what bluetooth Headset are you using?

[DarkCloudInc]

I was curious what bluetooth headset other Kaiser/Tytn II/Tilt owners are using.

I'm on the market looking for one and got recommended to buy the JawBone Aliph but the reviews of shody construction is turning me off to buying the first one.

So what bluetooth headsets are you using?

[JimmyMcGee]

The BlueTooth I'm using in the number 4 incisor. :p

[GSLEON3]

I believe this post is better suited for the Kaiser "Accessories" thread.

[AthenaLod]

Jabra BT500 (http://www.buy.com/prod/jabra-bt500-bluetooth-headset-with-voice-dial/q/loc/111/202025110.html) is a very comfortable, behind-the-ear headset that i have been using for a long time now.

[nufsaid]

Ultra Mini Bluetooth Headset here (http://www.thenerds.net/ULTRAPRODUCTS.Ultra_Mini_Bluetooth_Earset.ULT31304 .html?affid=8&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=ULT31304^~^ULTRAPRODUCTS), it was cool 4 years ago...now it just sucks, looking at getting the Motorola S9's here (http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=motorola+s9&oe=utf-8&cid=862264849236915779).

[GSLEON3]

I use & love my Sony S9.
Got it around X-mas from AT&T $95.00 - $30.00 mail in rebate

Pros:
Great for music. Stereo
Light & Comfortable
Battery last days with moderate to heavy use
Full controls on headset include answer, play, pause, volume up/down & fw/rev

Cons:
Mono Phone calls only
Because of design (wrap around back of head) uncomfortable to lay on back & listen to music, i.e weight bench

[nufsaid]

Damn i was wanting to use it while laying down ! (weight bench) that sucks...how is it to wear them around the chin (TWSS 'if you don't know it google it') ?

[DarkCloudInc]

I was looking into getting the Jawbone but hearing some of the reviews and the overall reviews at amazon, it certainly is turning me off to it.

I'm thinking of going platronics since my moto H350 sucks hard.

[Delta_flyer]

I have the Blue Ant Z9i. IMHO, it is the best HS I've used to date.

[mutantblack]

jabra bt8040. It's pretty good but I wish the volume can be louder.

[Draqula]

jabra bt8040. It's pretty good but I wish the volume can be louder.

I second that! Great quality, very stable. Can be connected to two phones at the same time. Only drawback is volume, it sometimes autoadjusts just a bit too low, you can set it higher manually.

But overall it's great. It remembers 8 pairings, so I can use it with my laptop, my personal mobile (SE K550) and my business phone (TyTN II) without repairing it every time. Voice dialing only works with the last paired device but picking up calls from two phones that are connected to it at once, works.

It also has A2DP profile support, so listening to music with it is nearly "OK". Much better anyway than just directing sound to the headset with the normal profile (handsfree or headset, can't remember).

[GWelker62]

I've gone through several, but the Moto S9 is the one I settled with. Since I listen to music on a regular basis, these were a no brainer. What hooked me on them wasn't the GREAT sound quality; it was the fact that the person I was talking to could HEAR ME. The only negative is it plays in the left ear only on phone calls, but the volume is loud enough to compensate. Besides, your phone and most other BT headsets play in one ear only, so it's not that big a deal.

The best advice I can give is to purchase at a local retailer that will allow you to bring them back if they don't work for you. I purchased mine at Fry's Electronics and I went through 5 different ones before I settled on the S9s. Even if you pay a few dollars more over an online place, it will be worth it to get the ones you like.

[flaviopac]

Moto S9 rocks!

It's a bit expensive, but the result is great! ;)

[p51d007]

Jawbone2 here

[LaPank]

I have the Blue Ant Z9i. IMHO, it is the best HS I've used to date.

As I'm looking for a HS with which I can also listen to music: Would you recommend it, or is it just a mono device? If not: How is the sound quality with music?

[Rudegar]

i'd get this one
http://www.nokia.co.uk/link?cid=EDITORIAL_805146

[ChInEsE ChIcKeN]

i got the blueant z9 for at home use, and the jabra bt8010 for outside use. the stereo headset is great

[fireblade05]

I've used :
Motorola H700
Plantronics Voyager 510
Sony Ericsson HBH-PV702

Motorola H700
- Rather decent headset but callers complain that my voice is rather hollow
- Compact sized
- Lost the unit before I can give a better review

Plantronics Voyager 510
- Best unit I've used, very clear quality but abit on the expensive side
- Rather bulky
- Son broke the unit after 1 year of usage *sob*

Sony Ericsson HBH-PV702
- Lightweight, cheap !
- Voice quality varies i.e using it currently with my Kaiser, can hear static and BUT when paired with my wife's Sony Ericsson W850i, voice quality is very good.

[mugglesquop]

i'm currently using a Sony Ericsson HBH-608 Lightweight Akono Bluetooth Headset. Had it about 8 months, and its been brilliant, good sound quality, comfortable and battery lasts ages. Cheap too, got it off eBay :rolleyes:

[sz0pf1]

I've found the Plantronics 655 and the new 925 to work the best. Both deliver good quality sound to the user. Reasonably rich sound with plenty of volume. They also offer noise cancellation comparable to the JB units.
I would though go with the 925 over the 655. The 925 fits better in the ear and depending on taste is a bit easier to use.
My most important message is that these units deliver quality sound with good volume. I have found most headsets to sound tinny and to lack volume when used with the Tilt.

[kareem9nba]

I use & love my Sony S9.
Got it around X-mas from AT&T $95.00 - $30.00 mail in rebate

Pros:
Great for music. Stereo
Light & Comfortable
Battery last days with moderate to heavy use
Full controls on headset include answer, play, pause, volume up/down & fw/rev

Cons:
Mono Phone calls only
Because of design (wrap around back of head) uncomfortable to lay on back & listen to music, i.e weight bench

Did you mean Motorola s9?

Anyways, i have those and they are AWESOME.

[Eatontj]

I purchased the Motorola S9 and the Motorola HT820 from Amazon. Both were around $50 at the time so I put both sets through the paces with plans to keep one or both if they both worked well.

