Got Soundbot SB1000 as gift. Never heard of one before.
It is wood looking alarm clock with temperature display, qi charger, nfc tag, bluetooth and speakers built in. Wood is either real wood or good fake.
I have light version which looks great.
Speakers quality is ok for a bed side, but not as good as they could be judging from its size. My left speaker quacking on highs, but anyway good enough for the low to mid volume, which I'll use it most.
Bluetooth connection works fine with my old Galaxy s2, had no chance to test it with N5, but I do not anticipate any problems here.
Time and temperature digits shine through the wood, super nice.
Qi charging works great, see attached screenshot for the charging history. I had 5 min poll time, therefore it always shows 100 once charged, but from -10 to +5ma charge and battery temperature is going down. Guess it is how trickle charge should work.
Small dot blinks in top-left corner when phone is charging.
I'm not a big fan of sensor buttons, but they work fine.
Had no chance to test NFC yet, will post an update.
Built in alarm is not useful for me, but looks like you cannot change it's sound.
Found it online:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00COR1RTK/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Conclusions:
1. Great accessory for my needs, but audiophiles will be disappointed.
2. Awesome for free :laugh: , but even for $49.99 price currently on Amazon I would buy it.
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Looks kind of neat and price is decent but reviews are mixed.
Also make sure to ignore that ridiculous 199 retail price.
It's been $80 at most and $49 for awhile
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Multi-Fu...hone-Thermometer-EyeCandis/product/B00COR1RTK
might have to grab one for my wife. really cool find.
Looks pretty interesting. Almost like the Android accessory dev kit in a wooden box.
i was wondering if something like this existed... i'll look for alternatives with better speakers but that's pretty cool. it only seems logical to pair Qi with bt and a speaker.
Has anyone found alternatives to this? I love the concept but want something higher quality
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Has anyone found alternatives to this? I love the concept but want something higher quality
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Higher quality? Either diy or spend four times as much...
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/glowdeck/glowdeck-wireless-power-light-and-sound
I have been curious about this alarm clock, so I have a few questions:
how loud do the speakers get? im a hard sleeper, so most generic alarm locks don't wake me up so easily. im not expecting SUPER LOUD, but a decent audible sound from across the room would be nice.
can the alarm clock on my phone, ring through the speakers via Bluetooth on the clock? It would be cool to have the clock across the room, and set my alarms for my phone, but to ring via the clocks speakers instead.
when paired via Bluetooth, and taking calls, does the clock speakers work?
does the clock provide its own separate alarm? as in can I set it like a regular alarm clock?
how bright does the clock get? can it be adjusted? some pics make the clock look like the time would be bright an annoying in the dark lol
thanks.
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Higher quality? Either diy or spend four times as much, if it even exists.
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I'm willing to spend more. That's why I asked, because I haven't found one myself. Thanks for your input.
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I'm willing to spend more. That's why I asked, because I haven't found one myself. Thanks for your input.
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Yeah, sorry about that response. It was a touch snarky
I edited to provide a link to something that may be out early next year, but pretty steep (+$300)
I have the same clock/charger and it seems to be pretty good all around.
I have used it with my N4, N5, and N7 and they all charge fine and do the NFC pairing okay.
The NFC is a little bit too touch in most cases and you have to be in just the right spot to get it to work, but it does work when you hit the sweet spot.
The qi charging area is a tad on the small side, but you learn the sweet spot pretty quick, plus there is a light on the front that shows the device is charging.
Last the bluetooth speakers sound much better than expected. In fact they are better than my Jambox for late night bedroom use.
Overall, if you are looking for a qi charger, get this, as it's a good value plus you get something that looks half decent on the nightstand, and is more usefull since it has the other functionalities.
I wish I could get this in Canada (Toronto) area...
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I have been curious about this alarm clock, so I have a few questions:
how loud do the speakers get? im a hard sleeper, so most generic alarm locks don't wake me up so easily. im not expecting SUPER LOUD, but a decent audible sound from across the room would be nice.
can the alarm clock on my phone, ring through the speakers via Bluetooth on the clock? It would be cool to have the clock across the room, and set my alarms for my phone, but to ring via the clocks speakers instead.
when paired via Bluetooth, and taking calls, does the clock speakers work?
does the clock provide its own separate alarm? as in can I set it like a regular alarm clock?
how bright does the clock get? can it be adjusted? some pics make the clock look like the time would be bright an annoying in the dark lol
thanks.
