Bluetooth Headsets? Which one is the best?

[AllGamer]

take a look at these ones

http://mytreo.net/forum/index.php/topic/7367.0

[vinson01]

The differences between the Jabra BT250 and the PalmOne version are as follows (There maybe more these are just some of them)

Jabra BT250
    -Calls are not automatically transferred to the headset, even if it is in range when placing a call.
    -If you decide to answer a call directly the call will remain on the phone.
    -It is simple to tansfer calls back and forth
    -No Automatic link
    -No ability to call reject
    -call waiting

PalmOne version
    -When making calls they are automatically transfered to the headset
    -If you answer the call on the phone the conversation will automatically transfer to headset ( good or bad u decide?!)
     -Has automatic linking
     -has call reject capability
     -call waiting
     -$5.00 to $20.00

Wayne

[nuwaub]

All I am saying is that both Headsets that I have tried, one from Palm and one from Cingular had static while holding the phone in my hand.  I would move it a little and the static would go away.  I can't live with that kind of performance.  What good is bluetooth if I have to carry the phone in my hand all the time.  I don't know if it is the bluetooth technology on the phone or the headset but when I used my mPX220 with my hs850 I had no problems at all. The volume was just not loud enough for me, that is why I switched to the jabra. 

[HenryE]

Jabra BT250
PalmOne version
    -When making calls they are automatically transfered to the headset
    -If you answer the call on the phone the conversation will automatically transfer to headset ( good or bad u decide?!)
Wayne

Our BT200, Logitech, and now the Scala500 all seem to work that way. The Scala500 is by far the quickest of the three - the transfer to Bluetooth happens in the first second. In all cases, the audio can be shifted back to the phone by pushing the second 'button' on the phone's screen. The BT200 takes so long that some might think it'll never happen.

What I'd like (what everyone wants, I think) is to push a button on the Bluetooth headset, then voice-dial to make a call -- all without ever touching the phone. We did that with the Sony/Ericsson T608 and T610 - the phones stayed in the pocket/briefcase/purse and wasn't touched.

For that to happen, PalmOne must release an Application Program Interface - called an "API" that bridges from one module to the other. Waiting...

[xxpinballxx]

Anyone know about the Bluespoon from nextlink????

Its tiny in comparison and would love to use it. Doesn't make you look like you belong on the bridge of the enterprise!!!

I heard it works with the 650 from their site but it also said people have complained about some static in the background.....

[Rob777]

I recently upgraded to the new Treo 650 and received the free Jabra 250 headset. The only thing I liked about this headset was the way it looked.  It worked OK if my phone was directly within 2 feet of the headset and not in my pocket. It was basically worthless and I sold it on eBay for $50. I set out on a quest to find the ultimate headset. After buying, testing and returning 4-5 headsets. I finally settled on the Motorola HS 810, not the 820 which was not loud enough.  I am still not overwhelmingly impressed by any Bluetooth headset, but this was the best that I could find. I really like the fact that by opening the boom, you can turn the device on or off.

If you are true fanatic about sound quality and ease of use, nothing beats my Shure Quiet Spot wired headset. I guarantee you won't have problems hearing with this headset and people will think you're calling from a landline.  These are available on eBay for around $17.

[ratenterm]

I'm the new guy, waiting on my 650 to arrive.  While waiting I'm doing the "I can get this , and get that add on, and Ohhh I gotta have that!" 

I see else where in the accessory forum discussion about great wired headsets, "The Boom" in particular seems to have phenominal noise cancelling technology.

Here is the test http://www.theboom.com/blackhawk_demo.swf

Here is the full review http://www.thetravelinsider.info/roadwarriorcontent/boomheadset.htm

So my question is this, does this type of superior noise cancellation exsist for BT?  Or am I to be relegated to a life of wired exsistance?

Waiting and shopping... Waiting and shopping... Waiting and shopping

[tcampb01]

I see else where in the accessory forum discussion about great wired headsets, "The Boom" in particular seems to have phenominal noise cancelling technology.

Here is the test http://www.theboom.com/blackhawk_demo.swf

Here is the full review http://www.thetravelinsider.info/roadwarriorcontent/boomheadset.htm

So my question is this, does this type of superior noise cancellation exsist for BT?  Or am I to be relegated to a life of wired exsistance?

I've been wondering the same thing.  I'm unhappy with ALL bluetooth headsets.  Why does every headset manufacturer think that a headset with the microphone located withing 2 inches of your ear could POSSIBLY give good sound quality?

I've noticed that all the headsets that have a boom extended to your mouth can either (a) reduce the gain levels because the microphone is so close to your mouth -- thereby SIGNIFICANTLY cutting out background noise or (b) create really good noise cancellation technology (e.g. "The Boom"). 

