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Please help me decide. I've read some about both, but wanted a 1 on 1 comparison or decision. The Jabra looks a little bit big, but if the sound quality is much better then it may be worth it. I'll mainly be using just one earpiece, but I will also use both for MP3's quite often. Thanks
Come on guys, I know some of you own 1 or the other of these 2 products......
Neither; get the jaybird jb-200.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=r...hZpWC7WBi1rmD3d8g&sig2=c8O2fP8c3MatKsUKBt19lg
I haven't tried the jabra bt-8010 - but compared to the voyager 855 and the motorola s9, the jb-200 is much better.
-mark
Well thank you for the response, though Amazon was jsut a expensive as the site you linked. So I'm still up in the air, but leaning to the Voyager 855.
Thanks for voting to 2 of you guys!!
Pulled the trigger on the Plantronics...I'll see how it works tommorow
Used the Plantoronics for a couple of weeks now and I love it. Sound quality is great and the headset is very discreet. I'm glad I didnt buy the bulky Jabra, I'm very pleased with my purchase.
true i was gonna say go with the smaller one, with headphnes there is never any real sound quality anyways usually no bass at all obviously d if u have bass like the skullcrushers they arent bluetooth there big nd bulky but they still dont have any lower ids so yeah u cant really get any good sound qualtiy in headphones so just get smaller or easyer
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stanglifemike said:
Used the Plantoronics for a couple of weeks now and I love it. Sound quality is great and the headset is very discreet. I'm glad I didnt buy the bulky Jabra, I'm very pleased with my purchase.
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Can u pls share your experience about plantronics 855? I am eager to know mp3 sound quality and call quality especially any complaints from the caller at other end...
Thanks
Krups (and all)..
I picked up a Plantronics Voyager 855 from Radioshack for under $70 last week in anticipation of recieving my HTC Touch Pro. I've tested it on my TP and ann old Nokia 6820. Unfortunately, I did not much care for it.
My former headset was a Jabra (afraid I don't remember the model, it was one of the first jabra bluetooth sets which wrapped around the ear with a short boom mic... sits quite flush to the head). I very much liked the audio quality but the battery was dying in it quickly, plus I wanted an AD2P(?) capable headset for stereo audio from teh Touch
Issue #1 for Plantronics: Fit. Regardless of which ear gel I used, I couldn't get the headset portion to fit well in my ear, continually worked loose and woudln't stay put. The stereo earpiece was a little better, but also didn't fit well. Matter was worse in stereo mode as the ear loop caused the device to sit oddly in my ear and woudl work loose from my ear constantly.
Issue #2: Mic. While I was attracted to the extendable boom capability, people couldn't hear me well at all. I have a deep voice so perhaps it didn't pick up my voice well.... On two seperate occasions (indoors) callers couldn't not hear me well causing me to switch to my handset for the remainder of the call.
Issue #3: Poor call audio quality. The call quality was "tinny", and sounded very poor compared to my ancient Jabra. Very low volume and when i adjusted the phone and/or headset for more volume, encountered what seemed like distortion. My own voice (in voicemail) sounds different on this headset than the handset or my old Jabra.
Pro: The stereo quality was acceptable to me, outside of the volume issues (which may be phone related). By no means are they high quality headphones, but I would use them for commuting w/ Audio. My HTC provided stereo headset (usb) sounds much better.
I'll be returning my Plantronics Voyager 855 to Radioshack this weekend. I intend on trying the Jabra version you've referenced (Ebay sells them new pretty cheap) as soon as I have some time to order one.
Regards
FLR
I got the BT8010 from NewEgg for $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875999350
It's not as nice as my Plantronics 815 was.
The BT8010's volume doesn't go up enough for me to use it like in the car or outside at work. It's also huge and just kinda looks dorky.
For listening to music, my Motorola S9 headphones are way better and more comfortable.
Thanks FLR for detailed observations..
I've had the 855 for a while now. Other than being somewhat uncomfortable in the ear after a while, it has generally great sound with good bass. As its aged, the stereo connection is flaking on me a bit. I have to actually wiggle the connection where the stereo side plugs into the regular headset. I've tried cleaning the connections, etc., but have not had any luck. Stereo does come back to me when I pressure the connection, so I know it is related to that.
I just ordered the Plantronics (Should be coming tomorrow) to replace my BlueAnt X5 which was fine but too bulky. The Jabra has a lot of overkill features like a display (which is completely useless since you can't see it on your ear), built-in phone book, and vibration but it can't skip to the previous track. The Plantronics is the in-ear type so it doesn't fall off while jogging.
