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The Desire's Radio Interferes with Head-phones?

Hi there,
I didn't believe it at first, but the GSM / 3G radio on my Desire interferes with the headphones while I listen to music, to the degree that it is, well... unlistenable. I have to activate the Airplane Mode in order to listen to music, which I think is just preposterous. I've never had that problem with any other phone.
You know that annoying noise that cellphones can induce in stereo speakers, if the speakers are connected to an unearthed socket? That's what I hear in my headphones on the Desire.
Is this due to a unique fault in just my unit, or do any more of you hear this noise?
Cheers

I hear it only when the internet connection is active - and even then it is quite low (but still there).
So all I have to do is turn off internet connection and the problem is solved.

Hi i'm glad someone else has noticed this thought it was just me
here was my thread about it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683024&highlight=shielding
Definitely seems like poor shielding to me. I can't believe nobody else has noticed it. Maybe because I use sound isolating headphones so it makes background noise quieter?
A very serious flaw for something I use as my main Mp3 player

Dr Doom said:
here was my thread about it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683024&highlight=shielding
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Someone at your thread wrote "Apparently I had the 'only use 2G networks' option turned on! Now with 3G the issue is gone". I am actually on the countryside at the moment and unfortunately required to connect using GSM / Edge, perhaps that's what causing the noise and it will disappear on 3G? Either way, it shouldn't be there in the first place

MapleDouglas said:
Either way, it shouldn't be there in the first place
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Exactly. This is a basic requirement.

MapleDouglas said:
...I have to activate the Airplane Mode in order to listen to music, which I think is just preposterous
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Just under that option is the option to turn off mobile internet...try that instead, at least you still get phone calls and messages that way.

I just replied in the other topic. I have this problem withg several in.ears, and disabling internet or enabling airplane mode doesn't help at all. As long as the phone plays sound (and for four seconds afterwards - ie, as long as the "soundcard" in the phone is turned on) it makes a hissing sound, making it completely unfit for music and to some degree tv series/movies too.
edit: Guess I should mention that the volume is also too loud, there is NO way I can have it more than two or three steps from the bottom, and between the lowest step and "silence" (ie. only hissing) there is quite a jump in dB.

What product are you using? I've only noticed this on products of poor quality. Both my AKG and MW600 have no problems with it at all.

As I said in the other thread, I'm using a good quality closed headset and there is no hint of hiss.
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Zhypr said:
What product are you using? I've only noticed this on products of poor quality. Both my AKG and MW600 have no problems with it at all.
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I have the same problem with a pair of Creative Aurvana in-ears and a pair of Sennheiser CX300. While they are not the most expensive sets you can buy, they bot sound fine while used with other devices - ie. a Nokia 5800, an iPhone 3g and my old Creatove Zen Micro. It is most certapnly the Desire that is the problem.
I expect to hear noise wih low ompedance in-ears on cheap laptops and non-branded china players, but not on somathing claiming to be a great multimedia phone at a pricetag of $620 (unbranded in Norway).
This prolem most likely stems from bad intrnal isolation of the audio chip/wires/jack, and would ofc not be heard with a BT headset... As to your AKG, unless they are low impedance in-ears, whether you hear noise in them or not is equally uninteresting.
I would really like someone with a good pair of low impedance headphones and good hearing to say that their phone is NOT producing this white noise. My pal didn't think his did, but it sure does. If it is just faulty units, it means it can be fixed, so I don't have to spend a few months getting my money back and find another phone to buy.

[Q] The best bluetooth headset for MT4G?

Can anybody suggest a good bluetooth headset for MT4G?
How is SE MW600? I would like to know if anyone could see the song title in the set and whether all the volume up, down, next etc are working fine.

bnvsvkk said:
Can anybody suggest a good bluetooth headset for MT4G?
How is SE MW600? I would like to know if anyone could see the song title in the set and whether all the volume up, down, next etc are working fine.
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you could always google search "SE MW600 review" and see what people say. And if you want end users try punching in "amazon SE MW600 review" and see what they are saying.
Personally i use an older Motorola ear bud that serves the purpose.

bnvsvkk said:
Can anybody suggest a good bluetooth headset for MT4G?
How is SE MW600? I would like to know if anyone could see the song title in the set and whether all the volume up, down, next etc are working fine.
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I Work At best buy and I'm using the Plantronics 975 its a great device very comfortable with great noise cancellation

plantronics 855 is a great headset. a2dp stereo bluetooth and a removable earpiece.

