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bluetooth headset recommendation

well any recommendations for a bluetooth headset?
budget: >$75
preferably stereo and maybe with a mic so I can recieve calls with it?
and nothing too flash either so I don't draw too much attention while I'm at school
cheers

numptiy bump?

Check out the Sony dr bt21g http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DRBT21G-Stereo-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B000PCCLPA
been using it for over a year now and still performs well, battery lasts about 10-12 hours continuous playing, good sound quality, great build (friend sat on it once and it didn't break).
the mic is pretty much useless outdoors specially when there's a lot of noise around you, but good enough indoors.

gdelrosario said:
Check out the Sony dr bt21g http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DRBT21G-Stereo-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B000PCCLPA
been using it for over a year now and still performs well, battery lasts about 10-12 hours continuous playing, good sound quality, great build (friend sat on it once and it didn't break).
the mic is pretty much useless outdoors specially when there's a lot of noise around you, but good enough indoors.
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cheers
how about something for outdoors use as well?

bumping this up

Try the Plantronics Backbeat 903 (http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/1256976452319/plantronics-backbeat--stereo-bluetooth-headset) in my experience, these are great quality and perform well indoors & out - that and the fact that they are somewhat unobtrusive... to the point air-stewards dont notice I have them on when they do their "dont use devices" crawl through the plane.

mlk said:
Try the Plantronics Backbeat 903 (http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/1256976452319/plantronics-backbeat--stereo-bluetooth-headset) in my experience, these are great quality and perform well indoors & out - that and the fact that they are somewhat unobtrusive... to the point air-stewards dont notice I have them on when they do their "dont use devices" crawl through the plane.
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thanks! I'll keep that in mind
do you have any suggestions for the type of headphones that are in the style of the one you linked? as in more traditional style headphones?

I love my Jawbone ERA!

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I love my Jawbone ERA!
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how does it sound/feel? (subjective I know)
I foudn someone selling a LNIB for like 1/2 price and debating weather I should just get it.....I mean I could just sell it again afterwards if I don't right

You should check out the motorola s9 http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Blue...R0BW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312187558&sr=8-1

Salent said:
You should check out the motorola s9 http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Blue...R0BW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312187558&sr=8-1
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i've heard about that as well....I reckon I won't look like a dork as much if I walk around in em
got it
I'm ordering em tonight if nobody else has any objections?

bumpersss?

I use the Jawbone ERA. Good sound quality and I quite like the motion sensor function (so I can double tap to recieve calls or hang up).
If you want something stereo, try looking at the Sony Ericsson MW600. It's basically a Bluetooth recieveing that you plug in your own earphones into.

I think there're plenty cheap bluetooth headset on the market that you can affordable. Just google it.

amy822 said:
I think there're plenty cheap bluetooth headset on the market that you can affordable. Just google it.
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I think I'll be buying either the S9HD's or the S10HD's depending on if the S9HD I found is fake or real...meeting up with the seller in person to inspect it first

I'm looking for same device.. I've got a SGSII then how shall I be sure about the compatibility?

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I'm looking for same device.. I've got a SGSII then how shall I be sure about the compatibility?
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I have no idea....I know my atrix is supported...maybe a quick google or forum search?

http://www.all4cellular.com/jawbone-era-bluetooth-headset-shadowbox.html
That's what I use for my SGS2 & where I got it from.
http://www.google.com/products/cata...=QGg5TsHED9LZiAK15ajpDg&sqi=2&ved=0CHwQ8wIwBA

Which Bluetooth headset for music (and calls)?

A couple of days ago I didn't know what Apt-X was, but now I know, and... finally understand why bluetooth streaming was so horrible with my HTC Desire!
So since the S3 has this codec, and since I am going to get the S3, I would like to know which is the best bluetooth stereo headset out there that supports this?
HS3000 looks good, and might be the thing for me but it's more than a year old AFAIK. Any other suggestions? Can be any brand.
EDIT: Sound quality is priority.

g4rvd4 said:
A couple of days I didn't know what Apt-X was, but now I know, and... finally understand why bluetooth streaming was so horrible with my HTC Desire!
So since the S3 has this codec, and since I am going to get the S3, I would like to know which is the best bluetooth stereo headset out there that supports this?
HS3000 looks good, and might be the thing for me but it's more than a year old AFAIK. Any other suggestions? Can be any brand.
EDIT: Sound quality is priority.
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What's the issue with the HS3000 being a year old? I have one and use it with my One X (also Apt-X capable), great piece of kit and cheap too. Besides that Apt-X headsets are fairly scarce at present, I know Sennheiser have several, but the prices are rather prohibitive...

