where to get good quality Proprietary headphones? (not adapter)

[mikeeey]

I will probably also be buying an adapter, but I'd like to know where to get some headphones. The Tilt doesnt come with any does it?

[jomo25]

YOu mean headphones that fit directly into the TyTN II without an adapter? DOn't know if any "good quality" ones exist. Just the normal horrible sounding ones.

My question would be, why would you want to invest money into a quality set of headphons that won't plug into any other devices? Isn't that kind of a waste? Esp when an adapter only costs about $5.

Not being a wise-ass, just not sure if I understand the question or the logic...

[mikeeey]

YOu mean headphones that fit directly into the TyTN II without an adapter? DOn't know if any "good quality" ones exist. Just the normal horrible sounding ones.

My question would be, why would you want to invest money into a quality set of headphons that won't plug into any other devices? Isn't that kind of a waste? Esp when an adapter only costs about $5.

Not being a wise-ass, just not sure if I understand the question or the logic...
well the only reason i asked was when i got my t-mobile sda, the headphones it came with sounded great! so i was assumeing if there were ones actually for the Kaiser/Tilt they too would sound good.
btw i thought usb would get better quality than an audio jack would?

I probably will get an adapter, which one looks better of the 3?
http://store.wmexperts.com/content/accessories/73-75--2373.htm
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=22740
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=776

the first one is cheaper, could the quality be worse?

[ghaith_d]

well the only reason i asked was when i got my t-mobile sda, the headphones it came with sounded great! so i was assumeing if there were ones actually for the Kaiser/Tilt they too would sound good.
btw i thought usb would get better quality than an audio jack would?

I probably will get an adapter, which one looks better of the 3?
http://store.wmexperts.com/content/accessories/73-75--2373.htm
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=22740
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=776

the first one is cheaper, could the quality be worse?

i would NOT get the first one, that's because the jack is silver plated while the other 2 are gold plated. Gold plated jacks give you better sound quality as it transfers signals better, but from the 2 other ones...they look the same, so i would just get the cheaper one.

[mikeeey]

i would NOT get the first one, that's because the jack is silver plated while the other 2 are gold plated. Gold plated jacks give you better sound quality as it transfers signals better, but from the 2 other ones...they look the same, so i would just get the cheaper one.
thanks, i didnt know that gold plated jacks produce better quality, thanks for the lesson there.

another reason i was wondering about the propietary headphones was bcause they usually have a microphone. could someone recomend either good quality propriety headphones with a mic or good quality normal headphones with a mic?

[ghaith_d]

thanks, i didnt know that gold plated jacks produce better quality, thanks for the lesson there.

another reason i was wondering about the propietary headphones was bcause they usually have a microphone. could someone recomend either good quality propriety headphones with a mic or good quality normal headphones with a mic?

To be honest, i just got a stereo bluetooth headset, coz now i can listen to music and make calls cable free. If you really want a connected answer though, i dont know anything about the propriety headphones, but from my experience i would stay AWAY from jacks that include a built in microphone...they advertise it, but it's really useless and has HORRIBLE quality.

[Jussonice]

Hey could you post a link of those BT headphones you got. I am interested in getting one but wasn't sure if you could make calls with them as well. Thanks in advance.

[PerfAlbion]

I picked up one of these (http://www.mobileplanet.com/p.aspx?i=148542&asource=155807) for mine. I like having the controls handy, particularly talk/end.

[mikeeey]

does the 8525/hermes come with headphones? if so, were they any good? where can i get some like that?

[ghaith_d]

Hey could you post a link of those BT headphones you got. I am interested in getting one but wasn't sure if you could make calls with them as well. Thanks in advance.

There are 2 really good Stereo Bluetooth headphones. If you like headphones that go behind your head kind of headphones, then go for the Motorola HT820, if you like ones that cover your ear, but are not humongous, then go for the Plantronics 590A or 590E (they are the same, but the A version comes with a bluetooth adapter that you can connect to any 3.5mm jack and you would then be able to listen to music through that. Amazon actually has a VERY good sale on the Plantronics, http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Pulsar-Bluetooth-Headset-Adapter/dp/B000BK1QSE.

I have used both the plantronics and the HT820, and they are both very good.

Now if you dont like those, and you want an earbud style...you can get the SONY HBH-DS970, but i havent tried those yet.

Hope that helps!

[ghaith_d]

does the 8525/hermes come with headphones? if so, were they any good? where can i get some like that?

It comes with a pair of headphones which have a mic, but they (obviously) do not provide very good audio.

[mikeeey]

It comes with a pair of headphones which have a mic, but they (obviously) do not provide very good audio.
o ok atleast they come with them, but why couldnt the audio be good? the t-mobile sda's headphones were great! why cant this be, o well..

[ghaith_d]

o ok atleast they come with them, but why couldnt the audio be good? the t-mobile sda's headphones were great! why cant this be, o well..

Well i think they are the same pair of headphones, no?

what i mean is that they are not as good as the ones that you can buy separately.

[Gator5000e]

I actually think the headphones included with the 8525 sounded pretty good. Not audiophile good, but good to the point that I would find myself thinking, hey these sound pretty darn good!

I know you can get them thru the ATT/Cingular accessory on line store (have to Google for a link). They make a set with a mic that you can use if you get or need to make a call. I personally hate adaptors as I have a tendency to lose them. o I like just being able to pull out the headset and not worry if I misplaced the adaptor. That's just me, though!

