I'm looking for a bluetooth headset. Needs to be less noticeable then a standard bluetooth and play music. Basically where I work we aren't allowed to have a radio but it's boring factory work and I find I'd be completely safe using a bluetooth speaker in one ear as long as it was small and not instantly noticed. I don't need a mic either as it won't be for calls.
MJC
Years ago I used a Jabra BT8010 for this until it quit working. It had great battery life and, when used for music in mono-mode, people assumed it was big only because of the Caller ID display.
Thanks. But that would be noticed right away in my ear. I found a few smaller bluetooth earbud types on ebay but they say they won't play music.
MJC
Maybe I'm ahead of technology lol. There's gotta be a smaller single earbud out there. Just need to be able to play music and rechargeable.
MJC
Chillout2010 said:
Maybe I'm ahead of technology lol. There's gotta be a smaller single earbud out there. Just need to be able to play music and rechargeable.
MJC
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Motorola Silver II Wireless Headset (also grow your hair longer...LOL)
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Thanks. But that would be noticed right away in my ear. I found a few smaller bluetooth earbud types on ebay but they say they won't play music.
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Of course, but it would not be noticed as something you are listening to music and podcasts on.
A2DP would run a typical small headset's battery dead in a few hours so, yes, you are ahead of technology. When I did security I always wanted one of those Sena kits to connect my phone and 2-way security radio to an A2DP headset but I'd still want an all-day battery.
Well lg tone plus I'm at work put it under my collar and run it over my ear
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How about this. You can pick the wired headset of you choice and just plug it into this.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HS3000-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B004XYI998/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt
This one is pretty inconspicuous.
http://www.amazon.com/MEElectronics-Air-Fi-Bluetooth-Isolating-Headset/dp/B00CZ54VRG
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I have this...
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-1264-5582-MW600-Wireless-Headset/dp/B008NA985C/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_3
You can pair it up to 3 devices in memory. Use your own favorite ear buds!
Plantronics M165
Chillout2010 said:
I'm looking for a bluetooth headset. Needs to be less noticeable then a standard bluetooth and play music. Basically where I work we aren't allowed to have a radio but it's boring factory work and I find I'd be completely safe using a bluetooth speaker in one ear as long as it was small and not instantly noticed. I don't need a mic either as it won't be for calls.
MJC
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Go with the Plantronics M165 or M155. The M165 is the newer model and has a little longer battery life and I believe its BT 4.0. It's hands down the smallest and best quality BT headset I've had. You should be able to find o Amazon for around $50 or less. The sound quality is amazing, its lightweight and has a real on/off switch and there are voice prompts. An updated model should be out soon. The only feature missing is NFC pairing, not sure it would make a big difference as the sound quality, ease of pairing and controls are all straightforward. It also pairs with multiple devices. I'm currently using mine with a Note 3 and Galaxy S3 with no issues.
sony SBH50. i can use my favorite pair of earbuds ( I use YURBUDS) or connect to car/home stereo via 3.5mm plug. it has a caller ID display and media controls and gets 10-10.5 hours of calls and streaming daily with the bluetooth 3.0.
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I just got these in the mail today. So far they sounds really good while using Viper4Android.
The earpieces are a little big, but they are pretty light. The stabilizers do a pretty good job of holding them in your ear. I'll give a more detailed review as I use them.
LG Tone+ HBS-730, because it has APTX support, and the Note 3 does support that as well. Much better sound, CD quality over Bluetooth.
And they look great,very light weight. I bought them here :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Tone-Plu...uetooth_Wireless_Products&hash=item1c3a4ca34d
I ended up getting LG-Tone+ 700. They've been great. Paired with the phone perfectly and for the Sound, it's pretty Close to wired. I don't get any Kind of Signal loss. I'm planning to replace the rubber earpieces with comply's. I have them for my wired headphones and I love them.
The best to get are the jaybird bluebuds x. They are expensive but you can always find a 20% off coupon.
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The best to get are the jaybird bluebuds x. They are expensive but you can always find a 20% off coupon.
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^^ yep i linked those last night. they are a bit pricey but are maybe the best.
http://www.amazon.com/JayBird-BlueB...e=UTF8&qid=1390957322&sr=1-1&keywords=jaybird
Not exactly "stealthy", but I LOVE my Motorola S11 Flex HD!
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The problem with the lg tones is that they act like ear buds and block allot of outside sound even when off.
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I use the jabra clipper with my headphones of my choice, we'll priced and good sound.
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The best to get are the jaybird bluebuds x. They are expensive but you can always find a 20% off coupon.
