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I've been using Plantronics Pulsar 590A for some time and they have worked flawlessly. Good sound and I can easily go into another room still with good sound and no interruptions.
Yesterday I tried the Sony DR-BT20NX and was really disappointed. Excellent sound but the sound dropped when I turned my back or held it behind my back. Tried it with both the Tytn and the Qtek 9100 with the same result.
Just add to the list, it would be nice to know in advance which headsets work well with the Tytn
Plantronics Pulsar 590A
Sound: Good
Reception: Really good, can walk around in my apartment without sound dropping.
Talk: No complaints except if it's really windy.
Design: Ok, however one "ear" flashes blue while in use. Makes you look like something from star trek...
Sony DR-BT20NX
Sound: Good
Reception: Extremely bad. Can not even put it in my front pocket without the sound dropping
Talk: Didn't even try. The reception was so bad these were not an option.
Design: Excellent. Looks good and you just put the strap around your neck. While not in use there are small straps for holding the plugs in place so the cable doesn't get tangled.
I really like the Jabra 8010. The hook is flexible and adjustable. It's taken awhile for me to get used to it though. I've worn a Jabra 250v forever. It has a small cord that goes around the back of the neck that hooks onto the headset on the other ear. You can use mono or stereo.
I use it/them with the HTC 8525. It brought out volume issues with the phone that I didn't know I had though. Searching, reading and people on this forum helped me get those issues fixed and now everything works perfectly.
MsGadget
Plantronics 590!!
I'll cast my vote for the Plantronics 590. Phenomenal with the latest A2DP and hardcore's tuning tips. Never a skip and the battery life is incredible!
More than once while listening to my Hermes with them have I've pondered the exorbitant amount of cash I've sunken into my home theater over the years.
Motorola S705
I agree on the Plantronics 590. They really raised my expectations, I thought all headsets were equally good which I have found out they are not.
Has anyone tried Motorola S705? They seem really awesome with lcd display, 3,5 mm jack (you can use your own headphones), radio, good battery life (better than with the Sony ones according to a forum I read) and BT class 1 instead of 2 which gives them a theoretical range of 100m instead of 10m which is standard. A little bigger than many but I am really tempted giving them a shot.
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=152
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I agree on the Plantronics 590. They really raised my expectations, I thought all headsets were equally good which I have found out they are not.
Has anyone tried Motorola S705? They seem really awesome with lcd display, 3,5 mm jack (you can use your own headphones), radio, good battery life (better than with the Sony ones according to a forum I read) and BT class 1 instead of 2 which gives them a theoretical range of 100m instead of 10m which is standard. A little bigger than many but I am really tempted giving them a shot.
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=152
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Interesting.
I think (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this) that both the BT transmitter and the BT reciever need to be Class 1 to get the kind of ranges that they state for Class 1 devices. I don't know of any current phones and only a few USB dongles that are Class 1. Class 1 devices are also more power hungry.
blueant
I highly recommend the blueant ones (X5?). I have them and then another three friends bought them. It also comes with a 3.5mm transmitter so you can use it with your PC/ipod,etc.
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Interesting.
I think (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this) that both the BT transmitter and the BT reciever need to be Class 1 to get the kind of ranges that they state for Class 1 devices. I don't know of any current phones and only a few USB dongles that are Class 1. Class 1 devices are also more power hungry.
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I'm really not looking for a device that has 100 m range, but I figure that if it has that kind of range having the phone in your front pocket or moving around in the apartment should be no problem.
Btw. The Plantronics also come with a 3,5 mm transmitter so it can be used for pretty much everything.
The Motorola set does not come with a transmitter but you can buy one separately. If you buy one you can pair it to the phone and another source at the same time. For example, if you are streaming music from your computer and you receive a call, the music mutes and the device switches to your phone.
Plantronics 590
Probably worth noting there's also Plantronics 590E which is headphones and charger only and is a great option for those who don't need all the trimmings included with the pricier 590A.
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Probably worth noting there's also Plantronics 590E which is headphones and charger only and is a great option for those who don't need all the trimmings included with the pricier 590A.
