Hey there. I've been looking for a good headset that works well with the TyTN.
What are people using?
What is known to work well with this unit? Do i need a radio/rom upgrade? i'm on 1.03 for radio.
I've began with the highend Sony which was crap, then moved to the Jabra 250v which has great loudness..but it kept breaking up & losing connection. (The handsfree would work once then need to re-establishing the connection to get it working again)
I really like the Jabra ear piece how it actually goes into your ear canal and hoping to find something else like that style.
Anyone other Jabra users care to comment? (breakup/disconnection)
Would moving from the Jabra 250v to the Jabra 500v make an improvement in its stability for me?
Nokia HS-12W is the best for me. But like the rest of us, in order to solve skipping and get better sound quality, you have to get fit4kat tweaker and TaskManager. BTW, the range for this headset is around 3 meters, go beyond that and the sound will start to break up
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I recently invested in a Jabra BT200 Headset which i'm using with my i-mate. Generally speaking I find the quality of the call quite poor when I am more than 2-3 metres away from the handset. If the handset is in my pocket again I get quite bad crackling. I decided to check if the problem was with the Headset or the i-mate itself, I paired the headset with my sons Nokia N-gage and the quality of the call was excellent! I was easily a distance of 10metres away from the phone without any loss in the quality of the call.
Incidently, I do use the Metal Titanium case but during tests the i-mate was out of the case.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
Maybe your I-mate is faulty??, I get excellent reception and easily the full 10 metres with my Jabra BT300 headset, its no different with my T68 phone either,
Are you near a cordless phone or do you have a WiFi network around?, either of these could affect the performance of Bluetooth
DareDevil said:
I recently invested in a Jabra BT200 Headset which i'm using with my i-mate. Generally speaking I find the quality of the call quite poor when I am more than 2-3 metres away from the handset. If the handset is in my pocket again I get quite bad crackling. I decided to check if the problem was with the Headset or the i-mate itself, I paired the headset with my sons Nokia N-gage and the quality of the call was excellent! I was easily a distance of 10metres away from the phone without any loss in the quality of the call.
Incidently, I do use the Metal Titanium case but during tests the i-mate was out of the case.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
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I thought the case was aluminium?
Incidentaly, perhaps its a compatability issues between ur i-mate and the bt headset in question. Try a mates one , or ask if u can test one at a shop...
Sorry the case is Aluminium I was actually looking at a site the other day who make Titanium Cases to order and got a bit confused........
Im at my wits end regarding the headset issue, in terms of compatibility I dont think there should be an issue although I called a mate of mine who has the same devices and he is facing the same problem.
Do you think the Bluetooth Tools Software would help at all? And if so where can I download it from?
Cheers once again
Actually, the general reception of the Jabra BT200 isn't so great. In addition to my i-Mate, I also have an iPaq 5555 that supports the BT headset profile. When I listen to audio books while walking the dog (and the iPaq in a lower pocket on the same side jacket I have my Jabra on), if I turn my head to the right, the thing goes completely full of static. However, with a Motorola HS810 headset, no static problems.
Hey! just wondering, what do you guys recommend for a good bluetooth headset for XDA exec?
I have the Jabra BT250V and find it the best for me, I have not tried any other brands other than the Bluespoon AX (that was to hard to get on in a hurry and allthough its small I found it looked stupid hanging out of the ear.
I have a Jabra BT500 and love the shape but am having problems pairing it with my Jasjar it was fine for a while then after an upgrade I couldn't pair it with the phone. I also found it to be alot harder to hear than the BT250v and I love the vibration in the 250V as you know weather or not the bluetooth is still active as it is a bit unrealiable on the Jasjar.
I'm really pleased with my Jabra BT800. Excellent battery life (2-3 days, 2 hrs per day), superb sound quality (and positive comments from people even when I'm in a noisy environment), good control with the built-in screen and plenty of buttons, comfortable etc.
Only restriction at the moment is the lack of caller name on the screen. Just have the caller's phone number at the moment. I think this is the Universal's fault though, and I fully expect it to be fixed with a ROM update.
