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WHICH AD2p Headset?

Ok guys, so I patch the firmware to get AD2p....
What headset(s) do you guys like? Being able to use them for both audio AND phone calls is a must..... seamlessly is even better.
Recommendations?

I have an Atom and I have the motorola ht820s.
When I'm not driving, they are excellent for music/speech and answering calls seamlessly. Mini-usb charger(same as atom) is an added bonus for me.
Highly recommend.
(reason for not driving is that in cali, you can't wear headphones while driving, so I use regular BT hands free for when i'm in car)

Motorola HT820 headphones work great with my T-Mobile MDA. Here is my review at pocketnow.com. At the time of the review the A2DP fix for the MDA was not available, but once I installed A2DP, it worked like a charm.

The motos are good if you want a well integrated phone/stereo headset that has no issues with the wizard, but I sent mine back for replacement because they didn't compare to the HP FA303s (Logitech is the same thing) when it came to hifi sound and max volume. The motos exhibited a real noticable distortion in the high end frequencies when compared to the FA303s. I'm hoping I got a defective pair because I really liked how comfortable they were too.
Stay away from the IOgear stereo/phone headset. A friend of mine let me try his and while the fidelity and volume was even better than the HPs, there were serious bluetooth connection issues. I had to refresh the device in bluetooth settings every time I wanted to use it just to get it to pair up, and the phone headset never worked properly.

Do the HP/Logitech ones have full PHONE functionality as well? I want to be able to make/receive a phone call while listening to stereo music without having to dork around with taking off the phones, etc.

No, that is their downfall: no phone headset capability. That in a nutshell is why there's no perfect solution out there IMO...

G-SAT BTH 820
I just got the G-SAT BTH 820. They has a small bluetooth until which the headphones plug into (allowing any headphones with a 3.5mm jack) to work. The bluetooth unit has the media player controls and the mic and is quite small (think of a shorter IPOD shuffle). Volume is really good; sound quality good, though slight background noise. While there is a wire from the headphones to the bluetooth unit, you are still untethered from your PPC..and i prefer being able to use the really light headphones (since the bluetooth unit and controls are not in the headphone). A great value since they are only around $60.

BES102 + BES103
I have the BES102 bluetooth stereo headset. It's great value for money since, aside from the headset, it also comes with the BES103 bluetooth transmitter dongle which can be used with any audio source. The headset also comes with a detachable mic attachment to enable you to receive calls while listening to music on your phone-enabled PDA (though I have not been able to make it work; I think it's an A2DP flaw). It also comes with a power adaptor, a USB cable and a splitter power cable that lets you charge both headset and dongle at the same time.
I got it for less than S$100 at Trendsmobile.

Sleuth255, im thinking if i should get the HP or Motos...which one do you think is best for my Vario...i dont want something big on my ears...which is why i looked at the HP ones
im considering on the basis of sound quality and the comfort when warn..

If my replacement motos have the same high end distortion then I'll return them. I'm keeping the HP's for sure unless the fidelity and volume of the replacements is much better.
It's a tough choice for sure. The motos have stellar integration with the Wizard and work pretty much flawlessly when switching from phone to stereo mode. They always pair right up too. Great bluetooth implementation.

fair enough mate...but if a phone call comes while your listening to music via the HP headphones will the voice go through the headphones....and do you have to hold the Vario close to ur head to speak...
or can you just use the phone normally....
because theirs no point in buying them if you gotta listen to the voice through the headphones and hold the phone near ur lips.....(thats like walkie talkies) lol

My problem exactly. You can hear the phone ringing through the headset but when you pick up it goes dead. I wonder if speakerphone works though. I'll check that in a few...
By comparison, the motos are awsome for this... they automatically pause the music when you pick up the phone then resume after you disconnect. The phone actually rings in the background while the music continues to play too so you can check the caller-id and keep listening if its not somebody you want to talk to.
I've got my fingers crossed that the problem with my first headset was actually a defect and that my next ones will be better. It'll be a few weeks before I can determine this though because it's 3 business days one way for UPS and I shipped out the old headset last Friday.