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I think the pricier ones are a really good buy since you can use them with all equipment imaginable. Forgot to mention that they also come with a regular cable so if you are out of battery or sitting on a plane you can use them without bluetooth.
Wavesystec BT-1000
Saw these in a swedish shop. They are from Korea and I haven't heard of them before. They were charged and I got to try them out. The sound was good but a little low on base. They were really small and I like the way they look, although the shiny front seems to smudge easily. All controls worked like a charm and I could put them in my pocket and walk around the store without any interruptions. Maybe not hifi but the were quite cheap, the store price was 700 SEK (or about 100 $). I'm thinking of going back later this week and test the call quality. Found a website with the specs here:
http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11283714/Bluetooth_Headset.html
Edit: Tried them again and the call sound was good. However, the bass was really too bad so I won't be buying them.
ive got some gear4 ones, get to just over 20M appart before it drops the audio, and need to get 10Ms away for it to pick it up again.
5hrs play back
paid £11.49 for them off amazon hen they done a deal!
Plantronics 590A The Ultimate Bluethooth Voice Command Headset
Yeah! the ultimate headset, a superior breed, the best on the market, top of the line, I believe that says it all, yeah! the ultimate headset........!
Plantronics Discovery 655
... works great with my Hermes.
Long battery life, easy charging from the same mini-USB cable, good reception and signal distance.
HT-820
i gotta mention my Motorola Ht-820s which were brilliant on my magician (with alota patching) but are flawless and ever lasting on the Hermes.
How about the ITech R35s? I've been debating buying them off ebay. They get real good reviews and seem like they would beat out any other kind since you use your own headphones with them!
Even has controls to switch songs. Some reviews say media player on windows mobile supports the controls some reviews say it doesnt.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ITech-Clip-R35-...yZ133229QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I have a Nokia HS-12W as well as a HTC BH S100 and both work well on the latest WM6 ROMS.
I use the Schap's ROM without any reg edits.
The advantage of the HTC is that it has a 3.5mm jackplug on the earphone side so you can attach your favourite earphones.
The sound of the Nokia blows away my IPod. Deep base and rich treble.
The range on both are about 10 to 15 meters in an unrestricted enviroment.
The Nokia costs about twice as much as the HTC in South Africa.
I can recommend both of these Stereo BT Headsets.
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How about the ITech R35s? I've been debating buying them off ebay. They get real good reviews and seem like they would beat out any other kind since you use your own headphones with them!
Even has controls to switch songs. Some reviews say media player on windows mobile supports the controls some reviews say it doesnt.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ITech-Clip-R35-...yZ133229QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Well...I bought my R35 off of Ebay and I'll say that I'm a happy customer. Sounds great to me with Sleuth's WM6 LVSW variant, A2DP skip fix, and seems to hold a charge for a decent amount of time before needing recharging. I would say that they are not very good at the telephony part however...whenever I answer or make a call with them...I always get complaints about sound from the other party. They do work with WMP for what it's worth though. I'd say they are a worthy A2DP investment especially if you have a favorite pair of headphones already...
I have some Logitech BT head phones but they are just too big/bulky for jogging, gym, etc. I was thinking how nice it would be to have my phone in my gym bag and the little R35 clipped on!
Plantronics Pulsar 260
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Plantronics Discovery 655
... works great with my Hermes.
Long battery life, easy charging from the same mini-USB cable, good reception and signal distance.
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These are not stereo though...
I bought the Pulsar 260 since the Pulsar 590A have worked really well. At first I was quite disappointed but I then upgraded my rom to LVSW and the sound was dramatically improved. Some slight background noice but nothing big. Controls work well and the range is fantastic. Also no interruptions yet.
The only thing that irritates me is the cable length. You can easily clip it to your belt and so if you hang it around the neck there is a lot of cable dangling around. The sound during calls where adequate but my girlfriend said there was a little squeking noice every time I stopped talking and it was a little irritating. This was with the old rom and I have not yet tested call quality with the new rom. I will report back on that.
Edit: The call quality is adequate and the sound did improve with the new rom. The squeking sound is gone, only a little static left but nothing much.
I am very pleased with me Nextlink spider.