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Ok, tested it for you.
1. Speakers are pretty loud for their size.
2. Alarm sounds both in speakers and in phone
3. Yes, surprisingly this thing have mic and you can talk through it, range to the mic is limited though.
4. Yes, clock has its own alarm, that can be set on the back of it.
5. Clock have 2 brightness settings, you can toggle it using snooze button. I always keep it on low.
Update: charger died yesterday for mine, luckily my friend still can return it. Will try to replace with seller.
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Update: charger died yesterday for mine, luckily my friend still can return it. Will try to replace with seller.
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And this is why I am willing to pay more. Good luck on trying to get a replacement, keep us posted.
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There seems to be a new and updated QiBox (this is the name of the product) version available, with SD Card Slot and two USB charging ports.
https://www.chinavasion.com/china/w...s_Support_NFC_Thermometer_Function/#toptabank
Here is the vendor home page: http://www.theqibox.com/
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Any one with any experience with them? And which kinds?
I suppose most of them need bluetooth?
I've got some of these...
http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...a=X&ei=CqHBTueCPMmxhAeH3vmaBA&ved=0CHIQ8wIwAA
They're really good quality (which they should be for the price). The only downside is that there's no controls or volume on them. There's just 1 button for turning on/off and pairing. They do also double as a hands-free kit though, as there's a mic built into them.
If you're not fussed about controls and volume then I couldn't recommend these more.
Alternatively, go for a "dongle" approach, like this...
http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...776039&ei=fKHBTvPTEpzj-AbgpvnjBA&ved=0CBkQrhI
That kind of thing is very popular and that one in particular is very good. A mate of mine got one and he loves it.
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I've got some of these...
http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...a=X&ei=CqHBTueCPMmxhAeH3vmaBA&ved=0CHIQ8wIwAA
They're really good quality (which they should be for the price). The only downside is that there's no controls or volume on them. There's just 1 button for turning on/off and pairing. They do also double as a hands-free kit though, as there's a mic built into them.
If you're not fussed about controls and volume then I couldn't recommend these more.
Alternatively, go for a "dongle" approach, like this...
http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...776039&ei=fKHBTvPTEpzj-AbgpvnjBA&ved=0CBkQrhI
That kind of thing is very popular and that one in particular is very good. A mate of mine got one and he loves it.
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Awesome. Thanks!
Does it drain the phone battery noticeably?
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Awesome. Thanks!
Does it drain the phone battery noticeably?
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It obviously does have an effect, but using bluetooth doesn't really drain the battery that badly. Bare in mind that you're normally gonna have some media player running (music or video), and that's the main drain reason.
Woaw, Marvellous, but a bit pricey ;-(
I regularly use a Sony Ericsson MW-600, you can plug any earphones you already have (including headphones) and still use them for calls since the mic is on the piece itself, it has FM-Radio too so if you use it and use some AOSP ROM without FM it solves the issue for itself...
They go around 40€ in Amazon if you're in Europe. And already bring some okayish in-ear-phones.
It barely makes any diference on the battery, and it's alot better than being all wires and stuff...
I can totally recommend jabra bt3030, using it since i was on a HTC G1, good sound , interesting looks, I only wish they had an option to turn the backlight off, sometimes its just too much of a beacon/lighthouse.
Wireless headphones are virtually all awful. Most of them are bloody awful.
Your best option is the bluetooth dongle idea so you can plug decent headphones into that. You still have a cable, but at least you can tuck the small receiver into a shirt pocket rather than a large phone.
I did come across some Samsung headphones that weren't too bad for quality/functionality, but they were very uncomfortable.
I've gone through quite a few and gave up, they all had some issue or another that made them impractical. Another annoying thing is that the manufacturers all insist on putting bright flashing blue LEDs on them which look stupid.
Thanks for the input everyone. I decided not to go for wireless at this time. I couldn't find one that really impressed me. My main issue was the consistent tangling of the cords.
I opted for the retractable device thingy for now
guess I'm alittle late but I use my motorola S9-HD-Stereo-Headphones, they have a pause,forward and backwards,volume controls plus call answering ..possible voice control haven't tried it yet..
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I regularly use a Sony Ericsson MW-600, you can plug any earphones you already have (including headphones) and still use them for calls since the mic is on the piece itself, it has FM-Radio too so if you use it and use some AOSP ROM without FM it solves the issue for itself...