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Def the best. Agreed. I've had a pair for like 6 months now. They freakin rock. Expensive but worth every penny.
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Hey all, I'm looking for a decent pair of BT headphones. After doing some research it seems the old Moto S9s and s9-HDs are still the way to go for the cash they can be had? Can anyone enlighten me a little further on a decent pair or your own person experiences?
i bought the S10-HD and they where great, the sound was amazing for the price, but the battery life will always be the issue. if you wont use them for more than 6-8 hours get the S-10HD. make sure even if you get the S9 that its the HD option.. very important.
last thing of note, they are a little uncomfortable for some people, pull them apart to stretch them out
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Hey all, I'm looking for a decent pair of BT headphones. After doing some research it seems the old Moto S9s and s9-HDs are still the way to go for the cash they can be had? Can anyone enlighten me a little further on a decent pair or your own person experiences?
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I have had the S-9 and S-10s, the s-9s are superior. Go for them, no doubt.
I'm still rockin' my Jabra BT 620S pair from like 2007-2008, works fine and battery life is not an issue. Quality is pretty good, but no noise cancellation and wish it was a bit louder. I'll upgrade when these die
I love these HP headphones: http://www.frys.com/product/5656521
When I bought them they were the only full sized over the ear headphones. They also have decent noise cancelling. I need some BASS and the smaller ones are no better then earbuds. If you look around you can probably find them cheaper then $70, I think mine were like $55.
Motorolla Rokr. Awesome sound excellent controls and battery life...plus they are frikin waterproof.
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Motorola S9-HD is the best that I have found. You have to turn off SRS to get decent sound. I had Jaybird JF3 also. They had too much high frequency distortion. Cymbals sounded weird for example. The S9 has good battery life. ~$50 on Amazon. Poor outdoor reception, great indoors though.
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Thank you everyone. I have thanked you all.
I ended up buying some new wired Sennheiser/Adidas CX680i earbuds yesterday to get great sound quality plus mic and button for making calls. They are impressive. I also used headset button controller app to reassign multiple clicks of the one working button to track skip, volume, etc.
Unfortunately most wired sets are designed to have the skip buttons work for only ipod. The Sennheiser therefore has one of three buttons that work, but the app is a good workaround.
I was happy to find out that DSP Manager app works without root on android 2.3. I setup the bluetooth and headset profiles to use bass boost and custom equalizer.
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I use the jawbone era. Kind of expensive but the sound quality and noise cancellation is excellent. It has online updating and a2dp
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I got the Sony Ericsson MW600 for $54 shipped from amazon. these work great for watching movies and talking on the phone. Batteries last at least 10 hours. I recommend these!
Nokia bh-905i. Perfect in all ways. Battery design sound bass controls ect.
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I got the Sony Ericsson MW600 for $54 shipped from amazon. these work great for watching movies and talking on the phone. Batteries last at least 10 hours. I recommend these!
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I'm very interested in purchasing the MW600's, and was wondering if you can confirm that they work for controlling Google Music and/or BeyondPod. I assume from your post that's there is no problem with controlling phone calls. I've previously run into problems where I've purchased headphones that are not compatible with a particular phone, and I'd love to avoid that this time around Unfortunately neither Sony Ericsson nor HTC would confirm compatibility for me. Any insight anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
I've had the sony s9 and they were great, but awkward to fit in a pocket.
I just picked up the bluedio one from ebay for about $18 and it's wicked!!!
It's a tiny HSP/HFP mono earpiece with a magnetic connector to connect the second earbud (which seems to activate A2DP stereo bt profile. Things are TINY!!! but great audio quality and great battery life!
My ONLY complaint so far is that it's a non-standard barrel connector charger... wish it was micro usb.
Bluedio stereo... check it out on ebay!
I would like a decent bluetooth stereo headset that I can listen to music with and make and recieve calls on with this device. I've already tried the Motorla S10's and jaybird freedoms.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Motorol...38355&skuId=1326039&st=motorola s10&cp=1&lp=1
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JayBird...8316933151&skuId=2264036&st=jaybird&cp=1&lp=4
Moto has a decent mic, but poor audio and bad signal range. However call's were serviceable.
The jaybirds have sensational audio clarity and quality (better on the iPhone though. Just sounds cleaner. dunno why?) and the bass is rich and crisp. Some of the best bud audio I've heard well...ever. Even rivals my klipsch S4i's *Only works on apple :-(*
Now for the bad. Calls are the worst I've ever expirenced! audio is muddy, the other end always complains I sound distant and traped in a far away restroom, audio cuts in and out and the volume in call is too low. Just horrid experience altogether that mares the device of its exceptional BT headphone feature.