(http://www.radioshack.com/sm-nextlink-spider-bluetooth-headset--pi-2290597.html)
I got one on sale from Radioshack for $40 bucks I believe a while back. I've heard that some of the units have problems retaining battery but I have no problems with my unit. I get really great sound and reception in my 3 bedroom house. Callers can hardly tell that I am not speaking directly into my phone and its comfy too.
Just curious if anyone has any of these and how well they work. Best Buy, for instance, has the Sony MEXBT2500 for about $185 which doesn't seem like a bad price for it. Actually it seems like a really good price for a head unit with BT built in instead of requiring an additional adapter (that is nearly $200 by itself). I mean, BB kind of sucks but there are plenty of places who will price match and offer somewhat better service.
I've been using the MEXBT5000 (the 2500's predecessor) since January. It's the best BT unit of any kind I've ever used - its phone performance is better than any headset I've used, and the A2DP performance is equally good. I'd expect the 2500 to perform just as well, if not better.
Note that the 2500 doesn't have preouts, which may be a factor if your car has a premium sound system.
Damn, I knew that was too good to be true. Who the hell makes a premium radio like this and leaves off something as important as the preamp outs? Sony apparently. Yeesh. Well, that officially prices most of them out of my price range I suppose. No way am I paying $500 to get one.
Go mail-order; NewEgg has the MEX-BT5000 for $259.99.
119 w/$19S&H on Ebay for the BT2500
I will need the Nissan adapters for my Inifiniti, but this looks like a good buy nonetheless.
I could care less about the preamps. My J30 has amps built in on every speaker. Bose system... the head unit blew 2 months ago and I've been living with only the road/engine noise for company.
devis said:
119 w/$19S&H on Ebay for the BT2500
I will need the Nissan adapters for my Inifiniti, but this looks like a good buy nonetheless.
I could care less about the preamps. My J30 has amps built in on every speaker. Bose system... the head unit blew 2 months ago and I've been living with only the road/engine noise for company.
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Then you will need an adapter to convert the speaker level output of the radio to something the amps on the speakers can handle. Generally speaking, though, when you install an aftermarket stereo into a system with a premium factory radio like that, you have to bypass the factory amps and run off the radio's speaker level outputs.
You could always wait a little bit, and buy a new car. Ford is coming out with the "SYNC" system that does a whole lot more than let you stream...
USB port for hard-drive, voice activated navigation...etc.
http://www.bluetomorrow.com/content/section/330/474/
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You could always wait a little bit, and buy a new car. Ford is coming out with the "SYNC" system that does a whole lot more than let you stream...
USB port for hard-drive, voice activated navigation...etc.
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No offense but I've had it with American cars. When they build something reliable then maybe I will buy one but for the time being my '93 Infiniti J30 with 170K miles on it is far more reliable and will probbably outlive any US made car out there.
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You could always wait a little bit, and buy a new car. Ford is coming out with the "SYNC" system that does a whole lot more than let you stream...
USB port for hard-drive, voice activated navigation...etc.
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Haha. I think I'd rather pass on that. It would be much cheaper to buy an aftermarket stereo and pretty much guaranteed to be better quality too. OEM stereo system = teh suck. The premium ones are okay, but even they get their butts handed to them by a decent quality aftermarket setup.
I have tried to use the A2DP feature with the Sony MEXBT2500 with some luck, but with some problems.. There was an awful high pitch tone that comes thru the speakers when you stream audio via bluetooth to the head unit. I managed figure out that it depends on the Rom version of WM6 that I was using.. The best sound quality I got was from Nstefanelli's WM6 version...
Looking into buying a stereo bluetooth headset for my wing, but not sure what's really out there, or which ones are better. Any suggestions would be appreciated
I did a little bit of research on this topic and recommended HT820 for my brother in law. He bought them on ebay for under $30 brand new. Good reviews (bulkiness was one of the biggest concerns which is find with me) and fit the budget! I will let you know once he get's them. Good luck.
I was thinking of going with the 820, but didn't know if there is much difference between either of them, or if there was something better out in the market.
I got the Plantronics 855, and I love it. Works very well, and has great sound quality. A little pricey at $129 USD, but worth it.
