Shure new "I" series Stereo Earbuds and Mic?

[JNGold]

Hi all.

Shure will be releasing their new "I" series this week. Apparently they will have several models that will meld high quality stereo earbuds with a mic. Shure says that the single plug 2.5mm model will work with the Treo, but no mention of other 2.5mm devices.

Anyone care to comment on whether they will work on the Wizard? I hope so since I don't want to be relegated to using the stock headphones/mic that came with the device.

TIA!

[M_Dash]

My email to them:
I own an i-mate JAM Windows Mobile Pocket PC which has a 2.5mm 4-conductor
headset jack. Will your Treo version of the I Series work with my phone,
and if not, is there an adapter I can purchase?


Their response:
The Treo version will not work with the PPC. Here is the adapter:

http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~HTC_Andes-452~area~accessories-Audio+Adapters~item~PPCPADPT14.htm[/url]

You will then use our I series DUAL connector version with the adapter giving you phone and stereo music with a flick of the switch through your PPC. If you then have a separate mp3 player you can then use the one side of the I series for music and then plug the phone side into your phone without the adapter to take a phone call. The above adapter gives you phone and stereo music or you can eliminate the adapter for just phone calls and free up the headphone jack for another device. Thanks!

[M_Dash]

The Shure I Series with the Treo connector works on my i-mate JAM.

Seidio sells an in-the-ear headset w/ mic. The same model number (BD3-H2ERNTR650-BK) is sold for use with
Palm Treo 650 / 700w
Audiovox SMT 5600
HP iPAQ hw6500 Series
i-mate Jam / SP3 / SP3i / PDA2
MDA II / Compact
O2 XDA II / IIi / II mini
Orange SPV C500 / M1000
Qtek 8010 / S100 / S110 / 2020 / 2020i

So I thought it was fairly safe to order the Shure i2cT for my JAM. As I said, they work. I even left myself a message on my home phone to test the mic. It works. And the sound is fantastic. I've sampled a little of everything and I am very impressed (Biggie Smalls, Cracker, Thievery Corporation, Miles Davis, Devin the Dude).

The only drawback is that there is no answer/end call button (there is a microphone mute switch and a volume control).

I'm not sure if your device is listed above (or a clone), but if so, I would imagine the Shure I Series with the Treo connector (i2cT, i3cT, i4cT) would work for you.

[teppy1]

If there is no answer/end button, how do you answer calls?

[teppy1]

If there is no answer/end button, how do you answer calls?

[M_Dash]

You have to use the buttons on the phone to answer/end calls. Some headsets have a button on the in-line mic that you can press to answer an incoming call, saving you from having to pull the phone from your pocket. The Shure I Series does not have this button.

[teppy1]

I wonder if this one would work with the 8125?
http://motorola.digitalriver.com/DRHM/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=motostor&Locale=en_US&Env=BASE&productID=38602800

[MeatPopSci]

I wonder if this one would work with the 8125?
http://motorola.digitalriver.com/DRHM/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=motostor&Locale=en_US&Env=BASE&productID=38602800

A2DP: http://www.mpirical.com/companion/Multi_Tech/A2DP_-_Advanced_Audio_Distribution_Profile.htm

... is what we need for those and other BT stereo cans to (fully) works, which is going to be a ways out. apparently MS is pushing for push email functionality over audio capabilities. i guess more people want push email ... :roll:

[teppy1]

MDash,
Here is the response I got from Shure:

Hi Stephanie,

Our I series will be compatible with your Wizard. However, there will be some limitations.

The single jack version we have for smartphones is only completely compatible with the Treo 700W and 650.
The dual jack version is the one that will work with your Wizard. It is a stereo headset that is designed to work with two different devices at once - a cell phone and an mp3 player.
You can use the headset with your phone and answer calls, text message, etc. All of it's functions. You will also be able to listen to music via your phone. BUT...Here is the limitation - the audio will only be able to work in a mono sound for both ears. So you will hear the music in both ears, but it won't be true stereo.
The other jack, which fits iPods and DVD/CD players, etc. will work just fine on every portable device. You can listen to your music and as soon as a call comes in you just switch the headset to your phone and talk.

Hope this clears things up for you.

Best Regards,

Kevin Blankenberber
Shure Personal Aud!o
Customer (stephanie gaspard) 02/20/2006 09:40 AM
I'm looking for a set of stereo earphones for my Cingular 8125 (HTC Wizard). I also want to be able to answer a phone call with them when a call comes in.



Kevin Blankenberger
Personal Audio
Shure Inc


You say that yours sounds great, but that you just cannot answer a call with the button. Why is this rep giving me a different story. Do they just not have it together over there?

[Tyr]

Well, I'm looking at getting some shure headphones to work with my Wizard and would really like for the sound to be stereo. I need to know if the Treo compatible version will produce stereo sound with a Wizard. The Shure site says the Treo version is Wizard compatible... If it is not then I might as well get the dual connector version and a 2.5-3.5mm adapter.

I dislike headphones not having a volume control so the standard shure E2C are not an option.

[cushcalc]

MDash,
Here is the response I got from Shure:

Hi Stephanie,

Our I series will be compatible with your Wizard. However, there will be some limitations.

The single jack version we have for smartphones is only completely compatible with the Treo 700W and 650.
The dual jack version is the one that will work with your Wizard. It is a stereo headset that is designed to work with two different devices at once - a cell phone and an mp3 player.
You can use the headset with your phone and answer calls, text message, etc. All of it's functions. You will also be able to listen to music via your phone. BUT...Here is the limitation - the audio will only be able to work in a mono sound for both ears. So you will hear the music in both ears, but it won't be true stereo.
The other jack, which fits iPods and DVD/CD players, etc. will work just fine on every portable device. You can listen to your music and as soon as a call comes in you just switch the headset to your phone and talk.

Hope this clears things up for you.

Best Regards,

Kevin Blankenberber
Shure Personal Aud!o
Customer (stephanie gaspard) 02/20/2006 09:40 AM
I'm looking for a set of stereo earphones for my Cingular 8125 (HTC Wizard). I also want to be able to answer a phone call with them when a call comes in.



Kevin Blankenberger
Personal Audio
Shure Inc


You say that yours sounds great, but that you just cannot answer a call with the button. Why is this rep giving me a different story. Do they just not have it together over there?

I have the Sure i2C-t and it works great with my 8125 - no adapter - definitely gives stereo sound (Beatles songs are a good test for this) - the sound is awesome, and it works well for making and receiving calls also, except for having to push the buttons on the phone, as mentioned.

[Tyr]

I have the Sure i2C-t and it works great with my 8125 - no adapter - definitely gives stereo sound (Beatles songs are a good test for this) - the sound is awesome, and it works well for making and receiving calls also, except for having to push the buttons on the phone, as mentioned.

That is wonderful :) Definitely on my list now :D Thanks