"The Boom" uses passive sound cancelling that's really simple.  But it only works because it HAS a boom.  Basically the headset has TWO microphones (not one).  One of them is in front of your lips.  The second is located away from your lips.  The idea is that "ambient" sounds from the street, airport, etc. will come in at about the same volume level on both microphones.  So they invert the wires on the second microphone so that they create a wave-form that, when combined with the normal wave of the primary microphone, they cancel themselves out.  But... your talking will come in SIGNIFICANTLY louder on the microphone in front of your lips than it will on the 2nd microphone -- that means the 2nd micrphone pickup wont generate enough of a wave to cancel out the sound of your voice on the 2nd microphone.  The result is low-tech way to make a headset that works so well that everybody except you might as well be on mute becasue the person on the other end of the phone will hardly be able to hear any background sounds other than the sound of your voice.

I have the Plantronics M2500.  It's great for quiet environments, but if I'm on the street, in an airport, etc. the other party gets SOOO much background noise that they can barely hear me.  This headset is absolutely awful. 

I see Body Glove makes a headset that has an extending boom ( http://www.gowithit.com/bluetooth/default.htm ), but it doesn't look like it extends very far and I cannot find any specs on the headset (battery standby, talk time, etc.).  Anybody have one of these and is it any good?

I cannot seem to find bluetooth headset that works well in noisey environments.  If you know of one, please let me know! 

[azgatekeep]

FWIW, I have a Jabra BT200 that I've had for a couple of years and it works flawlessly with my Treo 650 - the added features that some were saying the BT250 from Jabra or Cingular didn't have, can be enabled by using an alternate pairing sequence when you initially connect the headset to your phone - on the headset, you hold the Volume Up button down while pressing the Power button to place the headset into pairing mode (release both buttons once the headset is in pairing mode) and when the pairing is complete you'll have all the features on the PalmOne "Handsfree" profile list. These features are available on my BT200; I can't see how they'd be unavailable on the BT250, no matter who you get it from.

[nuwaub]

Well I was trying to order the Scala headset but it was back ordered and I did not want to wait.  So I bought what I wanted to buy in the first place.  I got the Jabra BT800 on friday and it is sweet.  It works very well with my Treo 650 no problems at all.  The caller Id works as well as all the other features this headset comes with.  I get no static like I did with the jabra 250.  I can leave my phone in my case on the other side of my hip and the calls are very clear.  Sound quality is excellent.  I have a 2004 Armada with dual exhaust and when I had my jabra 250 it was still hard to hear even with the mini gel inside the ear but I can hear very well with the Jabra 800.  I have no complaints at the moment.  If anyone is considering buying this headset i'll be happy to answer in questions.

[jgonzalez]

Try the Motorola model.  My friend had the Jabra and he had to return it for the same reason.  and, the quality was terrible.  The motorola is much more comfortable (especially when wearing glasses) and has good range.  You can get it right off thier website.

I bought a 600 3 months before the 650 came out and It's a hassle for me to get one f those earpeices.  Be glad that you have the 650.

I just bought a Jabra FreeSpeak BT250 and I am not satisfied so far. I have gotten a lot of static from just a few feet away and sometimes it has trouble picking up my phone from a very short distance. CNet rated it as the best bluetooth headset, but I'm beginning to think there has to be something better for my Treo 650.

I'm thinking about returning it for something else. Is there something better out there?

Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
RHW

[LinJS]

nuwaub,
I tried the BT800 at a shop, and while I can call/answer, the caller-id does not appear when paired with my Treo 650.
When the same BT800 is paired with my Nokia , the caller-id appears.
Did you have to do anything special (during pairing, etc) to get the caller-id to appear?
Thanks.

[nuwaub]

No I did not do anything special.  I paired it and made some test calls and it appeared on the caller ID.

[Gringo]

I recently upgraded to the new Treo 650 and received the free Jabra 250 headset. The only thing I liked about this headset was the way it looked.  It worked OK if my phone was directly within 2 feet of the headset and not in my pocket. It was basically worthless and I sold it on eBay for $50. I set out on a quest to find the ultimate headset. After buying, testing and returning 4-5 headsets. I finally settled on the Motorola HS 810, not the 820 which was not loud enough.  I am still not overwhelmingly impressed by any Bluetooth headset, but this was the best that I could find. I really like the fact that by opening the boom, you can turn the device on or off.

If you are true fanatic about sound quality and ease of use, nothing beats my Shure Quiet Spot wired headset. I guarantee you won't have problems hearing with this headset and people will think you're calling from a landline.  These are available on eBay for around $17.

I bought a 650 about a month ago, and I already had a Moto HS810.  I can get the 810 to pair with the 650, but it will not route calls.  Does anyone know a trick to get this to work.  I tried the Jarba too and couldn't get it to work either.  I tried both on another ladies 650 with the same results.  Any help would be appricated.

Regards

[ratbastid]

I've tried several BT headsets and never been happy with any of them. Mostly it's volume and sound quality issues that make me send them back.

I recently picked up the new Logitech Mobile Pro, which has a pivoting microphone boom. It's FANTASTIC. It picks up calls before the first ring, on outgoing, and almost certainly before I can get to the "pick up" button on incoming. Volume is great, nobody is asking me to repeat myself.

There was a Logitech Mobile Headset about a year back. The Mobile Pro is a newish model, and there aren't many reviews of it out there. Consider this a major endorsement!