There are a lot of topics in the forum about people having trouble finding compatible headphones to work for music and "remote" control the phone playback.
the Bluetooth A2DP works perfectly fine in SGS for both Car Receivers and Stereo headset, and it switch transparently between music to phone calls and back without a glitch.
(i can't say the same for WM phones, another reason why i left WM platform, PalmOS was good, but is no longer produced)
There are lots of excellent Stereo BT headphones in the market now, both Studio like or simple 1 ear type, whatever ticks your fancy, the studio type offers the best audio quality even over BT.
yes it might consume more battery, but battery replacements are very inexpensive. (see accessories section)
I've not looked back to use a wired headphones since BT Stereo was invented, i used to have wired headphones for breakfast, it was a mass murder of headphones every time you get in the bus or subway, i've saved a lot of money since i moved to BT, so it's very surprising to still see people trying to work out the wiring problems with the headsets
I've been there before, every time i switched to a new phone, i needed to find another adapter to convert this to that, so that i can do something as simple as answer the phone on the headset, it was a major PITA.
so it'll be interesting to hear your side of the story to prefer wire over BT (other than "saving" battery and "better sound quality")
I find the bluetooth headsets to be kind of douchie personally. I also don't like the idea of keeping a radio transmitter attached to my head for extended periods (same goes for stereo bluetooth). Whilst I don't particularly believe in the freaks who claim they are radio sensitive, we don't really have any way of knowing how safe they are.
Extra convenience perhaps? Not for general usage. I work unpacking boxes all night and I use hardwired headphones, and it has never gotten in the way (so why bother coughing up a lot of extra money for a technology with potentially worse sound quality and negligible benefits).
IT also chews through battery as you mentioned, but i'm also learning to fly. You never know when you regret sucking up the battery earlier in the day for a technology whose only benefit is no cord.
There are benefits for Bluetooth, such as integrating with a car stereo, some flight headsets have bt built in, transferring files and connecting to special adapters which normally would need USB (such as NMEA GPS or OBD2 devices). But realistically, replacing hardwired headphones with bluetooth seems to be a case of doing so because some people think it gives them an identity. There are very few I believe who actually benefit. But that's only an opinion....
More battery consumption on both the phone and the headset. Which means more cost and more responsibility (buying or keeping batteries charged). Worse sound quality is present with bt than what you'll get in high end headphones, I am always using either high end buds or noise cancelling headsets.
I find the bt thing a bit like nutrasweet, it might sound like a good idea, I just don't want to touch the stuff.
I'd have to buy a stereo Bluetooth headset, as I don't own one, and then I'd have to remember to keep it charged and carry it with me.
I'm sure it would work okay, but I don't have a problem with a wired headset, so a Bluetooth one would only really cost money and make me liable to forget to charge it.
Interesting post AllGamer. Care to point me with some recommendations on good stereo bluetooth headphones?
i replied back to some other topic with that info in the accessories section, i'll need to dig it out
here is the topic i was posting on the reviews
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7611857&postcount=4
+1 vote for Motorola HT820, it is simply the VERY BEST! of them all; in funtionality, ease of use, sound purity, and comfy level.
other ones i've and still using but don't like are:
Jabra BT8010 (good but always breaks the earloop)
Sony HBH-DS980 (too much wire, it defeats the purpose of bluetooth)
Sony DRBT21G (pales in comparison to Moto HT820, but it's passable, not comfy though)
BlueTake BT420Rx (Gen1 bluetooth, no A2DP, limited features, very comfy, good sound, but it looks like princess leia specially if you have the white version)
Plantronics Voyager 855 (pure garbage, no A2DP)
Motorola S9 (dies easily with sweat dripped into the device, bad design, it's a total failure compare to its big brother HT820)
my top 2 choices for sound are:
HT820
BT420Rx
my top choice for formar work/fun mix
BT8010
unfortunately the BT8010 is very prone at breaking the earloop even with careful use, i went through 3 sets of it already.
luckily enough when you buy these they come in pairs with the stereo side, so i always use the stereo side of the earloop to replace the main headset, as i seldomly use the stereo side of the headset, i mostly just use the single side of it.
for real stereo i'll much prefer to use the HT820
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and some related one for car
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726403&highlight=bluetooth
I have a Jabra BT8010 and it's an amazing piece of hardware. Excellent battery life, rich bass, equalizer, comfortable and great sound quality.
