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the best A2DP bluetooth stereo headsets for Iphone

Neither IMO.....
I had several threads comparing portable stereo headsets a year or so back.
Those two brands didn't even make my short-list.*

After lengthy/obsessive research, the Senn. MM100's (if there's a new rev get it) came out on top.
I wanted them mainly for use on my iTouch4G, so output quality was more important than input.
Having said that, the mic. is still acceptable....

I don't have time to go into any more detail than that, sorry.
If you've any specific Qns about the MM100, then I may be able to help.
Unsubscribing from this thread so you'll have to PM me.

*actually I think Plantronics was at one point.
 
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Donkezz said:
Hello, pls wich Headset is better for Iphone (3G and 4S)

Plantronics BACKBEAT 906 stereo bluetooth headset
http://www.swsd.sk/plantronics-backbeat-906-stereo-bluetooth-headset-iphone-mobil-_d160908.html

or

Jabra Bluetooth Stereo Headset Sport
http://www.mp3.sk/jabra-bluetooth-stereo-headset-sport-p-202110.html

And explain why. (for listen music, telephone, using SIRI on Iphone 4s)

Thank you
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I have the Backbeat 906 and if you're looking for small portable BT headphones they are acceptable. I only use them for listening to music on the go. I've had them for two years and the volume switch is starting to not work properly. I'm looking for a new set that I can use while working out and traveling. If someone has a link to an updated list please post.
 
Duffinator said:
I have the Backbeat 906 and if you're looking for small portable BT headphones they are acceptable. I only use them for listening to music on the go. I've had them for two years and the volume switch is starting to not work properly. I'm looking for a new set that I can use while working out and traveling. If someone has a link to an updated list please post.
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I have used jabra before but only for calling and it was decent but i haven't tried it for music, it should pass though,
 
donkezz, I can't tell you about either of those headsets. But I can tell you that I am still quite pleased with my Motorola HT820 BT stereo headset.

1) It works perfectly with the 4S. One push of the button on the left headphone and Siri responds. You speak and Siri responds.

2) Phone calls are heard in two speaker mono (from both ears) which means that you can more easily understand what the other person is saying, when you're in a noisy environment.

3) Play/Pause/FF/REW/Skip/Back buttons all work.

4) It comes with a cable for use on airplanes. You can turn off the BT, plug in the cable and plug the other end into your 4S (in Airplane mode) and listen to your music or movies as a wired headset. You can also plug it into the plane's audio system (some require an adaptor) and listen to the plane's movies or music on a headset that is far better than what the airline provides.

5) Also, the battery lasts forever… or so it seems (about 14 hours)

The down-side is that when you're wearing the HT820, you look like Princess Leia.

I almost forgot. If you have a Mac, you can pair it with the Mac and use it for Skype phone calls and iTunes music. But that seems to run the battery down a little faster.

I don't know if the HT820 is still made. But the last time I bought a pair (my second set), they were only about $80, online. I have actually considered buying another set, as a spare, since I completely wore out my first set and I use my second set heavily.
 
Thank you ActionAmerica good answer.

But i buy Sennheiser MM200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset.

I try it if i will be not happy i buy another :)
 
Duffinator said:
I prefer a design similar to the Backbeat 906 or Motorola S10 HD which don't use a dongle or box hanging from them. Are there any other options out there with a similar design?
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The Jaybird Freedoms do not use a dongle:

http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/

I've had mine since July and really like them. They are light, sweat resistant, and do not pop out of the ear if you use the extra ear pieces. The sound is good also. They are also very portable as they are just 2 small pieces connected together by a thick (but flexible) wire.

I also have the Motorola S10-HD, but I find the fit is not that good as they tend to pop out of the ear when running. You also cannot lay down as the stiff band gets in the way. These headphones are not pocketable (like the jaybirds) due to the stiff band.
 
Xanderprime said:
The Jaybird Freedoms do not use a dongle:

http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/

I've had mine since July and really like them. They are light, sweat resistant, and do not pop out of the ear if you use the extra ear pieces. The sound is good also. They are also very portable as they are just 2 small pieces connected together by a thick (but flexible) wire.

I also have the Motorola S10-HD, but I find the fit is not that good as they tend to pop out of the ear when running. You also cannot lay down as the stiff band gets in the way. These headphones are not pocketable (like the jaybirds) due to the stiff band.
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That looks interesting, thanks for the link.
 
This discussion is extremely interesting!

When you recommend a set, please include if it has buttons for forward, reverse, step ahead/reverse, activate Siri, etc.

I have bought two headsets that I'm now returning:
Plantronics 903+
+ Good sound.
+ Good BT range.
- Cause pain to my ears where they rest.
- Buttons are too hard to press with ease.
- Doesn't have a Fast Forward/Reverse button/function.
- Entire headset takes too much space, it's impossible to lean backwards against a pillow for example.