They go around 40€ in Amazon if you're in Europe. And already bring some okayish in-ear-phones.
It barely makes any diference on the battery, and it's alot better than being all wires and stuff...
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Thanks for this... i was look for a set of wireless ones and the Mw-600's look good!! cheers
I am planning on buying something similar. Has anybody used the Jabra sport Bluetooth headset? They look pretty good but not sure about the quality of the sound.
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Hey guys,
Just a few days ago I purchased the LG Tone (model HBS-700).
It's a pure bluetooth headset, no dongle. I must say, I'm quite impressed. Great design, the unit which rests around the neck, has controls for volume, pause/play, call, and forward/rewind.
I purchased these mainly for audio books (audible), but music as well. I'm no audiophile, but they sound as good as the stock samsung ear buds. Max volume is louder than I can handle.
Battery life of the device seems to be spot with the advertised 10 hours. Charges via a micro usb.
As for the phone, bluetooth does take its toll, still not too bad. Between the 2000mah samsung battery, androidmeda rom, and undervolt, my phone lasts well over a day.
Phone call feature works great too. Calls are clear and everyone I've spoke to in the last few days said they could hear me just fine.
The only issue I've noticed so far, is that in netflix, there seems to be a delay/timing issue. Audio is about 1/10th of a second behind where it should be. Its slightly noticeable, but far from an issue for me.
I paid $47.00 (usd) on Amazon for them. So far I'm very satisfied.
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Just took a look at jaybird freedom jf3. They look amazing.
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If the MW600 works, is there anyreason for the Sony Ericsson HBH-DS205 Stereo Bluetooth Headset not to work?
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hi everyone. I'm thinking of getting mw600 for my SII. I'm just interested what is the sound quality. I meen I'm no audiofil but could there be some static/cracking or something when there is interference. Now I use iTech MyVoice 312 and sound is quite bad.
cheers.
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hi everyone. I'm thinking of getting mw600 for my SII. I'm just interested what is the sound quality. I meen I'm no audiofil but could there be some static/cracking or something when there is interference. Now I use iTech MyVoice 312 and sound is quite bad.
cheers.
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Looks like I'm pretty late on this one but I have the MW600 with my i9100. It works perfectly. I plug in a really good pair of Klipsch (sp?) headphones and get great battery time with my phone with bluetooth on. I also get what I consider to be an unusually good range between the bluetooth and the phone. When I was getting out of range it would sorta 'fuzz' or 'static' out like an old analog wireless phone. It was enough of a warning to remind me not to go any further away since I would forget that I was actually using bluetooth...
Regards, Shanman
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Looks like I'm pretty late on this one but I have the MW600 with my i9100. It works perfectly. I plug in a really good pair of Klipsch (sp?) headphones and get great battery time with my phone with bluetooth on. I also get what I consider to be an unusually good range between the bluetooth and the phone. When I was getting out of range it would sorta 'fuzz' or 'static' out like an old analog wireless phone. It was enough of a warning to remind me not to go any further away since I would forget that I was actually using bluetooth...
Regards, Shanman
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My dad bought it in Dubai but I wont be able to test it for 2 more months. I'll let you all know the results but I expect the best as mentioned by others already.
Also I like this "feature" that you mention about "static" when to far away. It's a good thing, I also get that with my current ear BT from iTech and I can get really far away from the phone which is a very good thing. with the same BT and SE W980 the range was really limited but I guess it's down to the class of BT inside the phone.
cheers.
Why has nobody suggested the Samsung HS3000 Bluetooth Headset? Has all the necessary controls and you can then just plug in a paid of decent headphones (I use Klipsch x10). Works perfectly. Simples.
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Any one with any experience with them? And which kinds?
I suppose most of them need bluetooth?
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Jaybird, they have great sound and are good quality.
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Has anybody had any experience with these newer android docks that Best Buy is now carrying? They have two different models and the Nexus sits on them pretty well but the displays were non functioning so I was not able to test the speaker quality. Overall they got pretty decent reviews on the Best Buy website, but the accompanying software on the google market appears to have quirks.