I have the moto S9.. I love it. best price is from Amazon I think.
I even choose stereo a2dp over an iPhone.
MotoRokr S9 Headphones Bluetooth Stereo Headset $44.99
http://www.n1wireless.com/Motorola_Bluetooth-MotoRokr_S9_Headphones_Bluetooth_Stereo_Headset.html
MotoRokr S9 Headphones Bluetooth Stereo Headset $44.99
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http://www.n1wireless.com/Motorola_Bluetooth-MotoRokr_S9_Headphones_Bluetooth_Stereo_Headset.html
MotoRokr S9 Headphones Bluetooth Stereo Headset $44.99
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Damn, and to think I got the motorola s9s when they first came out at around $99. But you know what ... I still have them, they're good, and it's something I'd definitely recommend getting, (especially for $44.99). So go get 'em for pete's sake and terminate this thread, LOL.
s9's have problems Ive tried 3 headsets and the Insignia ns-bthdp seam to be the best, they pair up soooo easy, they fit on the ear not in the ear,don't have to worry about sweat messing them up,they are super LOUD and clear,you can lay in a chair and listen to music ,and the kicker........you can hear calls and watch movies or videos you downloaded in stereo just my 2 cents.
I love my S9's.
I also have the Motorola S9 and i love the inear plugs. Better than all normal headphones. It is small, light and connects without any problems!
BTW - i only payed 34€
what are the best Bluetooth headphones for listening to music? I listen to alot of music, so need something comfortable like gel ones ( in ear headphones)...
so please someone let me know
Motorola S9HD
Bluetooth headphone
htc fan89 said:
what are the best Bluetooth headphones for listening to music? I listen to alot of music, so need something comfortable like gel ones ( in ear headphones)...
so please someone let me know
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I tried around a dozen solutions for wired or handsfree telephoning and/or listening to music. From Jabra, Jawbone, Sennheuiser to you name it. Nothing worked fine (bad audio quality, to much surrounding noise, flimsy cables (broke), not comfortable, fell out of ear).
Since a few weeks I have a Nokia BH-503. Over the ear design and an neckband. I finally found what I was looking for.
Very good telephoning capabilities, including noise-cancelation. People can't hear Í'm phoning from my car of from whithin a train. Good listening quality, the battery lasts around 13 hours. Comfort.
The headphone costs around 80-100 euro from a retailer.
And 33 bucks (25 euro) inclusing shipping&handling at
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.30407
Guess where I ordered it?
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Since a few weeks I have a Nokia BH-503.
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Whilst i agree that these were very good, i found the "snare" noise (often found in punk and metal music) to be...scratchy.
That's why, more than a year ago, i bought the Sony Ericsson HBH-ds980.
I have NEVER bought a piece of electronic equipment that has served me SO well, SO impressively and without fail, EVER!
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/hbh-ds980?cc=il&lc=en
1) the battery lasts FOREVER (as long as u dont max the volume ofc)
2) the audio quality (esp bass!) is ASTOUNDING
3) the text doesnt work for songs (on the LCD) because that's limited to Sony Ericsson cell phones...but for calling, u can browse ur phonebook/call log without taking ur phone outta ur pocket!!!
and it costs the same as the Nokia above...
hope this mini review helps
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Whilst i agree that these were very good, i found the "snare" noise (often found in punk and metal music) to be...scratchy.
That's why, more than a year ago, i bought the Sony Ericsson HBH-ds980.
I have NEVER bought a piece of electronic equipment that has served me SO well, SO impressively and without fail, EVER!
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/hbh-ds980?cc=il&lc=en
1) the battery lasts FOREVER (as long as u dont max the volume ofc)
2) the audio quality (esp bass!) is ASTOUNDING
3) the text doesnt work for songs (on the LCD) because that's limited to Sony Ericsson cell phones...but for calling, u can browse ur phonebook/call log without taking ur phone outta ur pocket!!!
and it costs the same as the Nokia above...
hope this mini review helps
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Yeah, I know, they sound great. But they have earplugs with wires....
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I second that.....
I have been using a Bluetrek Metal, and it is the best I have had so far...
I just got my second one, because I accidentally dropped it and stepped on it.