I just tested this: The HPs cut out completely when a phone call either comes in or is initiated from my 8125. Speakerphone mode merely sends the phonecall to my 8125's built in speakers.

hmmmmm thanks for the test mate...
I'd rather not buy the headphones then, considering the hands free are still good enough.... :idea:
£50 of mine can be spent elsewhere (driving lesson etc)
Hopefully someone may write a hack for that problem then...

Thank you guys for pointing out the HT820 headphones. I'm tempted top buy a pair, there's some good prices on ebay too. Well i was looking for other options and notices the Plantronics Pulsar 590A. I like the look of the motorola's more but the plantronics... well its plantronics. Anyone had experience with the both of them?

Hmmmm... guess I'll wait for more reports...

Nokia HS12w Rocks....with FM :lol:

I have the Moto HT820 and the jabra BT620. When I first put the Jabras on my head I was going to throw them in the trash until I figured out the sound was ampliifed in TCMP. I turned th esound down on my phone and headset and away we go. I like both but think the Motos may have a farther range. Next for me is the Nextlinks Spider when it comes out that one is going to be sick. BTW both work well with Windows Media Player.

hdubli said:
Nokia HS12w Rocks....with FM :lol:
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How's the range? Any background noise?

the best in my Opinion with an incredible sound is the logitech. I have the HT820(Headset,Headphone Combo), Sharper Image and the Logitech (Headphone Only)
The Logitech is the Best. Usually Headsets lack Bass and this Headsets is best in that area. It misses the Highs a little but that you can fix with little EQ'ing. The Headset fits nice and is not so bulky then HT820. The Smallest is the Sharper Image. But only 4h batt life.
So out of all these 3 i have i use the logitech the most because of the Sound.

If you listen to MP3s on your Wizard, please come on in!

Hi guys!
I am thinking of investing a few dollars in a 2.5" to 3.5" plug (I think I found a good one) and I want to start plugging in my Wizard to my portable stereo.
This way I can listen to playlists by the pool, in hotel rooms, etc.
I was wondering if you guys have any advice or words of wisdom?
Are you happy with Windows Media Player?
Can it use playlists created in WMP from the Windows XP edition?
Sound quality okay?
Does the machine freeze at all?
I reallllly don't want to buy an iPod, so instead of experimenting, I figured I would ask you guys for your opinions on the matter.
In terms of the plug adapter, I know there are other threads about this. I am looking at the one at Pocket PC Techs.
I wonder if any other media player app allow cross-fading between tracks. I don't think the WMP does.
I look forward to any advice/comments/ideas before I get started!
Thanks!
Mike

Mort player
I use Mort Player and it works well. It is freeware which is a bonus. I splashed out a whole 79p (That's 79 whole English pence) on an adaptor and the sound through my Creative headphones is great. I only use it as a back up for my mp3 anyway but it works a treat.

use tcpmp instead-its got eq/pre amp etc and it plays more than just mp3/wma.
think I payed about 1.50 for my adaptor. I recommend Koss Sparkplug headfones, they sound excellent 8)

Thanks guys!~
And hey... those are some cheap adapters! I found ones that were more expensive.
Do you have any specific model numbers?
I heard that many make the sound in Mono, or don't work well with out four-pin out Wizards...
Thanks!!
Mike

2.5mm to 3.5mm adaptor
The adaptor I purchased was very cheap (and some would say nasty) but it works well with a decent set of stereo headphones. Indeed I was surprised at the sound quality compared to the standard phones that come with the device.
The adaptor on the maplins site may be found:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx...criteria=2.5mm Stereo Jacks&doy=8m8&worldid=3

I have also been using my pda as an mp3 player for a while now. I use it mostly for podcasts, I have two ways of using it.
1) I have an adaptor I bought from expansys about 2 years ago for my first PDA Phone, and it happens to work with each I have owned since. I listen in the car with a tape deck adaptor and also with headphones.
2) I use WM5 Storage and connect it to my work laptop using a spare USB cable. Using WMP on my work computer I listen as if it was just a spare drive in the system.