My first priority was to get a pair of headphones that stayed on my head while jogging/running/biking/etc. Comfort over long periods of time was not a huge priority as I never plan to wear them for over a few hours at a time. I was pleasantly surprised to find that both headphones not only stayed on the ear, but stayed right in place with very few adjustments needed.

The S9s actually outperformed the HT820s in this area which was unexpected. Using the largest earbud size, the headset stayed right in the "sweet spot" of the ear. This was great, because typically the earbud style headphones pop out of my ear whenever I do anything active. The HT820s moved quite a bit more, but stayed on the ear and stayed in place well enough.

I was pleased with the sound quality of both headphones, the S9s sounding a bit better with the earbud design offering the typical richer sound vs. the open style headphone. The difference in quality wasn't huge, and the HT820s certainly sounded just fine.

Both headphones paired great with the Tilt/Kaiser. Both offered stereo bluetooth for music which was just what I was looking for. Both headphones had very similar controls for making calls, volume, and changing and pausing tracks.... so really no difference there.

In terms of comfort and sound quality I prefered the S9s over the HT820s. Plus, the S9s are lighter, easier to stow and carry, and a bit more low profile/stylish. HOWEVER, the S9s are getting returned and I'm keeping the HT820s because once I stepped out of my house/office/car and into the outside world the S9s stopped working.

I searched these forums and many other review sites all over the internet and kept running into people complaining about the same thing with the S9s (the outside interference). I tried all sorts of solutions (switching bitpool levels through Kaiser Tweak or Advanced Config, pairing and repaing the headset, using different music players, enabling/disabling Joint Stereo, turning off/on WiFi, turning off/on phone, turning off/on 3G...) and nothing could combat the problem.

I want to be able to run/jog/bike with the phone in my pocket and get good reception on my headset and it was plain impossible with the S9s. The HT820s faired much better although were by no means perfect. So I'm settling for the HT820s because they work outside and the S9s don't.

I'd be glad to hear if anyone has some suggestions for stereo bluetooth headphones that perform outside the home/car/office with little (hopefully no) interference. Behind the neck style headphones have been best for me to use while running/biking/whatever because they seem to stay in place better than the rest. Really, I'd love to find a pair just like the S9s that don't skip every other second (literally) once I walk outside. I have no idea why the S9s skip and the HT820s don't, but it's intolerable.

Anyways, I hope this little write-up helps anyone looking at the the sets I tried and I'd appreciate anyone posting about their experiences with stereo headsets... especially if they have a pair that fits well on the ear that gets good reception outdoors.

Thanks.


Motorola S9:

Pros:
-Super comfortable.
-Stayed right in place when biking, running, jogging, etc.
-Good quality sound (when no interference).
-Lightweight.
-Easy to carry around.
-Microphone worked well (so I was told).

Cons:
-Damn things don't work outside, even when holding the phone against the headset because (presumably) of outside interference. Seems to be a problem for a lot of people, not just in my area.
-Not stereo for making phone calls, just the left speaker.


Motorola HT820:

Pros:
-Comfortable.
-Good sound quality.
-Stayed on head when running, biking, etc. A little bounce here and there, but would typically fall right back into place after a bump.
-Microphone worked well.
-Received calls in stereo, sounded great.

Cons:
-A little bulky.
-Probably wouldn't want to wear around for several hours, can pinch the ear a bit.
-Sound leakage (other people can hear your music) typical to open style earphones (although not nearly as bad as many other open style headphones).

[da_mafkeez]

i've just bought my sony ericsson HBH-DS970. Love them, great sound quality!

[GWelker62]

I HOWEVER, the S9s are getting returned and I'm keeping the HT820s because once I stepped out of my house/office/car and into the outside world the S9s stopped working.

Cons:
-Damn things don't work outside, even when holding the phone against the headset because (presumably) of outside interference. Seems to be a problem for a lot of people, not just in my area.

I have the same problem with mine. Indoors they work perfectly. Even in my vehicle. As soon as I get in open area, A2DP starts skipping and lagging. I have to have the phone as close as possible to the headset for them to work. However, I haven't notice this with phone calls. I assumed this was a problem with the phone, I never thought it was a issue with the headset.

Could it be a combination of the phone and headset? I wouldn't think it could be "interference" from RF in open areas. Could it be a reception problem? Indoors my reflect and contain Bluetooth/RF which could improve the headset's reception.

[Eatontj]

I have the same problem with mine. Indoors they work perfectly. Even in my vehicle. As soon as I get in open area, A2DP starts skipping and lagging. I have to have the phone as close as possible to the headset for them to work. However, I haven't notice this with phone calls. I assumed this was a problem with the phone, I never thought it was a issue with the headset.

Could it be a combination of the phone and headset? I wouldn't think it could be "interference" from RF in open areas. Could it be a reception problem? Indoors my reflect and contain Bluetooth/RF which could improve the headset's reception.

It certainly could be a problem with the phone, but I did as much as I could find to adjust any and all Bluetooth/A2DP settings I could and never found a way to improve the S9s to an acceptable level.

I also never ran across any outdoor interference problems when making phone calls with the S9s, but I never really put the S9s phone reception through the paces... because I didn't really care. I wanted the S9s for listening to music while running around outside, and I absolutely could not get them to work.

The HT820s didn't work perfectly either, but their performance outdoors was much better than the S9s. After doing as much fiddling as I did with the phone settings (and after reading many people having the same problem with outdoor interference) I came to the conclusion that the problem was with the S9s and not the phone.

I'd love to be proved wrong, I really want the S9s to work outdoors.

[raiisak]

I found the best solution for me in the new Plantronics Pulsar 855 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, plugin cable for mono-stereo, multipoint for easy swich between calling and music (works like a charm whit VC), audioIQ makes the quality of calling at best all times and quickpair connects it fast whit other devices. Range is about 10m, about 7h calltime and aprox 200 standby. Use any of the delivered gels for suiting into youre ear. I have used variouse bluetrek and jabra pieces earlier but this this is working best for my needs. Easy, light and fast whit exelent sound! Bluetooth v.2.0 with EDR.
Plantronics Voyager FTW!!
http://www.idedata.no/butikk/images/3527s.gif

[StealthNet]

Jabra BT500v here... use it all day, vey comfortable.