In my opinion, BT headsets are a convenience, and I sincerely disagree with being related with "douchebaggery" or "looking for an identity".
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Hi,
Used the Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800's before when I had a SE phone and they work a treat on the Galaxy S too. There are no controls, but I like to use the phone as the "remote" which is fine.
I find them convenient for listening to music on the tube when packed in and shouldering a bag. Sounds good enough to me, though I am not an audiophile.
BTW: I noticed on the 2.2 test frimware JP3 that the eq effects worked across BT unlike current version that says you need to plug in headphones.
In terms of battery I manage approx 3 hours a day which does my commute to and from work. They also work quite good with Galaxy S when watching videos too.
Cheers,
well for the galaxy s its simple ... the 5.1 audio enhancement says enough for u to use wired.
I got 3 sony stereo bt headsets and the only reason why i use it is for the convenience during commute. I dont want my phone getting tangled up somewhere in the metro and end up falling out being damaged or lost because of my headphone cord.
I feel much safer knowing its deep in my pocket without fear of it accidentally slipping out.
But when I am at work by my desk i use wired ... saves battery as well.
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In my opinion, BT headsets are a convenience
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Explain convenient.. What exactly is so convenient for them over normal headphones, which deliver better quality sound for cheaper? There are some people who do get benefits by using them (at work), where they need to free their hands and cant really have cables swinging around, such as computer technicians, but most people seem to use them whilst they are simply walking around..
quality wired headphones cost as much, if not more than a stereo bluetooth headset.
for example Sennheiser HD 448 (average $100)
those $30 ones just doesn't cut it, you need the base, the sub.
but if you go up the next level Audio-Technica ATH-M50 (average $150)
and if you go higher Sennheiser HD 800
but it's too big for my head, and wallet too (almost $1500)
in the past i broke a lot of those $100 entry level headphones
another down side of using headphones, you can't talk/answer the phone with them, you have to unplug, remove the headphones then talk.
with bluetooth it is just a simple click of a button in the ear
Using a sony DR-BT21G. Loving it so far. Only downside is the massive charger. Kinda wish it can run on usb charger instead. It only needs 3V after all.
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another down side of using headphones, you can't talk/answer the phone with them, you have to unplug, remove the headphones then talk.
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Expect mic adapters to be released with a 3.5mm jack. That's how sony ericsson did it..
You can get quality for cheap, if you know where to look...
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Explain convenient.. What exactly is so convenient for them over normal headphones, which deliver better quality sound for cheaper? There are some people who do get benefits by using them (at work), where they need to free their hands and cant really have cables swinging around, such as computer technicians, but most people seem to use them whilst they are simply walking around..
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You answered your own question. In MY case, is convenient and a personal thing. I absolute HATE cables of all sorts. I have a wireless headset in my PC, wireless KB and mouse and use a wireless printer. I also use a wireless home theater at home (ok, not 100% wireless but it's 2 cables less...)
Everything that I can do to have wireless I do because it's convenient. It's more organized and as I said before, a personal choice.
I agree that wired headphones AT THE MOMENT offer better sound quality for the price, but since I'm not an audiophile, I'm more then happy with what I have now.
The convenience is the easy to setup, the easy access and safety. As some people pointed before, it's very common for the wires to entangle somewhere in your clothes or other things and you risk damaging both your hedphones breaking the cable or even pulling away your phone and losing/breaking it.
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You answered your own question. In MY case, is convenient and a personal thing. I absolute HATE cables of all sorts. I have a wireless headset in my PC, wireless KB and mouse and use a wireless printer. I also use a wireless home theater at home (ok, not 100% wireless but it's 2 cables less...)
I agree that wired headphones AT THE MOMENT offer better sound quality for the price, but since I'm not an audiophile, I'm more then happy with what I have now.
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the only cable i have in my Wireless Home theater is the long arse 1080p HDMI cable going from the PC Receiver to the projector
if and when they come out with a good wireless 1080p HDMI i'll definitely have everything wireless.
for audiophile or not, i'll recommend the Sony DRBT50
as an extension of what i already listed before, for sports fan the Samsung SBH500 is better suited for the task
those 2 are excellent alternative if you can't find the Motorola HT820
the Sony DRBT50 has better bass/base than the moto ht820
there is one that is 100% audiophile but it lacks the handsfree profile for phone calls
it's the Sennheiser PX210BT, that one is guaranteed to sound like the regular wired Sennheiser headphones
I wish I could use my BT headphones. So far I've tried S9-HD, HBH-IS800 and Nokia BH-504 and all of them have horrible sound quality with SGS.