[mikeeey]

I actually think the headphones included with the 8525 sounded pretty good. Not audiophile good, but good to the point that I would find myself thinking, hey these sound pretty darn good!

I know you can get them thru the ATT/Cingular accessory on line store (have to Google for a link). They make a set with a mic that you can use if you get or need to make a call. I personally hate adaptors as I have a tendency to lose them. o I like just being able to pull out the headset and not worry if I misplaced the adaptor. That's just me, though!
yea thats the way i am, dont really like adapters. only problem with buying the accessories from at&t is they're usually 40-50$, when really you can get a pair of good hedphones for under 20$ somewhere else, along with an inexpensive adapter.

[lansa]

so whats the concensus? Where can I get headphones with a mic for this $800 phone?? Whats the best option out there? Does nobody really make a good set for this device? I find it hard to believe.

[standish]

A good option may be the Sony HBH-DS220. This is a bluetooth headset with A2DP and a microphone but you can plug in your own headphones. The earbuds that come with it are very good though. I have the same earbuds on my Sony Walkman phone and they are the best and comfiest buds i have ever used.

Dave

[willieb9000]

A good option may be the Sony HBH-DS220. This is a bluetooth headset with A2DP and a microphone but you can plug in your own headphones. The earbuds that come with it are very good though. I have the same earbuds on my Sony Walkman phone and they are the best and comfiest buds i have ever used.

Dave

Dave - Do you know if the DS220s have a caller ID display? The photo appears to show some kind of tiny display but I can't really tell. Thanks.

[standish]

I'm not sure. It does look like there is a screen but there is no mention of it.

[standish]

Looks like the screen is just for pairing and battery life.
There's a review here:-
http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143003

I'm going to order one. The best price i've found so far is £42.99 + 99p deleivery here:-
http://www.foneshop.com/accessories/description/3468

[aladin2000]

then go for the Plantronics 590A or 590E (they are the same, but the A version comes with a bluetooth adapter that you can connect to any 3.5mm jack and you would then be able to listen to music through that


Do you tried Plantronics 590E I like this hearphones and I wont to buy it.
Coul you tell me if they works fine with a Kaiser ?
Tanks in advance
aladino

[standish]

I now have the Sony HBH-DS220 and it is excellent. The sound quality on music is really good with nice bass. You can play and pause music from the headset and it works perfectly for dialing using Microsoft Voice Command

[cushcalc]

There are 2 really good Stereo Bluetooth headphones. If you like headphones that go behind your head kind of headphones, then go for the Motorola HT820, if you like ones that cover your ear, but are not humongous, then go for the Plantronics 590A or 590E (they are the same, but the A version comes with a bluetooth adapter that you can connect to any 3.5mm jack and you would then be able to listen to music through that. Amazon actually has a VERY good sale on the Plantronics, http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Pulsar-Bluetooth-Headset-Adapter/dp/B000BK1QSE.

I have used both the plantronics and the HT820, and they are both very good.

Now if you dont like those, and you want an earbud style...you can get the SONY HBH-DS970, but i havent tried those yet.

Hope that helps!

Re: SONY HBH-DS970, and @Jussonice too:

I have the SONY HBH-DS970 and I really like it - works well for calls and music. IMHO any bluetooth stereo is not as clear as wired stereo - there is always some minor but noticeable hiss in the background.

I also have the Shure i2c-t wired stereo headphone with mic - great sound, and works well for calls (but, it has a 2.5 mm plug, which worked fine with my 8125, but I will have to use an adapter with my new Tilt) - you do have to control the call via the phone itself - where with the Sony bluetooth you can begin or answer a call, and end a call, all from the button near the left earpiece.

[scottwilkins]

I have ordered 2 sets of headphones. The first were for the 8525 and DID NOT work in the Tilt. The second was from Seidio, and were supposed to be for the Tilt, but instead they shipped the wrong ones and I believe they were also for the 8525 (they were supposed to have 2 sizes ear plug, bug didn't so I'm sure it was the wrong one.) But that set didn't work either.

So, I'm starting to think the 8525 and Kaiser/Tilt headphones are totally different.

[robrace]

well the only reason i asked was when i got my t-mobile sda, the headphones it came with sounded great! so i was assumeing if there were ones actually for the Kaiser/Tilt they too would sound good.
btw i thought usb would get better quality than an audio jack would?

I probably will get an adapter, which one looks better of the 3?
http://store.wmexperts.com/content/accessories/73-75--2373.htm
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=22740
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=776

the first one is cheaper, could the quality be worse?

I wouldn't get any of those. Check this one out:

http://www.semsons.com/2miusband3st.html

This one will let you listen to music and still have access to the USB for charging. Totally Sweet!

[db44]

I now have the Sony HBH-DS220 and it is excellent. The sound quality on music is really good with nice bass. You can play and pause music from the headset and it works perfectly for dialing using Microsoft Voice Command

How has battery life been?

[cushcalc]

I wouldn't get any of those. Check this one out:

http://www.semsons.com/2miusband3st.html

This one will let you listen to music and still have access to the USB for charging. Totally Sweet!

Alert!:

I got one of these - it stuck in the port so tight that it broke when I tried to remove it, and I had to remove the metal connector with needle-nose pliers.