Product Description
Bounce to the beat of up to 18,000Hz frequency response in a portable stereo headphone that's head and shoulders above the rest for at-home or on-the-go sound savoir-faire. The KTX-1's cord gives you plenty of room to comfortably groove. Foam ear cushions allow for open, hear-through sound. Durable plastic headband adjusts for best fit. Enjoy the entire range of audio magnificence that makes Koss the brand you switch to and stay with.
Customer Reviews:
Very nice for the price.......2007-12-23
I saw these and ordered to use with a portable DVD player I use in marketing a product I sell. They are light weight and comfortable and are far superior to the internal speakers on the unit. Now my clients can watch and listen to the DVD while in a crowded coffe shop or other venue and not disturb anyone around them by turning the volume up in order to hear.
Great for the price.
Are you old fashioned?.......2007-12-20
I think the biggest selling point for this product is the comfort it offers to consumers. The headphones weigh no more than a standard women's headband. The speaker foam material does not feel scratchy. The speakers themselves sit comfortably on top of the ear rather than in or around it.
The sound is focused into the ear canal rather than dispersed randomly into the environment, increasing the quality of the sound you hear and decreasing the amount of sound those around you hear. It also seems to cancel out white noise and soft static, further increasing the quality of sound experiences.
The speaker foam is sturdy and secured to the speaker it surrounds. Having been used constantly and dropped and packed in luggage lots of times, the speakers continue to perform excellently and the plastic bits are still mostly intact. The headband can adjust to fit most head size, but the morbidly obese with large heads should probably look for headphone bands made of sturdier material.
I think these headphones are one of best thing on the market today for those people who have no interest in keeping up with the Joneses. Although the price for this level of quality can't be beat, watch out for the high shipping costs they slap on the price if you are purchasing a pair online. City pedestrians and city inhabitants that use bikes or subways to get town around might want to purchase this product at an electronics store near them.
OK for the Price.......2007-12-13
I recently bought these headphones as for a low cost replacement set for the office. Although they were very low priced at $5, I find them to be dissapointing all the way around. They feel brittle when adjusting, grab your hair, feel itchy and uncomfortable and the cord is very thin. The worst aspect is that the volume control only allows you to adjust it a small amount. So if you're on a PC you still have to use the computer to adjust or mute the sound.
ear phones.......2007-10-11
I bought these for my class, they loved them. Some of the teachers want to buy some from me. Referred this website to them.
cheap.......2007-05-07
these particular headphones were very very cheap. the sound went out of one ear. wouldnt reccommend
Amazon.com Product Description
If you have a Bluetooth phone that supports stereo headsets, it's time to start moving with your music. These comfortable, simple-to-operate Bluetooth Stereo Headphones let you enjoy hours of hands-free, wire-free listening. And with your compatible phone you can quickly switch from listening to music to wirelessly answering calls on your headphones, so you'll never miss a beat.
With the HT820 headphones, you can do even more than listen to stereo music from your phone. You can stream music from your PC, home stereo, or MP3 player with a phone that supports Bluetooth 1.2, as well as the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and the Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). The headphones provide a hands-free, wire-free connection up to 10 meters (30 feet) from a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or other Bluetooth device.
Weighing just 100 grams, and featuring a comfortable and ergonomic design, these headphones are designed for all day use. Intuitive controls, which include music buttons on the right earpiece, and call buttons on the left earpiece, make it easy to control your music and your calls. An embedded microphone handles voice communication, allowing you to use the HT820's just like a regular Bluetooth headset. The rechargeable internal batttery offers approximately 17 hours of talk time and approximately 500 hours of standby time. You also get approximately 12 hours of music listening time on a single charge. So get moving!
The headphones are covered by a one year warranty.
What's in the Box
Motorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, charging power supply, carry pouch, quick start guide
Customer Reviews:
Good bluetooth headphones...with some issues.......2007-12-19
I had this headset for about 6 months now and i use it with a Motorola phone.The construction is pretty good. It got a nice weight to it, but could be lighter. The controls are easy and very useful. The sound is mediocre, wired would be the best for sound quality at the moment, but if wires get in the way, this is a good choice. The ear cups tend to fall off a lot and if your not careful you could lose them. Motorola DOES NOT SELL REPLACEMENT EAR PIECES (stupid i know), if its under warranty they will exchange them, but you pay to ship it, then 2-4 weeks you should be sent new ones. So i recommend putting just a dab of super glue on each notch and put the ear cups on, that will keep them on, and avoid the hassles. They do hurt your ears after 4 hours or so, but its more of a slight soreness, it does not last long after you take them off.
I am not exactly sure how the microphone quality is, but the callers can hear me and don't notice a difference when i switch from handset to headset. Pairing is really easy, sometimes either through interference it will cut out for about 1 second every 10 minutes or so. Sometimes not at all. In high traffic area or just a bad connection it cuts out every minute. Most of the time its fine. I like motorola because they use usb as 1 standard interface. My phone and headset use them for charging.