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I wish I could use my BT headphones. So far I've tried S9-HD, HBH-IS800 and Nokia BH-504 and all of them have horrible sound quality with SGS.
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I have the hbh ds 205 and it sounds awesome.
I decided to get a new version of it and purchased the sony mw600 and it sounds awesome. Especially now that froyo was released we could use the 5.1 sound enhancement with our bluetooth devices.
One reason why I don't use my bluey headset is the damn thing blinks a blue led all the time . Its like a signal for everyone to look at me. I've taken a marker and coloured it black a few times. Another reason is I tend to forget to recharge the thing as it only has about 12hours play time.
I have a DS980 an MW600 both from Sony Ericsson. I seldom use them now.
I'm not that satisfied with the sound quality of the DS980 & the earphone cannot be replaced.
For the MW600 the short earphone that came with the device also does not sound great, so when I use my personal earphone the sound is great buy the cable will be very long...
I just have been through myself a headphone buying hassle, and had to send back 2 BT sets to refund due poor music quality. The first was Jabra Halo for around £60. It looks cool, and the most comfortable headset I've ever used, but the sound quality is just not there. It's clear, okay, but it's also quiet, and has absulutely no noticable bass.
Ordered a Nokia BH 504, which is a £10 cheaper, but sound quality is almost the same. Still quiet(not usable in traffic), still no bass, maybe a bit more clarity compare to Jabra. Sent back for refund as well.
Next one was the previously mentioned Motorola HT820(got the geniune one), it cost way less then it's friends(£25), and has much better sound! Maybe it's not as clear as the rest, but definetely has better bass, and louder as well. Through Pc it's somehow still not the best! The range is fine(just like others), the battery life is incredible(got it for 2 weeks, use it every day, but haven't charged yet). The mic is also good via phone, tho i had problems via pc skype, and msn call. It's not as comfortable as the previously mentioned ones, you can't really lay down with this thing on your head, and also after 30 min use, it cuts the top of my ears(big ears maybe?). Still not the best quality I've ever had, but definetely worth £25!
Does anyone know of a headphone adapter with audio controls and and a mic? I'm think of something similar to the mini-USB to 3.5mm adapter than came with the G1, but obviously with a 3.5mm connector for the phone.
I like the controls on the bundled headphones but the audio quality and noise isolation is terrible. I want to be able to use my Sennheisers but still pause and skip songs. I'm sure I could splice the bundled control module into my headphones but I'd rather not hack up an expensive set.
Alternately, does anyone know of a software solution to map one of the buttons to perform pause/skip functions? Having to unlock the phone to pause and skip or use a fugly lock screen replacement is not ideal.
i would like to know this as well
I've got two sets that I really like. Skull Candy FMJ are my favorite. Great sound isolation. Kinda spendy, but well worth it. A lower cost and nearly as good option is a Best Buy brand vmoda headset. Sound isolation with inline mic witha button which is basically a start/pause button for the audio. It works great for what I use it for.
Hmm. I'd prefer just a simple adapter so I can keep using my Sennheiser CX 300-II's (especially since I just replaced them this summer after leaving my old set on an airplane). Do you have the v-modas? I don't want them, but I want to make sure that iPod controls also work on the G2. If so I may check out the Etymotic mc3 or hf3.
Look at radio shack for what you are looking for. I'm pretty sure I saw something to what you are looking for. Here it is...
http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...dphone+type&filterValue=Headphone+accessories
I have the v-moda vibe duo, the jaybird freedom, and zagg smartbuds. All three work great. Zagg has the coolest feature of any headphones I've had with the way they designed them and are my go to. V-moda has the best bass of the three and jaybirds are perfect for working out it. All three mic and controls work.
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Ouch! $40 for a simple mic and control button adapter? I may just start cutting and splicing cheap headsets to see if that works.
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i have sony ericsson mw-600 stereo bluetooth adapter/headset if you want a more wireless option. it has OLED display and controls on the mic clip, and stereo adapter to plug in your own headphones/ear buds if you dont like the stock ones.
I am looking at a set of Skull Candy Mic'd headsets, with mic of course for my I9000M. However, when I plugged them in to try them, I seem to have only gotten 1 track of audio and no headset control to start or pause music.