I got my adapter from a Hong Kong dealer via eBay and it's great. Proper 4-pole mini plug and it even includes a tie-clip microphone in-line so you can use it as a hands-free in the car or whereever. Works great, and seems well enough built for the price of about 90p plus £3.50 postage! I wish I'd got a couple more in the same package now, so I could have one connected to the home Hi-Fi, etc.
Wanna go splits on the postage on a few?
Andre

I shelled out about 70 USD for a Jabra BT stereo headset. Best ever investment I made. Although it's pretty big and more like the studio headphone the sound quality is really good. Plus I use my phone handsfree and I can pick up calls easy as the music pauses and resumes after the calls.
If you have the money, you should try it. It's liberating.

the 2 ways i listen to music is
1: at the gym with my jabra bt620 which i love because of the great quality and no wires and
2: at work with my music docking station from brando seen here
http://shop.brando.com.hk/imatekjammusicdock.php
cant go wrong for 35 bux shipped and the sound is great for the price and has volume control right on top. and it matches the wizard perfectly.
you can answer calls with it also. check it out.

I just went to the local electrostore and bought the adaptor for € 1.
I'm also using it in my car to listen to radiostations on the internet.
I'm using a cassettetape with a headjack on it, put that in the adapter....
Great sound on my carstereo!!!

Hey... there is some cool information in here.
Thanks guys!
I am checking out the sites now... I'll also take a walk over to the local electronics store or Radio Shack. Maybe a simple adapter will work for me...
If not, I'll order one!
And that i-mate K-JAM Music Dock looks neat! Are you SURE it's good with a Wizard? Is the bass decent? It's nice!!!!
Thanx!

WMP stinks for PodCasts, it never remembers where you left off when you previously listened. It is great however for A2DP.
I had bought the Logitech iPod wireless headset for my old iPod, and once I put A2DP on my MDA I paired the Logitech with it and presto, I had a great headset that worked in stereo with the MDA.
I use WMP when I need to be able to control the selections (next, previous, pause, play) with the headset. Otherwise I use TCPMP for listening in my car, since it will remember where I left off the last time I listened. I have a cable that plugs directly from my phone to the AUX input on my car stereo, and the sound is fabulous.
I would like to see someone (Microsoft, take a hint!) make a media player that puts bookmarks in songs so whenever you come back to that song/podcast you can have the choice to pickup where you left off, or start over from the beginning. With podcasts and audio books, I always want to pick up were I left off. This is where iPod kicks butt over everything else! And I miss that part of it. (my son needed my iPod more than I did to "fit in" with all the kids at school, so he has it now)
I highly recommend if you don't have A2DP yet to get it, either by downloading the A2DP cab file or upgrading your MDA to the AKU2 ROM that will have it. Then get yourself some A2DP capable headphones like the Motorola HT820 (I've heard good things about these) or the iCombi AH10 headset. Both will act as headphones as well as have the mic to talk when someone calls.
I tried Mort Player and was unimpressed with it, but give it a go, you can always uninstall it. Same with GSPlayer Beta for WM5.

WMP stinks for PodCasts, it never remembers where you left off when you previously listened. It is great however for A2DP.
I had bought the Logitech iPod wireless headset for my old iPod, and once I put A2DP on my MDA I paired the Logitech with it and presto, I had a great headset that worked in stereo with the MDA.
I use WMP when I need to be able to control the selections (next, previous, pause, play) with the headset. Otherwise I use TCPMP for listening in my car, since it will remember where I left off the last time I listened. I have a cable that plugs directly from my phone to the AUX input on my car stereo, and the sound is fabulous.
I would like to see someone (Microsoft, take a hint!) make a media player that puts bookmarks in songs so whenever you come back to that song/podcast you can have the choice to pickup where you left off, or start over from the beginning. With podcasts and audio books, I always want to pick up were I left off. This is where iPod kicks butt over everything else! And I miss that part of it. (my son needed my iPod more than I did to "fit in" with all the kids at school, so he has it now)
I highly recommend if you don't have A2DP yet to get it, either by downloading the A2DP cab file or upgrading your MDA to the AKU2 ROM that will have it. Then get yourself some A2DP capable headphones like the Motorola HT820 (I've heard good things about these) or the iCombi AH10 headset. Both will act as headphones as well as have the mic to talk when someone calls.
I tried Mort Player and was unimpressed with it, but give it a go, you can always uninstall it. Same with GSPlayer Beta for WM5.