The Plantronics Pulsar 260's are the best I've used by far.
I reluctantly have to agree with FuzzyLabRat on his Plantronics 855.
I was searching for answers to the low volume problem on his list, when I found this thread using Google. Even though I'm registered here, I figured some reviews from people who purchased the 855 would help me find a fix.
Some other negatives on the 855:
My volume control quit working for the lowering volume side of the rocker switch after having it for 3 months.
I bought it so I could workout and have my HTC 6800 with me for emergencies and work issues. The main part of the 855 kept falling out of my ear.
I just ordered the Jaybird.
Crossing my fingers..
I got both. 855 rocks.. It comes with the black ends.. Use them.. They fit tighter.. With them, the base is great, sound is great..
I still use the jawbone for better calls while driving,,,,, but music and phone.. hell yes..
I know there's a lot of wired headsets out there, but they all seem to be for the iphone. Especially the ones with mic and music controls. Looking to replace the crapy headset that came with the phone.
Found the Plantronics Backbeat 216. They say these are for the iphone and other smartphones with a 3.5mm jack. Wondering since the MT4Gs OEM headset has a mic and music controls, would this work? If not, can anyone recommend?
How much are you looking to spend? I'd suggest the Metrofi series by Ultimate ears. It's a top notch brand and they have a good amount with mics.
HEADSET
I've tried out a few wired headsets (5+) all in the 70 and up range and am currently using the Bose in ear set which i think are the best sound if you aren't looking for complete noise cancellation, if you are check out the Klipsch Image S4i Premium Noise-Isolating Headset with 3-Button Control
Dude .. go with skullcandys there cheap and awesome alternative to the stock ...i purchased mine from tmobile for 20 (to anxious to wait for an online order) ...good sound quality and mic works fine with my mt4g
Get thinksounds, they are the best out there. IMO skullcandies are meh.
http://www.thinksound.com/ts02mic.php
I've used the Altec Lansing BackBeat plus Mobile that I picked up from my local Apple Store.
Tried most of them in the store but these sound the best for the price ($49.95). They are small earbuds and fit nicely in your ears. I like the cloth cords, they seem very durable and don't stick to my clothes (or each other) when I have them in.
There are bad comments in on the Apple Store for the product reviews, but those are mainly from people who complain about the sound the cloth cables make when they rub together, or from the fact they are not noise canceling like others.
Here's the link if your interested:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV702LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0Ng&mco=MTA4NTczMjM&s=topSellers
I'm sure you can probably pick them up for cheaper from newegg or amazon, but I didn't want to wait for them to be shipped.
Good luck with your search.
I'm currently using the Sennheiser MM 50 iP's and they work wonderfully for the under $40 price tag.
I got a new Sennheiser MM60. The sound and microphone are exceptionally good.
A side note: the button cannot end calls, but you can advance to next track with rapid double press.
I figured I let my loss be to the benefit of the forum. I bought the dre ibeats can confirm that they do not work with the Atrix at all. i also have the first generation beats by dre that don't work as well. I know there are newer models of the large ones so I don't know if it would be the same for all of them. I am getting the bose MiE2 later tomorrow, and i will tell you guys if they work. If any one else has tried getting high quality sounding headphones to work with the Atrix please chime in.
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I figured I let my loss be to the benefit of the forum. I bought the dre ibeats can confirm that they do not work with the Atrix at all. i also have the first generation beats by dre that don't work as well. I know there are newer models of the large ones so I don't know if it would be the same for all of them. I am getting the bose MiE2 later tomorrow, and i will tell you guys if they work. If any one else has tried getting high quality sounding headphones to work with the Atrix please chime in.
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Lol I'm not trying to be a troll or anything but Bose and Beats By Dre are NOT high quality sounding headphones. Try some Klipsch or Shure.
Best way to no troll is simply to say what headphones you think are better. maybe say why and provide a model number for people to look it up. Thanks in advance if you take the time to provide the information. I think it would prove very constructive to the thread.
P.S. After some preliminary searching the shure's that would work are the 100 series and are of lower quality. I used to have 200 series. The Klipsch are pretty much the same. All the best ones only control apple products. I'm hoping to be proven wrong so i can buy great headphones.
Hmm.... i don't recall the headphone jack actually supporting a microphone input as well. Mind if i ask why you're searching for such headphones?
