that. Home cans are JCV RX700, cost $30, you'd be amazed at what you can get with a small budget if you just do some research (Head-Fi.org).
Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it. I was thinking more so the ones that are connected with the 1ft ish cord connecting it, but didn't even consider that option. I'll check them out, thanks again.
Edited the post with some extra comments, not quite sure what type of !BT headphone you're alluding too tho. Most of the others I've seen either have a behind the head band or they're over the ear and bulkier.
I've seen a couple other IEMs that are just tethered by one short cord (Jaybirds?) but they're still bulkier than those last Sony I linked, and probably not much cheaper... Might as well go with the sleekest possible if you wanna go that route, I'm not a Sony fan by any means but I doubt similar sets from companies that don't make any other audio gear (besides BT stuff and phone accesories) are gonna sound any better. My 2c
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Edited the post with some extra comments, not quite sure what type of !BT headphone you're alluding too tho. Most of the others I've seen either have a behind the head band or they're over the ear and bulkier.
I've seen a couple other IEMs that are just tethered by one short cord (Jaybirds?) but they're still bulkier than those last Sony I linked, and probably not much cheaper... Might as well go with the sleekest possible if you wanna go that route, I'm not a Sony fan by any means but I doubt similar sets from companies that don't make any other audio gear (besides BT stuff and phone accesories) are gonna sound any better. My 2c
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I was talking about something similar to these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005B28DOM/ref=aw_d_iv_wireless?is=l&qid=1318655745&sr=8-16
But really looking for options, opinions, reviews.
I'll check out the website you posted, thanks.
Also, the BT receiver defeats the purpose of having a BT headset for me because 100% of the time the phone will be in my pocket anyways lol.
Hmm, whatever you linked isn't showing up on my Transformer... Point of the receiver is you can take the phone out and whatever without wrangling or dangling the cord, those receivers are tiny enough for a shirt pocket even... But if compact is what you want I haven't really seen anything smaller than those Sony I linked (last link). The whole BT/battery module is a tiny capsule mid string, most other BT IEMs I've seen are bulkier on the ear components.
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Hmm, whatever you linked isn't showing up on my Transformer... Point of the receiver is you can take the phone out and whatever without wrangling or dangling the cord, those receivers are tiny enough for a shirt pocket even... But if compact is what you want I haven't really seen anything smaller than those Sony I linked (last link). The whole BT/battery module is a tiny capsule mid string, most other BT IEMs I've seen are bulkier on the ear components.
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Yeah I understand why you like the receiver, it just doesn't do anything for me.
I do like the ones in the last link, similar to the ones I linked, but was asking for reviews. They would be well worth the extra $20 in my book, if they work well.
Check out jabra sport.
Hello Good People,
Can someone please recommend a very good wired earpiece for hands free talking?
There are times when the phone gets very warm next to my face and I need to conserve as many brain cells as humanly possible.
I am looking for something that is primary for talking and not so much music.
T.I.A.
Using wired headphones I recommend to not use in-ear headphones because you get completely isolated when inserting them like you have a pair of earplugs stuck in there and I find it hard to concentrate when doing calls but its also a personal preference.
Giving affordability and availability the simple apple headset is cheap and not isolating and your voice sounds great when calling
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNHF2AM/A/earpods-with-35-mm-headphone-plug
Just don't curl up the cable, leave it or hang it from a bookshelf as apple loves to use PVC instead of silicone for their heatshrink which get stiff and crack causing shorts after some years