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I highly recommend if you don't have A2DP yet to get it, either by downloading the A2DP cab file or upgrading your MDA to the AKU2 ROM that will have it. Then get yourself some A2DP capable headphones like the Motorola HT820 (I've heard good things about these) or the iCombi AH10 headset. Both will act as headphones as well as have the mic to talk when someone calls.
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Taking into consideration what I have below, which cab file should I use. I have a HT820 and am just chomping at the bit to get a2dp. Thanks.

A2DP and a bluetooth stereo headset is definitely the way forward! It's made my MP3 listening much more pleasurable than before when I used a 2.5 - 3.5mm jack and had to have my Wizard in cable length of my ears.
More expensive, but definitely the way to go.

MortPlayer + Car Screen Skin = Awesomeness.

I use PocketMusic, works a treat. The free version's okay, I tried the bundle and whilst some of the bits are good (the today-screen plugin) it wasn't enough to warrant paying for it. Main thing I like about it is that it looks good, and also can browse for choons directly from a network drive (which WMP, Mort and others didn't seem to be able to do).

Thanks for all the interesting info, guys.
I am excited to go look for a 2.5" -> 3.5" adapter that will work.
I actually had a dream last night (this morning) that I found an adapter and was impressed with the sound, having plugged it into a portable player.
(yeah, pretty sad that this is what I dream about.......!)
M

You need to get out more.
I got my adapter from eBay. Cost £2 IIRC.

Check out manyui on eBay. He sells adapters for tons of phones. I ordered one for my MDA from him and it works great.

Inbox headset

Hi! I wonder about the headset (or what's it called) that came with the box.
Was does the button do? I have noticed that when pressed it calls a number (latest perhaps). Is it suppose to do that and why?
Can't you use it as a volumecontroll?
I would really like a headset where you could kontroll the player. (adjust the volume, start/stop/pause, maybe even skip a song.
Nothing like this exists, does it? Would be great.
Then you could have the phone in your pocket and doesn't have to pick it up all the time. A mpe-player you can have hanging around your neck, but this one is kinda heavy.

look at some of the stero bluetooth headsets around. That way you can leave your phone in your pocket and only have the controls for the music player near your head.
no cables to phone
sony and plantronics make them as do other brands.

Thanks, I'll check it out.
But how do the headset that came in box work?

i think its adapter?
that sucks ATT never give good hedaset
i remember i bought a htc touch diamond the GSM one when it wasn't released yet and only released imported.
it came with a nice quality built HTC headphones -_-

How do you mean that it is an adapter?
Really quite amazing that no one seems to know what the headset that came with the box is used for.
Doesn't anybody use it? Can't even find info in the manual.
It seems to open my last call when I tested but what is the use of that?
This is a phone where people have learned every detail down to what hardware it uses, still no one knows how to use the headset????
Sure you can buy an adapter and use another headset but someone must have tried it? Maybe you can program what the button do.

HTC Headphones Mod, or something...