Overall it's a nice product, especially if you have a motorola phone. Bluetooth headsets are just now getting popular. But no ear cup replacements, the ear soreness after extended use reduces my rating.
Disc-on-tin-uous voice (if distance > few meters apart).......2007-12-17
Works great when in front of computer, connects to both the blue tooth and computer with no problem, but continuity is disturbed when we move a 3 to 5 meters from the source. If we stay at that particular distance for a while, it gets signal at random, and there is some direction/height combination to get it work. I have not gone through the documentation to find out the max range it covers.
Bluetooth headset.......2007-12-14
I bought the Motorola head set to use with my Motorola phone, it was very easy to pear them but I noticed some times the volume buttons did not work properly, I would have to reconnect the headset. Also after about an hour or two of listening they would become painful behind the ear. Other than that the sound quality was great and the ease of the button lay-out is awesome.
This is a good buy for whats on the market right now.
too heavy, not loud.......2007-12-10
these things were too heavy for my ears and not very loud. not that i blast my music all day everyday, but there are times when i'm in a noisy area that my music needs to be turned up in order to hear. i like the fact that they automatically switch to phone calls, but that's about it.
Decent Sound - Not without Connection Issues.......2007-12-09
I use the HT820 headphones mostly with a 2003 Toshiba laptop. When the laptop and headphones connect successfully, the sound is fairly decent. The connection, however, is quirky to initiate and once initiated is interrupted with intermittent sound breaks occurring every 15 to 25 minutes. This is a bit annoying. Admittedly, this could be caused by the laptop as it is quite dated and did not come with bluetooth capabilities. I installed a USB bluetooth adatper and software (includes A2DP profile) from Targus (Model ACB10US). Perhaps an OEM bluetooth-enabled laptop would establish a better connection with the headphones.
Product Description
Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.PRODUCT FEATURES:Over band type wireless Bluetooth Stereo headset compatible with Stereo Bluetooth devices (A2DP) such as mobile phones;Mobile phone headset functionality with in-built microphone;Volume control and Skip tracks (FF/RW) on the headset;Complete cord free style;40mm driver unit capable of reproducing vocal and instrumental sound with vivid clarity;24bit DA converter for high quality sound;Luxury ear pads for comfortable fitting;Folder changing function for Walkman's connected with WLA-NWB;17 hours continuous playback time (600 hours on waiting time);Full battery charging in approx. 2.5 hours.
Customer Reviews:
Simply Amazing!!.......2007-12-25
I recently upgraded to this product from the highly overrated Motorola S9 attempt at BT headphones. Two totally different products!! If you actually like to hear good quality music without skipping (i'm a recording industry major) go ahead and spend a few extra dollars for these headphones. I saw them at the Sony store for over $200... I've had zero problems with these. I can even leave my phone in the kitchen while i take the dog for a walk in the back yard with NO interuption. And i live in a city with lots of interruptions, or so the salesman that i returned the S9's to said. I read some of the other reveiws of other products and no matter what they say; these really do have long range, long battery life, both ear phone setting, and the other caller can hear clearly. Plus i got them with FREE shipping!! You cant lose. Did i mention the comfort is like cool pillows on your head.
Very good for what its good for.......2007-12-22
This is the second pair of bluetooth headphones I have owned - the first being a set of HP headphones made for PocketPC - actually made by Logitech and purchaseable under that brand. The Logitechs had good sound and worked well, but unfortunately had some problems in their construction. I had three sets (replaced under warranty) over the course of a year and a half due to the band breaking.
I purchased these Sony DR-BT50 headphones to get a higher-quality and more durable set for use with my laptop, pocket PC, and home theatre PC. Having tested these cans for a while now, I can say that they are VERY good at what they're meant for - casual, comfortable, and fairly good quality listening.
These aren't any Grados, or Sennheisers, or even Sony's MDR-series audiophile-quality headphones, unfortuantely. The mid- and high-range is quite good, for the most part. The lows are surprisingly well-reproduced; perhaps a bit over-stressed. You can hear the headphone's heritage of the MDR-series in the frequency response range of the low end, however - they have been able to hit around 25-30Hz fairly strongly from what I can tell (very good for bluetooth phones especially). Imaging is very good. Sound staging once again isn't to the level of Grados, for example, but still very decent.
I'd say these headphones are very comparable to a $100 set of wired sennheisers (for example). What they do, they do very well. The bluetooth aspect of the phones is almost transparent (no noticable glitches, connection issues, etc.) Range is excellent.
If you aren't terribly concerned with a completely flat frequency response or looking for an incredible sound stage... but DO want an excellent set of blueooth wireless headphones - these come HIGHLY recommended.