And I would like ideally a headset with good range ~12-20ft from device. a decent battery cycle *8-12Hrs.* and has a good noise canceling mic and good audio quality for music and calls.
Does such a device exist? My budget is $80-150
Thanks in advanced.
I use the Sony mw600. Pretty decent has FM radio and connects 3 different bt devices easily.
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I use the Sony mw600. Pretty decent has FM radio and connects 3 different bt devices easily.
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Thanks for your input, I'll look into it.
I'm thinking of getting these instead.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson...W21Y/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1319387500&sr=8-9
Anyone can comment on them?
Jaybirds has been fantastic for me.
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Jaybirds has been fantastic for me.
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I just think the sound quality and the mic suck for phone calls. :-/ which is disappointing. but the sound quality for music and such is nearly on par with my beats studios, although not as clear or loud. and they almost replicate the same timber/clarity of the klipsch S4i's they replaced. (best buds I've ever owned/used/seen) though there's a little distortion at higher volume levels. and I don't feel like they get as loud as I'd like.
i'm using my Sony Ericsson HBH-DS980 from 2007, great headset, no problems at all, even battery ok after 4 years of use.
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Sony Ericsson Bluetooth devices are awesome. I have been using the hbh ds205 for years this is my second one my wife put the first one through the wash it still worked but the battery didn't hold a charge after that.
Anyways the great thing about it is you can use it for anything and use any headphones you want with it. I use my sennheiser ie7's.
It has all the controls...play pause volume up down skip track answer calls. Battery last like 8-10 hours of continuous playback.
I clip it on my shirt and work all day long with it. Clip it on my jacket and listen to tunes while I'm riding my motorcycle. Get in my car plug it in to the auxiliary cable, samething at home. Just got a portable speaker for cell phones so I can plug it into that and listen wirelessly. That's why its so great it makes everything wireless.
I don't think they make this model anymore but there is new versions. I'm gonna upgrade sometime because this little device is so awesome.
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Thanks for the feedback. funny thing is my jay birds worked flawlessly today, no distortion and no call issues... only thing I did different was calibrate my battery on the phone and flash the updated matted blues theme for serendipity.... strange.
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I use the Sony mw600. Pretty decent has FM radio and connects 3 different bt devices easily.
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I just ordered these I will let you know how they are when I get them.
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I just ordered these I will let you know how they are when I get them.
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I appreciate that and await your feedback. I'm planning to rock the jaybirds for a bit before I switch to something else. Hope to hear back from you soon.
I'm heavily leaning toward...
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson...W21Y/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1319387500&sr=8-9
Pmac25 said:
I just ordered these I will let you know how they are when I get them.
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Will also vouch for the MW600
Work great with my NUFORCE earphones!
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I appreciate that and await your feedback. I'm planning to rock the jaybirds for a bit before I switch to something else. Hope to hear back from you soon.
I'm heavily leaning toward...
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson...W21Y/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1319387500&sr=8-9
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it's on sale today for $60 if you go straight through J&R.
http://www.jr.com/sony-ericsson/pe/...are&SiteID=lw9MynSeamY-89XmBak/az52Ew9Taw0m0A
In terms of Voice Call Quality, the Plantronics 903+ are top notch. I also have the Jaybird Freedoms (best sound quality IMHO) as well as the Sony Ericsson MW600 which I like for the ability to plug in any Headphones I wish. I haven't heard many issues with the MW600 for the audio quality though.
I was told that the Jaybirds has a bit of a tinny sound when I talk on the phone though, bit of a downside (granted after my workout at the gym, I can't seem to find them, not too happy about that.) The Jaybirds battery life will not be the best in any way shape or form, you do pull off about 5 hours, which isn't bad, but nothing like the MW600 which get up to 11 hours.
The MW600 is not the best for working out in my opinion, no sealed ports and not water resistant/sweat resistant. The Plantronics 903+ isn't sweat resistant either contrary to what you read online, but it is durable. I have shorted out 6 pairs with the amount of sweat I have when working out. I even have shorted out a Motorola S9 which is supposed to be sweat resistant as well. Just my $0.02 take them as you wish.
Alucardis666 said:
I would like a decent bluetooth stereo headset that I can listen to music with and make and recieve calls on with this device. I've already tried the Motorla S10's and jaybird freedoms.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Motorol...38355&skuId=1326039&st=motorola s10&cp=1&lp=1
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JayBird...8316933151&skuId=2264036&st=jaybird&cp=1&lp=4
Moto has a decent mic, but poor audio and bad signal range. However call's were serviceable.