Bluetooth is perfectly reliable for me on my XDA Exec with this headset. My old Sony HBH-65 was much less reliable: almost unusable.
I agree with Silicon the BT800 is a good headset and works for me okay with my Exec. But I have found the cheaper SE HBH-608 has a much better battery life (usually 5 days) and is lighter and more comfortable, but it does not have a LCD. A BT headset with a LCD is a must I think when using the Universal. The Caller id I think need the headset BT profile which I am not sure will be in the next ROM upgrade. Finally, I would also recommend you look at the Tekkeon ET3000 (if you are in the USA) and the latest SE headsets with advanced DSP and LCD displays.
I have the V3 BTH-8 OLED headset.. Sadly, it just shows the number but not the caller name for Dopod. Supposedly, it will be able to offer function to browse phone book thru headset, but I guess that's for other phones not for our wonderful phone
Globalsat BTH-818 . Much more moderate than the brick from Jabra. Otherwise same functionality (minus the vibrator). Much better battery time too.
Which one is the smallest bluetooth headset at this moment? I like small one.
I love my Sony Ericsson HBH-300 Akono headset. To be honest compared to some they make these days it looks quite large, but battery life is fantastic and sound quality amazing. I've never been a fan of the ones where microphone is nowhere near your mouth, but that's just me.
Oh and it's large enough so people can see I'm actually on a headset and not talking to myself, but not so large it's uncomfortable to wear (quite opposite!)
Great! Thanks for all your replies! I've placed an order for Tekkeon ET3000. It should be here by late this week or early next week. I'll see how that BT headset goes! 8)
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I have the Jabra BT250V and find it the best for me, I have not tried any other brands other than the Bluespoon AX (that was to hard to get on in a hurry and allthough its small I found it looked stupid hanging out of the ear.
I have a Jabra BT500 and love the shape but am having problems pairing it with my Jasjar it was fine for a while then after an upgrade I couldn't pair it with the phone. I also found it to be alot harder to hear than the BT250v and I love the vibration in the 250V as you know weather or not the bluetooth is still active as it is a bit unrealiable on the Jasjar.
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I don't know about you, but I had this headset and only had issues with this particular one. Mainly static. It just did not sound great, even with the device only a foot away I had severe static. I don't recommend this unit to anyone. Even my wife stated that I sounded as if I were in a tunnel.
Everyone I've had stinks.
I cannot recommend anyone to you since every one I've had really caused severe static. I've had the Jabra BT 250v and it had static, I have the Motorola H700 and again, static. I don't know if it's my Qtek 9000 bluetooth stack or what, but I'm using a wired headset without any difficulties and the sound is incredible. I am fed up with fighting with the bluetooth headsets if I can get two of the most popular (and expensive) ones to work with my $1000.00 "phone."
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Which one is the smallest bluetooth headset at this moment? I like small one.
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Plantronics Voyager 640 and Jabra JX10.
I am somewhat "stuck' with a Motorola HS850 since it's the only one that works with MS Voice Command.
Motorola HS850 i been using, the boom is cool flick it in and out to answer/end calls. Its a good head set saves you from wearing it all day. It folds away nicely in you pocket and has decent battery life.
Only bad thing is though it takes alittle time to wake up once you lower the boom but always switched on works fine.
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I'm using an (old) Sony Ericsson HBH200 and the big news is since i upgraded to the latest Orange ROM 1.30 (from Dopod 900), i can now get caller ID and access the phone call list from the headset. (PS:i have also a Jabra 800 and i did not manage to get the caller ID but i did not insist that much as i much prefer the HBH200). No need anymore to open my phone
cheers
Sailornono said:
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I'm using an (old) Sony Ericsson HBH200 and the big news is since i upgraded to the latest Orange ROM 1.30 (from Dopod 900), i can now get caller ID and access the phone call list from the headset. (PS:i have also a Jabra 800 and i did not manage to get the caller ID but i did not insist that much as i much prefer the HBH200). No need anymore to open my phone
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You mean caller "NAME" or caller "NUMBER"? Which is showing? :?:
i've done some more test, it appears that the HBH give access to the call history including full names, phone number and date of outgoing or incoming calls.