I have not been able to see if the mic works in call or not however that is a moot point if they dont work for music.
Any way to change settings to accommodate these earbuds or a good decent set of inline mic headphones that do work with the SGS? I keep seeing posts about a nokia headset, but I have no idea how I would get them or if the quality is any good.
The Skull candy's fit freaking amazingly tho so it would be great if I could get these ones to work somehow.
My roommate (who has SGS also) bought Wooden Skull Candy's headsets with mic, but they didn't work properly (sound was horrible - like randomly some channels were muting), the sound was only normal if you pressed the button on the wire and kept it pressed, so be careful buying those, definitely try them before buying.
He changed them for those without mic, which work okay.
I think it has to do with pin arrangement on the 3,5 jack on SGS (think it's the same as Nokia's).
edit: dammit I didn't read well, you bought them already
Most headphones with mics are wired for the iPhone 3.5mm plug, which is slightly different from the SGS and Nokia plugs. You need to find an adapter, either standalone or with some headphones. I got mine as part of my set of UrbanEars Medis (quite good headphones, even more so when you consider the price of a standalone adapter).
Hi! I would like to ask if you know a decent brand of Bluetooth Headset that I can use for my S5 particularly for VOIP Calls like that in the Facebook Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. Though the sound & call quality with the stock wired headset is ok, but I find the wire a bit of a problem. I need something that I can make calls, great sound quality during conversation, sensitive mic, while at the same time I can hear all of the outside noise with the other ear.
I previously bought a set of Plantronics before with my S2, but I find that the phone is picky with BT Headsets. I hope that is not the case with the Galaxy S5, and if so, a brand that is 100% compatible with it.
Many Thanks!
I use jaybird bluebuds. Very good. Facebook messenger doesn't allow Bluetooth headset for calls unfortunately.
Sony sbh-80 besteht choice !!
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I use Jabra's "Stealth" headset, I find it very good. it even has NFC to pair quickly new phones.
using with era by jawbone, works well with facebook, skype and 3g video call (cellular)
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Hi,I'm also interested in buying a bluetooth headset. Thought I'd give you some background on my usage scenario.
1) I use to have a bluedio i4s clipper style headset. Really enjoyed using that. I liked that it was just a receiver so you could connect anything to it like other head phones or even speaker and these automatically became bluetooth audio.
2) I really liked the fact that I could switch headset ear pieces and invest in better ones. I'd keep the bluedio & earpiece around my neck all the time especially while communting & when I got home I'd just detach the bludedio receiver & connect it to my home stereo.
3) unfortunately, the receiver croaked a few months ago. I think it shorted after being worn by me all the time especially while commuting. The sweat & humidity might have shorted out the circuit board. Now I want a new one to replace it but these are my concerns.
I can either:
A) get the exact same model (just cover it up in cloth maybe to absorb moisture?) or get similar "clip on style receivers" (like the one from sony).
B) or get those sports bluetooth headsets that are sweat proof. I really like this one particular brand by playground. It's really thin (looks like regular earbuds) but is bluetooth 4.0 w/ nfc plus the ear pieces have magnets so you can "clasp them together" around your neck like a necklace when not in your ear. You can basically wear it all day ready for immediate use. What I will miss from my old set up will the ability yo re-attach to other earplugs & speakers.
My question is do you think that the "sweat proofing" of these dedicated "sports bluetooth" headsets are really worth getting as they will likely last longer than the clip on types? The clip on types are prone to short out I think if they're always worn under your shirt (w/c is how I wear them) because of sweat and body humidity. Any advice would be mort welcome. Tnx.
Hi,
Personnally, I bought the Samsung Circle which is pretty convenient to wear around your neck. I use it when walking downtown mainly (both for listening to music and for calls). However, the earplugs don't stay firmly inside the ears so I bought another set of bluetooth earplugs for whren I go running. I got the MPOW Swift bluetooth headphone and I'm quite satisfied of this product (you can run without fearing it falling off your ear).
Hope this helps.
using era by jawbone and xiaomi bt headset
I liked the Sony MW600 enough that I purchased several of them (kept one at home, one at work, one in the car, one in my pocket) because it combined a small form factor with both bluetooth stereo and a FM radio capabilities, and I could use it with Sony's MDR-Q68LW retractable cord clip-on headphones (my ear canals don't deal with earbuds well). One by one I've managed to kill several of them, so I am looking for replacements -- unfortunately the MW600 is discontinued.
