Hello!
I want to buy one stereo BT headset for my Universal and I can' decide which one!
I'm considering on buying Sony Ericsson HSD-DS970, but I've seen that Nokia has HS-12W (with Radio builtin, which is great)!.
So, I want to know your opinion about both of them so I can decide!
I think the price is similiar, Is the sound similar also? What about BT connection good on both?? etc????
Please tell me what to do!
Thanks
Deiota
Deiota:
I have a Nokia HS-12W and i have to say that:
BT Connection - In the range of 1,5 m its very good. If you want more range forget it.
Sound Quality - very good, almost excelente. But its, for sure, one of his kind
Micro Quality - perfect.
Radio- A great plus.
Caller ID - A shame. It only shows the callers numer.
Remote controls - Woks fine
Battery - Weak. This is one the aquiles knees of the HS-12W. You can expect 6-8 hours of intensive use.
Material- Bulk, very good quality.
Overall: I'm very happy with HS-12W. The only issues i have is the battery time and the callers ID, but in general I'ts great (I use it every day)
And I do realy think (i had the same doubt that you have now) that its better that the Sony Ericsson HSD-DS970, because of Radio, Material and Sound Quality.
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I'm having the SE HBH-DS970
Comparing spec-wise between the two
Nokia seems to have
a) longer battery life
b) a built-in radio
c) a built-in clip
but it's
a) unable to handle concurrent Bluetooth connections
b) unable to delete individual radio station
Both claim
a) can resume music playback after a call
b) ability to display caller name besides caller number
Well, Sony can't do it on my QTEK9000 aka Universal. I believe they'll work if they're use with their respective company products
Reviews of NOKIA HS-12W and SE HBH-DS970 are here:-
http://www.theunwired.net/?itemid=2986
http://www.bengalboy.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=flat&topic_id=527&forum=20
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/sonyericsson-hbh-ds970-en.shtml
I think I'll get the NOKIA and have a try
RE
There's a review of the NOKIA HS-12W on this board here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=263544&highlight=nokia+hs-12w
For fixing/enabling the caller ID name issue, has anyone try this BT extension:
http://www.jetwaremobile.com
I believe the beta below is a newer version:
http://www.jetwaremobile.com/beta.html
Can you guys who own the Nokia headset try it out and report back if its showing the Caller ID name or not?
Thanks.
Can you guys who own the Nokia headset try it out and report back if its showing the Caller ID name or not?
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It didnt work, even with Beta. In my Qtek 9000 I still only have number id
BT stereo comparison
I am using both BT on O2 Atom. In my opinion Sony sounds great and has better battery life. But it looses the BT pairing connection which Nokia doesnot. This is issue of BT version which your handset is using the O2 Atom is using BT v 1.2 which is the same as Nokia BT HS-12 headset version. On this Nokia BT head set resume after playback and everything works great. On sony intially pairing does work but after some idle time it looses its connection (This is because it uses BT v 2 that's why handshake problem). On both there is no name caller ID display only number. This is MS stack problem. So I suggest you should first check the BT version of the handset before deciding. I am also using Sony - Ericsso M600 and paired HBH-DS970 BT stereo to this handset where everything works great as desired. Absolutely no problem.
RE
Hi Anant
As mentioned
My Quote
"Well, Sony can't do it on my QTEK9000 aka Universal. I believe they'll work if they're use with their respective company products"
Your quote
"I am also using Sony - Ericsso M600 and paired HBH-DS970 BT stereo to this handset where everything works great as desired. Absolutely no problem."
RE
OK, here's my NOKIA HS-12W vs SE HBH-DS970 showdown!!!
Tested with QTEK 9000 (with the latest A2DP ROM) and Conduits Pocket Player v3.0 (with 'Resume playback after phone calls' feature enabled)
Size, Weight and appearance
Nokia is slightly larger and heavier than Sony. Sony is wholly plastic whereas Nokia is half metallic. Appearance-wise Sony is glossy black whereas Nokia is of metallic color due to the stainless steel top casing
Button convenience
Sony allows you to feel the button difference without looking at them. For Nokia you'll need see the buttons in order to see the function of the button. Nokia's keylock prevent accidental pressing of the wrong button
Neck Strap, clip, ear plugs/muffs and headset container
Nokia comes with a built-in clip whereas you have to get one separately for Sony. Sony comes with rubber-insert type ear plugs whereas Nokia comes with standard handphone earmuffs. Sony comes with a plastic container for its headset which is nice
Pairing and Profiles
Both pair equally fast. Sony comes only with 2 profiles : Wireless Stereo and Hands Free. Nokia comes with 3 profiles : Wireless Stereo, Hands Free and Headset
Audio
Loudness - With Conduits Pocket Player set to the maximum Nokia can be adjusted to give a much louder volume.
5m range detection - In open space both can play well without breaking up in music
Full Treble setting, Full Bass & Treble setting & Headphones setting - Nokia is slightly better than Sony in terms of treble, however, Sony's bass is slightly stronger
Music resume after a call - Not possible with Sony. You need to exit the player program (i.e. open my QTEK 9000) and then re-start Pocket Player and AVRCP controls will work. Alternatively, you can do a refresh to your bluetooth to achieve the same result. Possible with Nokia (no need to exit Pocket Player and re-start Pocket Player for it to play) but AVRCP controls not working anymore. You need to turn off Nokia and then turn-on to reconnect and AVRCP controls will work ok i.e. I don't need to open my QTEK 9000 as oppose to Sony
AVRCP controls
Both work with my QTEK 9000's lid OPEN and CLOSE without problem
Caller Name and Number Display
Both cannot display caller name, only caller number. JETware Handsfree Extension v1.11 does not work for both devices
Voice Dialing - For Nokia, its not available during a call or when you're listening to music or radio. With Sony you can dial out when listening to music
Battery Life
According to specs Nokia has about 8hrs of talktime and standby time of 200hrs. Sony has 4 - 6hrs of stereo playback. Don't trust Sony battery status display - the full charge keeps being shown on the display for about 60% of time, and then the rates decreases dramatically and the headset turns off.