If you want a real capable headphone, Sennheiser MM-550x/450x seems like a true winner in that regard

I'm looking for a new Bluetooth headset for music too... i'm currently using a Sony Ericsson MW600 which is pretty good but I'm keen to get something with apt-x support.
The HS3000 looks ok but ideally i'd like a display so i can see the number of people who call and also track information... does anyone know of a bluetooth headset with apt-x support which also has a display?

Well i'm gonna throw my MW-600 on it. It has superb sound and served me well in both my HTC Wildfire and Huawei U8800... Although if the in-ear buds that samsung provides, sound good i wont bother replacing them

Are any of the headsets mentioned "lossless" when walking fast?

ph00ny said:
If you want a real capable headphone, Sennheiser MM-550x/450x seems like a true winner in that regard
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Don't really think they're worth it. For that price you could have the HS3000 and buy a set of $200 IEMs and a set of $200 cans which you can use with anything with a 3.5mm output, or even use the HS3000 as an input for anything with a 3.5mm input. For most people that'll be a much higher value proposition.

NZtechfreak said:
Don't really think they're worth it. For that price you could have the HS3000 and buy a set of $200 IEMs and a set of $200 cans which you can use with anything with a 3.5mm output, or even use the HS3000 as an input for anything with a 3.5mm input. For most people that'll be a much higher value proposition.
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Agree.
ArbiterGR said:
Well i'm gonna throw my MW-600 on it. It has superb sound and served me well in both my HTC Wildfire and Huawei U8800... Although if the in-ear buds that samsung provides, sound good i wont bother replacing them
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Thanks, I'll check out this model. Looks to be cheaper than the HS3000 too. If the sound quality is good I might buy it..
EDIT: It doesn't seem to support apt-x!
zeitgeb3r said:
Are any of the headsets mentioned "lossless" when walking fast?
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Aren't they all?
I'd like to know this too because their main application would be in the gym.

g4rvd4 said:
Aren't they all?
I'd like to know this too because their main application would be in the gym.
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I wear mine hanging from my neck when out cycling and it's fine.

Another vote for HS3000, it supports Apt-X. Using it with my HOX with some £170 iems and sounds fine for wireless playback. Small and compact.

NZtechfreak said:
I wear mine hanging from my neck when out cycling and it's fine.
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I read that cable noise (thump thump) can be heard easily. Is it true?
nikzDHD said:
Another vote for HS3000, it supports Apt-X. Using it with my HOX with some £170 iems and sounds fine for wireless playback. Small and compact.
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How much of a difference is there when you connect those directly without the bluetooth?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA

got the HS3000 two days ago, and i must say its atleas as good as the mw600 it sounds good feels good well its all good BUT thers a damn BUT in there, its the answer button everytime you press it but mistake or otherwise it want's to redial the last number dialed. i havnt found a workaround other than installing a "call confirm" app. so now i only need a tasker profile to activate this between the hours i need it to.

Been using the Nokia Essence, it also has NFC (unfortunatly it doesnt work as planned with Android Devices). However, it does its job pretty well and did i mention it has NFC?

Hampa_D said:
got the HS3000 two days ago, and i must say its atleas as good as the mw600 it sounds good feels good well its all good BUT thers a damn BUT in there, its the answer button everytime you press it but mistake or otherwise it want's to redial the last number dialed. i havnt found a workaround other than installing a "call confirm" app. so now i only need a tasker profile to activate this between the hours i need it to.
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Is it easily pressed accidentally?

g4rvd4 said:
Is it easily pressed accidentally?
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Yes real easy, I'm hoping that someone will develop an call confirm app that turns on at bt connect, the only apps I have found turns call confirm off on bt connection.
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Sony is supposed to be releasing the Smart Wireless Headset Pro which appears to have all features of the MW600 with the addition of a micro-SD card slot (2GB card included) and Bluetooth 3.0. It looks like a nice upgrade from the MW600, but it appears that it does not support apt-X as this feature is not listed under the specs tab. It's also a bit expensive, but the street price might be somewhere south of the MSRP of $149.
EDIT: Some features are shown in this video

tamanaco said:
Sony is supposed to be releasing the Smart Wireless Headset Pro which appears to have all features of the MW600 with the addition of a micro-SD card slot (2GB card included) and Bluetooth 3.0. It looks like a nice upgrade from the MW600, but it appears that it does not support apt-X as this feature is not listed under the specs tab. It's also a bit expensive, but the street price might be somewhere south of the MSRP of $149.
EDIT: Some features are shown in this video
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Thanks for that, checked the entire spec list, but didn't see Apt-X there like you said.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA

Hampa_D said:
got the HS3000 two days ago, and i must say its atleas as good as the mw600 it sounds good feels good well its all good BUT thers a damn BUT in there, its the answer button everytime you press it but mistake or otherwise it want's to redial the last number dialed. i havnt found a workaround other than installing a "call confirm" app. so now i only need a tasker profile to activate this between the hours i need it to.
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What are you doing when the button gets pressed accidentally?
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Thanks for that, checked the entire spec list, but didn't see Apt-X there like you said.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA
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Yeah...probably didn't put that in because it can be used as an MP3 player on it's own?