[vikramdhani]

i am using the jawbone 2 and simply in love with it

it is a very good handsfree

[jdmba]

BlueAnt Z9 has updateable firmware, and charges fairly quickly. It is not stereo, though, if that's what you are looking for.

[Shean]

I just picked up the Plantronics Discovery 925 (http://plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/mobile/bluetooth-headsets/discovery-925-black) and I love it!!!! I haven't used bluetooth headsets for about 2 years, I just hated them. I went to best buy and picked up this headset and it is great. I use it all the time now! Very comfortable, lightweight, and has great sound quality! I think I am a believer again!

[vj4]

Motorola HT820 i love em got them coz i lost the head phones that i got with the phone. only had a problem with them when wifi is on aswell it skips but otherwise it love em wear nealry 6 hours at a time with no probs

[Suleeto]

Samsung WEP200:

http://www.mondetech.com/images/Samsung%20wep%20200%20en%20mano.jpg

[ds07]

Motorola S9 works perfectly!

[schizo]

I found the best solution for me in the new Plantronics Pulsar 855 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

Wow, this is nice, very flexible. Wonder it's already available here or not... :D How bout the stereo sound quality?

Anyway, currently I use O2 XA-06 (http://www.metallicanditsystem.com/products/xa06.htm) . Bought at $80 here, a year ago.

The sound reproduction of stereo is very good, especially if you replace the rather-boomy headphone with something better. One minus, the microphone quality is only average, cuz sometimes it picks surrounding sound (hence it's design - clipped to your shirt, so distance to your mouth is quite significant). Big plus, it has AVRCP control so to change tracks/pause/play, I don't have to touch my Kaiser at all. Superbly convenient.

It fits me. Since I only use it whenever I want to listen to music on my spare time. Usually I don't get many calls on my spare time.

[beret9987]

I got a Plantronics Voyager 855 Stereo Bluetooth Headset(might be the same as the Pulsar mentioned earlier) and it works great! Example case:

I'm a fast driver and have this bad habit of driving fast with the windows down while carrying a phone call. I've owned a Cardo Scala-500, scala-700, motorola H12 and a jawbone and none of them never really cut the noise out for me. Long story short though, is that while it still was a pain to hear me talk with the window open, call quality was much better for the person who I was talking to!

Also, the gel fit is really nice, allowing you to get the seal that you're looking for a noisy enviorment. Same goes for the headphone portion of it, which does bass extremely well(suprisingly) and I while it can do the highs, it is a little lacking, but what can you expect? Plus, you get the extendable boom microphone, allowing you to even get clearer quality!

To put it simply after going through my fair share of headsets: Best 100 bucks I have ever spent on such equipment.

EDIT: Looking at the original post, it is the exact same one! I second that posters opinion of it as you can tell.

[jhego]

Is anybody using the BLueant Z9? I used to have the Motorola H700 and i didnt like it. There was always constant disconnection between the phone, which is pretty annoying. Then i had the Jawbone. At first i had no problem with it. But the earhook and earbuds broke. So i had to resort to the extra hooks and buds which didnt fit my ear at all. I didnt want to buy the replacements since they are expensive and im only going to use one of them. Then i lost the damn thing so instead of getting another Jawbone, i'm thinking of getting the Z9 instead.

[jcball3r]

I like my jawbone :)

[yesod7]

I'm using a Jabra BT8010 Stereo headset. This is the only one (or one of very few) that you can unplug the stereo unit from the main earpiece. I have taken it jogging without problems, and the stereo sounds nice. The mono unit also has good sound quality, and I have had good reviews from the people I call on a regular basis. It was also fairly cheap; I think I paid a total of $45 for it on eBay.:):):)

[Dwazzue]

Plantronics Voyager 520

Great noise cancellation for under $60 bucks....

I did a lot of research before buying this because I am in sales and on the road all the time. I can talk with cars buzzing by, windows down on freeway, standing in a busy mall and my customers can't even tell...

People asked me if I got a new phone when I switched form my Jabra/Motorolla I used to bounce back and forth from because I also sounded very clear to them.

[jho8]

I'm using a Plantronics Discovery 655, and if your'e in for portability with good quality sound/talk, then that would probably work. Nice and small with a nice pen-like holder, plus it comes with some extras like a portable charger that you can use a AA battery with. Only problem is with small portable items, it can be hard to find at times or drop or left behind...in which I have experienced all 3.

[stfub]

http://oakley.ca/pd/5217

By far the best bluetooth headset I ever used. Crystal clear incoming calls audio to BOTH ears and clear and loud to the other end too. Speakers fits nicely in the ears, doesn't feel heavy after wearing them for awhile like the all other bluetooth headsets. MP3 play back is awesome and loud with the stereo speakers. Battery last about 8hrs non-stop mp3 play back on a full charge. If buy a pair of clear lens with them you can wear the O Rokr Pro day/night and in all weathers. The sunglasses are pretty cool looking too. By far the best $230 I spent.

[Jabar102]

I have the same headset and the sound level on the headset is terrible. Have you had to tweak the Tilt to get the volume to a usable level?

Plantronics Voyager 520

Great noise cancellation for under $60 bucks....

I did a lot of research before buying this because I am in sales and on the road all the time. I can talk with cars buzzing by, windows down on freeway, standing in a busy mall and my customers can't even tell...

People asked me if I got a new phone when I switched form my Jabra/Motorolla I used to bounce back and forth from because I also sounded very clear to them.

[telleri]

When I first got my phone I tried a whole bunch of different headsets and most
of them sucked, especially Motorola models. The A2DP compliant headsets seem to work best. I ended up keeping the Jabra BT8010 it had the best sound quality for both me and the people I called. I like the design as well, since you can use it as a stereo or mono headset. The display allows you to leave the phone in your pocket and still screen your calls and you can put your phone book on it as well.