I tried buying what looks like Sony's attempt at a replacement: the SBH-50. Unfortunately it turned out to be inferior -- it is wider and boxier than the cylindrical MW600 and it requires installing their buggy Android app-driver to even use it.
I'd like something that fits easily in my pocket and is light enough that I could just let it dangle from the headphones if necessary.
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I liked the Sony MW600 enough that I purchased several of them (kept one at home, one at work, one in the car, one in my pocket) because it combined a small form factor with both bluetooth stereo and a FM radio capabilities, and I could use it with Sony's MDR-Q68LW retractable cord clip-on headphones (my ear canals don't deal with earbuds well). One by one I've managed to kill several of them, so I am looking for replacements -- unfortunately the MW600 is discontinued.
I tried buying what looks like Sony's attempt at a replacement: the SBH-50. Unfortunately it turned out to be inferior -- it is wider and boxier than the cylindrical MW600 and it requires installing their buggy Android app-driver to even use it.
I'd like something that fits easily in my pocket and is light enough that I could just let it dangle from the headphones if necessary.
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I have an SHB-50 and I love it. It connected to my S4 & Galaxy Tab 2 without any issues and easily switches between the two devices.
Good battery life, easy connection, & good sound quality.
I also had the MW600 but I didn't like it, bad battery life, I couldn't adjust volume without switching tracks, and the clip broke. I couldn't happier replacing my MW600 with the SBH-50.
I use just the Motorola S305 and an app depending on which radio station I want to listen to. I too have multiple headsets! Haha. I keep one at my desk at home, one in the car, and one in my briefcase.
I've got a S305 somewhere -- got it before the MW600. It didn't turn out to be as convenient as I expected. The great thing about the MW600+Q68LW is you can retract up the cords and it easily goes in my pocket. That's what disappointed me about the SBH50... it was both larger and more squared-off and wasn't as comfortable in my pocket.
The volume control on the MW600 reeks of "getting a patent for the sake of getting a patent", but I never once switched tracks while trying to change the volume. I found it simplest to crank the volume all the way to 100% on the MW600 and use my phone's bluetooth volume rocker buttons to control volume instead.
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I've got a S305 somewhere -- got it before the MW600. It didn't turn out to be as convenient as I expected. The great thing about the MW600+Q68LW is you can retract up the cords and it easily goes in my pocket. That's what disappointed me about the SBH50... it was both larger and more squared-off and wasn't as comfortable in my pocket.
The volume control on the MW600 reeks of "getting a patent for the sake of getting a patent", but I never once switched tracks while trying to change the volume. I found it simplest to crank the volume all the way to 100% on the MW600 and use my phone's bluetooth volume rocker buttons to control volume instead.
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How much larger is the sbh-50? I was looking at buying a new one to use when the 600 is charging, but I wasn't sure if I should just get the 20 for the price. I thought the 50 might be a good replacement if I got it.
I remember I looked up the dimensions and weights when I was shopping and it didn't look like it was all that much bigger than the MW600 -- that's why I got one. But once I tried to a SBH50 in place of a MW600 I discovered it feels a lot bulkier than it looks on paper.
almost 5 years later, and i can see there's still no satisfactory alternative to the sony mw600, which i'm sorely missing after a string of disappointing bluetooth purchases. what's the current recommendation? looking for 3.5mm jack + good battery life + fm radio + no companion app requirement.
A year or two ago I did find and buy a cheap Chinese knock-off that had every feature on your list, but then when I unboxed it I discovered it inexplicably had no seek buttons (despite being nearly the exact same size and layout as the MW600), which made it useless for listening to audiobooks -- I'm still scratching my head over what drove them to design it that way and expect it to be adequate.
I'm currently using a couple Sony SBH54's, which are the closest thing to a successor to the MW600. I seem to recall the SBH54 is a bit longer than the MW600 because the former has a tiny speaker that the latter doesn't. But what frustrates me with the SBH54 is the placement/design of the power button is far more prone to being pushed while in my pocket, so frequently when I take it out of my pocket I find it either is already on or the battery is dead.
Doubling my frustration is the fact Sony has discontinued their MDR-Q68 retractable clip-on headphones, which were truly an exceptional design, with both excellent sound and easily carried in my pocket -- they were the perfect complement to the MW600/SBH54.