SiNJiN76 said:
What are you doing when the button gets pressed accidentally?
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well for now i have only installed call confirm which prevent the phone to dial when i accidentally. but take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662727 such app would be the best i think atleast when one is using the hs3000. but i might be on to something else but you need to be rooted. ill keep you posted

Hampa_D said:
well for now i have only installed call confirm which prevent the phone to dial when i accidentally. but take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662727 such app would be the best i think atleast when one is using the hs3000. but i might be on to something else but you need to be rooted. ill keep you posted
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I think he meant to ask you how exactly it is getting pressed accidentally.

philips docking speaker

guys, any review on philips docking speaker? AS 851, AS 351 and AS 111. i'm planning to buy one.

I have the AS140
http://www.jr.com/philips/pe/PHI_AS140/
I can easily say this is the easiest, no-nonsense Android utility I've tried.
Press the power button, connect via Bluetooth, and stream away. Don't even have to dock the phone. I walk around with my phone in my pocket anywhere in my condo/on the porch and it streams flawlessly. Also serves as an alarm clock as well
Sound is decent, not like what you would get with a bigger player but definitely worth the price. Got it on sale at Target for about $59.00 I think
Been using it for weeks now and it's great

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I have the AS140
http://www.jr.com/philips/pe/PHI_AS140/
I can easily say this is the easiest, no-nonsense Android utility I've tried.
Press the power button, connect via Bluetooth, and stream away. Don't even have to dock the phone. I walk around with my phone in my pocket anywhere in my condo/on the porch and it streams flawlessly. Also serves as an alarm clock as well
Sound is decent, not like what you would get with a bigger player but definitely worth the price. Got it on sale at Target for about $59.00 I think
Been using it for weeks now and it's great
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tnx!!! can it play via auxillary??? have you compared it to AS351?? and what is the use of the micro usb port? can you just play your phone w/o using bluetooth? sorry for the many questions.

i'm sad because iphone has so many audio docks and our mobiles with micro usb don't have so many to chose.i really like this one but the price i think is expensive.

marcochapita said:
i'm sad because iphone has so many audio docks and our mobiles with micro usb don't have so many to chose.i really like this one but the price i think is expensive.
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true, true. uhmm. can you answer my questions? hehe

i'm just wondering, is this better than ihome iC50???

thanks for the link its a really nice dock, but quite expensive

htcwildfireapps said:
thanks for the link its a really nice dock, but quite expensive
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if possible...try the dock connection for yourself...I tried it and found it quite flimsy and "not designed well" although it is for all Android devices...so I cant really fault Philips on that...but Im pretty picky when it comes to stuff like that...so best to have a look and try first.

I have the AS351 there's an aux in the back yes.
You can not play your phone without Bluetooth.
The usb is purely for charging only.
Sound quality is pretty good if you don't have anything to compare it to, there's even a little bass to it.
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I also have AS140. Very good docking. Use it as night dock with analog clock (Philips Fidelio app), internet radio, charger and alarm. I like it very much.
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but as351 has a auxillary right? can you play through it?

reyes_todd22 said:
but as351 has a auxillary right? can you play through it?
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AS140 also has auxiliary in

I have the AS 111. The app sucks from a perspective of setting alarms.

chamberc said:
I have the AS 111. The app sucks from a perspective of setting alarms.
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now i prefer the 351. how about the sound quality of the as111?

reyes_todd22 said:
now i prefer the 351. how about the sound quality of the as111?
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I use the AS111 as alarm clock and listening music -> works great, fast connection, sound is good for waking up and normal Pop and Rock songs but not good enough for Drum`n Bass and Dupstep.

LeeO88 said:
I use the AS111 as alarm clock and listening music -> works great, fast connection, sound is good for waking up and normal Pop and Rock songs but not good enough for Drum`n Bass and Dupstep.
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thanks for the info!!!

Bluetooth Speakers

So, for my old iPhone, I used this Bluetooth Speaker, from TechMatte, I really like using it. Will it still work on this moto g? Or do I need to get a different speaker? I would love to keep this one if possible...

vulcanvillalta said:
that should work..? it's basic bluetooth
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Thanks, I guess that makes sense.

vulcanvillalta said:
How is the quality of that speaker? I have been looking for a new one for a while
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Pretty good! I have it in my office, and it just plays softly from the corner; sounds great with some early Christmas music!!

Bluetooth Speaker
l buy one Bluetooth Speaker with NFC, FM radio, AUX and micro SD on focalprice, the Speaker is very good but the battery dies for the price the Speaker works very well l recomend it. l cant post links so I will not show us pictures of it fo.r now

Does it use a lot of battery on the phone? I like to find one with some good bass but not many options due to its size and based on reviews

lmf said:
Does it use a lot of battery on the phone? I like to find one with some good bass but not many options due to its size and based on reviews
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Not too much. I dont find it to be an issue with mine.