Comfort, Quality, Bluetooth........2007-12-19
This is my first bluetooth headphones set, and they work wonderfully! I am not an audiophile by any means, so for me comfort and usability were the primary driving forces. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily these headphones connected to my MacBook Pro, and my Motorola RAZR. Sound quality is good, and comfort is great!
I have since gone and purchased the Sony Bluetooth Wireless Transmitter for the iPod and it works seamlessly with my headphones! No more earbuds for me!
All in all, this was a good purchase for me.
Headset good sound quality BAD!.......2007-12-01
This product has DEFINITE downfalls.....
BLUETOOTH is an excellent technology, but it hasn't caught up with audio.
frankly the audio sounds like COMPLETE CRAP... so if you want to listen to music FORGET IT!
however if you NEED a headset that connects to bluetooth it is great... very comfrotable and easy to use
also there are no signed windows drivers for bluetooth yet so unless you're on a mac or a cell phone i wouldn't recommend wasting your time
Good sound,comfortable headphones, difficult controls.......2007-12-01
I found these headphones to be very comfortable on the ears. They are well padded, and I could wear them for two hours before any discomfort set it. The sound is good, but not great. Highs are a bit muted, and bass is good but not great. Still, compared to the typical earbuds found in an ipod or other $30.00 phones, they are wonderful. The bluetooth feature works well for me, with no static, and it easily handles phone calls as well as music. I could hear the caller well, and they could hear me.
The only real difficulty was with the controls. With the phones on my head, it is difficult to locate the volume up and down buttons. They are recessed, and hard to press. It is easy to accidentally hit the next track and previous track by mistake. After using them often enough, you can finally get comfortable with the location of the controls.
Product Description
Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.PRODUCT FEATURES:Compatible with Stereo Bluetooth devices (A2DP) such as mobile phones;Mobile phone headset functionality with in-built microphone;Volume control and Skip tracks (FF/RW) on the headset;Complete cord free style;Foldable neck strap for ease of portability.
Customer Reviews:
Sony Headset.......2007-12-23
Good product. Good fidelity and comfortable. Only downside is a problem with Bluetooth itself -- audio is delayed enough to be noticeable when when viewing a video or TV. If speakers are on at the same time it is very annoying.
three stars is about right.......2007-12-20
three to almost four stars and is about right for this product. i am using it with a Samsung Bluetooth MP3 player and the audio is ok for listening to those MP3's in the gym: I have updated this review because it turns out the Samsung (P2) player was actually turning off the sound enhancement over bluetooth and that was part of the reason the audio quality was not as good as expected. I was able to tweek the audio on my IPAQ (see below) and achieve better results but still get hiccups when it is played on the IPAQ. The fit is good and after an hour of excercise they are not uncomfortable. the range is very good and it connects line of sight out to ten meters without a problem. the down side is the charger is 110 volts only and if you travel overseas then you will need a converter. hard to believe when all the other chargers are universal this one is 110 volts the other thing which is annoying is that most of the new products are going to USB charging so you can carry one charger and it is not the case here. means if you travel you have to lug around yet another charger. the instruction manual says there is a red charging light, mine is grey/white and took me a while to figure out there really is no red charging light. so far syncing bluetooth is not automatic (IPAQ often requires a reboot, Samsung easier with one botton) but i am still working on it. also when i used this headset on my hp ipaq companion and coreplayer i would get occasional hiccups in the audio and this has not been the case with the samsung. bottom line is it is worth three stars and perhaps perhaps a little short of four is about right, does the job but not perfect.
So far so good.......2007-12-18
Having gone through 2 pairs of Motorola S9 (which failed due to their touch controls defect that is fairly well documented in their comments section) and 2 pairs of Nokia BH-501s (one had a bad battery and the other one snapped near the ear), these headphones have been amazing, so far. Easy to use controls, reliable performance, long battery life.
They are not 5 star worthy though, because although they fold nicely, they don't fold into something that you can throw in your briefcase/backpack and not worry about. They could still be pressed and snapped. Also, after 2 hours of snowshoeing with them, my ears started to hurt.
Good headphones but too much ambient noise!.......2007-11-30
Pros:
Good construction
pairing
battery life
Cons:
even though the volume can be set to loud, you still hear too much ambient noise while listening to music.
Conclusion:
If you don't mind hearing everything else while you are listening to music, these are excellent headphones.
Still a compromise, but getting better.......2007-11-29
I have had these for about a month.
Things I like:
-Comfortable, at least much more so than the Moto S9's and the Bluetrek ST1
-Decent sound quality with a fairly flat response, but can still be EQ'd to your taste. IE, the low end doesn't distort or whimp out if you boost it with an EQ.