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I have been using a Bluetrek Metal, and it is the best I have had so far...
I just got my second one, because I accidentally dropped it and stepped on it.
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that's mono sound tho (ie one ear). OP wanted to listen to music and, whilst the Bluetrek Metal can do this...well it's not great for music
Dell BH200
Great Headset for Music, don't know how's the mic is on these because never used it...but audio quality is top notch...
bluetooth with a2dp, there is no such thing as best. they all suck relatively speaking. I have 7 different pairs of BT headsets. Many of what is mentioned here, and pardon the term, but they all sound like crap. An ipod nano with a set of iGrados is leaps and bounds ahead of whatever sound you get through a2dp on the D2.
If you don't mind looking like an idiot, sony brtb50s are decent. If you want compact, I really like my cheapy ARWH1 receiver paired with some er6is. Same headset plugged directly into a nano playing the exact same track is completely different though. Pick up a ARWH1 and pair it with the headphones of your choosing and you'll be happy. I paid $20 from buy.com on a special for the box and some crap headphones, but the box itself works good for what it is.
I'm thinking about getting the Sony Ericsson DS980 for my Diamond2 also~ but does anyone one know if Sony Ericsson DS205 or Sony Ericsson MW600 is any good? and are both of them compatible with Diamond2?
So which one you guys recommed (sound quality and not losing connection)?
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I'm thinking about getting the Sony Ericsson DS980 for my Diamond2 also~ but does anyone one know if Sony Ericsson DS205 or Sony Ericsson MW600 is any good? and are both of them compatible with Diamond2?
So which one you guys recommed (sound quality and not losing connection)?
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good choice on the DS980! the DS205 has a few little things that bug me:
1) battery life was poor (could just be the unit i was using was faulty and/or old)
2) the screen is tiny! and it's not OLED...
3) the headphones that come with the unit are crap.
as for the MW600, it's great in theory. i've never used it, but it's equal to and/or better in many things than the DS980.
pairing should work on all of them though.
thx~ maybe ill try out the MW600 since i prefer a clipon , hope everythings goes good =)
Two years ago I go a set of Jabra BT2640s for dual use: #1 for my BlackJack I & #2 for PC gaming. For the money ($30-$40) they're an awesome value IMO. I I could improve anything on them I'd give the mic 16-bit audio capability so I don' sound like I'm on a phone when talking in Ventrilo.
I use a Jabra BT3030, and a set of JVC HA-FX34S Marshmallow headphones. These headphones are CHEAP...Amazon sells them for around $12USD. However, they have excellent noise reduction (around 20db), and pretty good range. Best of all, they stay put in my ears, even with a motorcycle helmet going on and off.
I've also used these headphones with the HTC audio/power adapter, but those break down pretty quickly.
Jabra BT 3030 together with an iGrado!!!
Best u can get...
Regards!
Just wanted to say that I bought this external bluetooth speaker, in search of a good one. I've tried several and this one is damn good for the price. For just less then $80 you can't go wrong. It really makes you wonder why the Jambox is over $150. It is a joke really.
Monster ClarityHD portable speaker $77
Comes with a nice case too.
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MBL-CLY-SPKR-BT/dp/B003TFEHMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332992852&sr=8-1
Over priced Jambox $188
http://www.amazon.com/Jawbone-JAMBO...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332993015&sr=1-1
Monster makes a product that is NOT the most ridiculously priced in it's segment???? WOW!!!
That's awesome that you found that speaker. My buddy has a jambox (xmas gift) and swears by it - but yea, that's STEEP!
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I liked the Jambox enough to get yet another one for a lower price, a refurbished Jambox, from the Jawbone website...traveled with me on vacation.
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Just checked the jawbone website and the refurbished jambox is $129.
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Just checked the jawbone website and the refurbished jambox is $129.
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Not sure what a refurb Jambox has to do with anything but it still even $50 more then the Monster model. ?????. Hey, I bet a refurb Monster model is $40. I don't understand your comment.
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Not sure what a refurb Jambox has to do with anything but it still even $50 more then the Monster model. ?????. Hey, I bet a refurb Monster model is $40. I don't understand your comment.