I've been using mine with a Jawbone Icon (Rogue) and I haven't had any issues. It's light, stylish and very functional.

I don't know if these are the "best" but I have the Motorola behind the neck ROKRs, and like them.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875982253

imho
Plantronics Voyager Pro +
Willing to bet you one dollar paypal that it's the best bluetooth you've ever owned.
Reasons:
Gel air filled custom ear fittings *these actually screw on too , very impressive
long mic boom (so people can actually hear you)
not one person to date has said I sound like sh*t (FINALLY)
a2dp support
status updates by pressing power button (announces battery time remaining)
press and hold outer button, it calls a toll free number that you can configure on a website to hookup with your e-mail, it reads rss feeds, news.
I also work for t-mobile and I've used bluetooth headsets ranging from 29.99 to 199.99, some of them I thought were amazing (motorola backbeats) but the problem always came down to whoever I was talking on the phone saying
"dude are you on bluetoooth?"
me: yes
"you sound like sh*t"
me: YARGGGGG HOW MUCH MONEY DO I HAVE TO SPEND TO SOUND DECENT

Many beg to differ, but I've owned the same pair of rocketfish headsets for almost two years now...very good to me with many sweaty head days at the gym.
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I know this is a late reply but I thought I would throw in my 2 cents on the topic.
I was looking for something to listen to music while at work (desk job), working out, etc.
I ended up buying the Motorola S305 from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BH3I9U)
I have had these now since February and I am extremely happy with them.
PROS
Comfortable to wear
Decent sound quality
Easy to use controls
Phone headset is has good call quality. Others can hear me as if i'm on the handset
Micro USB charger, same as phone
low cost
CONS
Foam earpieces soak up sweat
no noise cancellation
Overall, for $35.00, you can't go wrong!

Plantronics seems to be the winner. I have both 925 and 975. Both are optimal and work fantastically.
Now my 925 is paired with my HD2, and the 975 with MT4G.

Are any of these recommended for both phone calls and for working out (sweat resistant)? I'm just mainly looking for headphones for working out minus the dang cord. Also if I get a phone call when I'm working out or shooting basketball, I wanna be able to answer without stopping.
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bump... anyone have an opinion? Just waitin to buy one for some input from people who I actually trust lol

I've owned the Plantronics BackBeat 906 for almost a year and have had mixed results with both a G1 and a MT4G.
It can be so comfortable that I forget I'm wearing it. But sometimes the earbuds are loose, mostly when worn under bicycle helmet straps. Because it's loose, I can't hear music very well.
Audio sounds great. Convenient controls. Haven't figured out how to skip a song on Pandora or a podcast on Listen though. Clicking play sometimes starts a saved voicemail rather than Google Listen or Pandora. I'm not sure how to define the "default" media app in Android.
Paring is hit-or-miss. Often it pairs with just the phone audio and not the media audio. This happened more on the T-Mobile ROM than it does on Cyanogenmod 7, but still happens. The solution is a cumbersome opening of the BT settings, long-press the device, un-check and then re-check Media Audio.
Reception is good if the phone is within 20-30 feet (the advertised range.) Reception is horrible if the phone is in a pocket. I have a backpack with a very high pocket and that usually works, unless I turn my head to the left. It is VERY annoying.
Here's what I sent to Panasonic:
I own a G1 Android-powered phone and about 50% of the time when I turn on my BackBeat 906 it syncs with the phone audio, but not the media. Is there some trick to get it to sync with both?
Also, the reception is so poor that when the phone is in my pocket the audio drops out completely. I am tall, but much less than 30' tall.
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Their response:
Please try a reset...press and hold the power button on the headphones....and while you are doing that, please connect the charger to the Backbeats until you see a blue or red solid light and then release the button.....let it charge for an extra 30 seconds and then try to use them
Also, delete the headset from your cell phone's list of paired devices. Once deleted, make sure to power your phone completely off. Then power it back on. (This will reset the Bluetooth stack in the BT software on the phone). Then re-pair the headset with your phone.
If this does not fix your issue, my suggestion is to try pairing the headset to another cell phone, if possible. If the issue continues with the second phone, you will need to replace the headset. If your headset connects properly to the second phone, then the problem may be with the first phone rather than the headset.
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...did not help. I still struggle with piss-poor reception when the phone is in a pocket.

well what frickin good is a bluetooth headphone set if you can't have the phone in your pocket lol

Yes Rosebud1, it is extremely frustrating! It's fine sitting on a desk, but for cycling, running, or walking I would not recommend this headset.

