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Broke my Jawbone, get another or is something better?

I drove over my Jawbone last night in my patrol car, not on purpose/long story. I've had it for over a year and my only complaint would be the size and you can't turn the led off. I have only tried the Jawbone and several Moto's. Jawbone was the only one people could hear me on in the patrol car and I could carry on a conversation with. I need the noise cancelation feature and would buy another Jawbone but the Blueant z9 has my intrigued. I'm a little concerned you can't change the earpiece though.
Has anyone tried both and/or have a recommendation on these two or something else that might be out there?
Thanks!

I'm currently using the blueant z9 and it works very well. The sound quality is definately better than my old Motorola H3's. The only complaint I have is the center button. It's really hard to press, especially when it's on my ear.

Best Bluetooth headset? Looking for compact size and good volume

I've been in the market to get my first Bluetooth headset to use with my EVO. I eventually narrowed it down to either the Plantronics Voyager 520 or Voyager PRO. I decided to go with the 520 since it was $30 vs the PRO's $70 and I didn't want to overspend if the 520 would suit my needs. It works fine with the EVO, but max volume is barely sufficient. I can hear the other party, but I have to make sure to listen carefully when driving. I was hoping for something more along the lines of what I experienced with the wired phones that came bundled with my Pre - very good sound, landline quality, plenty of volume. However I'm not sure if the PRO is too big, considering I'd like this to have this with me (in my pocket) all the time. I'm also not sure if the headset or the EVO is the limiting factor with volume, the PRO might not be any better.
Can anyone recommend a BT headset for the EVO with good volume, and that is also preferably compact like the Voyager 520? Thanks.

best is a personal opinion
i have a jawbone and like it cuts out the background noise voice activated and fits nicely on my face

i've been using the Jawbone Icon for over a yr. and im very happy with it and it works very well with my Evo....

kingdaoud said:
i've been using the Jawbone Icon for over a yr. and im very happy with it and it works very well with my Evo....
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Hero? Thinker? Is the difference only aesthetics? I can't even tell how these ones go on your ear.
Yes, "best" is very subjective, of course. I can say I'm looking for compact and sufficient volume when driving on the highway, so hopefully that helps narrow it down.

i loved my jawbone 2, but have not been impressed with audio quality on the icon. the plantronics pro is an amazing headset, but im with you on the size. ive been using the plantronics 975 since it came out and ive yet to find anything better. its light, small, comfortable and has excellent audio quality, though i wouldnt call it exceptionally loud. you may want to look into a custom ear mold to help with volume

r546 said:
Hero? Thinker? Is the difference only aesthetics? I can't even tell how these ones go on your ear.
Yes, "best" is very subjective, of course. I can say I'm looking for compact and sufficient volume when driving on the highway, so hopefully that helps narrow it down.
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The difference in the different Icon models is the aesthetics and the voice responses (I believe they call these "personalities") but they are all the same hardware.

phobos512 said:
The difference in the different Icon models is the aesthetics and the voice responses (I believe they call these "personalities") but they are all the same hardware.
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Thanks, I'm just unsure if this volume is as good as it's gonna get with this phone. Would hate to spend $70-$100 on the Voyager PRO or Jawbone just to find the same results and have to return. I'm interested in hearing others' opinions of BT volume while driving on the highway.

I get great wind noise reduction with the Voyager Pro. I've owned the Jawbone I, Jawbone Icon, BlueAnt Q1, and several Motorola headsets. The Voyager Pro has the best sound quality and noice cancelation of any Bluetooth headset that I've used. Regarding the Voyager Pro vs. 520, from what I've ready the 520 is built better but the Pro has better sound quaility.

beaker77 said:
I get great wind noise reduction with the Voyager Pro. I've owned the Jawbone I, Jawbone Icon, BlueAnt Q1, and several Motorola headsets. The Voyager Pro has the best sound quality and noice cancelation of any Bluetooth headset that I've used. Regarding the Voyager Pro vs. 520, from what I've ready the 520 is built better but the Pro has better sound quaility.
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Thanks, would you say the Voyager PRO has sufficient volume with your EVO 4G in all scenarios, even while driving? How would you compare the size/weight to other headsets you've used?