Not sure if they have any headphones with a microphone.... but i'm quite fond of Sennheiser's offerings. I have the CX 300 noise cancelling earbuds, and while i don't use them very often for listening to music (Unlike the odd people i see driving down the highway with the telltale white earbuds in their ears.... idiots... both for the obvious reasons, and because Apple's earbuds blow), the times i do i really enjoy them. They sound great.
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Hmm.... i don't recall the headphone jack actually supporting a microphone input as well. Mind if i ask why you're searching for such headphones?
Not sure if they have any headphones with a microphone.... but i'm quite fond of Sennheiser's offerings. I have the CX 300 noise cancelling earbuds, and while i don't use them very often for listening to music (Unlike the odd people i see driving down the highway with the telltale white earbuds in their ears.... idiots... both for the obvious reasons, and because Apple's earbuds blow), the times i do i really enjoy them. They sound great.
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I'll take a look. To answer your question. I take public transit to and from college. I hate hearing people on the train. I also hate the interruption of a call where I have to take off my studio headset. I would rather have a small pair that allow to answer the call, and then get back to what I was doing quickly.
Guys seems that this headset works with Atrix..
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/U...s/ci.Motorola-OH20-US-EN.productCompatibility
considering on buying one of this? did someone tried?
I can confirm that the RF3 ENVi Natural Wood Stereo Earbuds microphone works with the Atrix. Very good sound quality as well, better than some Klipsch s2s I had!
I can confirm that the bose mie2 doesn't work either.
whoo hoo!
https://market.android.com/developer?pub=Christoph+Kober
His app seems to work for me. Using Altec Lansing uhp336 (rebadged Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3) with the cable for the Ultimate Ears Triplefi 10vi and the button and mic appear to work.
They aren't the top of the line, but the mic on these skullcandy Full Metal Jacket headphones work well for me. w ww.skullcandy.com/shop/fmj-shoe-blue.html
And they sound great for the price.
I'll probably use them very rarely and would like something cheap (<$15). Any suggestions?
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They aren't the top of the line, but the mic on these skullcandy Full Metal Jacket headphones work well for me. w ww.skullcandy.com/shop/fmj-shoe-blue.html
And they sound great for the price.
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Ok I guess I will return my $100 plus sets and get the skullcandy.
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I'll probably use them very rarely and would like something cheap (<$15). Any suggestions?
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I'm about to buy the motorola OH20 model. On ebay we can find it for 10 bucks.
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Just so you know, on the skullcandy headphones, you'll need the headphone button control app for the in-line headphone button to control your music.
FYI, tested BOSE MIE2i headset - mic works, the buttons do not. I tried the above mentioned Headset app, but no luck with buttons either. This sucks a bit :/
meelectronics m11p work fine on my atrix
any comment on how some of the known functioning (mic and buttons) headphones/earbuds are for running and working out? I'd like to put my atrix in place of my ipod sometimes while running but I hate the earbuds coming loose and having to constantly adjust them.
For reasons that don't matter here, I got a set of Klipsch s4i earphones/mic.
Klipsch said up front the control buttons will only work with the iPhone line, says there's a magic ichip actually in the control stick.
So while none of the buttons (NONE AT ALL) work on the Atrix, the sound quality, clarity and definition, is astounding, better than a lot of expensive audio gear I've heard over the years, and the mic functions 100% on calls as well.
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For reasons that don't matter here, I got a set of Klipsch s4i earphones/mic.
Klipsch said up front the control buttons will only work with the iPhone line, says there's a magic ichip actually in the control stick.
So while none of the buttons (NONE AT ALL) work on the Atrix, the sound quality, clarity and definition, is astounding, better than a lot of expensive audio gear I've heard over the years, and the mic functions 100% on calls as well.
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Mic + controls work on RF3 ENVi earphones.
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I can confirm that the RF3 ENVi Natural Wood Stereo Earbuds microphone works with the Atrix. Very good sound quality as well, better than some Klipsch s2s I had!
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How's the bass on the RF3's? Thanks.
Ok am looking for a good bluetooth stereo headset for listening to music while cycling. So the headset must be sweatproof. And the main quality am looking for is the music quality as i dont bother about voice clarity of calls or the styling or anything.
The ones i am considering right now are :
1. Motorola S10-hd
2. Platronics backbeat 903+
3. LG HBS-700
I havent tried out any. So if any of you have. Please suggest which one of these gives best music quality. And also suggest any other which are sweatproof that have good music quality.