LG V30 / V30+ Audio Reviews plus headphones that work best

I've just done an extensive test of the speaker , Bluetooth, wired headphones and quad DAC using a large selection of headphones. Type C too.
https://gavinsgadgets.com/2018/01/1...-wired-over-12-different-headphones-compared/
Use this thread to add any other audio reviews you've liked plus headphones you're using that sound great with the V30.
Any questions too. I'll try and answer what I can.
One good one is by Pocketnow https://youtu.be/1K7oK7yUE0g

Nice update Gavin
Wondered if you anyone tried the Sound magic E80's with the V30 and what they are like

One Twelve said:
Nice update Gavin
Wondered if you anyone tried the Sound magic E80's with the V30 and what they are like
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Thanks mate. Not yet, but I’ll see if I can get a pair and let you know.

Thanks OP, watched the video, but still had a question. So far I have not used any headphones or seen the DAC settings. However I have used the USB out to my car audio system and it works perfectly, short of DSD, it plays everything else fine. It looks like its playing DSD but I dont hear any output.
My question is does the DAC come into play with the USB or is it bypassed?

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Thanks OP, watched the video, but still had a question. So far I have not used any headphones or seen the DAC settings. However I have used the USB out to my car audio system and it works perfectly, short of DSD, it plays everything else fine. It looks like its playing DSD but I dont hear any output.
My question is does the DAC come into play with the USB or is it bypassed?
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One Twelve said:
Nice update Gavin
Wondered if you anyone tried the Sound magic E80's with the V30 and what they are like
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I have them. They are my favorite IEH. Sound great with the V30 and trigger the HIM. I have about 4 different sets but haven't tried any from the article.

bilbo60 said:
I have them. They are my favorite IEH. Sound great with the V30 and trigger the HIM. I have about 4 different sets but haven't tried any from the article.
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That is good to know. Will have to try and get some ASAP.

There are 3 variants of E80
The first E80, has no mic only audio
Then came the E80S, has mic but only one button on the remote
And now the E80C, has mic but 3 buttons on the remote, like what you could expect with stock earphones
Reviews are good with LG
https://www.headphonezone.in/products/soundmagic-e80c

One Twelve said:
There are 3 variants of E80
The first E80, has no mic only audio
Then came the E80S, has mic but only one button on the remote
And now the E80C, has mic but 3 buttons on the remote, like what you could expect with stock earphones
Reviews are good with LG
https://www.headphonezone.in/products/soundmagic-e80c
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Thanks for that link.
I have the E80s. I believe the actually earphone is the same with all models. I like controlling everything from the phone, so never use the button on the headphone. Depending on if you need the extra functionality, you can save some money by going without.

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Thanks for that link.
I have the E80s. I believe the actually earphone is the same with all models. I like controlling everything from the phone, so never use the button on the headphone. Depending on if you need the extra functionality, you can save some money by going without.
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What if you get a voice call while listening ?

One Twelve said:
What if you get a voice call while listening ?
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It's so rare for me that I'm not sure.

Got the Fiio F9 3 way balanced hybrid In ear headphones yesterday. Even just using the 3.5mm non balanced cable with Quad Dac in normal mode, the pairing was outstanding. Quad Dac off was very noticeable worse.

Hi, nice video and review gavi...
I made a coment and question on youtube about that video, maybe you did not sow it so i past it here again anyway:
¨Nice video. Thanks Gavin. I am interested in this phone especially because of the audio, so this video is the best that i could find. But i have a question to make you, if you will so kind to answer me.
when you say trigger the DAC you mean the Amplifier? Because my guess is the DAC can be activated no matter the type of headphones impedance. Yes or not?
So the audio quality should be pretty much the same if not perhaps a little more stable, flat frequency variation.¨ Thank you in advance.

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Hi, nice video and review gavi...
I made a coment and question on youtube about that video, maybe you did not sow it so i past it here again anyway:
¨Nice video. Thanks Gavin. I am interested in this phone especially because of the audio, so this video is the best that i could find. But i have a question to make you, if you will so kind to answer me.
when you say trigger the DAC you mean the Amplifier? Because my guess is the DAC can be activated no matter the type of headphones impedance. Yes or not?
So the audio quality should be pretty much the same if not perhaps a little more stable, flat frequency variation.¨ Thank you in advance.
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Thanks for feedback. Check YouTube. I have replied. I was fast asleep hence why I have just replied , time zone difference FYI I reply to every comment.

Has anyone use in pair with Sennheiser PXC 550? How do we know if the phone is using Aptx or not? Since PXC 550 support this codec, though its not the HD