The jaybirds have sensational audio clarity and quality (better on the iPhone though. Just sounds cleaner. dunno why?) and the bass is rich and crisp. Some of the best bud audio I've heard well...ever. Even rivals my klipsch S4i's *Only works on apple :-(*
Now for the bad. Calls are the worst I've ever expirenced! audio is muddy, the other end always complains I sound distant and traped in a far away restroom, audio cuts in and out and the volume in call is too low. Just horrid experience altogether that mares the device of its exceptional BT headphone feature.
And I would like ideally a headset with good range ~12-20ft from device. a decent battery cycle *8-12Hrs.* and has a good noise canceling mic and good audio quality for music and calls.
Does such a device exist? My budget is $80-150
Thanks in advanced.
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In terms of Voice Call Quality, the Plantronics 903+ are top notch. I also have the Jaybird Freedoms (best sound quality IMHO) as well as the Sony Ericsson MW600 which I like for the ability to plug in any Headphones I wish. I haven't heard many issues with the MW600 for the audio quality though.
I was told that the Jaybirds has a bit of a tinny sound when I talk on the phone though, bit of a downside (granted after my workout at the gym, I can't seem to find them, not too happy about that.) The Jaybirds battery life will not be the best in any way shape or form, you do pull off about 5 hours, which isn't bad, but nothing like the MW600 which get up to 11 hours.
The MW600 is not the best for working out in my opinion, no sealed ports and not water resistant/sweat resistant. The Plantronics 903+ isn't sweat resistant either contrary to what you read online, but it is durable. I have shorted out 6 pairs with the amount of sweat I have when working out. I even have shorted out a Motorola S9 which is supposed to be sweat resistant as well. Just my $0.02 take them as you wish.
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Thanks for the feedback!
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Jaybirds has been fantastic for me.
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I have had the same experience with the JayBirds as the OP. Good bluetooth speakers... horrible call quality. People couldn't understand me, complaining that I was muffled. I took them back after 2 days.
I am also looking for a good set of stereo bluetooth headphones, to use both in the car and the gym, and will be following this thread closely.
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Anytime. I have been playing more with the MW600. In the end, there is no "perfect" bluetooth headphones for everything. When I'm at work I use my MW600, and when I am biking/working out I use my Jaybirds.
My MW600's came today and I was able to get a quick 20 mile ride in with them. So here is a quick review.
My first impression was wow is this thing small. With out headphones the unit is about 2.5 inches long and about .5 wide. The clip is not the greatest but seemed to hold on tight enough.
The headphones that came with it just looking at them I would say they are not the greatest design. The are not the "Standard" Y design with the plug on the bottom and the L & R ear buds at the top. Instead the plug and L ear bud are on the top and the R ear bud the bottom. This makes the L ear bud rather short. Tossed them right away.
Pairing could not have been easier. Pretty much standard Turn the unit on, Turn on BT on the phone tell it to look for devices and then pair it up. After pairing I turned the headset off for a hour and then turned it back on and it did pair right up again so no problems there.
The Unit
The controls will take a bit of getting use to. Pretty much anywhere you touch it you are going to be touching a control surface. Looking at the headset with the LED screen facing you and headphones on top the volume is on the left, ff, play/pause, and rw are on the left. On the top of the front face is the call button with a mic right above it and at the bottom above the Micro USB port is the power.
The volume will take a bit to get use to as well. it is not a physical button but a touch surface that is not all that sensitive (in the end I think this is a good thing.) you turn it up or down by running your finger over the surface in the direction that you want it to go. To go to full volume or min volume it takes a couple of swipes of your finger or you can press and hold at the top or bottom to up and down.
FF, Play/Pause, and RW seem to work fine and it is not a problem to use them.
I have not had a chance to place or get a call yet so can not speak to how well the call button works or the sound quality. I will post as soon as I get a chance to use the headset for a call.
Sound Quality.
I did not test the headphones that came with it so I can not speak to them. I used a pair of headphones that came with my Captivate (could not find my better Skulls at the time.) I would not say that the sound was out of this world but it was pretty good for using a pair of headphones that came with a phone. Did not get any distortion at the level that I had it, no popping not hissing. Would not say that the sound was deep and rich but it was good.
The Extra's
One of the nice things about this unit is that you can use use a high end set of headphones with out a mic because the unit has a mic built in. So if you have a really good set of headphone I would use them.
FM Radio worked good. was able to pull in the radio station that I listen to all the time and it came in very clear. To the FM radio you hold down the play/pause button until 2 little icons display on the LED then use the play/pause button again to select what you want. I did not try it but I do not think that you can listen to the radio and the use the headset for calls at the same time.
