Sony HBH-DS970 Stereo Bluetooth Headset with Universal

[Deiota]

I want to buy this headset but I have some doubts about it and I thought you may help. (I have HTC Universal)

1. Does this headset really show the CONTACT'S NAME on display or just the phone number? If so, can I upgrade ROM or install patch to make it show NAME? I use Pocket Informant, if it matters...

2. Does the remote really work? With all player's software (usually use TCPMP). With my laptop on standby and closed (screen faced inside) can I simply make it start playing and foward etc??

3. Can I see the song's info on display? Like artist, song's name and all?

4. As a simple headset (on car use), is it good enough? easy of use, good sound quality on recieving and mic good quality on talking? Or is it just like "Speeker on" effect on Universal that I have to have my mouth gludded on display to talk and other person listen clearly (laptop mode)?

5. As a headset (for music and movies purpouse) is it good quality sound (better than original HTC headphones/headset that came with Universal (wired ones)?

6. I've heard there was a problem reconnecting headset stereo after a call (recieving I think). I've also heard that had o reconnect on settings... Is it true? Happens with all PPCs and all Stereo BT headsets? Or just with some brands/models? If this happens, I dont know if its worth the money, since I recieve calls a lot (would be boring to restore settings or resets...).
Can be fixed with upgrade of ROM or patch (If there is this problem with Univ).

7. Is it worth to trade a normal BT headset (jabra b250v) and stereo headset (wired that came with Uni) for this one??? It's kinda expensive... Will I be pleased or its just problems... wireless stuff??

8. how do I know if my ROM has AD2P and AVRCP. If no, how do I upgrade to it?

Please help me decide if its worth the buy!
Thanks
Deiota

[FOSA]

Hi!

I'm using the SE HBH-DS970 bluetooth headset with QTEK 9000 aka Universal

1 - It shows contact names provided you've JETware Hands-free Extension installed otherwise you only have contact numbers on display

http://www.jetwaremobile.com/index.htm


2 - The remote works very well with Conduits Pocket Player v2.8's AVRCP

http://www.conduits.com/products/player/

3 - Didn't notice it can

4 - Not sure use in car (I don't drive) but it works well when use for talking

5 - Sound quality fairs vey well and its slightly strong on the bass side and not too strong on treble (comparing to BLUETAKE iPhono mini 450Rx). Did not try with Universal's wired headset

6 - This issue applies to many headsets too. Only way out is to exit the music program and re-start it and everything will be fine

7 - Why have 2 when you can have 1 integradted one?

8 - So far only the latest Universal, QTEK 9000, ROM has built-in A2DP and AVRCP.


Hope it helps

[FOSA]

Bro,

Your QTEK 9000 ROM

QTEK 9000 (Universal)
ROM Version: 1.30.77 WWE
Radio version: 1.09.00
ExtROM version: 1.30.176 WWE

has built-in A2DP and AVRCP

[FOSA]

Oh...and ,btw, add to your registry to have an improved A2DP performance with less stuttering/lag etc


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\BtA2dpSnd
Add "Priority256 "=dword:60 (Use Dword Value)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Au dioGateway\Capability
Change Dword value to 69 (default is 37)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Bluetooth\A2 DP\Settings\BitPool
Change Dword value to 40 (default is 30, recommended by other forumer is 60)

[skywriter]

Originally Posted by FOSA HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Au dioGateway\Capability Change Dword value to 69 (default is 37) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Bluetooth\A2 DP\Settings\BitPool Change Dword value to 40 (default is 30, recommended by other forumer is 60)

maybe i'm blind but i never find these two in the QTEK rom registry

[FOSA]

Sorry, what I meant was

change the Capability Dword value in

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Au dioGateway\

to 77 (default is 37)

and the Bitpool Dword value in

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Bluetooth\A2 DP\Settings\

to 40 (default is 30, recommended by other forumer is 60)

All change values are in Decimal :lol:

[BillB]

Originally Posted by FOSA and the Bitpool Dword value in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Bluetooth\A2 DP\Settings\ to 40 (default is 30, recommended by other forumer is 60)

Strange, I do not have the registry entry "Settings\". After "A2DP\", all I have is "Device1\", "Device2\" "Device3\", "Device4\".

I am using the tornado patch (not the Qtek ROM).

Anyway, I am using this Sony Ericsson headset:
- If I am playing music and a call comes in, the headset does not pick-up the music after the call. I have to shut everything down, and refresh the services of the headset.

- Usable range for stereo music is about 10-20 centimeters. So, if the Universal is on my belt, then the headset receives the music okay. Any further, and the headset does not receive the music. In other words, in my experience, the wired headset that came with the universal has longer range!!!

- The music title and contact names do not appear on the headset screen, but then I am not using JETware Hands-free Extension at the moment.

@FOSA: How is your experience, especially concerning:
- bt range (for music)?
- Resuming music after a call?
- I understand you are using the Qtek ROM (not the tornado patch)?

[FOSA]

Sorry, missed out one other important registry entry for smooth A2DP, here:-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\BtA2dpSnd
Add "Priority256 "=dword:60 (Use Dword Value)

Note :- All in there're 4 registry entries

[FOSA]

Hi BillB

Quote

"How is your experience, especially concerning:
- bt range (for music)?
- Resuming music after a call?
- I understand you are using the Qtek ROM (not the tornado patch)?"

- 5m of open space is not an issue

- Not possible to resume music after a call, however, I just exit Conduits Pocket Player v2.8 and re-start the player again and everything (including AVRCP cotrols) work fine. NO need to soft reset and re-pairing. My AVRCP controls even work with my QTEK 9000's lid closed. All these made possible with Concuits Pocket Player v2.8

- Yes, I'm using the QTEK 9000 with latest A2DP ROM + the 4 regsitry entries mentioned above for smooth music

[BillB]

Thanks for the info.

I will have to try Conduits Pocket player, and maybe even upgrade my JasJar to the Qtek ROM (I am guessing that i-mate will not release any new official ROM updates for JasJar).