[mrg2003]

I was curious what bluetooth headset other Kaiser/Tytn II/Tilt owners are using.

I'm on the market looking for one and got recommended to buy the JawBone Aliph but the reviews of shody construction is turning me off to buying the first one.

So what bluetooth headsets are you using?

I use a "3" $30 head back set, works ok, controls are a bit hit and miss, battery life - essex girl, high sound leakage - almost ejected from the quiet carriage.

[polardesign]

I currently own the " iqua BHS-603" utter rubbish. I can't seem to get the volume high enough to hear anyone.

What is the definitive best headst for the TYTN2 as i don't want to waste anymore money try to get one that works correcly with the right volume

[Dwazzue]

I have the same headset and the sound level on the headset is terrible. Have you had to tweak the Tilt to get the volume to a usable level?

Nope... I do have to make sure that I place it in my ear right sometimes. takes a little tweaking when I have my sun glasses on.

Other than that I have always found the sound to be really good on it.

[Landmine]

So I dont want to have an in ear bluetooth, anyone play with in good car kits?

Such as...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875999293

Thanks.

[ComfortEagle]

Concerning low Bluetooth headset volume, I found the jawbone II unusable. Switched to the Blue Ants Z9i to find no problem with the volume, it sounds great. The Z9i also fits more secure with the way the earloop connects to the headset.

Stock Tilt, no mods. ATT

[agentfrick]

I use a Jawbone2 works great.:)

[RojasTKD]

I recently bought the BlueAnt Z9i and it works well for me. It is feature packed yet easy to use.

one issue is that it goes on my right ear and I usually carry my phone on my left hip. Sometimes it get a little static nosie on my end that seems to go away when I switch hips.

Haven't really tried the noise cancellation, people can hear me in the car with sunroof open with out it.

[laakness]

I recently bought the BlueAnt Z9i and it works well for me. It is feature packed yet easy to use.

one issue is that it goes on my right ear and I usually carry my phone on my left hip. Sometimes it get a little static nosie on my end that seems to go away when I switch hips.

Haven't really tried the noise cancellation, people can hear me in the car with sunroof open with out it.

That's good to hear. I just ordered the Z9i and it shows up tomorrow. Should be a good replacement for my old Jabra BT250 :)

[pudifoot]

That's good to hear. I just ordered the Z9i and it shows up tomorrow. Should be a good replacement for my old Jabra BT250 :)
That's the exact same route I took, BT250 to the Z9i, and needless to say I haven't looked back. My ear used to hurt after a day's use of the BT250 but the Z9i can stay on all day and I don't even notice it's there (had to switch to the smaller earbud, though). And it's much more stylish! :)

The sound quality is great and the multi-point technology works like a charm with my Kaiser and the SonyEricsson work phone.

one issue is that it goes on my right ear and I usually carry my phone on my left hip. Sometimes it get a little static nosie on my end that seems to go away when I switch hips.

I turned the earloop around and am now using the headset on my left ear. I've done some testing, and people don't seem to notice any decreased sound quality (which I was afraid might be the result of turning the Z9i upside down).

[chiles]

Jabra BT3030 works great for music for me. Water resistant (gym, rain) long battery life, I can use it for many hours, I haven't listened to them that many hours straight in a row that I can test. My tilt runs out of battery life before the 3030 does. Automatic multipoint pairing (doesn't switch between your phone and your computer with stereo audio automatically). No way to change it on the headset. I have to go in and deselect the stereo option in the bluetooth settings on the phone and select the stereo setting on the computer and vice versa each time. Great sound quality with the built in buds for me. I have been used to crappy bluetooth headsets but this sounds great. I can go into different rooms and it is clear. Simple. Other than that fault I would recommend it. (the fault is not it's being simple).

[Prolab]

Sony DR-BT10CX

Pros:

- Great sound for an in ear type bluetooth headset. Has good midrange/bass. Doesnt sound "hollow". Provides a good seal in the ear.
- Great battery life (lasted me 9+ hrs on continiuos use daily)
- Can keep a connection for a longer distance (about 25 ft. direct sight, about 15 ft. even through 6" lead walls)
- Hardly any static


Cons:

- Doesn't support controls for music player
- Propreitery charger
- Bulky and heavy (compared to my Jabra BT500 and Sony Ericsson HBH-DS970)
- Takes longer to charge after using for about 8 hrs (approx. charging time 3+ hrs)


Sony Ericsson HBH-DS970

Pros:

- Cheap (Got it on ebay for $50 CAN shipped)
- Lightweight
- Handy controls for music player
- Fast charging (about 1.5 hrs to full charge)


Cons:

- Short battery life (about 4 hrs straight use)
- Short connection distance (about 13 ft or so before static hits)
- Crappy sound (sounds very hollow)
- Hard to press fwd/reverse buttons
- Annoying pairing sequence
- Propreitery charger
- Did i mention the sound sucks??


Jabra BT500

Pros:

- Cheap (got it for $55 CAN @ Tigerdirect.ca
- Longer battery life (will last me about 4-5 days on average talk of an hour per day)
- Can be charged using your USB

Cons:

- Volume too low (even with using different ear buds)
- Short distance (phone is on the other side of the ear and you hear static)
- People can't hear you if your driving or on a noisy area
- Very hard buttons
- Very uncomfortable to use (the headset and the silicone earbuds as well)

[chiles]

Sony DR-BT10CX


Sony Ericsson HBH-DS970

Pros:

- Cheap (Got it on ebay for $50 CAN shipped)
- Lightweight
- Handy controls for music player
- Fast charging (about 1.5 hrs to full charge)




I bought one of those too off of ebay for that same price. Got it, the SE logo peeled off. Sound sucked. Broke within a day. Called up Sony and they confirmed it was fake. Something like on the back of the DS970 the real ones don't have chinese characters or something like that. My faith in ebay was then soiled. Got my money back tho, which helped some. (only took 2 weeks)

[agh1701]

I have been having lots of trouble with my z9i. Everybody says I sound great but I get lots of static on the receive side. The unit seems to have a real shot range, only a few feet. I have tried Blueant firmware v1.0 and the yet unreleased v1.1. I am using the latest at&t test ROM v3.55 on my Tilt.:mad:

[dufferin]

Just bought a brand new Voyager 855. Love it already, will let everyone know how it is.