Any experiences would be nice to hear!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Philips+-+Fidelio+Speaker+Dock+for+Android+Mobile+Phones+-+Black/3044077.p?id=1218376381587&skuId=3044077&st=philips%20android&cp=1&lp=2
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Philips+-+Clock+Radio+Docking+System+for+Select+Android+Mobile+Phones+-+Black/3044095.p?id=1218376388728&skuId=3044095&st=philips%20android&cp=1&lp=4
I own the larger one, the speaker quality is awesome. I don't use the recommended app because it is very hit and miss, I just connect via bluetooth.
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I own the larger one, the speaker quality is awesome. I don't use the recommended app because it is very hit and miss, I just connect via bluetooth.
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Thanks man. How well does it function as an alarm? Is the LED clock bright or real dim?
That alarm clock looks nice. Thanks for the heads up.. what are the alarm options (music, buzzer, radio)? Does it support multiple alarms?
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best buy also has the as351 which is in between the two. The biggest difference is that it has the option to use batteries so you can take it with you. I dont like the app that you use with it. It always tries to connect when you plug it to any power source. I just pair it and turn on bluetooth when i connect it. It doesnt have to stay docked to play music since its bluetooth.
i use alarm clock plus to come one when it plugs in though i am afraid of burn in on the soft keys so i end up turning the screen off.
it fits great with diztronic rev 3.0 on but does not fit with the cruzerlite tpu andy cases. It was on sale for 85 2 weeks ago. The as351 is great if you want something more than the smaller one but would like something to take with you on the road. Here is also he as851 that has a rechargable battery but is only at frys or amazon and is 200 bucks.
I have the big grand daddy of them all, the AS851. And its a beast! I was looking for something on the same par as a Harmon Kardon Iphone dock one of my family members bought but there isnt a lot out there for android. Sure you can get a set of external speakers but they don't look as attractive, cant charge and isnt as compact. Plus it has the option to play through an aux cable which will fix any imperfections found when using bluetooth. It also has a second USB slot on the rear of the device for charging of multiple devices.
Although the price tag is up there, I HIGHLY recommend this dock, and any of the other Fidelio docks. The sound quality is pretty damn good (Especially with a proper EQ and bass boost) and can hold its own with the upper crust of the slew of iphone docks.
My only two big complaints with the device are mainly minor. For one, I have yet to find a case that will properly fit the dock. The micro-usb connector is just a hair too thin and is unable to reach the port in order for it to charge. The other gripe is the Fidelio app. Just avoid it. Its not terrible but the stock player or other higher rated music app will work just fine. I want the app to work since there is some minor integration with the remote (And I hate not being able to use every button on the remote!) which is essentially untouched.
Good luck with the decisions guys! I adore my dock and ABSOLUTELY recommend it to anyone who uses a lot of music or just a casual listener. For the hardcore audiophiles, you might find a few flaws, but even you will find a way to love the dock. Just not the price
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Did you try the diztronic rev 3.0? That one fits on my phone while i'm on the AS351 no problem. I have the LTE with extended battery to.
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Did you try the diztronic rev 3.0? That one fits on my phone while i'm on the AS351 no problem. I have the LTE with extended battery to.
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Hmmm, I dont have that case, but I may try it. So far the Cruzer Lite Android one seems the closest compared to the Verizon Incipio and Beyond Cellular Duo Hybrid. I REALLY wish the Duo Hybrid worked though, that is a truly AWESOME case!
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Hmmm, I dont have that case, but I may try it. So far the Cruzer Lite Android one seems the closest compared to the Verizon Incipio and Beyond Cellular Duo Hybrid. I REALLY wish the Duo Hybrid worked though, that is a truly AWESOME case!
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The diztronic rev 3.0 has a very similar fit to the cruzer lite. I have the smoke grey transparent and the glossy black which I use most of the time. The ports on the bottom are a bit more open that allow it to sit on the speaker dock better. At least on the AS351 though. I assume that it should be silmiar to the as851
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Thanks man. How well does it function as an alarm? Is the LED clock bright or real dim?
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It is an extremely loud alarm! Led is not bright, but bright enough.
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It is an extremely loud alarm! Led is not bright, but bright enough.
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Thanks! Think I'll be picking one of these up soon.
I have had an issue with my Fidelio dock: the USB charging connection seems to be flaky. When I plug it in, sometimes it shows as charging and sometimes it doesn't. At first I thought it was a software thing (the dock was turning the power on and off to try to get the Fidelio app to launch on the phone) but I've come to think it's a physical problem with the plug. Sometimes it switches state when I wiggle it, or even just walk by.