Thanks for the reply. What horrible customer service too!!

Yeah, it was a pretty useless response. I suspect it's just a horrid design flaw that they know they can't fix, so sending the customer on a wild goose-chase delays the inevitable.

U should check out the jabra clipper. I use it when I work out n its awesome
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so basically... it seems like no one has found a really good set for a decent price

Under a motorcycle helmet
I am looking for a bluetooth headset that will fix and work well under my motorcycle helmet. Any recommendations?

Small Bluetooth Headset...for music?

Ok to start I hate the way Bluetooth headsets look sticking out of the side of someone's ear especially those with the damn blinking light on it. What makes it worse is when people walk around seemingly talking to themselves for all the world to hear. With that said, I don't want a headset for phone calls. I want one for music.
I'd prefer not a standard headphones unit with 2 ear buds, I only want one ear so that I can still perfectly hear what's going around me.
Do normal headsets that are designed for taking calls with work for playing music as well? I'm not terribly concerned with sound quality, I just want something discrete and functional. Does anyone have any suggestions? They would be most helpful as I'm a bit lost on this one. Thanks!
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Anybody?

gilbequick said:
Ok to start I hate the way Bluetooth headsets look sticking out of the side of someone's ear especially those with the damn blinking light on it. What makes it worse is when people walk around seemingly talking to themselves for all the world to hear. With that said, I don't want a headset for phone calls. I want one for music.
I'd prefer not a standard headphones unit with 2 ear buds, I only want one ear so that I can still perfectly hear what's going around me.
Do normal headsets that are designed for taking calls with work for playing music as well? I'm not terribly concerned with sound quality, I just want something discrete and functional. Does anyone have any suggestions? They would be most helpful as I'm a bit lost on this one. Thanks!
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I was looking for something similar about two months ago, and then I came across the Motorola Elite Sliver through a deal site for $50.
I use my all day while I'm at work or at client's sites. I can listen to iHeartRadio or music on my Nexus in one ear, and still listen to everything else using my other ear. A single charge will last you 4-5 hours, but it requires the case to charge. But the cool thing is the case has a battery which charges while it's plugged in, so if you're on the go and need to charge your Elite Sliver, just pop it into the case and it will charge - no need to plug it into an outlet.
Really happy with it and it lets me listen to the radio or music while still keeping an ear open for the world around me

I think those earphones you are using are mono. Therfor the quality of the sound isnt that good is it?
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IceTe.a said:
I think those earphones you are using are mono. Therfor the quality of the sound isnt that good is it?
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Not in front of my computer to check the specs, but honestly, I think it sounds pretty good for being a one ear piece headset. Like I said, I use it all day to listen to the radio and music, and still have the ability to listen to the people and environment around me.

IronSerif said:
Not in front of my computer to check the specs, but honestly, I think it sounds pretty good for being a one ear piece headset. Like I said, I use it all day to listen to the radio and music, and still have the ability to listen to the people and environment around me.
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Ah, ok. I think mine are sh*t. I have two mono Bluetooth earphones and both sound bad when listening to music. But im using them to speak to my friends on ps3.
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Surprized at quality of sound
I was sent a Jawbone Era to provide feedback on a new style of rubber ear bud.
I have never really that much into bluetooth before.
Anyway I do use the Era to listen to music when I don't want to use a pair of wired ear buds.
Battery lasts 5.5 hours and is charged via a standard micro USB.

yes they do
gilbequick said:
Ok to start I hate the way Bluetooth headsets look sticking out of the side of someone's ear especially those with the damn blinking light on it. What makes it worse is when people walk around seemingly talking to themselves for all the world to hear. With that said, I don't want a headset for phone calls. I want one for music.
I'd prefer not a standard headphones unit with 2 ear buds, I only want one ear so that I can still perfectly hear what's going around me.
Do normal headsets that are designed for taking calls with work for playing music as well? I'm not terribly concerned with sound quality, I just want something discrete and functional. Does anyone have any suggestions? They would be most helpful as I'm a bit lost on this one. Thanks!
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Not sure about using headsets for making calls for music - seems like the quality wouldn't be that good. If you just use the headphones with 2 ears buds you could still take one out and listen to music and make a call. Problem solved? :fingers-crossed:

You can Use BT/Wireless headset for your handsfree ..
here the List ... Choice with your pockets
JAWBONE Era Midnight
JABRA Supreme
JAWBONE Era Shadowbox
JAWBONE Icon HD
PLANTRONICS Discovery 975
PLANTRONICS Savor M1100
SENNHEISER EZX 60
SENSONIC Bluetooth Headset [BH100]
and don't forget, that depending your Phone BT is it support BT system A2DP, LE, EDR
The Important is your Phone need Supporting BT A2DP system
CMIIW

get one of these
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/stereo-bluetooth-headset-sbh20/

i dunno sorry

just go to bestbuy they have a lot of bluetooth headset there

Bad mic quality with various headphones?