-Phone calls come through in stereo
-Caller can hear me fine in a normal speaking voice
-Better battery life than most competitors
-Nice that they fold, but I pretty much keep them at work
-They block out most, but not all sound so I can still hear people come up behind me, the phone ring, etc
-Buttons are easy to use and have a good tactile response and "seperate" feel. The motos have this touch snsitive thing going on, and it is hard to tell when your htting the right button. The Sony's have a different type of rocker for volume vs track advance/pause, so it is easy to tell which one you are touching.
Things I don't like:
-A bit finicky when pairing, especially when using it with more than 1 source. For instance, if I use it with my laptop then go to use it with my PDA Phone, I have to "trick" it into reconnecting by first calling a phone number. This may not be true for all phones though.
-Not snug enough to wear while running / working out.
-Take longer to charge than most.. more then 2 hours, although it is rare they run out mid day and I can usually time it so I charge them over night.
So I am stuck with the problem :) of having to use my Moto S9s for workouts and these for work. Actually this winds up working out quite well because while the Moto's are better at fitting snugly for work outs and block out more noise (like the huffer on the treadmill next to you), they make my ears sore after more than an hour or so.
However, while these are the best I've tried yet and the downsides are not all that much of an annoyance, they are still not a "top of the line" set of headphones such as the high end corded phones. I find this to be a bit like a good quality TV though. When you look at a better one side by side with an inferior one, you'll notice the difference but if the inferior one is equal to or better then what you were previously used to (like upgrading to HDTV from standard), you probably won't be disappointed with what an expert would consider inferior.
On a final note, these are susceptible to radio interference like any other wireless device and I do get occasional skips. Again, this is no more frequent than any other BT model I've tried and seems to be much less of a problem with the newer BT 2.0 transmitters.
Customer Reviews:
Brilliant !.......2007-12-16
I have always had miserable luck with bluetooth headsets, but this changed it all. I live in NYC, use the subways alot and have been using Sony's noise cancelling headsets on my discman...yes this is a big jump. The sound on these are COMPARABLE to the Sony's Im not kidding. Crisp, clear and good base. I paired these to my new HTC tilt phone and its brilliant. I always wanted an all in one, I put off buying an MP3 player for years and now Ive got it all in one small neat package.
The only problem I found with these is you have to refresh the connection every now and then which really isnt a problem at all and I can change the song thru the headsets sometimes, alot of times it dosent work.
But all and all Im very very pleased with my purchase. I would definately recommend these headsets, puts all of the bigger names to shame.
not what I had hoped.......2007-12-12
solid construction poor design of a few items buttons difficult to get the right one without taking the headset off to find the buttons and the charger connector is small and inadequate falls out easily and headset stopped taking a charge after a few uses had to send it back sound quality was excellent and the headset reception was good. Could not recommend for the charger design itself would be nice if this charged via usb
Comfy and functional!.......2007-11-21
I picked these up when they first came out and payed a ton for them. I have never once regretted the decision. Originally I was going to use these with my PPC-6700 when the A2DP hack was released. Unfortunately, stereo Bluetooth on the Apache never panned out, so I mostly used them with the transmitter to wirelessly listen to my iPod (and Zune) and loved it. I work in a noisy environment with a ton of electrical equipment and was constantly astounded by the range I could get out of these things. Of course, YMMV when you pair these with a phone, but the stock transmitter is powerful.
Later, I bought a PPC-6800 (Mogul/Titan) and these pair nicely with the handset and provide full A2DP support with pocket media player. Call quality is poor, but I blame the buggy BT stack on the phone for that. On every other handset I've used it was pretty good.
Satisfied with purchase.......2007-10-20
I wish there was a better Bluetooth headset, one that could be used more seamlessly with my PC as headphones for music plus headset for internet calls and gaming.
But this one is the best I've found, so it will have to do.
Phones good, Bluetooth bad.......2007-10-10
These headphones are nice. The sound quality is better than my wired earbuds. They fold up, but not into too small of a package. Wireless stereo is awesome! The controls work. It would be nice if they came with a carrying case. As you have read, the blue light makes me feel self-conscious. I'm thinking of buying some model paint and paint over most of the light so it's not so obnoxious (Customer service told me there was no way to turn it off).
Bluetooth access with my phone works ok with my phone (PCC-6700 from Sprint) only after I downloaded some software out there on the web to enable A2DP on my phone. Given that my phone didn't have A2DP to start with, I'm very happy to get these working at all. Connection is not perfect however. I ALWAYS have to reconnect the first time I turn on my headphones for the stereo capability; however the phone headset functionality works without reconnecting (I just turn on the phones and I'm good to go). Sometimes the volume isn't as loud as I would like. I noticed that if I'm listening to music, then I make a phone call with the headphones attached, then go back to listening to music I get the volume up to what I would consider an acceptable level (loud).
