HS850 - Feedback and Sensitivy - BT250/BT500 quality?

Posted: 05-07-2006, 03:31 AM

davidd31415

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Hi,

I've been using a wired Jabra boom (Earwave bud) headset for a few
years and love it. It sits snugly in my ear with the ear bud and audio
quality is excellent. Now I'm moving to Bluetooth...

I first tried a Jabra BT350 which did not sit in my ear properly. I
exchanged it for a Motorola HS850 which sat on my ear better (it
doesn't quite touch my cheek like some have reported) but seems
overly-sensitive. If I move it just a bit or even change the volume
while I am on a phone call the person on the other end of the phone
screams in horror due to the intensity of the noise. I have not found
other people reporting the same problem so I'm wondering if this is
something that is common to all Bluetooth headsets or if this is a
problem only I am experiencing?

I have been looking at the Jabra BT250 and BT500 and they look like
they are designed to fit more like the Earwave bud does. If anyone can
give me their opinions on these headsets I would appreciate it.

Where to buy these might also be useful advice; I paid $100 for the
HS850 and just read that they can be found for $50 commonly... Do the
Verizon stores overcharge? I just paid over $200 for a Motorola E815
as well, if there is a better place to buy this online, I'll return it
(was not purchased with a contract).

Thanks all,

David.

try BT250 BT500?

Responses to "HS850 - Feedback and Sensitivy - BT250/BT500 quality?"

davidd31415

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Re: HS850 - Feedback and Sensitivity- BT250/BT500 quality?

Posted: 05-08-2006, 02:36 AM

In case anyone reads this and wonders...

BT500 fits almost identically to the Earwave bud- I love it.

Sounds from moving the headset, adjusting volume, etc. are still
present- seems the Bluetooth mics are just that sensitive. "Warn the
other party before touching them," is my recommendationg.

Voice recognition on the E815 is a lot better for me with the BT500-
YMMV.

Dave.

davidd31415 wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've been using a wired Jabra boom (Earwave bud) headset for a few
> years and love it. It sits snugly in my ear with the ear bud and audio
> quality is excellent. Now I'm moving to Bluetooth...
>
> I first tried a Jabra BT350 which did not sit in my ear properly. I
> exchanged it for a Motorola HS850 which sat on my ear better (it
> doesn't quite touch my cheek like some have reported) but seems
> overly-sensitive. If I move it just a bit or even change the volume
> while I am on a phone call the person on the other end of the phone
> screams in horror due to the intensity of the noise. I have not found
> other people reporting the same problem so I'm wondering if this is
> something that is common to all Bluetooth headsets or if this is a
> problem only I am experiencing?
>
> I have been looking at the Jabra BT250 and BT500 and they look like
> they are designed to fit more like the Earwave bud does. If anyone can
> give me their opinions on these headsets I would appreciate it.
>
> Where to buy these might also be useful advice; I paid $100 for the
> HS850 and just read that they can be found for $50 commonly... Do the
> Verizon stores overcharge? I just paid over $200 for a Motorola E815
> as well, if there is a better place to buy this online, I'll return it
> (was not purchased with a contract).
>
> Thanks all,
>
> David.
>
>
>
>
> try BT250 BT500?