Does anyone have generally bad microphone quality with their sprint note 2?
When on wired headsets like the apple earpod or my ultimate ears, people say I sound like I'm under water and really hard to hear. Also, I sound fine when speaking directly into the phone without a headset
I'm on ProjectROM ultralight if it matters. I'm wondering if the various sound enhancing programs like dolby are screwing up the mic quality.
Thanks!
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Wired mics on headsets are notorious for having bad feedback issues. It has to do with the speaker and mic wires passing so close to each other and the EMF bleed over
I like to break stuff!

Are bluetooth headsets better for this phone? If so, I'll go that route.
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chuhsi said:
Are bluetooth headsets better for this phone? If so, I'll go that route.
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Yeah BT doesnt have wires passing right next to each other causing feedback from the EMF bleed over (signal hop) just make sure you buy a decent BT headset. Anything less than around $40 is junk and will sound terrible to you, the other party or both. Blueant and jawbone make some of the best but they are $80+ up to about $200 for a good midrange I'd go with Motorola I've never had an issue with any of their $40-60 price range headsets.
Edit: I'm currently using a jabra that was like $35 after I stepped on my 3rd jawbone. It works well as long as the phone is on me or close by it gets kinda distorted if I get 10'-15' from my phone but as long as its near me it works great, and since I usually don't let it out of my sight its not really an issue. I noticed the distortion at home one day when I left my phone on my desk and walked away for something and it started getting staticy and garbled sounding once I made it about 15' from the phone. But there was also alot of interference in the area since the phone was in my office and there's about 20 other bluetooth items sync'd in there for my computers
I like to break stuff!

problems with sound for calls
-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Yeah BT doesnt have wires passing right next to each other causing feedback from the EMF bleed over (signal hop) just make sure you buy a decent BT headset. Anything less than around $40 is junk and will sound terrible to you, the other party or both. Blueant and jawbone make some of the best but they are $80+ up to about $200 for a good midrange I'd go with Motorola I've never had an issue with any of their $40-60 price range headsets.
Edit: I'm currently using a jabra that was like $35 after I stepped on my 3rd jawbone. It works well as long as the phone is on me or close by it gets kinda distorted if I get 10'-15' from my phone but as long as its near me it works great, and since I usually don't let it out of my sight its not really an issue. I noticed the distortion at home one day when I left my phone on my desk and walked away for something and it started getting staticy and garbled sounding once I made it about 15' from the phone. But there was also alot of interference in the area since the phone was in my office and there's about 20 other bluetooth items sync'd in there for my computers
I like to break stuff!
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any solution to improve the lack d enitidez sound of llamdas?, medium sharpness in sound- Thanks

Bluetooth Wireless Headset

I am a sales rep and spend most of my day on the phone, whether it be while at my desk or in the car. I usually hold my phone to my ear when I'm at my desk (which restricts me from using hands) and when I'm in the car I use the Samsung earphones.
I've tried BlueAnt sets for my car but they always either have problems connecting to my phone, bad sound quality, bad battery life, or all of the above.
Just wondering if a good alternative would be a bluetooth wireless headset, and if so, which one should I go for?
Are these good for sound quality and battery life?
I would imagine they wouldn't be the best with background noise but I'm usually in quiet environments while on my phone so this isn't so much of a problem.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

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I'd recommend the sony sbh20 if you want to listen to music and have a handsfree headset. Despite connecting with bluetooth, the sound quality is exceptional, and the connection is very stable (I can answer calls when my phone is 10 metres away or in another room).

Has anyone had experience with the Sony SBH20? That looks like it may do the job and also be used for music at the gym...

I use the Motorola SD-10 and love them. They can answer a phone call, have volume control, can skip to next track or fast forward, and can pause and play music.
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jonno92 said:
Has anyone had experience with the Sony SBH20? That looks like it may do the job and also be used for music at the gym...
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I have one, and it's great. I don't have to lug my phone around in my pocket and keep it in my bag, and it's great for running as well because you don't get tangled in your earphone wires :good:

i never try this before