I chalk these oddities up to the immaturity of the bluetooth protocol, not to the headphones.
Customer Reviews:
Great Sound, lousy Bluetooth connections.......2007-12-11
Given the Motorola name, and another pair of Bluetooth headphones (HT820) that work great, I figured this would be another score. WRONG!!! The sound is great. And I like headphones that go over the head, not behind--like most bluetooth headphones are. However, if I move more than 2 feet from ANY device that it was paired with, the audio cuts out and gives large gaps of no audio. Given that this S805 is a BLUETOOTH headphone set, that should work, first and foremost. Heck, I even tried these headphones with multiple audio/media devices, all with the same result---poor Bluetooth to these S805 headphones.
If you want a great pair of Bluetooth headphones, Motorola has a winner in the HT820!!! Go and buy those instead, you won't be sorry. Motorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Simultaneously Source Phone and Music [Motorola Retail Packaging] Media device that works great with the HT820 is the Haier ibiza Rhapsody ibiza Rhapsody H1A030BK 30 GB Wi-Fi/MP3 Player by Haier (Black)
Poor High Frequency Resonse.......2007-12-02
I have been looking for a quality, high-audio quality set of headphones for use with a wide variety of bluetooth sources, including my T-Mobile Dash, Windows XP, and MAC OS X based systems.
Unfortunately, my S805 units didn't rise up the challenge. At first, I considered the source material and/or the source BT transmitter was to blame. However, exhaustive further testing showed that the upper-frequency response of these units just left a lot to be desired. The distortion sounded like digital noise, or the result of clipping of the dynamic range. However, even at low source volumes and amplitudes and headphone volumes and amplitudes the high frequencies just sound awful.
WORTH EVERY PENNY !!!!.......2007-12-02
At first I thought it was hype. And I DID research other brands. But after the first 2 full charges, I got 8 1/2 of quality music with my Nokia 5700. I still had more charge time on these headphones for music. These are NOT heavy at all. I don't even mind when people try NOT to stare at me in public. Sound quality with phone calls is good. For once nobody complained about background noise. Amazon, your prices and service are second to none. Thank you.
One happy New yorker.....Buy THESE Mr. Brown!
Bulky but great sound.......2007-10-13
These are now my 5th pair of bluetooth wireless headphones and I think I've finally found one that does just what I want: great sounding streaming music from my iPod and simultaneously make or take calls from my Blackberry.
In my typical fashion, let's begin with the good, move on to the bad and then finish with those things that need improvement.
GOOD
Excellent sound quality - Clear, clean and LOUD. What more can I say about it. This may seem obvious but apparently some people don't understand the many different profiles available with Bluetooth devices and which ones are necessary to get good sound quality from these headphones. In order to hear quality audio, your Bluetooth source must support the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Many of the USB dongle devices and quite a few built-in Bluetooth laptops (including MacBooks) and phones DON'T support this profile. How will know? First check the documentation to see if A2DP is listed as a supported profile. If not, try pairing with the headphones. If you hear tinny sounding music in mono, your device probably only supports the Headset and Handsfree (HPF) profiles. You'll need to find some other hardware or maybe a software upgrade.
Convenient - My S805s are paired with my iPod equipped with Wi-Gear's iMuffs MA110 Dock Adapter. This adapter is powered by the iPod and supports both the A2DP and Audio Video Remote Control (AVRCP) profiles allowing the headphone to control the volume, play/pause and next/prev track of the iPod while getting the great sound you expect. With no wires to get tangled or swing around when you move, these are great for workouts on the treadmill or elliptical.
Battery Life - Motorola claims that these fully charged headphones will operate in standby mode for up 30 days! I haven't had an opportunity to test this out and I not quite sure exactly what is "standby" mode, but I do know that the music play time is good for about a week of bus rides and occasional office use--about 15 hours. Not bad for the volume and quality.
Nice carrying case - the S805 comes with a durable semi-rigid zippered ballistic nylon case that holds the headphones with the earpieces folded flat at 2 inches thick. There's even a strap inside to conveniently hold the charger and the wired adapter cable.
Elegant Design - The headphones are very nice to look at once you get past the bulk (more on that next). They are symmetrically designed with a single button on each earpiece. One side controls the phone the other the music. The volume and track skip controls are ingeniously integrated into the rubber trim rings of each earpiece. Twist the left one forward or backward to change the volume or the right one to skip or repeat tracks.
BAD
Bulky - While the over-the-ear design is really effective at blocking outside noise, they are also very large and rather obvious. Especially with the blinking blue lights on the side. This attracts a lot of strange looks since you resemble a Borg. BTW, the blue lights can be turn off but I often forget since they default to "ON" after your recharge.