Over all I like the headset it has good sound and with a good set of headphones I think it will be even better. Pairing could not be any easier and once paired held the pairing very well. I did not get any interruptions when I went over bumps that I did get with other BT headsets. I do not think that working out with the headset will be a issue seeing that it is clipped to the outside of my shirt I would have to get a REALLY good sweat going to for it to affect the unit but seeing as it is 45 degrees here right now the proof will have to wait until I get in the gym.
At this point the only con I have is the controls. Like I said it is really hard to handle the unit with out touching one of the controls (Most often volume) but again I think that it is pretty much a matter of time before I "learn" how to handle it with out touching something.
On a scale of 1-10 I would give the headset a solid 8
If you can still find them, Homer HHS1220 I believe was the BEST bang for the buck a few years ago. Legitimate 12 hour battery and pretty comfy to wear.
Alucardis666 said:
I would like a decent bluetooth stereo headset that I can listen to music with and make and recieve calls on with this device. I've already tried the Motorla S10's and jaybird freedoms.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Motorol...38355&skuId=1326039&st=motorola s10&cp=1&lp=1
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JayBird...8316933151&skuId=2264036&st=jaybird&cp=1&lp=4
Moto has a decent mic, but poor audio and bad signal range. However call's were serviceable.
The jaybirds have sensational audio clarity and quality (better on the iPhone though. Just sounds cleaner. dunno why?) and the bass is rich and crisp. Some of the best bud audio I've heard well...ever. Even rivals my klipsch S4i's *Only works on apple :-(*
Now for the bad. Calls are the worst I've ever expirenced! audio is muddy, the other end always complains I sound distant and traped in a far away restroom, audio cuts in and out and the volume in call is too low. Just horrid experience altogether that mares the device of its exceptional BT headphone feature.
And I would like ideally a headset with good range ~12-20ft from device. a decent battery cycle *8-12Hrs.* and has a good noise canceling mic and good audio quality for music and calls.
Does such a device exist? My budget is $80-150
Thanks in advanced.
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I bought the Phiaton PS 20 BT stereo headset ($125 at Newegg) about a month ago. The sound quality is great, on both music and calls. Distance, to me, is impressive. Built-in battery charges via USB, and battery life has been good for me.
The microphone is the only thing that's a bit finicky. Some people tell me that it sounds like I'm on a wired headset. Others tell me it sounds like I'm in a tunnel. The problem boils down to what shirt I'm wearing! If I have button-down shirt or a breast pocket, then it's easy to dial the mic in for great sound. But if I'm wearing a t-shirt ... forget it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875969002
Having decided to keep my N3 even tho I'm not bowled over by the audio, I'd like to reach out and ask which earphones you guys use, and rate highly? I'm in the UK
Thanks.
What's your budget and what do you look for in a pair of them? Quality over sound or vice versa. What type of music genres? Etc... do you want more bass or more average or more vocals to pop out?
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try something from Denon or Audio Technica!
I use the stock buds at work as they allow me to listen in on conversations of colleagues (meaning I can hear them when they try talking to me). If I want good sound away from home, I use a shure 215 se. There are pricier options, but for 100€ it's really great sound. At home I use a sennheiser MD 598 if I really want to have it like the musicians inteted their songs. But the sennheisers are open back and so sound gets out and my family is annoyed by that if they wantto watch TV. So I bought the Yamaha Pr 500. they are closed backs and almost don't leak sound, even if I use my Fiio alpen to crank it up. The Yamaha is a little tinted to the lower frequency side, but it sounds awesome to hear all the bass lines. And with EQ you van tweak the sound to your liking. But what I found is, that any over the ear headphones with big drivers really gives a much better sound stage. When using my big cans I almost always get back to live tracks over studio recordings, because it sounds as if you were standing in front of the stage. I recently had to thin out my music collection on SD card to make space for higher quality recordings. Now the minimum I use is 160 kbps and I have tracks up to 320. and the difference is amazing.
Sorry for this rather long post, but I hope you can get something out of it.
Check out Headfi
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Agree. Headfi.org is great if you research audio stuff.
Another vote for head fi. Watch your wallet though. The headphone out on the Note 3 is very good. A high quality headphone is worth it. Personally I use a Vmoda m100 most of the time. It's a fantastic headphone if you like your bass. I also have a pair of Audiotechnica A900s which still sound amazing after 5 years since I purchased it. For ultimate portability I use Sennheiser IE8s which still blow me away with their bass and soundstage.
Good luck with your search. There are lots of good choices.