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Hi, first of all, I did this thread here because I'm not quite asking about the accessories, but about a modification. But if any Moderator thinks this should be moved, please do so.
At any rate, the thing is, I'm still beaten up about the fact that the headphones bundled to the cellphone are such low quality. Ok, there are some superb phones that comes with crappy headset, but you can replace them with any other headphones you have. But this one doesn't support detaching them. That's low quality for me.
So, I went to search for detachable HTC headsets. To my wonder - or bad searching skills - I found none. All are just one-piece headset. Really?
Ok, maybe makes sense when we take into account the fact that for an odd reason, HTC headsets works different than the rest. Just incompatible with other phones.
And here is my question. Is it possible to mod this headphones? My idea is to just trim the original bundled and re-wire the plug to some kind of 4 bands 3,5 female plug, so I can connect non HTC heaphones with mic to this sort of adapter and that could operate the phone.
Or, maybe there's such adapter out there in the world? theory says I'm not the first one to think in this, but I've found nothing so far.
In resume:
a) Are there detachable HTC headsets out there?
b) Is it possible to make an adapter for non HTC headsets?
c) Does this adapter exits already and I'm just wasting time and not money?
bonus) Is there some sort of schematics about HTC headsets? I just can't guess why others are incompatible, but a different wiring...
Many thanks before hand!

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Really? no one? :/ I cant believe everyone is just satisfied using that lousy headset or just headphones with no mic.

why bother. Any set of decent cell phone headphones work great.
I got a pair of rocket fish headphones. It comes with a mic, and a voice dial/answer button that works great on the Aria.
edit: here is a newer version of what i have.
http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/products/mobile-phones-gps/RF-EB22.html

Don't use headphones here, I have bluetooth in my car .
But, I'd suggest buying skull candy headphones, or even the headphones that come with some nokia xpressmusic phones are awesome. (particularly 5800).

i use these skullcandies because i mainly listen to music on my phone they have a mic on them to so i kan use the on a call if i get one while i have them on

I found that if you download a music player with an equalizer built in, you can improve the quality of the sound 100%

Looking for Bluetooth headset

I want to buy a pair of Bluetooth headsets for use with my Acer Iconia and I decided to ask you guys for some suggestions. It is very important for the headset to have at least a Play/Pause button and a Next Track button. If there is also a previous track than that is even better. A mic is not important since I don't plan to talk. But I want to be able to change tracks while the tablet is in my backpack.
I read the thread with different accessories for this device and I did see some that I like. But I wanted to get feedback from people that actually have used the device with a certain headset and can confirm that the next track and play/pause buttons work. Also, if anyone can post some info about the needed technology for this feature to work with the device just in case I plan to buy something else than you are recommending. (Example: any headset that has XXX will work)
Regards.

I found these and on the Motorola website is sais they are compatible with the XOOm...doest that mean they work with the iconia as well? If so I may buy them: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00455CB62?qid=1317285199&ref_=sr_1_119&s=wireless&sr=1-119

Hi,
I use SonyEricsson MW600. This little thingy has volume bar control, skip forward and backward, pause/play button AND a FM radio inside!
Pairing was no problem, but I didn't test it with the tablet. However it works very well with my Galaxy I9003, so I assume it will work with the ICONIA, too.
Werner

Although it isn't often recognized, there is a distinction between "headset" and "headphones". The difference is usually branding.
A headset is often used for communication. They usually have lower quality speakers (to reduce price), and have a microphone.
Headphones and for listening only, and don't typically have a microphone, but will include speakers that are often proportional in quality to the amount you pay for them.
That being said, there are devices that try to fill both roles. This is why most people tend to get them confused. The line between "headset" and "headphones" can be rather blurred; however, when talking about bluetooth devices, this distinction becomes very important.
Bluetooth uses different protocols to communicate, depending on the type of data being transmitted. The three most common protocols for this application are:
AD2P - A uni-directional protocol, used for streaming 2 channels of high bandwidth data (audio). This is typically used for music, but will not work for headsets because the data can only travel one way at a time.
HSP - This is the primary bluetooth audio protocol, and is supported by nearly every bluetooth "headset". It is full duplex, meaning audio can travel to a from the unit at the same time, at a cost of bandwidth. As such, the downside with this protocol is that the sound quality tends to be lower. This protocol is not supported yet by the A500 (or any android tablet, AFAIK). If you get a device that requires this protocol, it will not work.
HFP - This is for hands-free features, and can work in conjuction with either of the above protocols. It allows you to control your call/music features, such as smart-dialing, volume or track skipping.
If you are looking for a "headset" that works with the A500, you might be out of luck. Based on your post, I'm guessing you're looking for "headphones", so I'll give you my recommendation, I personally like the RF-MAB2 by rocketfish. The sound quality is great in AD2P mode, and they work with my cellphone as a headset. They do support HSP and HFP, but as mentioned above, the A500 does not support the HSP protocol. The skip/forward/volume/etc buttons will work though. I like the behind the head design, which allows me to wear a bike helmet, or a hard hat (I work in construction) while I wear them. I was so impressed, a bought a second set. They usually retail about $40.
Hope that helps.