Cheap plastic parts - These definitely aren't your Bose QuietComforts. Most of the plastic pieces feel very cheap and appear as if they would easily break if dropped. The little rubber flap covering the charging and wired adapter ports is very flimsy and I don't expect it to last very long. The volume adjustment control dial and the track control dial have a lot of slop and wiggle room. I'd have to say that the case is better made than the headphones.
Short Wired Adapter - The wired adapter cord is very short. Less than a meter long so you need to be very close to your wired device.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Scratchy Fabric on Headband - The fabric inside of the headband is same acoustic fabric as the inside of the earpieces. I often take these off and dangle them around my neck but the fabric is kind of irritating. A smooth fabric would be much more comfortable.
Earpiece Cushions - The soft vinyl earpieces aren't too uncomfortable, but the do make the area around my ears all sweaty, especially during a workout. They're also kind of tight so they don't slip off your head but the pressure begin to get uncomfortable after a while. But if don't like the headphones with eartips that go into your ears, these are minor issues.
Complicated Controls - Although two buttons make for elegant design, it also makes for a confusing array of functions that you must remember to control them. Press and hold for 6 seconds for pairing mode. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn them off. Press, hold and wait for three blinks to turn off. Short press to answer a call, long press to reject a call or answer a call waiting or redial the last call (all depending on the current state). Yikes! That's a lot to remember.
Minimal Instructions - The instruction booklet is a double-sided sheet of paper with a minimal amount of information to get you started. There are two paragraphs of troubleshooting along with a support number and web URL. If you can't get these to work as expected, don't expect to get much help.
great.......2007-10-11
works great with my pc's bluetooth, and also works great with my cell phone too.
Amazon.com Product Description
If you have a Bluetooth phone, computer, or PDA that supports the A2DP stereo headset profile, you owe it to yourself to check out the X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset. This lightweight, comfortable headset allows you to wirelessly stream high quality music and make voice calls, bringing your enjoyment of music, VOIP, and cell phone calls to the next level. The headset also ships with a device called the BlueAnt Audio and Voice Streamer, which connects to any MP3 player, iPod, or other audio device via a standard 3.5mm audio jack and streams stereo music directly to the headset.
In addition to music listening, the X5 lets you wirelessly communicate via your favorite VOIP program. The headset comes with a detachable microphone, as well as USB and AC charging options, making the X5 a complete mobile communications accessory for people who want wireless freedom. The compact, removable, and rechargeable battery lasts for more than 12 hours, giving you plenty of time between charges. The X5 is comfortable, too, with an ergonomic design that includes a collapsible neckband for easy portability. The headset stores Bluetooth pairing information for up to 10 different devices so it's always ready to go with all your gadgets. The X5 supports the Bluetooth 1.2 specification, and it's compatible with the handsfree, headset, A2DP, and AVRCP profiles. Before purchase, make sure your devices support these profiles to ensure compatibility.
What's in the Box
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, A2DP Audio and Voice Streamer, detachable microphone, 3.5mm stereo cable, 3.5mm to stereo and mono Y-cable, 2 rechargeable li-polymer batteries, 2 USB charging cables, AC charger, 2 foam speaker covers, user manual, and quick start guide.
Product Description
The X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset is a portable multi-function device utilizing the latest cutting edge technologies allowing you to stream high quality music and make voice calls using a mobile phone, pda, or computer - without wires attached to the headset. Connect directly to A2DP ( Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compatible phones and computers or utilize the supplied BlueAnt Audio Streamer to connect to any MP3 player, iPod, or DVD etc and stream music direct while answering calls from a phone. A2DP technology is a new music revolution allowing you to send CD quality stereo music from one device to another without wires. A2DP is stereo music sent over Bluetooth without the hassle of plugging cables. Bluetooth Wireless Technology with A2DP technology makes mobile phones, pda's and computers capable of streaming music directly to products such as the X5 Stereo Headset. Lithium-Polymer battery lasts up to 12 hours during music playback and handsfree mode and up to 200 hours in standby mode Convenient, Removable and rechargeable battery packs (full recharge takes about 3 hours) Detachable mini-USB Microphone Small and compact Convenient and comfortable neckband can be folded for carrying around Wireless Stream Stereo Music when listening to portable audio devices or PC Control music playlists and playback of PDAs and Mobiles using remote control AVRCP Bluetooth Handsfree functionality - Bluetooth Specification V1.2 Wirelessly Stream Stereo Music Audio Frequency Range - 20 Hz ~ 22,000 Hz; Audio S/N > 80dB Compatible with most Bluetooth Mobile Phones, Smartphones PDAs and almost any PC or Macintosh with a microphone input and stereo output
Customer Reviews:
Please try with the streamer before you blame the headphones for your bad phone........2007-11-25
Your phone is the problem if you think these headphones sound bad. Strictly speaking on the sound quality, they are equal to Bose Quiet comfort headphones in reproduction. They are not sound canceling (over rated anyway.. believe me) They are not very comfortable... like any on ear headphone.