[reefur]

the one i am using currently is the clip d radio by itech. got it on ebay for 84$
ive owned most of the ones mentioned above but many werent loud enough, or didnt support bt 2.x and skipped alot on my kaiser(i jog with it)...i bought this recently because i was interested in how good bt 2.1 w/edr sounded(on pc) and i wanted the fm radio function as well...ive only had it for a week but so far so good...audio is louder than most sets and the best part of this set is that it is probably the only bt stereo headset ive owned that actually sounds good on both ends with phone calls...it also supports caller id...different ringtones...voice/button dial...fm station presets all on a nice oled screen and clips nicely anywhere u like...here's a picture(taken on kaiser of course)
large pic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/tae777/IMAG0086.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/tae777/IMAG0086-1.jpg

i also own this headset as well...sony drc-bt15 white....and to be honest its my favorite...if i didnt need that dambed fm radio at work id use this one exclusively...it supports bt 2.0 w/edr and has mp3 support!...and its as loud as a horn on a steamboat....its the only headset out of the 8 ive owned that i never turned the volume to its max out of fear for my hearing....it comes in various colors but i chose the white..make sure to get it on ebay as fry's will only have black and will cost you 129.99$...got mine for 91$ on ebay...also the controls work flawlessly with the kaiser whereas the itech clip d can sometimes freeze up for a minute or two when you initialize it through the clip itself....the sony has no issues at all.....the sony also supports different volume levels for calls and stereo bt which is nice except that it sounds horrible during calls....the battery life is outstanding on this unit and it charges very quickly...heres a pic of the black n white...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/tae777/DRC-BT15.jpg

ill follow up when ive owned these two longer...ive returned so many headsets recently i think fry's hates me but i think i have a winner in these two..

so basically
overall performance clip d radio wins

based purely on sound quality and loudness sony hands down

both are light, good looking and have long lasting batteries...the 2.x w/edr also helps use less battery...

[johncap523]

JawBone II

I have a paralyzed vocal chord, and was in the local AT&T store and the tech said I should try one. I told him I need a boom mic and he explained it has no mic at all. So I grabbed it and his Tilt and called my wife who freaked out hearing what was as close to my original voice as she had heard in 20 years! Needless to say I use the JawBone now!

[jamorgan2008]

I have a Moto H500, it works but alright. I sont notice static too much but the people i talk to with it notice an echo, prolly has a sound leak...

Just ordered Jabra BT3030. Definitely not the most stylish set:o, but it has A2DP and AVRCP and looks rathar functional. The phones are replaceable with any 3.5 mm set (Might give it a whirl with my fm transmitter). It comes with a lanyard and clip :p.

A commercial...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TldLXFkC0ho

:)

[halftone]

Been using the HGH-600 I got free with a SE phone about 3 years ago, always worked perfectly, no complaints on sound.

Although its not the best looking, i cant justify spending money replacing something that works perfectly well.

http://www.mamma.com.cn/pic/newProduct/HBH-600.jpg

[jasonq1]

Sony dr-bt20nx

There awasome! phone / call functions aswell

[bbut]

reefur,

from your experiences, does that mean bt2.1, music n sound quality wise, doesn't mean better than bt2.0?

What mobile are you pairing against?

what do you mean by lock up with clip d-radio?

thank you for help

the one i am using currently is the clip d radio by itech. got it on ebay for 84$
ive owned most of the ones mentioned above but many werent loud enough, or didnt support bt 2.x and skipped alot on my kaiser(i jog with it)...i bought this recently because i was interested in how good bt 2.1 w/edr sounded(on pc) and i wanted the fm radio function as well...ive only had it for a week but so far so good...audio is louder than most sets and the best part of this set is that it is probably the only bt stereo headset ive owned that actually sounds good on both ends with phone calls...it also supports caller id...different ringtones...voice/button dial...fm station presets all on a nice oled screen and clips nicely anywhere u like...here's a picture(taken on kaiser of course)
large pic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/tae777/IMAG0086.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/tae777/IMAG0086-1.jpg

i also own this headset as well...sony drc-bt15 white....and to be honest its my favorite...if i didnt need that dambed fm radio at work id use this one exclusively...it supports bt 2.0 w/edr and has mp3 support!...and its as loud as a horn on a steamboat....its the only headset out of the 8 ive owned that i never turned the volume to its max out of fear for my hearing....it comes in various colors but i chose the white..make sure to get it on ebay as fry's will only have black and will cost you 129.99$...got mine for 91$ on ebay...also the controls work flawlessly with the kaiser whereas the itech clip d can sometimes freeze up for a minute or two when you initialize it through the clip itself....the sony has no issues at all.....the sony also supports different volume levels for calls and stereo bt which is nice except that it sounds horrible during calls....the battery life is outstanding on this unit and it charges very quickly...heres a pic of the black n white...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/tae777/DRC-BT15.jpg

ill follow up when ive owned these two longer...ive returned so many headsets recently i think fry's hates me but i think i have a winner in these two..

so basically
overall performance clip d radio wins

based purely on sound quality and loudness sony hands down

both are light, good looking and have long lasting batteries...the 2.x w/edr also helps use less battery...

[kamilzmielca]

currently using Motorola H680. pretty good headset. no complaints. got mine for $60. higly recommended. little to no "white noise". volume could be higher, but no issues there. nice little fit piece.

[brian_v3ntura]

lol no one cares. who is actually going to look past 2 pages reading what bluetooth ppl r using

i like to use used wired becuz i get a better sound quality and save battery life or actually walk around with my phone up to my ear so i dont look like a dummy walking thru the mall talking out of no where

[faustog]

I am using a Motorola S9
It is a stereo Bluetooth device so I can listen to music; manage volume and tracks with the device without the need to go to the phone; and also answer phone calls since it has an internal microphone
It has the advantage of NO wires!!!
Is light and the sound quality (in my opinion) is good

[noams]

I use the original Jawbone for day to day usage with great and amazing audio on both side of the call. I got my setup right so I can be with the headset all day long without remembering it's even there.