Jawbone Icon Thinker on special for $49 with free shipping at Walmart, Here you go

ant q1?
How is Q1 audio loudness comparing to other's mentioned here.
I have plantronics 320, older model and volume also on that one could be louder so i expect same loudness of the bt on 520, in which case i would pass on it. Jawbone Ace is kinda on expensive side for Bluetooth. No reason to pay double since i don't think it's twice as better, so contemplating on AntQ1.
Anyone has it to say it's damn loud ?

I second the Voyager PRO. I preferred headset, and I've had quite a few including other plantronics, nokia, and motorola.

jawbone, it's the only BT i've ever used that I didnt want to immediately trash after using the first time.

I like the moto txth17 headset. Plenty loud. Great sound quality and either fits with a loop or those rubber ear things that never work for me. Also its a2dp so it plays all the audio in the earpiece and streaming music quality is actually quite good.
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I would vote for either Moto H17txt or Jabra Extreme. Picked up the Jabra for $43 after tax at Staples, on sale and with $10 coupon, like it quite well.

After comparing the -
Jawbone Icon
BlueAnt t1
Plantronics Discovery 925
I decided to go with the t1. Anyone have any experience with it?
Will be replacing my trusty, old Plantronics Explorer 360 After a good year and a half run...it finally "bit the dust"

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i just got a jawbone II yesterday, and the sound quality is sub-par, and it fits like a shoe fits my hand (not well)
honestly, i went back to my ps3 bluetooth. quality is SO much better, and it fits. it's bigger, but the difference in comfort and sound quality more than make up for it

Plantronics Pro is out of question for me. Too big and long. cmon. I might as well wear one of those antennas with backpack for better reception. lol.
Icon is twice as much as others. Thinking of ant q1. Anyone had it ?

stewie-droid said:
Plantronics Pro is out of question for me. Too big and long. cmon. I might as well wear one of those antennas with backpack for better reception. lol.
Icon is twice as much as others. Thinking of ant q1. Anyone had it ?
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It is already outdated. BlueAnt is already about to release the Q2. Check out the thread I started in the Accessory forum. I posted the links to the official Q2 site.
Also from some videos and reviews I read, the Q1 was sort of.cheap in the build. That's why I went with the T1. Basically a Q1, but built a lot more rugged.

Bose Bluetooth Headset

This just came out the other day, and I was wondering if anyone had grabbed it yet?
Best buy has them in stock..
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=.../mobile_solutions/bluetooth_headset/index.jsp

Holy crap $150 for a bluetooth headset??? Yet another cheaply made, low quality overpriced turd from the marketing wizards over at Bose.

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Holy crap $150 for a bluetooth headset??? Yet another cheaply made, low quality overpriced turd from the marketing wizards over at Bose.
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Well the original Jawbone was $120 or $130 when first released. Can't complain if it really works. The Jawbone was and still is the best bluetooth released to date IMO. Well worth every penny. I purchased 3 of them. Only downside was the design wasn't the best fitting but the sound was perfect.

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Well the original Jawbone was $120 or $130 when first released. Can't complain if it really works. The Jawbone was and still is the best bluetooth released to date IMO. Well worth every penny. I purchased 3 of them. Only downside was the design wasn't the best fitting but the sound was perfect.
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Just tested one and not worth the money imo.

Bose Math
Headset - $49.95
Bose Name on Headset (because this makes you cool) - $100.00
Your Price - $149.95

Jawbone not necessarily the best anymore either...

agreed; that honor now goes to plantronics voyage pro plus...simply 5 ****
in every area, except style...
best sound, best comfort, best multipoint/a2dp, "stereo" sound through a single earpiece, longest battery life, and everything else.
I think after owning at least 25 bt headsets, I can say with confidence that this is the winner!
and, if you look carefully, you can grab it for 69 bucks or so!