Actually this is exactly the liste you can see in call history from the Universal.
That's something new from my former dopod ROM
On incoming calls, it seems that it still displays only the phone number not the full name, that is still to be confirmed for local numbers as i used internationnal call to make the test.
This is my first post on this great fourm... guess that makes me a noob. lol
I have the O2 xda exec
rom:1.30.107wwe 4-11-06,
radio:1.09.00,
extrom:1.30.162wwe
SPB pocket Plus
Pocket Mec.
Opera
I have tried the Samsung Wep200, and the Jabra JX10...
Both headsets cut out and crackle if the Exec is in my pocket (same side)
or if im moving around holding the phone in my hand...
the only time they are usable is in the car with the phone still in the center console/
Anyone having any luck with bluetooth and the Exec in real world application?
Or is it inherent in the headsets I have tried? (tiny ones)
IF so, what headsets are working with good conectivity?
I dont need to leave my phone 30 feet away and walk around, but I want to be able to leave the exec in my pocket and use BT///
Also, are any BT headsets working with WM5's voice dialer? neither or the two I mentioned would///?
Thanks,
DJ Hurricane
myspace.com/Hurricanedj
How about the Stereo Bt Headsets? (Moto HT820, Bluant, Spider)
I read the Spider has an extended range... Maby atleast a stable connection/
Any direction appreciated
-Hurricane
The Pulsar 590A works OK as a phone headset with the Uni.
Note that you won't enjoy the A2DP sound "quality" of the MS BT stack with the 590A.
Seems big to lug for just a phone headset...
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Any ideas what could be causing this or more importantly how to fix it?? Thanks! the headset is a aliph jawbone
Did you try using a different headset? From my experiences, even the same brand of headsets can have different voice quality depending on the model.
it is defiantly not the headset. This brand is the BEST ONE on the market. I just reinstalled my phone and have the same problem but i refuse to believe it is the headset. I am going to try it on a different phone tonight.
it could be the jawbone.. and no its not the BEST ONE on the market as u put it.. try another BT and see if u hear the sound.. if u dont then guess what its your BEST ONE jawbone.. but if u do hear the sound its your bluetooth so try updating the radio
i tried the jawbone with another phone and it works on that. So it IS the wizard. And yes it is the best, unless you happen to have a recommendation for another one because it looks like i might be in the market for a new one. Any idea what i could update my radio to? I just updated to molski.biz's newest rom so i have
ROM: 3.3.0.0
IPL: not included
SPL: not included
Radio: 1.19.11
AKU: AKU3.3
i really want to get this thing going this headset is immaculate.
okay i updated the radio rom to 2.69 and it is STILL happening. I have found one other report of this happening with a wizard on the web somewhere and there was no solution on there. Is it my wizard? Other bluetooth things work fine (my GPS works perfectly) And once connected This one works gine also. it is just this initial loud buzzing noise.
It doesn't even happen if i pick it up form the phone then there is noise.
it only seems to happen when i hit the "call accept" button on the side of my bluetooth headset.
i remember my jabra 250v not working w/ my samsung t809 but other ear peices would.. however, my buddies jawbone works with my 8525.. i recommend taking the ear peice to cingular store and have them try to pair it with one of thier phones.. either a 8125 or 8525 or even 3125 and see if it works without any issues..
i think i am going to do that on friday. i have like another 20days before i have to return it. Thank you for your help. This is so lame i really REALLY love the headset :-/
I use a Motorola Handsfree BT kit in my car and with my 8125 callers hear the same thing. It's not as loud if I hit the answer button on my phone vs. the Motorola remote answer button.
It was a lot worst before I flashed my phone with WM6. Seems better now.
My theory is that it's feedback from the phone's mic with my set but if you are using a headset that wouldn't be the case.
My callers will have to put up with it.
Scott
sounds like the exact same problem
so lame. i wonder if it is hardware defect.
I have an MDA with a jawbone as well and my callers say they hear the same loud buzz!