For stereo usage I got a BlueTake I-Phone Plus about 3 years ago and it still works great, great audio response, great battery life. I switch between my Kaiser and Laptop or have my laptop stream music while answering calls from my kaiser. I was surprise I can connect to two sources on same time but I guess it's due to the fact that each source is connected to a different BlueTooth profile.


But even with all the wireless solutions I got I still use a WIRED headset from Philips with active noise canceling connected to HTC wired remote control (RC W100) i got on eBay for 29$ under HTC's Dopod brand (When the full price is about 50$).

[thomasz]

Iam using Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset, it's great. I got it here
http://www.accessorygeeks.com/motorola-bluetooth-headset-h700.html.

[GinjiVitis]

JUST got my jawbone2 for my kaiser. I loved how low-key the first jawbone was and how well the noise cancelling worked but the damn thing was too uncomfortable. had to swap ears all the time which made it worse since i have glasses. the new jawbone is lighter, smaller and much more comfortable. audio quality is very good.

[dampeal]

Got a Tritton AX Micro, very small, very lightweight.. and the best part, for me at least is there is no ear loop.. sound is decent as well.

the only drawback is that it doesn't like wind, so it's not that great outside, but for me I'm rarely outside walking around and talking, I'm in a building or car so it's not a big deal to me.. and it's rather inexpensive, cheapest price I found was $30 plus shipping

http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/Images/reviews3/trittonblue/thumbs/t16.jpg

[LaPank]

sony drc-bt15 white....and to be honest its my favorite...if i didnt need that dambed fm radio at work id use this one exclusively...it supports bt 2.0 w/edr and has mp3 support!

the sony also supports different volume levels for calls and stereo bt which is nice except that it sounds horrible during calls....

Does this mean that the sound quality during calls is generally bad?
Does anyone know how the DRC-BT115 compares to the HBH-DS205 ?

Thanks in advance!

[p51d007]

Well, I have retired my jawbone2 for the Joby Zivio boom. On my 3rd week, no problems. Connected to the (at&t rom 6.1) Tilt. VERY loud incoming sound, good base response. Both my jawbone 1 & 2 did suffer from a "tinny" sound.
From the people I talk to, they say the outgoing sound is a little better than the
jawbones, probably because the zivio doesn't not use DSP (I think). Boom is
VERY strong, made of some sort of shape memory metal.
So far...so good.

[GuySparkz]

samsung wep-200 and volume is too low. is there anyway to make the phones bluetooth turn off when i turn off the headset? whats the best headset for the tilt?

i am looking for miniusb headset too

[yesod7]

samsung wep-200 and volume is too low. is there anyway to make the phones bluetooth turn off when i turn off the headset? whats the best headset for the tilt?

i am looking for miniusb headset too

The best one for your Tilt is the one you like best!

I use the Jabra BT1080, which is a stereo bluetooth headset. The second earpiece detatches from the main, so you can use just the one. It syncs up fast, responds quickly, and sounds great. It has an automatic noise filter which seems to work well; I get good reviews from the people I'm talking to.

When I have both "ears" on, the stereo sound is beautiful.

Good Luck!:):):)

[gg13]

I was curious what bluetooth headset other Kaiser/Tytn II/Tilt owners are using.

I'm on the market looking for one and got recommended to buy the JawBone Aliph but the reviews of shody construction is turning me off to buying the first one.

So what bluetooth headsets are you using?

Plantronics PLT 510, great sound, & good micro!!!,patch blutooth on kaiser for better quality!!

[dampeal]

I've got the Tritton AxMicro, been using that for while, very comfortable, loud clear sound, but it suffers from wind interference...

just got the Jabra BT530, a couple weeks ago, it's just not quite comfortable for me, but the noise dampening is great, what jabra calls 'noise blackout'

I've the Jawbone2 on the way this week, so we'll see how it compares...

eventually I'll find one that I like..

[tweaked]

Currently using a blueant 5xi

[freakSHO]

i just got a set of motorola S805s (dj style headphones)this past weekend . and all i can say is WOW there great. for calls movies and music.

[arthurbrownleeiv]

lol no one cares. who is actually going to look past 2 pages reading what bluetooth ppl r using

i like to use used wired becuz i get a better sound quality and save battery life or actually walk around with my phone up to my ear so i dont look like a dummy walking thru the mall talking out of no where

And some of us actually need our hands free for either driving, typing, or taking notes. I personally would never go back to having a wire between my phone and I, as I find it invites for things to snag on.

I've been using the Motorola H12 for the past 8 months:

Pros:
Excellent sound reproduction. Callers sound very natural.
Excellent battery life. Usually 5-6 hours of solid talk time, with a very quick recharge
Excellent fit and comfort level. I wear mine all day, and forget I have it on often.

Cons:
I'm slightly hard of hearing, and the H12 just does not go loud enough for me.
Very picky about the bitpool settings and radios in the Kaisers as far as how it sounds to the person on the other end. Right now, I've a perfect setup, and usually I'm mistaken for being on a good quality land based line.

Also:
I've used the Jawbone I with both my Q9h and my Kaiser, and was very disappointed with the incoming quality. I understand some of you love them, and hope the Jawbone II is better than the first, but if you want natural sounding voices, Motorola's Crystal Talk tech in the H12 is spot on.

[SS109]

Samsung WEP200

[illusion]

Depends on my mood, I have a jawbone 2, wep200, and hbh ds220 with shure e4c buds. I had a plantronics 590a as well, but hate over ear so I gave it to my son.

There is no best headset, it just depends on whether I want a mini dong hanging from the side of my head(JB2), low volume(wep), or the rock out with two earbuds in(sony). Walking through downtown hollywierd last weekend the jawbone really did a decent job of keeping the racket down so both parties could hear well.