Anybody else noticed behavior anything like this? It certainly limits the dock's utility.
I have the exact same problem with mine (AS140) It seems like it's just random when it wants to charge... Kinda disappointing, but I mainly use it for Bluetooth media playback, so It's not a huge deal, but still annoying.
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I have had an issue with my Fidelio dock: the USB charging connection seems to be flaky. When I plug it in, sometimes it shows as charging and sometimes it doesn't. At first I thought it was a software thing (the dock was turning the power on and off to try to get the Fidelio app to launch on the phone) but I've come to think it's a physical problem with the plug. Sometimes it switches state when I wiggle it, or even just walk by.
Anybody else noticed behavior anything like this? It certainly limits the dock's utility.
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I noticed the USB port doesn't charge unless something is plugged onto the microUSB? I can't charge my iphone unless my nexus is sitting on the dock. Is that right? It shouldn't be like that in my opinion.
just got one of the middle ones of these a few days ago.
Whilst the fidelio software is pretty laggy you can use it very easiily just via bluetooth. i use it as a bedroom alarm clock and im very impressed. so much so im thinking of getting the big one for the kitchen
nice to finally see some android docks coming through ......
and for those claiming dodgy connections on the dock i assume you have lowered the stand using the 'wheels' to allow for any case you have ? mine sits on perfectly even using an s-line cover.
anyone try this one from ihome? I cant decided either this or one of the phillips models.
it looks interesting
https://www.ihomeaudio.com/iC50BC/
hey guys im looking for some good Bluetooth music headphone, i like to listen to music most of the time so mostly they have to have a good battery that will last 8h+ on music plz help me out?
I like the MW600.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B003DQ1DCM
Good battery life, FM radio, plus you have the option to use your own headphones if you have good ones or are picky like that. Only down side is the difficult to adjust volume control, but I don't find it's often an issue.
Jabra Clipper
I have the Jabra Clipper, and they are totally not bad. I had the sony mentioned above, but lost it. I liked it better, but this Clipper stays put and I've not lost it the way I did the sony.
Amazon has them (tried to put link, but I was denied due to my noob status)
Hope this is helpful. Sound is very good, and surprisingly loud. You can use your own headphones, and it's very small. Battery life is much better listening to music than it is for phone calls.
KC
I have the motorola sp10 hd's. I like them cause of the fact that there are no wires and there waterproof. They are a tad uncomfortable but i got used to them. They also have control functions on them and its own volume so u have the phone volume plus the headphones volume. Call controls if you want to use them to talk and they sound is pretty good
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hey guys im looking for some good Bluetooth music headphone, i like to listen to music most of the time so mostly they have to have a good battery that will last 8h+ on music plz help me out?
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if it helps any, I have a similar thread started for the Beatback Go headphones here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689399
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I have the Jabra Clipper, and they are totally not bad. I had the sony mentioned above, but lost it. I liked it better, but this Clipper stays put and I've not lost it the way I did the sony.
Amazon has them (tried to put link, but I was denied due to my noob status)
Hope this is helpful. Sound is very good, and surprisingly loud. You can use your own headphones, and it's very small. Battery life is much better listening to music than it is for phone calls.
KC
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+1 for the clipper.
I use motorola s-10hd's. Battery life is alright, they come with 4 different ear plug sizes, and they are waterproof. They are uncomfortable at first, but you get used to them. Of all that I have tried, I like the sound of the motorolas the best. I also have some s-305's, they are good sounding, and comfy, but they are not waterproof. I workout daily and I need something that can handle sweat.
Go with a wireless headset instead of these other poster's recommended turd wired bluetooth pieces since it gets in the way.
I've used these for over a year and a half while working out and running.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S305-Bluetooth-Headset-Microphone/dp/B002BH3I9U
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Good battery life, FM radio, plus you have the option to use your own headphones if you have good ones or are picky like that. Only down side is the difficult to adjust volume control, but I don't find it's often an issue.
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Wow that looks pretty sweet, I'd never heard of this before - but it looks pretty versatile.
Other than the volume control issue, have you experienced any other issues?
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Wow that looks pretty sweet, I'd never heard of this before - but it looks pretty versatile.
Other than the volume control issue, have you experienced any other issues?