Okay so it is probably a problem with the phone it self, i bet it is how sensitive the mic is. The Jawbone and it's very sensitive mic and a bluetooth car one that also probably has a very sensitive mic both have the issue. I wonder if theres any solution to this.
Try turning off the vibrate option on the phone- that solved this exact same problem for me...
can anyone verify that? i stupidly returned my jawbone yesterday before i saw it cause i had given up hope but i'd gladly by a new one if that was true =) (headset > vibration imo) Thanks!
I have a Plantronics 640 and disabling vibrate solves the problem for me.
So. Lame. Oh well. looks like i need to rebuy my headset. Doh. Thanks all for your input. Someone should add htis to a wiki/faq as it is a very cruddy problem.
I am fairly new to the using the X7500.
Does anyone have any suggestions on which BT headset works best with this unit?
I would really like vibrate and caller ID type of feature since I would like to just leave my X7500 in it's case while I take the phone calls.
I also use Bluetooth headset for listening to music pretty extensively which would be different than a phone BT headset. I would hope that I could use both bluetooth devices with the x7500 at the same time.
Ok...what are your favorite BT phone headsets with vibrate?
Thankyou!
Most people around here have gone with the Jabra BT8010.
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It really depends on how much you want to spend on your bluetooth headset. Also how easy are you to be satisfied?
I would recommend the Aliph Jawbone 2 bluetooth headset. It has this "noise assasin" technology where it eliminates outside noise during your calls. So your voice and incoming calls are extra crispy. But this bluetooth ranges from $100+.
Here's a youtube video on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIq1ETJeky0
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Jawbone 2 does not have vibrate. Plus I spent all that money on it and found: (a) not comfortable to wear, (b) poor performance in staying connected, (c) people complained about quality. I'm not sure what it is about me, since others seem to love it. But for me, it was a tremendous waste of money. I moved on to the Sony-Ericsson which has been much better.
Jabra BT8010 did work well for me. But it's just so huge...
Another vibrating option is the BlueAnt V12. Which is a good value for the money. Mine broke and I wish I had just bought a replacement for it.
Final comment -- if you got the dough, look into the Sony-Ericsoon MBW-150 watch which vibrates and displays messages of all kinds. Then you don't need your headset to vibrate.
there is nothing smaller and more confortable than the Jabra BT8010
it's simply the best headset for any device
I appreciate the suggestions...sounds like Jabra BT8010 would be one to check out. I currently have a Motorola HS850 but people are telling me they hear an echo and it is driving them crazy.
Another question.....I am having issue with music playing thru BT headset receiver which is separate from my phone headset when my phone headset is also active with the HTC 7500 (waiting for a call). The music starts dropping some and becomes inconsistent. Thus, 2 bluetooth devices are active at the same time even though really...it is only the music BT player that is being used. Seems like my best bet is to leave BT phone headset off until I get a call and then turn it on. Anyone have any advice for me if 2 BT headsets active is a problem for music or other recommendations on how to handle this situation. Thanks!
Have you tried upgrading your radio ROM? I had awful bluetooth issues (crackling on my end and the other end) until I upgraded from 1.47 to 1.57. I'm now on 1.58 because it has a major data speed boost but I'm getting occasional blips on my end again. People on the other end don't hear anything, so with the speed improvement I'm sticking with it. You might try upgrading - maybe first to 1.57.
How can I tell what version my Radio ROM is? Then what is the best way to get the software to upgrade? I would like to learn how to do this.
Also, do I need to upgrade A2DP on my device?
When you first boot its one of the numbers on the lower right. I think its the middle number.
Or you can go into Start>Settings>System>Device Information
First you need to fully unlock your Athena. There are several threads on this here, one of them has the software. Then you need to find the thread with either the 1.57 or 1.58 radio. If you are often in a 3G area I recommend the 1.58 radio, you will get much faster Internet connections. Otherwise I feel 1.57 is more stable for bluetooth. Note that when you unlock and again when you upgrade the radio it will do a hard reset, so copy down any settings and back up any files before you do it, and wait to restore everything after you upgrade the radio ROM.
It would be a good time to try one of the many OS ROMS around here, if you are interested.