Voyager pro plus, nice headset but hurts my ear and royally sucks with glasses.... I hear they are releasing the same thing in a bud style. M1100 or something.

mario23 said:
Jawbone not necessarily the best anymore either...
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I was talking about the first Jawbone. I didn't care for the Jawbone 2. I do own & like the Icon but the first model is still tops in my book. Still have 2 of those laying around, just got tired of ordering ear loops for them. They break too easily plus they get very uncomfortable. The design wasn't all that great but it gave me the best sound of any Bluetooth I've used to date.
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Voyager pro plus, nice headset but hurts my ear and royally sucks with glasses.... I hear they are releasing the same thing in a bud style. M1100 or something.
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yeah, I could see that some glass frames would be a bit of a problem..
I saw the earbud model as well; I think its on CNET or somewhere like that...
does it hurt your ear because of your glasses, or for some other reason?
I can wear this thing for 8 hours with no discomfort what so ever, and I hate things in my ears..

wase4711 said:
yeah, I could see that some glass frames would be a bit of a problem..
I saw the earbud model as well; I think its on CNET or somewhere like that...
does it hurt your ear because of your glasses, or for some other reason?
I can wear this thing for 8 hours with no discomfort what so ever, and I hate things in my ears..
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The glasses, yes, caused too many issues plus, I guess I have odd ears because the rubber loop and bulk behind my ear caused too much pressure and annoyance. (and pulled my ear out like dumbo)
I have to have custom ear molds done for headsets and can only use my right ear.
Side note....
If you've never done a custom ear mold, you haven't really experienced perfection! Even with your pro plus. My audiologist does mine usually but I've ordered from http://www.averysound.com before too.

yeah, I have heard that the custom ear molds are the way to go..expensive, but great if you need them..

I have the bose, it's my 2nd favorite. 1st place goes to the new Motorola oasis. Still looking for the perfect BT. Both the bose and Oasis sound good to people on the other end. THe bose sounds better than the motorola oasis on my end. The Oasis is just so comfortable, the best feeling BT yet. I've tried 30+ different models and those 2 are the best. I'll try that plantronics pro next. A friend of mine who has used BT for years as well, says the Sound ID is his favorite. Anybody else tried them? The bose should have a2dp for $150 but it doesnt, that sucks.

sound ID is overpriced and worthless; no mac support, and only firmware up dateable on 32 bit windows machines..plus, only average sound quality, just overpriced, and targeted to iphone users...

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sound ID is overpriced and worthless; no mac support, and only firmware up dateable on 32 bit windows machines..plus, only average sound quality, just overpriced, and targeted to iphone users...
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he's using an iPhone so maybe that is why. I know he had tried all the expensive motoroalas, platronics, blueant etc and likes the S ID the best. Must be an iphone thing..

jaybird is releasing a third version of their freedom headphones next year. i will be willing to sacrifice top notch quality for a nice set of stereo BT headsets
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I have the bose, it's my 2nd favorite. 1st place goes to the new Motorola oasis. Still looking for the perfect BT. Both the bose and Oasis sound good to people on the other end. THe bose sounds better than the motorola oasis on my end. The Oasis is just so comfortable, the best feeling BT yet. I've tried 30+ different models and those 2 are the best. I'll try that plantronics pro next. A friend of mine who has used BT for years as well, says the Sound ID is his favorite. Anybody else tried them? The bose should have a2dp for $150 but it doesnt, that sucks.
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My biggest complaint with bluetooth headsets is the sound. None of them are loud enough. Someone needs to make a weather proof, loud headset for construction workers.
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I have a few BT's as far as sound quality goes the Bose works the best IMHO, it is comfortable for me, now is it worth 150 ... Thats up to you. I concure the lack of a2dp is a huge bummer. Try it out for 14 days, Best Buy will let you return it, at least they always let me.

I have the Bose Bluetooth. It works well with my Samsung Captivate (Android 2.2), but it will not play music via Music Player. Can't seem to get it to pair to the music player.

