Blew-tooth

blueerica · 02-16-2011, 09:43 AM

Friends, I'm in need of a new bluetooth headset.

Any opinions out there on which is the best/best-bang-for-the-buck before I go out reading review after review?

Arigato!

BarTopDancer · 02-16-2011, 09:46 AM

I have had good luck with various Plantronics AND they are available at Costco so if it sucks you can return it without hassle.

But now I just plug phone into ShinyCar and it runs through the speakers/speaker phone.

So I suggest you buy a new car with integrated blew-teeth instead.

Capt Jack · 02-16-2011, 10:53 AM

Jawbone. got turned on to 'em by Kevy and Ponine. love it...by far the best Ive ever had....and Ive had plenty

RStar · 02-16-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

But now I just plug phone into ShinyCar and it runs through the speakers/speaker phone.

So I suggest you buy a new car with integrated blew-teeth instead.

I agree there! Now that I've had the Ford Sync system, I'll never stick one of those annoying Blew-Teeth in my ear again!

SzczerbiakManiac · 02-16-2011, 11:13 AM

Moonliner · 02-16-2011, 11:39 AM

I second the Plantronics. Specifically the Voyager Pro. It's comfortable, sounds good, does audio so you can listen to movies/songs, lasts for days....

I gave up on Jawbone, I could never get the things to fit well and each time I tried to adjust it I'd disconnect the call do to the entire thing being one large button.

€uroMeinke · 02-16-2011, 12:31 PM

Audio on Jawbone has been the best, but I also had trouble with fit and durability, so Plantronics has worked best for me

katiesue · 02-16-2011, 12:58 PM

Another vote for the Ford Sync System.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-16-2011, 01:44 PM

I've got a pair of Motorolla A2DP stereo headphones, with mic, that work great. Sure, it's technically illegal to drive with them, I don't drive often enough to give a crap. And while it's also technically illegal to bike with them too, I don't think anyone cares.

Gn2Dlnd · 02-16-2011, 01:54 PM

Older Jawbone was one big button, I have a Jawbone Icon, which puts a button on the edge of the device. The other improvement is a physical on/off switch. The noise reduction allows me to drive with my windows open, and that's definitely an improvement over bluetooth devices that would cave under the slightest breeze from the air conditioner. Also, you can stream audio from your smartphone, which allows me to listen to NPR updates, books, or the google maps lady while I'm driving. I've had mine for over a year, it's a sturdy little device.

02-16-2011, 09:43 AM	#1
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Blew-tooth Friends, I'm in need of a new bluetooth headset. Any opinions out there on which is the best/best-bang-for-the-buck before I go out reading review after review? Arigato! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I have had good luck with various Plantronics AND they are available at Costco so if it sucks you can return it without hassle. But now I just plug phone into ShinyCar and it runs through the speakers/speaker phone. So I suggest you buy a new car with integrated blew-teeth instead. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	Jawbone. got turned on to 'em by Kevy and Ponine. love it...by far the best Ive ever had....and Ive had plenty __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I second the Plantronics. Specifically the Voyager Pro. It's comfortable, sounds good, does audio so you can listen to movies/songs, lasts for days.... I gave up on Jawbone, I could never get the things to fit well and each time I tried to adjust it I'd disconnect the call do to the entire thing being one large button. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Audio on Jawbone has been the best, but I also had trouble with fit and durability, so Plantronics has worked best for me __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Another vote for the Ford Sync System. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I've got a pair of Motorolla A2DP stereo headphones, with mic, that work great. Sure, it's technically illegal to drive with them, I don't drive often enough to give a crap. And while it's also technically illegal to bike with them too, I don't think anyone cares. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Older Jawbone was one big button, I have a Jawbone Icon, which puts a button on the edge of the device. The other improvement is a physical on/off switch. The noise reduction allows me to drive with my windows open, and that's definitely an improvement over bluetooth devices that would cave under the slightest breeze from the air conditioner. Also, you can stream audio from your smartphone, which allows me to listen to NPR updates, books, or the google maps lady while I'm driving. I've had mine for over a year, it's a sturdy little device. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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