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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.
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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.
Does the headphones which come with the iPhone 3GS with the in line remote (play/pause/ volume) work on the nexus one? Does the microphone work?
i don;t know, but the inline ones that come in the box with play, pause, fast forward and rewind do....
I was just asking because I have some Scosche In ear headphones which has the iPhone inline remote. Sound quality will no doubt be better than the supplied headphones, just wondered it the remote/mic will still work in a Nexus One
i honestly don't know.
Does your inline set have a collar around the 3.5 mm jack like sony's used to? or is it just the 3.5mm jack on there?
If it's just a 3.5mm jack on it, then there's a possibility if there is any sort of standard for those controls, but i would have expected Apple to use their own way of doing things....No doubt HTC have on the Nexus one as well
I tried to find the comment, but yesterday I read that a user had his iPhone headset with inline remote work fine but without volume control (the HTC inline remote doesn't adjust volume from what I can tell).
according to ryan block the button works but volume control doesnt
http://discuss.gdgt.com/htc/google/...-with-Apple-headphones-with-inline-remotes-1/
Great stuff thanks
Hello.
I have a pair of Klipsch S4i with volume+play/pause control. How do I get this to work uniformly in the Nexus one? I'm using Mortplayer to listen to Audiobook, and native Music or MixZing to listen to music. Right now, the buttons do nothing for these apps.
Please help. Thank you.
I would also like to know this as well. I am considering picking up the Klipsch S4 but if the buttons work on the N1, I'll pick up the S4i.
Thanks
Would be great if Tune WiKi or a similar music app could use the volume up\down press from the in-line 3GS remote to change the volume.
Cheers,
M
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.
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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.
Regards.
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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.
Need a little help, I bought a unit but it's locked the Bluetooth to the phone and music streaming so I can't pair it to my OBD bluetooth dongle.
Other issue are the crap built in eq for sound control for the Audi bose system. Ran poweramp to get better music control and the eq in that sorted my music quality issue but it plays music at a low volume so when you switch to radio all he'll goes on due to the massive difference in volume levels.
so any help or suggestions would be great
I believe that PowerAmp has its own volume and balance controls that are independent from the unit's "generic" controls. What I recomend you do is set the unit's EQ to flat and use the PowerAmp to set the EQ the way you want. For the volume it would be the other way around; leave PowereAmp at max volume and use the system's volume to control it.
As for the bluetooth issue, how do you know it's "locked" for phone and music? It may say that on when you pait your phone, but that's only because that's what your phone supports but it doesn't mean you can't pair an OBDII device. In fact, I have that same hting on my phone but I'm still able to pair with my OBDII at the same time.
Are you using a custom ROM or are you still stock? I believe some people have had problems with some OBDII devices which are corrected with an Xposed module (I never had any problems so I don't have much more info).
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Need a little help, I bought a unit but it's locked the Bluetooth to the phone and music streaming so I can't pair it to my OBD bluetooth dongle.
Other issue are the crap built in eq for sound control for the Audi bose system. Ran poweramp to get better music control and the eq in that sorted my music quality issue but it plays music at a low volume so when you switch to radio all he'll goes on due to the massive difference in volume levels.
so any help or suggestions would be great
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I am curious what unit you purchased. I purchased an Audiosources unit for my A3 and after the initial test fit, I have no sound. I unhooked the unit and ran some wiring and now no sound from the radio, stored music, streaming, Bluetooth or even video. Everything powers up and seems to work though. I have not tried to pair a second device yet so I cannot help with that issue. When the sound did work, I did have the low rear volume issue that you appear to of had as well. Thanks.
When I hooked mine up as I have full Bose there was zero sound, I had to use a hi/lo converter which did the trick. The low sound I nailed down to the crap built in eq as I downloaded a great app that overrides it for everything bar the radio for some reason (app viper4android). My unit is going back due to a faulty volume knob, I will be ordering a different unit from some other supplier.
Thanks for the info. I have Bose as well. Can I ask what year and model your Audi is and the brand of the unit you returned and the new one you are considering?