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I'm using the Sennheiser Adidas MX 685 as my put-in-pocket pair of earphones. They sound great, are water-proof, and don't fall out of your ears! You can get them in multiple form factors.
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Adidas-Sports-Headphones-Packaging/dp/B00E367V4A/
http://www.amazon.com/Sennhesier-Adidas-Sports-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0094R4PBU/
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Adidas-Sports-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0094R2HZQ/
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Adidas-Sports-Neckband-Headphones/dp/B0094R4Q6Y/
Discovered JVC HA-S500 through HeadFi. I loved them so much I now own three pair so the wife and kids can use. They are import only from Japan.
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Head-band-Portable-Headphones-HA-S500-B/dp/B008FWB9TQ
JCM800 said:
Having decided to keep my N3 even tho I'm not bowled over by the audio, I'd like to reach out and ask which earphones you guys use, and rate highly? I'm in the UK
Thanks.
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www.Rockitsounds.com
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Bose earbuds. Designed so they cannot fall out of your ears, tons of BASS, amazing. Cost around $150
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JCM800 said:
Having decided to keep my N3 even tho I'm not bowled over by the audio, I'd like to reach out and ask which earphones you guys use, and rate highly? I'm in the UK
Thanks.
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Monster inspiration noise canceling headphone they work pretty good.
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Try a pair of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE535LT...F8&qid=1382456681&sr=8-2&keywords=shure+se846
The output from the N3 is extremely good. If you're not feeling that then either you're using dodgy earphones or poor quality source material. Well recorded 24/96 audio through my Shure E3C earphones sounds pretty amazing.
Really can believe no one has recommended Etymotic. I picked up a set of these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000XP8DJC
And I am as happy as I can be with them. You can't beat it for under $100 IMO. I plan on investing in their ER-4s based on my experience with how impressed I am with the hf4. I never thought I would be paying as much for a set of headphones as I would a phone....
JCM800 said:
Having decided to keep my N3 even tho I'm not bowled over by the audio, I'd like to reach out and ask which earphones you guys use, and rate highly? I'm in the UK
Thanks.
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One of my friend in Hampshire ordered headsets for his N3 from fommy....and he was quite happy to receive them so you can check out their may be you find some better ones....
XxLostSoulxX said:
What's your budget and what do you look for in a pair of them? Quality over sound or vice versa. What type of music genres? Etc... do you want more bass or more average or more vocals to pop out?
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Firstly thanks for the replies everyone. I wasn't receiving post updates.
I listen to Led Zeppelin a lot. Rock music. Like to hear the bass too and mid range .
I think I'm more inclined to use in ear buds, so shall look through the thread and check recommended types.
Thanks all
I picked up a pair of Bose IE2 a few days ago and blown away with audio quality and comfort. Kinda pricey but well worth it.
http://www.amazon.com/Bose-327279-0...=UTF8&qid=1382528712&sr=8-1&keywords=Bose+IE2
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I picked up a pair of Bose IE2 a few days ago and blown away with audio quality and comfort. Kinda pricey but well worth it.
http://www.amazon.com/Bose-327279-0...=UTF8&qid=1382528712&sr=8-1&keywords=Bose+IE2
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Thanks ill have a look. I'm just used to those silly shaped in ears that came with my old iPhone 5 - I imagine Bose would be better than those!?
JCM800 said:
Thanks ill have a look. I'm just used to those silly shaped in ears that came with my old iPhone 5 - I imagine Bose would be better than those!?
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Yes, definitely. These come with different size buds and stabilizers depending on your ear size. I don't even know I'm wearing these when working out for long periods of time. They have another version with volume controls and mic for $30 more.
Returned for a refund the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 bluetooth headset because the buds were uncomfortable and popped out during movement.
JCM800 said:
I think I'm more inclined to use in ear buds, so shall look through the thread and check recommended types.
Thanks all
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You can use over the ear headphones with the N3 but I wouldn't recommend it. I tried my Sennheiser HD650s plugged into the N3 and they sounded okay but not great, problem is the N3 doesn't really have enough power to drive them. Through a headphone amp or external DAC they should be fine, I tried the N3->HLLY SMK-III DAC->Sennheiser HD650 and that sounded awesome.
What bluetooth headsets have you used on Note 3?
Plantronics Voyager Legend
If you are looking for bluetooth headset for phone calls and general non-stereo listening, you can't do better in my opinion than the Plantronics Voyager Legend. Used together with the separately purchased charge carrying case, its the most useful and practical headset I have ever used. I have used many over the years but this combination beats them all! The charging case is awesome and not only protects the headset when not in use, but keeps it fully charged. A most clever and useful combination.