Thanks a lot for your answer. It really helped.
Not being in an English speaking country I did not not know the difference between a headset and a headphone. Thanks for clarifing that as well.

I've had these for a year. flawless on A500 and any phone
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S10-HD-Bluetooth-Headphones-Packaging/dp/B004BHCSQC/ref=pd_cp_e_3
Plus side, you don't look like you're wearing oreos on your head.

anubis13 said:
I've had these for a year. flawless on A500 and any phone
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S10-HD-Bluetooth-Headphones-Packaging/dp/B004BHCSQC/ref=pd_cp_e_3
Plus side, you don't look like you're wearing oreos on your head.
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The headset really digs into the base of my skull. Owie.
I bought a set of those, but apparently I have a fat head.
Settled on the LG HBS 700 headset, and haven't looked back. Use it for my tablet, AND for my Samsung Epic 4G Touch when I go running. Best BT headset I've ever bought.

pazvanti said:
I want to buy a pair of Bluetooth headsets for use with my Acer Iconia and I decided to ask you guys for some suggestions. It is very important for the headset to have at least a Play/Pause button and a Next Track button. If there is also a previous track than that is even better. A mic is not important since I don't plan to talk. But I want to be able to change tracks while the tablet is in my backpack.
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Do you prefer over the ear in inside the ear? Over the head or around the ear?
I personally HATE inside the ear headsets because they give me ear fatigue almost instantly. No matter what size, they always feel like a really big screw forcing their way into a small hole. I also dislike around the ear headsets because depending on their design can put a lot of pressure on the tips of your ears or your skull at certain points.
I own the Motorola S9 Active and S10 HD headsets and can say that they are pretty good when it comes to sound and are sweat resistant but as I said, for me they hurt after about 30 minutes of use. It may simply be the shape of my head and earholes. If your head is small then they may work nicely for you.
The only reason I endure the torture is because of the gym. My pain adds to the gain
What I use, love and has been the most comfy headset I've ever used is my over the ear, around the ear Dell BH200, unfortunately that may not help you as I don't think they are sold anymore.

I have been using this Jaybird pair for about a year when I go cycling. I was really reluctant to spend the money knowing in the ear styles never work for me, but I'm glad I gave them a shot.
Best pair of headphones I've ever used!! Crisp bass and excellent high end. Really like that I can pair with my Incredible and answer phone while biking.
Use to watch movies on my Iconia and they sound great. Pair and connect flawlessly.

i use the jabra bt8010 works great

Motorola hd9 stereo is the one I use like the HD 10 only I have had them well over two years I think
Oder extra ear buds they tend to fall off and get lost in my bottomless purse.
Grrrrrrr.

I been using MOTOROKR S305 for about a year+. No prob at all, use it when i am at gym or in rare moments when i find some free time to relax and listen to music... The thing i like about them is they dont shut the world out for me... Like in gym i can tone out the surrounding and be able to work out and enjoy music, yet i am also aware of people around me and can move out of the way if they drop a dam weight (rare occasions) or talk/spot them if they ask. Also S305 has control on the side, so you can FF or RW. If you have it paired with your phone you can answer calls or make calls using voice commands.
So far they been working well for my lifestyle.