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An FYI for anyone who might be interested in a Jambox. Not saying it is better or less expensive than a Monster. Peace. Out.
I have a Logitech Mini Boombox, which costs about the same, but is much better looking.
Can't really compare the sound quality of course, as I don't have the Monster, but the Logitech is very good.
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Dave
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I have 2 monster ClarityHD bluetooth speakers. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a bluetooth speaker. I've owned a jambox too I returned it cause it was too quite. The monster is louder than the jambox after a firmware update to the jambox, you can disable the feature of the new update but you sacrafice quality for loudness.
Amazon has the ClarityHD for $49.99 right now. Very tempted to get one.
I use the Satechi BT Wireless Portable Speaker.. dig it
I use a cy-fi. The company went under a while ago due to retail price i would expect but it is tough, loud, clear, and works well with all of my bluetooth capable devices.
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brought a monster clarity hd after reading this thread
it's paired ok however when playing movies I get "no media content" under bluetooth settings and silence from the clarity hd??
any ideas
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Next question = Is there a way to get rid of the horrible delay from sound to video or are all bluetooth devices audio lag creators?.
I use the iHome iDM12 bluetooth portable. It just fits in my pocket while I'm at work. (I have loose pockets, wouldn't work in jeans). Its got exceptional sound for such a small package. Sure they pander to Apple but it works fine on Android and its only $69. I've never had the battery go dead on me yet so I don't know how long it lasts. I play about 5 hours steady and charge it nightly most of the time. Even the couple of times I forgot to charge it, it lasted through the next shift just fine.
https://www.ihomeaudio.com/iDM12BX/
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brought a monster clarity hd after reading this thread
it's paired ok however when playing movies I get "no media content" under bluetooth settings and silence from the clarity hd??
any ideas
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I don't know where the audio lags comes from or what causes it. Some times I'll get audio lag too, then other times it will be just perfect. I wish I knew what causes it. If anything I would suggest it is the Prime tablet not being able to process efficiently or something. Hard to tell.
Thanks for the find. I must just get this.
To users THST have this speaker and volume+ installed: you know you can go into volume+ and increase the volume boost and bass, on BT audio devices, to make this speaker alot louder. Has anyone tried this yet and how loud was it?
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I use the Satechi BT Wireless Portable Speaker.. dig it
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I have the Satechi pocket version ($30 2 watts with 3.5 mm audio jack). I like it a lot but am looking for more power and richer sound. This BT version looks like it could fill the bill. How many watts?
Also the Kinivo BTX110 Wireless Bluetooth Mini Portable Speaker likes like a knock-off of the Satechi BT. Has anybody trtied this one and how does it compare?
I understand that the Asus TFP has the Wolfson Class W headphone amplifier but some kernals do not yet support it. The Samsung Fascinate also has Wolson Class W and I have the Voodoo Sound Plus app on both my rooted Samsing and my rooted Asus TFP. My rooted Samsung has a kernel with the required driver supporting the extended sound controls but my Asus TFP does not. Voodoo Sound Plus makes a big difference in sound quality between my Fascinate and Asus TFP. It's all about the kernal having the required drivers.
I've always wanted to hear the monster speaker, but at this point I just decided to go for the gusto. Instead of spending 30 here or 60 here like I've been doing.
here's the list of bluetooth speakers I've got and used.
-veho 360 -(battery doesnt seem to hold enough of a charge.. or some other short.. Sounds like crap now, but was very nice for a very short time for what it is.)
http://www.amazon.com/Veho-VSS-006-...94/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1335197474&sr=8-16
-x3 -(generic.. alright for a single speaker, Still the go to for ultra portable needs after the veho crapped out.Rechargeable battery)
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Min...GC/ref=sr_1_60?ie=UTF8&qid=1335197366&sr=8-60
-Altec Lansing t515 - (looks ok.. sounds ok.. Never use it though. AA batteries)
http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1335197617&sr=1-1
-Altec Lansing Soundblade - (Best one I've had so far, definately the loudest and the most sound. but when turned up to loud, you get static and they distort. Typical altec lansing sound not real refined, eats AA batteries.)
http://www.alteclansing.com/speakers-for-ipod-iphone/soundblade-imt525/invt/imt525/
I recently went into a Bose store, after seeing reviews on their bluetooth speaker. And I'm not a fan of Bose. They are overpriced and generally there are better alternatives for less money.