[DaArtist401]

Using the Jabra BT-8040. Works great. Its one ear piece, but it also has a2dp and can connect to 2 devices simultaneously. I use it between the PS3 and the Kaiser and it works pretty nicely as you can switch to phone when recieving a call. Best Bluetooth headset i've used personally. Audio quality isnt too bad on one ear piece but of course it wouldnt match the quality of standard headphones, but it works. I needed something like this device for when im at work since i get bored and whenever people talk to me, i can actually hear them.

[GreenLantern]

snagged myself a plantronics voyager 510. I know it's a 1.2 device, but it's extremely clear, range in my house seems to be pretty good. Get some static when there's a wall or two between us, but other then that, works like a charm with MSVC.

[UR2L8]

I use the Plantronics Discovery 655. small/Lightweight (apprx 9grams), comfortable different sized ear gels, charger/vibrating holster-convenient..I like to clip it either on my belt or just hanging on my shirt...call comes inI just pop into my ear as it automatically connects (no button pushing)...none of that old style over the ear hoop. Great BT!

[p-de-geus]

I'm using a Blutrek G2 for a couple years now.

Its for about 12 gramms of weight, in ear and has a nice stand-by time and talk time.

I'm happy with it.

For specs see: http://www.bluetrek.com/products/g2/specs.htm.

[pox]

The Sony DR-BT140QP. Amazing, portable, easy to sink and use. I can have the phone in one room and walk to the other end of the house and can still hear fine

[SwiftNick]

I'm using a Sennheiser FLX70

It's very quick, excellent sound quality & loud when needed.

[drtolson]

Helium HD-650 for me... www.heliumdigital.com

I did a review for Pocket PC Thoughts:
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/news/show/90819/stick-it-in-your-ear-and-love-it-a-review-of-the-helium-digital-hd650-bt-headset.html

[karthikdoc]

Motorolla s9...

is it not possible to use WiFi and Headset at the same time on the kaiser?:rolleyes:

[azazelx]

Helium HD-650 for me... www.heliumdigital.com

I did a review for Pocket PC Thoughts:
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/news/show/90819/stick-it-in-your-ear-and-love-it-a-review-of-the-helium-digital-hd650-bt-headset.html

I really do like this headset, im considering ordering it. Have you perhaps tried it in a computer playing online multiplayer games? Is the quality really good there too?

[Wlofea]

jawbone 2 as of yesterday, and it's awesome. Whiney friends who always complain about me talking handsfree in the car commented on how they didn't realise i was using a headset.

very, very impressed.

[mr.jaguar]

I've got a jawbone with the jabra eargel on it.. makes it about 100% more comfortable and makes it easier to hear too.

[Wlofea]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it :)

[jpope]

I'm using a Plantronics Voyager 855. Have been using it for a couple weeks now and I absolutely love it. Just being able to change it from mono to being a stereo headset makes this the perfect headset for me. The sound quality is great, especially with the EQ in Coreplayer. Has lots of bass with clear highs. Pairing was a breeze and reconnecting in the morning is as simple as just turning the headset on (I pretty well always have bluetooth turned on on my tilt). I haven't had any complaints from anyone I've talked to with it. The only issue I've had with it was finding the right softgels to fit in my ears, which it came with 4 different sizes. I totally recommend this headset to anyone interested.

I actually had a funny experience getting this headset. I was bidding on a few auctions on ebay for it and managed to win two headsets for approx. $50US apiece. I won the auctions on a Saturday and paid for them that night. On Monday morning I got an email from lexy.com saying that I had won a headset in the "Hearing is Believing" contest they have going on. So now I had three 855's on the way all for way less than the list price for one. I was able to sell off the extra 2 I now had and in the end, I only spent about for $30 for the one I kept. As amazing as this headset sounds I would have gladly paid double what I did, and almost did. :)

[sguerra923]

jawbone 2 for the win!!!!

[fcasini]

the one i am using currently is the clip d radio by itech. got it on ebay for 84$
ive owned most of the ones mentioned above but many werent loud enough, or didnt support bt 2.x and skipped alot on my kaiser(i jog with it)...i bought this recently because i was interested in how good bt 2.1 w/edr sounded(on pc) and i wanted the fm radio function as well...ive only had it for a week but so far so good...audio is louder than most sets and the best part of this set is that it is probably the only bt stereo headset ive owned that actually sounds good on both ends with phone calls...it also supports caller id...different ringtones...voice/button dial...fm station presets all on a nice oled screen and clips nicely anywhere u like...here's a picture(taken on kaiser of course)
large pic

so basically
overall performance clip d radio wins

based purely on sound quality and loudness sony hands down

both are light, good looking and have long lasting batteries...the 2.x w/edr also helps use less battery...

Hi Reefur and thanks for the info. I am very interested in this I.Tech but I have already bought 2 other headset in the past from them and I have had a lot of problem with both. With the last one, Clip IIs , sometime it disconnect itself from phone and it doesn't reconnect on a call, other time it seems to be mute, with no any sound from the phone and I need to soft reset to get it working again. Moreover, the sound level is not so high.
Have you ever had problems like mine with your headset?
thanks for reply and sorry for bad english.
fausto

[Wlofea]

I've got a jawbone with the jabra eargel on it.. makes it about 100% more comfortable and makes it easier to hear too.

got the eargel following your suggestion.

what a difference! louder, and definitely more comfortable. Don't even need to use the stupid earhook anymore!

[Xenn]

Is there any bluetooth out there that lets you also listen to your mp3?

[yesod7]

Is there any bluetooth out there that lets you also listen to your mp3?

There are a few "stereo headsets" out there; the one I use is the Jabra BT-8010. You use one earpiece by itself for everyday, and plug the second earpiece in when you want to listen to music in stereo.:cool::cool::cool:

[azazelx]

motorola h12 or plantronics 815? im really leaning towards the h12 though. main concerns are sound quality and how it fits and if it can be worn all day with no problem and ive narrowed it down to these two

[DMT20906]

[QUOTE=p51d007;2669096]Well, I have retired my jawbone2 for the Joby Zivio boom. On my 3rd week, no problems. Connected to the (at&t rom 6.1) Tilt......