And I've discovered why, on the Bose site itself:Can I listen to music on my mobile phone with the Bose Bluetooth headset?
No. The Bose Bluetooth headset was designed as a communications device. It was not designed to receive stereo music from a phone or PC.​

Better Bluetooth Headset?

Been using a discovery 975 from plantronics for a year now and been completely satisfied with the sound quality but looking for something with AD2P, and possibly better noise cancellation and battery life.
Tried the top- of- the- line blue ant had last year and before that the jawbone2. Both had excellent noise cancellation but callers could tell I was using a headset and even commented it sounded robotic. Voice quality is #1 priority, noise cancellation 2nd, features 3rd.
Suggestions?
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I have the jawbone era and love. Its great for listening to podcasts and music as well.
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Thanks for the reply. I was considering a jabra headset. Do you know if the voice quality much improved from the jawbone2?
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untruestory said:
Thanks for the reply. I was considering a jabra headset. Do you know if the voice quality much improved from the jawbone2?
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This is the first Jawbone that I've owned. I really like it. You get about 5 hours of talk time with it and it plays all media which is really nice. I've listened to podcasts through google listen, music through sense, and baseball games through the MLB app all using the Jawbone. It also fits really nice and secure. It's a little pricey but def nice.

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This is the first Jawbone that I've owned. I really like it. You get about 5 hours of talk time with it and it plays all media which is really nice. I've listened to podcasts through google listen, music through sense, and baseball games through the MLB app all using the Jawbone. It also fits really nice and secure. It's a little pricey but def nice.
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All of that and people on the other end never complain they can't hear me and always seem to understand me (replies go with what I said, w/o them saying "what?")...fits secure....may take some time with all the earbud configurations given to find just that right 1 but you will eventually. I can wear it all day w/o pain if inserted correctly.
The tap tap to answer/end can be flaky but still has button on the back you can use for that

I would try the Sound Id 510, I took a risk and bought one off ebay for a hell of a deal, worked so well I got one for the wife. Very clear, the noise reduction is amazing, very comfortable and they have and android app that lets you tweak the settings.
http://www.soundid.com/sid510/overview.html

Never looked into sound id.
Headsets w/ noise cancellation my voice sounded artificial even after spending $100+ w/ jabra or blueant. I tried a friend's plantronics he spent half the $ it didn't do as well with lots of bg noise but people recognized my voice and didn't say I sounded strange.
I don't mind spending up to $200 if I can get the best of both worlds.
After wearing every day for a year the paint is worn and there's ear boogers in it. Figured technology must have come up with something better. I just hate returns.
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untruestory said:
Never looked into sound id.
Headsets w/ noise cancellation my voice sounded artificial even after spending $100+ w/ jabra or blueant. I tried a friend's plantronics he spent half the $ it didn't do as well with lots of bg noise but people recognized my voice and didn't say I sounded strange.
I don't mind spending up to $200 if I can get the best of both worlds.
After wearing every day for a year the paint is worn and there's ear boogers in it. Figured technology must have come up with something better. I just hate returns.
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I can honestly say that the noise cancellation with the Sound Id is amazing and your voice is not changed at all. That was actually the first question I asked my wife when I bought the piece and she said everything sounded natural and that was the deciding factor in buying her earpiece.

Best in ear BT headset for the ET4G - single ear for making calls?

I figure people in this group probably only want the best phone equipment. I've been using the plantronics voyager 975 for years and it is extremely comfortable, light and sounds pretty good. I was curious if people had compared it to say the Jawbone ERA or other in hear headsets. I'm not fond of over the ear ones as I want it to be very compact to fit in my pocket but I need to be as clear to my clients as possible. I'm just looking for a single ear headset for making calls.
Anyone who has had the 975 and can compare it to a better headset would be ideal.