I listened to the soundlink in the store and immediately i knew i had to have one.
should arrive today and it makes all these other speakers sound like cans tied together with string.
Yes it's expensive, but even if you look through the 4 i've had, they are cheaper now then ever.. I've probably spent over 200 on them. So that 300 dollar price tag that absolutely blows all the others out of the water doesn't look so bad.
And the best part is, you can go to a best buy or bose store and listen to it.. Hell, take your prime and pair it up and play your own music. You won't want anything else at that point. Aside from an ultra portable. I will still use the x3 for some traveling because it will fit in a smaller bag.
opentoe said:
Just wanted to say that I bought this external bluetooth speaker, in search of a good one. I've tried several and this one is damn good for the price. For just less then $80 you can't go wrong. It really makes you wonder why the Jambox is over $150. It is a joke really.
Monster ClarityHD portable speaker $77
Comes with a nice case too.
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MBL-CLY-SPKR-BT/dp/B003TFEHMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332992852&sr=8-1
Over priced Jambox $188
http://www.amazon.com/Jawbone-JAMBO...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332993015&sr=1-1
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I had the ClarityHD then I returned it to get the Jambox.... The Jam Box is WAY BETTER
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regalpimpin said:
I recently went into a Bose store, after seeing reviews on their Bluetooth speaker. And I'm not a fan of Bose. They are overpriced and generally there are better alternatives for less money.
I listened to the sound link in the store and immediately i knew i had to have one.
should arrive today and it makes all these other speakers sound like cans tied together with string.
Yes it's expensive, but even if you look through the 4 I've had, they are cheaper now then ever.. I've probably spent over 200 on them. So that 300 dollar price tag that absolutely blows all the others out of the water doesn't look so bad.
And the best part is, you can go to a best buy or Bose store and listen to it.. Hell, take your prime and pair it up and play your own music. You won't want anything else at that point. Aside from an ultra portable. I will still use the x3 for some traveling because it will fit in a smaller bag.
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I completely agree with you on the Bose sound link. I picked one up over spring break at the beach and I love it. Yes it is expensive but you can't beat Bose at sound quality. The best part is i can pair my transformer and my phone and my laptop all very quickly.
The thing that surprised me the most about it was the base response. I am astonished as to the deep rich sound that it produces from such a small package.
Another point of interest is the folding cover / stand. It acts like the smart cover on the iPad. When you close it the speaker automatically turns off.
There is also a line in jack for any device you have that may not be Bluetooth capable as well.
I've found the battery life to be somewhere around 12 hours for standard use. This tapers off the louder you like your music of course.
Best of all I managed to get a refurbished one that was a wopping $75 cheaper.
What I use for a bluetooth speaker is a Sony HWS-BTA2W bluetooth receiver/transmitter, with standard powered speakers plugged into it. The Sony can be used as either a transmitter or a receiver, depending on what devices you have. I usually use it as a receiver, paired to my Prime, or phone, or even my laptop with a Jabra bluetooth transmitter connected to the headphone jack, and just plug standard powered speakers into it. I get good stereo, good sound, and the Sony isn't expensive. If you shop around, you can get one for ~$50, and you probably have some powered speakers on hand anyway.
There is always a delay with bluetooth. I had the bright idea to use bluetooth as a connection between my guitar and my amp, so I could connect wirelessly, and not have the cord to mess with. It's unusable, since there is a pronounced delay between the time you pluck the string and the sound coming out of the amp. The delay is almost a second, and it makes playing too much of a problem to deal with. I see the delay sometimes when I'm connected to the Sony with my phone or my Prime. They play a short sound when an email arrives, and it comes both through the internal speaker and through the bluetooth connection. The sound from the internal speaker is heard almost a second before the same sound comes from the speakers connected to the bluetooth connection.
Since there have been reports of issues with wi-fi in combination with bluetooth I'm wondering if you guys are experiencing problems using the bluethooth speaker while using wi-fi??
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