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It (the MW600) is pretty small (about the size of a AA battery), and it is put in place using a small clip down 1/2 of its length. Because of this, it sometimes can be pulled off of clothing if it isn't placed well (hence why kcfreels mentioned a lost one). I work in agribusiness research, so I do quite a bit of regular bending, lifting, and walking, and I've not lost one yet since I've been very careful to attach it securely and not pull on it.
It's quite difficult to switch between sources (FM radio, phone media audio) without looking at the unit. It's possible, but half the time I have to look to make it work without trying 3-4 times. The reason for this is to switch sources, you have to hold the play button (easy to do blind) followed by selecting one of two-3 points (depending on how many sources you have paired) on the oft-maligned volume slide pad... and the points are not very far apart and it's easy to hit somewhere else without meaning to before the change takes. This isn't often a problem though, since I'm either listening to FM radio (and calls come through automatically but not text-by-voice) or I'm listening to music/pandora/g-music through my phone... so I just don't switch more than 2-3 times per day anyway.
Other issues I've seen are inherent to the bluetooth setup, not because of the MW600 unit itself (like the phone needing to be awake and without lock to use completely "hands-free" with the call button on the headset; voice recognition in windy/noisy areas is poor; etc.).
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I have the motorola sp10 hd's. I like them cause of the fact that there are no wires and there waterproof. They are a tad uncomfortable but i got used to them. They also have control functions on them and its own volume so u have the phone volume plus the headphones volume. Call controls if you want to use them to talk and they sound is pretty good
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i had the sd9 ima buy then again on amazon i was jusr looking foe something with better battery
I've spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to find the absolute best BT headphones and I can without a doubt tell you the BEST possible thing you can get is the Jaybird Freedom. (J3)
Super comfortable, great battery (8+ hours) superior sound & bass and extremely durable. Get these and you will wish you had got them sooner.. Worth EVERY one of the $99 dollars I spent on them. Yes there are cheaper. They fit and sound cheaper also.
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/
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I've spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to find the absolute best BT headphones and I can without a doubt tell you the BEST possible thing you can get is the Jaybird Freedom. (J3)
Super comfortable, great battery (8+ hours) superior sound & bass and extremely durable. Get these and you will wish you had got them sooner.. Worth EVERY one of the $99 dollars I spent on them. Yes there are cheaper. They fit and sound cheaper also.
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/
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thanx i order
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thanx i order
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Cool! You won't be disappointed. Spend some time finding the right in ear bud size. It comes with 3 sizes. Also, the upside-down shark fins that hold it into your ears, there are 3 sets of them also. You'll want to find that size as well.
DSP manager is a good idea if you are a audiophile.
hey man thanx actually im running the blue kuban rom which has beats audio plus i like the earclip im just looking for a bluetooth heaphone with good battery life
i thought a rom with beats audio messes up the bluetooth? was that fixed?
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i thought a rom with beats audio messes up the bluetooth? was that fixed?
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i got no isue with blue kabun maybe in other roms but not in this one
bose mobile in war headset 2 streams music flawlessly. pretty clear running on vlazer 4.1
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i made my own. bought a zonda set for cheap. the headphones on it were pretty bad. replaced them with some koss ksc75 headphones, because they are known for great sound on a budget. the headphones pivot at the connection point to the headband. they really sound great now. also, the battery life and range is excellent.
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He new awesome beats plays over Bluetooth real well. I was having to flash a version of the rom I use without beats so I can use my bt headphones but "The goodness v16.3" has "Awesome Beats" and they work with Bluetooth devices.
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I've been looking around about an hour now and I can't find headphones that have volume control, the ability to answer calls, and will stay in my ear when running. It seems I can get any 2 of the above, but not all 3 at once.
Really, for running, the earphone needs to have some kind of earclip or behind the neck. The sennheiser sport Adidas line would be perfect if volume worked.... Maybe i'm asking too much .
quick edit - i did look on the samsung sight, and the "active" headphones they have listed really don't look like they'll stay in my ear when running..... but if someone has experience with them, i'd love to hear.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Brian
Been there... The best solutions I have found are made by Philips with hooks over the ears and is programmable via their android app. They make 3 different models for Android phones. Also, check out Klipsch S4a.
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Check out this site too:
http://www.earphonesolutions.com/beeaforyoli.html
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Motorola S10 HD. They have everything you are looking for. Sweat proof too! I run with a pair.
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Go to the Jaybird website and they some of the best workouts headset/earbuds for the price.
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Go to the Jaybird website and they some of the best workouts headset/earbuds for the price.