Jabra Sports
+ Very good sound (when pressing the speakers to the ears).
+ Fits perfectly around the head.
+ Very light.
- Doesn't fit my earchannel, which means that the sound is terrible when they just leans on the ears.
- No button/function for activating Siri.
- No button/function for Fast Forward/Reverse

HTH

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One more thing, my wishlist:
- In-ear
- Button as on wired headsets, ie pause, step forward/back, activate Siri.
- Lightweighted and small.

Can in it be that hard...? :(
 
please help

ActionAmerica said:
donkezz, I can't tell you about either of those headsets. But I can tell you that I am still quite pleased with my Motorola HT820 BT stereo headset.

1) It works perfectly with the 4S. One push of the button on the left headphone and Siri responds. You speak and Siri responds.

2) Phone calls are heard in two speaker mono (from both ears) which means that you can more easily understand what the other person is saying, when you're in a noisy environment.

3) Play/Pause/FF/REW/Skip/Back buttons all work.

4) It comes with a cable for use on airplanes. You can turn off the BT, plug in the cable and plug the other end into your 4S (in Airplane mode) and listen to your music or movies as a wired headset. You can also plug it into the plane's audio system (some require an adaptor) and listen to the plane's movies or music on a headset that is far better than what the airline provides.

5) Also, the battery lasts forever… or so it seems (about 14 hours)

The down-side is that when you're wearing the HT820, you look like Princess Leia.

I almost forgot. If you have a Mac, you can pair it with the Mac and use it for Skype phone calls and iTunes music. But that seems to run the battery down a little faster.

I don't know if the HT820 is still made. But the last time I bought a pair (my second set), they were only about $80, online. I have actually considered buying another set, as a spare, since I completely wore out my first set and I use my second set heavily.
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can any one here please advise me what am i doing worng i can only dial via the ht820 but cant hear the music throw them

thanks for your help
 
I finally wore my Motorola HT820 headset out. The ear pads were starting to corrode. So I started looking for something to replace them and Found an excellent choice.

The LG model HBS-700 doesn't look anything like a headset, but its design belies it functionality. It's extremely light and hangs around your neck, with a very flexible, soft connector, joining the two ends. The ends are thicker lobes that contain the various controls and batteries. Near the top of each lobe is where the wire comes out, leading to the left and right in-ear earpieces.

I thought that it might be problematic that it comes with only two sizes of soft rubber ear adaptors. But it's really not a problem, since you don't have the weight of a long wire pulling the earpieces out. The wire runs from your neck to your ear.

The microphone is at the end of the left lobe and I'm told that it's very clear to people on the other end.

Sound quality it not excellent, but it is VERY good, especially considering that it's over Bluetooth. Also, one of the problems with my old HT820 was that its top volume was somewhat limited. If you were in a noisy environment, it could be hard to understand someone over a poor connection. Not so with the LG HBS-700. Between the sound isolation of the earpieces and the maximum volume, it can overcome just about anything short of automatic weapon fire.

Now here's the neat thing. when you aren't using it, the earpieces store in magnetic cups at the end of each lobe. When the phone rings, it takes just a second to grab the earpieces and place them in your ear. When you no longer need the earpieces, you just remove them from your ear and get them close to the magnetic dock and they pop into place, ready for the next use.

On the left lobe are the power switch, the charging port, the Answer button, and Volume up/down buttons. Also inside the left lobe is a vibrating device to inform you when you have a call, even if your phone is on vibrate and in the next room. On the right lobe are the Play/Pause button, the FF/Skip, and RW/Back buttons. The Answer button answers and hangs up calls and activates SIRI, when no call is in progress. If you hold the Answer button down for about two seconds, till you hear the tone, it will have your iPhone recall the last number dialed. Oh, yes. It has an extremely long battery life. I haven't timed it. But we're talking in the teens of hours.

The down-side is that it's so light that you forget that you have it on. There is another down-side that I almost don't think worth mentioning. My old HT820 had a tremendous range (30-40 feet through walls). The LG HBS-700 cuts off about 5 to 10 feet, depending on obstructions. So that means that it has a range of about 20 to 35 feet. Still not bad.

There is one slightly annoying thing about this headset. It has an annoying blue light that I have not been able to figure out how to turn off. I'm going to call support and see if they can tell me how to turn it off. If not, I have an easy fix - dark red fingernail polish over the light. So it's not a reason for not buying this headset - just a problem that is easily solved, one way or another.

All in all, I rate this headset 9, on a scale of 10. Very impressed, with minor reservations.
 
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