People are consistently saying these headphones have bad audio quality. I have not tried them as a hands free device, but I did notice when paired to my Q, it does take a second to switch profiles. If your phone does not support a stereo headphone profile, your sound will be horrible.
Try it with the "streamer" it sounds just fine. They are quality "sport" headphones. If you are listening to MP3s they provide more quality than MP3 is capable of.
Save Yourself the Frustration.......2007-11-19
Worked swell for a few days...then just died. Called customer service, got voicemail during the hours they said they were open, left a message, never received a return call. Called again in 4 days, voice mail again, again no return call. Called a third time, finally got through. Asked me if I dropped it in the water! No, just used it, took it off, set it down and then it wouldn't work again. CS told me that the battery terminals get dirty (after a few days?) so I should remove and reseat the battery. Did that, came back to life....but now the headset won't go into pairing mode....Overall, not work the hassle.
Good sound, lacking features.......2007-11-07
I got a pair of these a while back, and although the sound quality is very good, there are several serious problems with this headset.
1. The microphone goes in the same slot as the USB for charging. Many times I've picked up my headset, and wondering why the caller can't hear me, just to realize I forgot to plug the microphone back.
2. Battery life time has gone downhill, and fast. It's at the point now (in less than 1 year) that I need to try to replace this battery, but I have no idea where to find this battery...
3. I switched to an iPhone a few months ago, and although it works with the iPhone, the pairing has to be done every time. What's worse, it can lose the pairing arbitrarily it seems. I don't know if this is an iPhone issue, but the Motorola HT820 that my wife uses does not have this problem.
In the end, I can't recommend this headset. I just placed an order for the Motorola HT820 instead, even though it's sound quality is not as good as the BlueAnt X5's.
Decent, but not great........2007-08-02
I've had these headphones for 6 months now. They have served me well. The #1 best feature is that the battery is swappable between the headset and the puck--though the battery life is so good that I've rarely needed to do it. For mediocre performance, you are getting your money's worth. The size isn't adjustable and it's kinda uncomfortable on my ears. It doesn't fold up quite as compactly as the pictures would have you believe.
However, I have just put on a pair of Plantronics P590 headphones. Now I am no audiophile, and I never really had a problem with the sound quality on my BlueAnts, but believe me when I tell you the Plantronics sound way, WAY better and are more comfortable too. I am suddenly regretting my purchase of the BlueAnts.
Great headphones, but as a head set...........2007-07-17
I have no issues with them as a headphone...comfortable,light, great sound , long life, but as a head set the mic is crappy, people at the other end can understand me, but say I sound over amplified. Still, best for the buck if you want a way to switch from good stereo sound with your computers sound card, to a head set, still using the sound card for Vent or Skype (but only with mono sound). Haven't had much luck using it with a BT USB dongle, it is inconsistant. But works like champ with it's own Audio Streamer. I even upgraded the firmware on the headset...no change that I could tell...
Amazon.com Product Description
For the ultimate in no-compromises, totally-integrated mobile communications, look no further than the Motorola IHF1000 Bluetooth Car Kit. When used with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone, this device allows you to enjoy hands-free communication in your vehicle with a minimum of fuss. Plus, you'll get tons of great functionality that will keep you talking wherever you go.
The main feature of the IHF1000 is a robust voice recognition system. Just touch the blue button in the center of the control unit and the car kit will listen to your commands and make calls for you. The system's brilliant sound quality with noise reduction and high output sound optimizes sound quality for both you and the people on the other end. The center button is surrounded by a blue indicator LED light that provides a visual cue about the wireless speaker status. Four other buttons, all of which sport a beautiful chrome finish, offer easy access to mute functions and volume control, as well as the voice recognition features. Use the voice recognition button to easily place calls using your phone's voice dialing function. All buttons on the main unit are also backlit for easy viewing in dark conditions, and with a receiving range of 30 feet, you can be assured that the unit will communicate with a Bluetooth phone that's anywhere in your vehicle.
With the IHF1000, you're in total control of your in-car communications. Using the controls and voice commands, you can:
- Pair up to four Bluetooth-enabled phones with the unit (only one may be used at a time)
- Answer incoming calls
- Mute and and un-mute calls
- Voice dial by name up to 20 contacts stored on the device
- Voice dial by number
- Dial with the mobile phone keypad
- Request system help
And if your phone supports it, you can also use the IHF1000 to make voice-activated calls from your phone's contacts list, redial the last number, accept or reject incoming calls, transfer audio to hands-free, and toggle between multi-party calls. All this functionality gives you the freedom to seamlessly switch between your mobile phone and the IHF1000 unit.