I use the HBH-DS220 - they're sold on Amazon at a very low price (22GBP or so) and the earbuds can be replaced for about 4GBP. Sound quality is just ok, but it's great for the gym because the BT receiver is very small. Also, not officially sweat-proof, but my first set is still working and replacements are cheap.
I use nokia BH 103.
Good sound quality
Never had compatibility issues with any of the bluetooth phones.
Amazing battery life. Its around 2 years old now and works great.
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Ok am looking for a good bluetooth stereo headset for listening to music while cycling. So the headset must be sweatproof. And the main quality am looking for is the music quality as i dont bother about voice clarity of calls or the styling or anything.
The ones i am considering right now are :
1. Motorola S10-hd
2. Platronics backbeat 903+
3. LG HBS-700
I havent tried out any. So if any of you have. Please suggest which one of these gives best music quality. And also suggest any other which are sweatproof that have good music quality.
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i have one MH BTS-P OE BK of Monster,it's really nice for me
maybe you can see this web iamorangeshop.com.they have a lot headphone and the custom service is helpful.
the best thing is good quality and best price
Since you need the headset when sporting, it should be small in size. As for sound quality, I can't really tell, it all sounds similar. Anyway, you can check it here: http://www.dragonext.com/cellphone/bluetooth-device/headset-earphone-handsfree.html
Like you I too am a cyclist and am after a bluetooth stereo headset.
So far the one I am looking at is the Sony MW600.
Here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/features/mw600?cc=gb&lc=en
I've went through a few pairs of "compact" bluetooth headphones. Logitech, Motorola, Monster, you name it.
Honestly, they all turned to be lacking in the sound department. On a whim I bought cheap jWin JBTH710 headphones. They're a bit on the bulky side and you'll look strange wearing them, but for around $30.00 you'll get sound that competes and beats the brand names in the $100 mark. I paired them with a 3.5mm audio bluetooth dongle and with my phones without any problem, the battery will outlast any smartphone too...
www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/
I do a 50 mile ride a few times a week and love these. I sweat profusely and haven't broken them yet. You do have to mess around with the different ear pieces to get the right fit.
I have had good luck so far with a jawbone earpiece used the same one for 3 years and still no problems it has great noise canceling and good sound.
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prathyks said:
Ok am looking for a good bluetooth stereo headset for listening to music while cycling. So the headset must be sweatproof. And the main quality am looking for is the music quality as i dont bother about voice clarity of calls or the styling or anything.
The ones i am considering right now are :
1. Motorola S10-hd
2. Platronics backbeat 903+
3. LG HBS-700
I havent tried out any. So if any of you have. Please suggest which one of these gives best music quality. And also suggest any other which are sweatproof that have good music quality.
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Among items you listed above, I would like to go with the Motorola S10-hd. Design is truly awesome, and it's also sweat proof. But you have to wear over your head.(I don't like that. ) You also can compare and review other a little simpler handsets here, http://www.shopsimple.com/ks-sweatproof-bluetooth-stereo-headset.html I got a S85 over there. Pretty nice.
motorola S9HD's
I found them better and a tad more comfortable than the S10's I tried
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875982227
try Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800.
best ones i used so far after Motorola S9 and Motorola HT820s and some plantronics which broke in 3 months.
I'm looking to get a headset for my dad since he doesn't like using the speakerphone and the easily misplaced bluetooth headsets. Any recommendations?
I am completely in love with the Philips SHE3575BG/28 In-Ear Headset:
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHE3575BG-28-In-Ear-Headset/dp/B004JU0E6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352824477&sr=8-1&keywords=philips+SHE+3575
It's available on amazon for $5.59, but don't let the low price put you off. These pack a great sound! Granted I am using them more for music than for making calls, but they do have an inline mic/remote and they are super comfortable.
Here's a review if you are interested:
http://www.head-fi.org/products/philips-she3575-28-in-ear-headset-black/reviews
I'm also looking for a friend. They don't like the in ear style buds though. They're looking for something with a working mic, preferably remote button, and ear buds similar to the iPhone that they've abandoned for android.
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I'm also looking for a friend. They don't like the in ear style buds though. They're looking for something with a working mic, preferably remote button, and ear buds similar to the iPhone that they've abandoned for android.
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I love those products, hight quality sound and they have a mic: http://www.thehouseofmarley.com/