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If you are looking for bluetooth headset for phone calls and general non-stereo listening, you can't do better in my opinion than the Plantronics Voyager Legend. Used together with the separately purchased charge carrying case, its the most useful and practical headset I have ever used. I have used many over the years but this combination beats them all! The charging case is awesome and not only protects the headset when not in use, but keeps it fully charged. A most clever and useful combination.
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I have always loved the over the ear models.
I work in a fan noisy environment people can't hear the fan noise at all.
I'm using the Motorola S10-HD and love it! I'm actually about to upgrade to the newer model, the Motorola S11 Flex HD. All media audio sounds fantastic, as do phone calls!!
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I'm using the Motorola S10-HD and love it! I'm actually about to upgrade to the newer model, the Motorola S11 Flex HD. All media audio sounds fantastic, as do phone calls!!
Myself, my first BT was a Sony Ericsson about 10 years ago. Since then I have had a few Blueant BT headsets. Several Q2s a T1 I think and now am waiting to receive a Q3.
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stanglifemike said:
I'm using the Motorola S10-HD and love it! I'm actually about to upgrade to the newer model, the Motorola S11 Flex HD. All media audio sounds fantastic, as do phone calls!!
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I have used these in the past and they both broke. They flex and bend but over time they fatigue and the crack turn into a break.
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My Blueants all broke, got lost or were stolen when left it in my parked car. Two days ago my new Q2 broke when I shoved it into my coat pocket when catching a flight. The poor thing still worked but was making funny noises when I walked so I had to replace it.
I almost ordered the Plantronics Legend but was put off by it's size and I heard that it doesn't read text messages. I heard that the Q3 was very buggy so I couldn't bring myself to buy it, but this morning I read that Blueant had an update that corrected all previous problems so I went with Q3.
Will find out soon enough how good it is.
LG
HBS 730
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Tone-HBS-730-Bluetooth/dp/B009A5204K
I've been using the LG Tones, $50 on amazon vs $70 in most stores. Light weight, pretty good sound, they vibrate when a call is coming in, and good battery life. Had them since August this year and I love them
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HBS 730
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Tone-HBS-730-Bluetooth/dp/B009A5204K
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i agree with the LG Tone+ they sound really good and very comfortable around the neck.
ps2gamer02 said:
i agree with the LG Tone+ they sound really good and very comfortable around the neck.
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I agree... definitely best bluetooth headphones out there...
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What bluetooth headsets have you used on Note 3?
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Just to clarify, are you asking about a BT headsetfor taking calls OR a BT stereo headset for music/media and maybe calls second?
My original question was referring to the BT used for taking calls. The LG BT would be great for music but not for taking a call while driving etc.
I have tried BlueAnt, Boss, and Plantronics and I still cannot find a better BT than Jawbone.
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My original question was referring to the BT used for taking calls. The LG BT would be great for music but not for taking a call while driving etc.
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The LG Tone+ may be a little overkill for simply taking calls, but I don't think it serves that single purpose any worse than most (all?) BT headsets out there.
The answer and volume buttons are easy to find/press and the quality on both ends really is good. You can also take the Bluetooth out of your ear without actually removing the headset (earbud attaches magnetically to the neckband). That is an advantage for me.
I keep mine on under my collar. If I don't want to have a headset on my ear when I'm talking to folks in person, I just take the earbud out and attach it to the neckband. It is all hidden under my collar, so it maintains a polite and professional appearance.
It still may not be the style you are looking for or may resulting in you overspending for music features that you don't need/want, but it performs very admirably as a BT headset for calls.
I think the LG headset is possibly the best at making calls. My brother is a carpet cleaner and he calls me in is noisy van from his LG and it sounds perfect. I'm hesitant to buy them because I don't know if I will like the style. But I am so impressed by the sound quality when he calls me.
The LG tone & LG tone+, I own both. Are the best headsets I've ever owned for both music and phone calls. Also use with my ps3.
Can be paired with multiple devices, at the same time. Long range Bluetooth . 12 hours stand by. 8hours music.
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My original question was referring to the BT used for taking calls. The LG BT would be great for music but not for taking a call while driving etc.
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I've used Jawbone ERA , BlueAnt Q2 and Motorola Finiti. The all worked pretty good for me at first then I started getting complaints that people couldn't understand me to various extents. Don't know if it's related to the use of custom ROMs or what.
The one that has worked the best and I'm still using is the Motorola finiti. They are also the only I still have the BlueAnt Q2, lost the Jawbone Era.
I hear good things about Plantronics, I just don't like their bulky designand never tried them.