LG's in my opinion
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875984055

That LG looks pretty nice, but doesn't look very pocket friendly...
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i use the jawbone ERA with mine

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That LG looks pretty nice, but doesn't look very pocket friendly...
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Yeah it just chills around your neck like a necklace no need to put it in your pocket. Plus it has two headphones makes it great for movies/music/driving conversations

I use a Jawbone Icon. Works great.

rs2606 said:
Yeah it just chills around your neck like a necklace no need to put it in your pocket. Plus it has two headphones makes it great for movies/music/driving conversations
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You use both ear plugs when driving??
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He/she wouldn't be the first person I have seen driving with headphones on. Actually is no different than the folks with the bass/stereo so loud that it is shaking rust off of the car...LOL. Neither situation is very safe.

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You use both ear plugs when driving??
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Yes, and the noise cancellation is rather good.
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He/she wouldn't be the first person I have seen driving with headphones on. Actually is no different than the folks with the bass/stereo so loud that it is shaking rust off of the car...LOL. Neither situation is very safe.
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I'm used to using headphones while driving. I do it all the time on my motorcycle. I'm a great driver so I don't really see the issue with it just like you said no different from blaring your stereo.

I use the stereo Plantronics, can't remember the model, it's about a year old. Has worked great with every phone and laptop I've thrown at it.
Mainly use it at the gym, so I can keep my phone in my pocket and not have to deal with cords. In the car, I use the BT in my stereo for music and calls (best invention ever IMO)
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I don't use bt, but my dad uses a jawbone era and he loves it, he also used to use the plantronics voyager
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BlueAnt V1

ravizzle said:
I don't use bt, but my dad uses a jawbone era and he loves it, he also used to use the plantronics voyager
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Thanks - did you notice any difference in his voice quality when he switched to the ERA? I want my voice to sound as natural as possible when talking to my clients on BT.

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BlueAnt V1
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I hear very mixed reviews on the BlueAnt. Some people absolutely love it and for some reason some people absolutely hate it. I've never tried it.

Plantronics Voyager Pro Plus. Great noise cancellation, good volume. People rarely know I'm driving in my loudish Jetta when I have it on. You can usually get it for around $70 on Amazon.

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Thanks - did you notice any difference in his voice quality when he switched to the ERA? I want my voice to sound as natural as possible when talking to my clients on BT.
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The jawbone war more clear iho. But the plantronics he said was a tiny bit more comfortable in his ear.
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I hear very mixed reviews on the BlueAnt. Some people absolutely love it and for some reason some people absolutely hate it. I've never tried it.
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I had a blueant not the v1 though, and it stop working after 3 months of very limited use (just while driving)
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rs2606 said:
Yes, and the noise cancellation is rather good.
Does the Noise Cancellation prevent you from hearing sirens of emergency vehicles or the horns of cars around you? It is illegal in California to wear headphones of any kind while driving.
I'm used to using headphones while driving. I do it all the time on my motorcycle. I'm a great driver so I don't really see the issue with it just like you said no different from blaring your stereo.
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Actually there is a difference in that in most Factory car stereos and the average after market head unit, the volumes are not loud enough to completely drown out outside noise. Either way it is technically illegal in California to have the radio at a level where you cannot hear car horns or the sirens of emergency vehicles. Regardless of how good of a driver you think you are, not being able to hear horns and sirens makes you a danger to everyone around you. Having relatives who are emergency response and firemen, I cannot tell you how many true stories I have heard about people being oblivious to the sirens and even the flashing lights and air horns.

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I had a blueant not the v1 though, and it stop working after 3 months of very limited use (just while driving)
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I have had mine since it literally came out. No issues. Use it with my phone and with my PS3. I had the original one also which suffered from issues of the piece that goes in the ear braking off. Not with this one. I actually took my old one(black) and popped the black off and put it on my V1. I like the black more than that silver look. No issues....

I have had several of them. I love my Moto Finiti Bluetooth. You can say "answer" or "ignore" on incoming calls as well as,other voice commands. It also has 2 microphones and great noise reduction and it stays charged for a long time. There is also a Motospeak app on the Market that adds more options
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