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All,
Thank you, as always, for the responses. I'm tentative about the motorola headsets because I'd like to use them to lift weights as well and i'm not sure how having that band on the back of my neck will work. Also, I have a pair of klipsh s4's for normal use, and they don't stay in my ear for more than 50 yards if i'm running.
So, it's down to the philips and jaybird. The philips are exactly what i'm looking for. I don't mind having one button as long as I can configure it to answer calls and move the volume up and down. Also, It's certain the over the ear will clip will hold the set in my ears - after trying many different earphones for running over the years, this configuration has always been the best. That combined with the price make this the smart choice.
But I gotta say the jaybirds just look too cool (plus full music control with the bluetooth). Even with the hassle of recharging them and the uncertainty of whether or not the fins will keep the earphones in my ear through a workout, I decided to try them. So thanks for making me the guy who buys something to look cool in the gym ;-). I'll let you know if it works out.
Brian
if you're ok with having something around your neck, the LG Tone HBS-700 is a good option
I use it at the gym all the time, thing is when you're benching, it'll fall off unless you turn it around.
Other than that, running/machines/etc all are fine.
Volume button/call answer on the left side, track skip/play/pause button on the right side.
Also goes on sale at newegg frequently for $40.00
if I were you I'd forget everything that the other guys said and get one off these bad boys
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sweat proof, light weight, sound quality is awesome and you can take one ear off and have the other on. it's made by plantronics and is called BackBeat Go. I've had the S10 and trust me it gets in the way working out. when jogging it flaps up and down the back of my neck and it's heavy and everytime someone is trying to talk to me I have to remove it just to listen to what they are saying. with the backbeat I just need to pop off one side of the ear. btw they come with stabilizers to hold them nice and firm
edit: It's A Bluetooth head set for phone and audio. last about 4.5 hours of listening to music and 10 hours standby time.
Thanks for the review of those Go. I was going to get it but 4.5 hrs of music time is weak. I stream 8 hrs straight at work so that won't do.
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Thanks for the review of those Go. I was going to get it but 4.5 hrs of music time is weak. I stream 8 hrs straight at work so that won't do.
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you asked for a sport headphones w/volume controls. 4.5 hours of music is plenty. but if you steam 8 hours per day then those wont work for you. i just use them for going to the gym, jogging and any sport related activities. btw it only takes less then an hour to charge back to full.
Really? I asked for s sport headphone?
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Really? I asked for s sport headphone?
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sorry thought you were the OP
Go - thanks for the review. If the jaybirds don't work out, I might try those next.
I got the jaybirds yesterday and they came with earhooks included (not just the fins). Since that isn't advertised (or i missed it) I was pleasantly surprised as this pretty much ensures i'll have at least one choice that will keep them stable on my ears. I haven't worked out in them yet, and i'll repost in a week or so after i've worked out in them a few times.
I did try them out last night a little. There are three buttons and a whole bunch you can do with them. The buttons have different functions depending on context (e.g. the phone is ringing or slacker radio application is running) and also whether you hold them for a long time or a short period. You'd think that would be confusing, but their functions are very intuitive based on what situation you're in, and I didn't have to read the instructions to figure them out.
They are extremely light, and seemed to hold in place well. Sound quality for phone calls is excellent. For music, its a little twangy and the bass response is not good. However, I've NEVER thought this was a good criteria for sport headphones as when your running or in a noisy gym, the quality will be lost regardless. Besides, I have klipsh s4's for when I'm in a situation that's just about the music.
Right now, i'd say this is a great buy.
I use my HS3000 Apt-X bluetooth receiver when exercising. Nice thing about it is that you can use whichever headset you want with it depending on the situation, so I use my sports headphones when exercising and over-ear headphones if listening at home wirelessly (also with a 3.5mm-3.5mm cable you can then use the S3 wirelessly with anything that has a 3.5mm input jack). Very versatile and can be picked up cheaply.
This thread's ended up being very helpful (thanks all). If the jaybirds ever break, I think i'll have about 20 other ideas to try.
This will probably be my last post on the subject unless the jaybirds fail or break. I've worked out with them twice and made several hours of phone calls on them just to check performance.
For sound quality: Not as bad as my first impressions (which weren't that bad to begin with). There isn't the distortion i thought i was hearing on the higher frequencies and the bass response seems to be better than i thought, though it could be better.