I have a pair of Motorola S11 Flex HD for running and working out, and have to say I was impressed with their ability to be used with phone calls. Not my first choice for outdoors though, still much better than I expected.
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Jaybird Bluebuds X
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As the name says which is the best Bluetooth Headphone/Headset (In The Ear Type) for NEXUS 6
purpose- Taking calls, listening music both casual and during workouts.
Considering the uncertainty in absence of aptX in NEXUS 6 it's hard to choose which does the job best.
These are some recommendations given to me
1. Motorola S11-Flex HD Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Headset
2. LG Electronics Tone Pro Bluetooth Stereo Headset
3. Jabra SPORT+ Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones
4. Jaybird Freedom Sprint Bluetooth Headphones
please do share your suggestions, recommendations, reviews
Thank You.
I just picked up the jaybird bluebud x's. I love em.
I have been using the Jay Bird Blue Bud X for a year now and absolutely love them.
I also vote for the Jaybird bluebuds x. I've been using them for a year and they're phenomenal!
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Bluebud X is the only great option white ones are on sale at Best Buy for $130 I think.
Another for jaybird X, excellent product.
ive got the powerbeats wireless and they have great sound and dont fall out of your ears
While not technically in the ear, I have Aftershockz Bluez which actually work really well. The bass is better than in most bud-type headphones, they are comfortable for me to wear for long periods of time, and they leave your ear open so you can still hear things going on around you such as traffic if you run or cycle. The are fantastic particularly if you plan on using your headphones for exercising. They also have a mic so they can be used for making calls.
Bluebud X for awesome sound... You may need to duct tape them to your ears.
Jaybird Bluebud X here. Best sound for the dollar in my opinion.
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Bluebud X for awesome sound... You may need to duct tape them to your ears.
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Yea see....this was my issue. I have the Tones and they..are..awesome.
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Lg tone plus. I had the pro but the volume is lower than the plus. I have the ultra it doesnt work as adverstised
I hated the Moto S-11 HD Flex. Definitely not waterproof... Or sweat proof.
I have multiple
I have
LG Tone Pro
Bluetooth Sol Republic tracks
Jaybird freedom sprint
Tone pro are good for voice calls and daily wear and driving
Freedom sprint are good for running and at gym although after prolonged use they hurt my ears . these are not recommended for driving or for everyday use as they have poor ability to only have one in your ear at a time.
Sol Republic over the ear Bluetooth are not what you asked about but I love them.. So much better than the wireless beats I used to have and cheaper
As for tone pro vs tone plus. Tone pro has aptx and I don't think tone plus does
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Jaybird Bluebuds X...just make sure you try the different tips and use the 'wings' to get a good secure fit.
My girlfriend has the bluebuds X and I have the tone pro's and we love them respectively. I do like that hers stay in your ears no matter what you are doing, but I love the features and google now integration of the tone pro's. 10+ hours of audio streaming is awesome on both.
Also, forgot to mention, the tone pro's are quieter than the tone+, but if you are using viper audio, you can definitely defeat that and raise the volume to almost ear shattering levels.
LG Tones either 700's or 730's. i LOVE them. I own both for a couple years on the 700s. They work really good with the N6. I get really good sound and I recently switched to memory foam earbuds and the sound is even better and now they never slide out at the gym. I use them 6-7 days a week for hours on end. best $40 spent on headphones! i gift them to friends and recommend them to everyone, so much I should profit from LG!
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LG Tones either 700's or 730's. i LOVE them. I own both for a couple years on the 700s. They work really good with the N6. I get really good sound and I recently switched to memory foam earbuds and the sound is even better and now they never slide out at the gym. I use them 6-7 days a week for hours on end. best $40 spent on headphones! i gift them to friends and recommend them to everyone, so much I should profit from LG!
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Hey Jeimygirl, would you mind linking to the foam gels that you're using? Thanks.
henbone11 said:
Hey Jeimygirl, would you mind linking to the foam gels that you're using? Thanks.
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Sure thing they have different types and sizes and packs. These are the ones I have for the Tones. They are awesome.
Comply Ts-400 Comfort Earphone Tips (Black, 3 Pair, Mixed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANF6XS0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_6agKub0W3FFSZ
Jeimygirl said:
Sure thing they have different types and sizes and packs. These are the ones I have for the Tones. They are awesome.
Comply Ts-400 Comfort Earphone Tips (Black, 3 Pair, Mixed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANF6XS0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_6agKub0W3FFSZ
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Cool, thanks. I have been looking at several different (comfort plus and isolation plus ) Comply versions and wasn't sure about them. Gonna order both now, thanks for the heads up.