I think I have been asking the wrong question. I was wondering which Bluetooth headset was best (volume level) for the Tilt, as I am really straining to hear the phone while driving. I was in front of an AT&T store sales person demonstrating the volume level of the new Jawbone II. It surely was out performing both my current headsets.

I now have an AT&T Tilt with 4 headsets. 2 wired headsets with ear buds (1 mono with throat microphone and 1 stereo with throat microphone) and 2 mono Bluetooth headsets (Original Jawbone 1 and Motorola 681). All work as advertised and all respond to voice prompt dialing. The wired headsets simply plug into the bottom of the Tilt while the mono Bluetooth units require the Tilt be in Bluetooth mode.

Here is the point. The wired headsets respond to the “unit” volume control while the mono Bluetooth heads sets respond to the “phone” volume control. I guessed they would be the same. They are not! I have to say that the “unit” volume control far out performs the “phone” volume control.

In an attempt to get the most from the mono Bluetooth headsets, I added a .cab file, (Headset tweak – BTASP – Bluetooth Audio) that some how, changes an internal switch so that music and calls will play through the mono Bluetooth headsets. What I discovered with this feature being turned on, is that “all” headsets now respond to the “unit” volume control. There is so some much volume coming through the mono Bluetooth headsets that I have to turn them down.

The weak volume isn’t the Bluetooth headsets, but the “phone” volume control on the Tilt. So before you buy another Bluetooth headset, looking for more volume maybe, it would be better to ask one of the Tilt guru’s how to get the “phone” volume turned up to the level of the “unit” volume.

Thanks in advance.

[azazelx]

Bit the bullet, bought the H12, will post a mini review and pics when i get it in :D

[pwanghk]

Is there any bluetooth headset listed here (especially Plantronics 855) can receive routing voice prompt from either Tomtom, iGO 8 or XTmobile?

[jpope]

TomTom works fine with my 855.

[azazelx]

hehe, just got ANOTHER bluetooth headset, bought the SOCOM bundle and now i have the OFFICIAL PS3 headset, and it works really good too, quality is nice, battery life is pretty good, 8 hours + talk time. all in all its pretty sweet, but you arent gonna see me walking around town with it on my ear, just gonna use it for my pc and ps3 lol, and my H12 is somewhere between NJ, and FL, cant wait.

[azazelx]

Just got my Motorola H12 in today, and can i say, it is by far the best(and only 2nd bluetooth) headset ive ever used! It blows the Official ps3 headset away in comfort, design, and voice quality. Its also super great on my pc for voip apps, steam, ect. I HIGHLY recommend this headset to anyone looking for a great midrange priced headset! only 40$ at the egg

[ljinsane]

I use the BlueAnt Z9i and Motorolla S9 Stereo Headphones and completely satisfied with both

[javorsky]

http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=213

i use the h12....

as for plantronics. . . .they probably actually manufacture most of the head sets we have been talking about but i will never buy one branded with plantronics. i spent 55 dollars on one and it was the biggest no charge/static piece of junk i have ever used. and their customer service was horrible.

[mbernstein]

I've had two Bluetooth Stereo headsets since last December, both Plantronics. This shows that I like their products. But after regular usage (not heavy: no jogging) but putting on pants pockets, one or two small falls (really small, that happen to everybody, not clumsy, breaking falls), everyday, they both broke differently:

- Voyager 855 - connection to second earbud got loose after three months until there was no connection anymore, and it became a mono headset.
- Pulsar 260 - although more clumsy to use than the amazingly small and convenient 855, I really liked its sound quality and full command of Music Player. Then, after I believe not even 6 months I was listening to it, had to stop it for a few minutes, and when I picked it up again it was plain dead. It does not turn on, does not respond to charging, dead. It has not fallen since from putting it down to picking it up again it was in front of me!

Of course, after these two fast failed experiences I am very suspicious of giving Plantronics another try (I don't live in the US, so warranty is no use for me). Considering my normal usage, although I loved the smallness and lightness of the 855, I value more the functionality of the Pulsar. Thus I looked for something similar.

I came across the Jabra BT3030. It looks very similar to the Pulsar. I saw a few post that praised it. One with the Kaiser, here. But does anyone have an experience with this with long time usage? Is it sturdy? Reliable in the long run? Does it work well with HTC 6.1 ROM? Has anyone had the chance to compare the Jabra to the Pulsar?

[RojasTKD]

UPDATE:

I some times have people tell me they couldn't hear me or there was alot of static with my BlueAnt Z9i. I slo from time to time hear some static with made it difficult to hear the other person. I don't know if it just dosen't work well with my phone or what.

Picked up a Jawbone 2 and have ben very happy. I have yet to get a complaint, and have had several tell me I sound much better.

Jawbone 2 get a thunbs up here.

[mbernstein]

Does anyone know of a Mono headset with "next" and "back" track buttons in addition to play/pause?

Also, anyone knows if on Jabra BT8010 I can map the "next track" button with Pocket Player" (map it to backwards for instance)?

Thanks.

[sirefly]

I use a bluetooth headphone-style headset.

http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Pulsar-Ultimate-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B000HBPMVY/ref=pd_cp_cps_1?pf_rd_p=413863801&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000BDDOB8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=054NY98WRYHE8C5ZPNSJ

It's AWESOME! Music is rich and crystal clear, it's ad2p so I can control WMPM with the headset controls!

When I initiate a call or one comes in on my tilt, it automagically pauses the music and switches to headset mode. When the call is over, it switches back to music.

The design is very light weight and the over the head design is super-comfy even for extended wear.

The battery takes near forever to wear down 12 hours stand-by and a whopping 10 hours of use time!

I bought a US$10 bluetooth dongle for my PC and use the headphones there as well. They even work with Skype!

The mic tube makes calls clearer than almost all non noise-cancellation headsets, but if they made these with noise cancellation too, they would be absolutely perfect!

The only issue I had was with the blinking blue light when activated, walking at night or early morning you would cast a huge blue halo around yourself and could be seen a mile away! I had to snap the earpiece cover off and put a small piece of paper over the LED to squelch it.

Other than that, they are great! BY far my favorite and most used gadget. (well except for my Tilt)

SRF