Multiple language support is built into the unit, too. The system supports voice recognition in English (US and UK), French (EU), Spanish, Italian and German, and there is no need to "train" the system in any of these languages. It recognizes them right out of the box. As for compatibility with handsets, Motorola states that any Bluetooth phone that supports the Hands-free Profile should work with the IHF1000, but you'll want to check with your phone manufacturer to make sure. Also, note that professional installation is required for the IHF1000 system.
What's in the Box
Chrome keypad, directional microphone, Bluetooth module, wiring connectors and fuse kit, 5-Watt external speaker, mounting hardware, user manual, installation guide.
Customer Reviews:
Easy to install and use.......2007-12-12
I installed the IHF1000 in a 2007 Dodge Caliber using a Metra ABTI-CH3 Bluetooth OE intergration kit. It was truely a plug and play kit. Instlation takes about an hour. The Motorola IHF1000 works as advertised.
Excellent purchase!.......2007-12-01
I'm very pleased with the quality of this product. It is just as good as most factory installed bluetooth I've seen and heard on some new model automobiles. The voice recognition has worked great... not a single misdialed number. I had it professionally installed for $50. Be aware that the radio interface only works on newer model automobiles; say the last three years or so. On my older model car, I am relying on the 5 inch speaker which is included in the kit. It works very well. We'll be buying a second kit for my wife's car.
Better than most, but speaker not loud enough!.......2007-11-14
This is a well designed product overal. It worked well with my cell phone (Blackberry) and my wifes (Motorolla Razr). It always worked and it connected automatically when you start the car. No extra buttons to push on the phone or car, just start the ignition and it powers up detects your phone, connects, and works every time.
A word of advice -- you need, absoultely must mount the microphone on the visor pointed toward the driver, in order for people on the other end to hear you well, and for the voice commands to work well when you are driving.
The bad -- the only bad thing about this is the little wimpy speaker was just too underpowered. If I was on the freeway, I really just couldn't hear other people well and I was constantly asking people to repeat themselves. This was really, really anoying. What's worse is that my car is realatively quite on the freeway compaired to most. (Honda Accord V6) So if you have a small 4-cyl car you'll never be able to hear people on the freeway.
If it were built to interface with the built in car speakers that would've been a much better solution.
Buy it........2007-09-24
I just bought a new Blackberry and needed a hands free option. I heard great things about this Bluetooth kit and they are all true. Anyone who is complaining is a tech nerd. I had Verizon install it. It's easy to program and easy to use. I found a nice holder for my phone and I'm in business. Worth every penny!
Car Kit.......2007-07-28
we have had 3 or 4 different car kits. this one is the best.
Product Description
LUBIX STEREO BLUETOOTH HEADSET - BLACK UBHS-NC1
Customer Reviews:
Nice.......2007-09-07
I love these. They are awesome. They produce good sound. While not in use they hang around your neck. One thing that keeps them from being a 5 star is that the ear peices that go in the ear are a tad big. The size doesn't allow the closest fit but they don't seem to fall out so I guess it doesn't make much diference.
Another thing that kept it from getting a 5 was that the adjustable strap slipped after wearing it for awhile. I have a rubberband on it now at the desired length.
sound dropout problem with PDA.......2007-07-07
got this headset from j&r for $40
the price is OK, but the sound is kinda weak, and it gets distorted if I use bass boost
I did a modification, buy Sony E818, remove the speaker unit carefully, use the cap and put it over the small ring, which is on the earpiece, then put a sponge to hold it (can be bought from ratshak), yes, the magic worked
the necklace idea is very good, both earpiece can stick together magnetically when not used can keeps the headset from falling
the control buttons idea is also nice too, it can connect to last connected stereo device by pressing middle of volume button
but it has 2 problem
the battery is short: it claims having 5 hours, but the real world is 3-4 hours
sound dropoff and wow/flutter problem: it appears the sound drops off every 30-45 seconds (with Dell X51v and HP HX2495b), and the sound after dropoff is like RPM turns faster on vinyl, this should not happen for digital playback, but it happens
if it doesn't have sound dropoff problem, I'd give 4-4.5, I like the idea, but the sound is another story
Poor sound quality.......2007-06-11
The convenience of being able to wear it is great, but the sound quality is just flat. I also own a Motorola S9 stereo headset, and the sould quality of this Lubix unit doesn't come close in comparison.
Product Description
You are out and about - enjoying some time on your own. You put on your favorite stereo headset, turn on the music and pump up the volume. It drowns out everything, as you get into the rhythm. You can't help grooving to the music, forgetting everything around you. Meanwhile your friends are trying to reach you on the phone. But how can they get through?With the Jabra BT320s there is no need to turn down the volume on your favorite tunes so you can listen out for the phone. This Bluetooth stereo headset automatically switches from music to phone mode whenever a call comes in. That way you're always free to crank up the sounds, yet stay
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