Stability: I clipped the ear-hooks on the headphones wrong the first time, clipping them onto the neck of the earplugs as opposed to the base of the earplugs. At first they didn't stay on at all. Once i figured this out, they were stable and didn't budge in either of the runs (~45min).
Usability: still pretty intuitive.
Batterylife: I've probably gotten 4 hours out of them without a charge so far, so the 6 hour battery life advertised probably isn't too far off.
bluetooth: it says to keep your phone on your right arm. I had it, at various points of my work outs, on my arm, in my pocket and on the floor if i was lifting weights with no problem. I've seen conflicting reviews on this, and since bluetooth is a two-way system, i'm assuming that your mileage will vary based on environment and the model phone you have.
Brian
So my favorite sport IE just got better! The company just made some new ones with built in controls and mic! Not to mention the sick new color combination which I'm really digging! Awesome sound and crazy sound isolation make these great for the gym! All this plus a few more neat things make these a definite win. Here's a write up on these cool IE's that continue to amaze me.
MSRP: 59.99
In Box Contents: IE buds, extension cable, armband, plenty of tips in different sizes, manual, carrying case, and two shirt clips!
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Look:
New color combination for these guys and it couldn't be any better - green and black! They scream workout every time I see them. Really vibrant green color is very attractive and yet they look like refined. Definite win here!
Fit:
As is customary from MEELECTRONICS fit will never be an issue. These come with loads of tips in all styles as shown in the pictures. Small medium large - single double triple - you'll find something that fits you. Now here's possibly one of my favorite features here - memory wire. This feature allows you to custom for the IEs around your ear and they'll keep that shape until you decide to change it. This makes them awesome for everything sport! You can run as fast as you want and jump as high as you can, they're staying! The pictures will show what I mean.
Durability:
I am finishing up my second week of using these guys working out everyday at least 1hr. They are marketed for sport and being sweat resistant. I have ruined several headphones due to sweat - I sweat buckets - but these are still going! I haven't noticed any problems on either the headphones or the remote even after many hours of sweat pouring on them. Gotta say I'm impressed!
Sound:
Beautiful! I love it. Are they studio monitor quality ? No lol and they're not intended to be. Are they the best sport IEs I've tried? Definitely! They give me good bass and very clear sound! After burn in period the sound got progressively better and clearer. Crazy sound isolation!!!! This is probably what makes the music sound even better. I like the sound on these better than my bose or my Sennhesier sports. Phone calls were very clear both ways although not as clear as earpiece. Mic was the same as talking on the phone as reported by people I called.
Major plus here was the cable being pretty silent compared to other IE buds. Cable noise drives me crazy!! Thankfully these didn't have that problem.
IMPORTANT!!!
Crazy sound isolation! That's a huge deal when you're in noisy environments and want to get away from the noise BUT it can be an issue if you're running out in the street with traffic so just a heads up! They're awesome at gym since its crazy noisy there and they have horrible taste in music lol great for studying at the library also even without anything playing
Only bad thing I can say is that I pushed the pause button a few times on some machines but that was my fault for not clipping them right. Also I pulled out the extension a few times but again I had them unclipped and was being careless. While using the armband (which you should if you're working out anyways) they're problem free .
By the way the armband is pretty cool. You can use the touch screen but it's still protected. In was able to fit my gs3, iPhone 5, and gs4 pretty well so that works out perfect.
These look great! But do you know of any workout buds WITHOUT isolation? I need some for biking near city traffic.
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These look great! But do you know of any workout buds WITHOUT isolation? I need some for biking near city traffic.
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Any IEH (in ear headphones) will have a passive noise isolation due to a ear tip sealing. That improves the sound quality, especially for low end (bass) and keeps these from falling out of your ears. When you are dealing with active noise isolation, that's a different story. But with these, playing around with different ear tips might let "more" sound in. On a contrary, some people actually get Comply Foam tips to increase sound isolation and improve the fitment
Right, i understand all that. I guess I'm looking for something that doesn't go down into the canal. Right now i have some sennheiser/adidas earhooks that are perfect except they kill my turgis' after 30min
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how is the control /remote working,
what button work what doesn't. In particular does Volume work?
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how is the control /remote working,
what button work what doesn't. In particular does Volume work?
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The volume is a slider, its universal to function regardless of apple or android. Multi-function button is universal as well, play/pause/call with a single click, double click to skip to the next track, and long press for Google NOW.