Price
Nokia is slightly more expensive than Sony, about US$38 more
Major difference
Nokia works as a radio too but the stations cannot be individually deleted. Sony has multipoint bluetooth feature
Confused
HI!
Thanks for your review!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=277937&highlight=ds970+universal
Here you say that SE DS970 will show contact names with Jetware, right?
How is that???
I'mk pretty confuses at that point!
That's the main funcionality that makes me buy a headset (nokia or S). the display! If it doesnt show me contact names, perhaps I wont be biuing afterall!
The thing is, I get bored always opening my Universal (specially when it has a case on it!)!
The headset display will prevent fom doing it
Thanks
Deiota
RE
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"Here you say that SE DS970 will show contact names with Jetware, right?
How is that???"
Yes, I did manage to get contact name display on the SE HBH-DS970 on my 1st try.
Subsequent tries after I delete and re-install JETWware proves otherwise.
Till today I still could not get contact name to be displayed on both the SE HBH-DS970 & Nokia HS-12W
Was lucky to able to try both, see attached Pics.
I owned a Nokia & borrowed a Sony to try.
Look, Sony looks cool and smaller than Nokia
Earpiece, Sony fits very well, Nokia is a bit loose for people with bigger ears (even with the sponge)
Sound, Sony has more punch in bass but Nokia has clearer sound
RE
JETWARE Handsfree Mobile Extension Test build 1.20.160.10 is out and I think it has a special settings for Nokia HS-12W for caller ID display, here:-
http://www.jetwaremobile.com/beta.htm
Any Nokia user has tried it?
RE
Tried the beta with the Nokia update but still no luck!!
Tried the beta with the Nokia update but still no luck!!
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Could you tell me how to install the Nokia HS-12W.jfc file? I have the Beta version installed. Thanks
How to use the Nokia HS-12W.jcf with the Jetware RC 1.20?
Is it Registry Settings to add of a file to just put in the Jetware directory in PPC?
RE
Just copy the NOKIA update to your PPC and click on it. The NOKIA settings will then be installed into JETWARE
The Nokia Update consist of only a file call ' Nokia HS-12W.jcf ' which I have copy into the directory of Jetware of both v1.11 & v1.20 and double click on ' Nokia HS-12W.jcf ' but it did not work.
Still seeing numbers instead of of ID on the Nokia HS-12W screen.
Anyone else has any luck?
I have put the "nokia HS-12W.jfc" in the Jetware folder, but when i double click it I get an error "There is no application associated with "Nokia HS-12W" ..."
Any help/ideias?
RE
I actually tested the NOKIA HS-12W with the NOKIA handphone N80 and the HS-12W worked beautifully like able to display the caller name and time too
Well, I suppose its a compatibility issue for PDA and the HS-12W
Hi All,
Just like to ask if any one tried using an iPhone Compatible Headset controls on HTC One X using Headset Button Controller app?
Will this app work to make iPhone Compatible Headset to android device?
I'm planning to buy Sennheiser PX 100 IIi which is compatible to iPhone and I wonder if Headset Button Controller app will make this headset work on my HTC One X.
Need help for those who have used the app.
Thanks!
Iphone headphones vloume dont work
List for Htc phones headset and headphones that work all three buttons & mic
- urbeats
- htc beats solo
- Sony smart headset
- Nocs NS200H-001
Thanks, tried other apps for headset remote control but most of it doesn't work with the volume. Good thing there is other option to control the volume because of the app.
Apart from the HTC branded E240 set, I cannot find a fully working pair of wired earphones that do it all (play, pause, track change, volume, answer call)
The E240 from htc are the ones that do it all but I would say the sound quality is lacking.
The next closest I have seen are the new a-Jay five earphones, the Android version. However, on their website, they specify that with the HTC one, the volume change feature does not work.
Wired quality on a good set should be better in quality to an equivalent bluetooth pair so I would prefer wired.
Can anyone please help?
Thanks
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wyase9 said:
Apart from the HTC branded E240 set, I cannot find a fully working pair of wired earphones that do it all (play, pause, track change, volume, answer call)
The E240 from htc are the ones that do it all but I would say the sound quality is lacking.
The next closest I have seen are the new a-Jay five earphones, the Android version. However, on their website, they specify that with the HTC one, the volume change feature does not work.
Wired quality on a good set should be better in quality to an equivalent bluetooth pair so I would prefer wired.
Can anyone please help?
Thanks
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I've got an old thread with a list of working headsets that you can check out but none of them meet your requirements unfortunately. You'd need to use a headset button controller app to toggle volume if you don't plan to use the E240. For example, a often used setup is 3 presses to raise volume - 4 presses to lower volume. If this setup doesn't bother you then have a look at this list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288255
I've been trying to find the best non in-ear (ear canal) earbud option for the Z3 and given price and performance it would seem that Apple may offer the best sound quality that also has a microphone and a remote control option. (Sennheiser doesn't appear to make an earbud option with full remote and mic, just remote volume.)
Can anyone confirm whether Apples mic and remote both work with the Z3? How is the sound quality?
Apple earphones, or any earphone designed for iOS for that matter, only "support" the middle button to control pause / skip tracks or answering calls. The microphone works too.
The two volume buttons are not supported by any Android phone and are without function.
The only supported Android headsets with 3 buttons that I know of are HTC E240 and E242, but they are in-ear.
Another solution would be a bluetooth earphones.