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Are all BT headsets this bad? |
markbishop
Joined: Nov 13, 2003
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A while back I owned a Nokia 6310i and bought a Jabra BT250 headset. It worked if I held the phone right by the headset but if I moved it to say my trouser pocket on the opposite side to the ear where I'd attached the headset, that was enough to give a lot of crackling and the occasional dropped BT connection.
I returned the headset to the retailer. The replacement was just as bad. However, the retailer told me that the 6310i was to blame so I held on to the replacement until I could upgrade my phone.
I've recently bought a new SE T630 and tried it with the Jabra - no better. So yesterday I went out to Dixons and bought a Konnect Blue-Mini, which at £34.95 and 15g must be one of the cheapest and lightest headsets on the market. No improvement.
The interesting thing is that I've been experimenting with both and have come to the conclusion that they *can* work over a reasonable range - though perhaps not the claimed 10m - but the get very adversely affected by any objects between them and the phone. For instance, with the headset on my right ear I can just about hold a conversation with the phone in my left lower jacket pocket, unless I put my hand in front of it, which has a dramatic effect on call quality.
Are all BT headsets this bad or is there one that can offer genuinely clear transmission and reception, whatever pocket the phone is in?
Also, I am considering the possibility that I produce some kind of static electricity that is interfering with the signal, which might not be as bad for some other people. Any thoughts? |
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gelfen
Joined: Nov 22, 2003
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From: Melbourne, Australia
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i have used my HBH-65 with my z600 at 10m without any obstacles, and at 5m through a brick wall.
i hope this restores some faith. it's usually best to get a reputable brand (although i'm a little surprised at the jabra's performance).
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chudders
Joined: Apr 20, 2004
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I must say that I recently purchased a SE HBH35 for my P800 and apart from using it outside in windy ci=onditions I find it grest with very few problems |
kimcheeboi
Joined: Dec 19, 2003
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i use my bt stuff all throughout the house! 
maybe it's the water or minerals inin ur body tat are blocking the bt signal... Otherwise i dunno? maybe a 802.11x connection, 2.4 GHz phone, or microwave nearby?
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pzboyz
Joined: Sep 30, 2002
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On 2004-05-04 09:22:03, markbishop wrote:
Are all BT headsets this bad or is there one that can offer genuinely clear transmission and reception, whatever pocket the phone is in?
Also, I am considering the possibility that I produce some kind of static electricity that is interfering with the signal, which might not be as bad for some other people. Any thoughts?
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Remember when the T6XX was first produced there was the crackling audio problem. Well the root cause will be more of a problem on some devices. It sounds like the T630 you have is particulary bad and the software kludge they have added to limit the problem does not work well for you. Try the same headset on a different phone ... is the audio quality better and have longer range? If so .. it is the phone that is a problem
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bahbahsupercar
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
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From: Newcastle upon The Tyne
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Also, I am considering the possibility that I produce some kind of static electricity that is interfering with the signal, which might not be as bad for some other people. Any thoughts?
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I think if your producing a noticable amount of electricity you should go to the doctor.
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jor1ge
Joined: May 28, 2002
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From: Greece
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I ve tried both 630 and Z600 with the same headsets and my conclusion is that the particular Z600 i have was better in the bluetooth department.I use it with the motorola 810 with no problems. |
jplacson
Joined: Apr 21, 2002
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I had an HBH-10 used with the DBA-10 and my R310... works at full 10m, with crystal clear reception (It did have the largest antenna of any BT headset I think) crackling starts past 10m, drops at about 12m.
I currently use an HBH-30 with my P800... slightly shorter range, crackling starts at 8m, drops at 9-10m. Standby time is excellent at around 4 days. 2-3 days with use.
Most of the BT connection problems happen at the PHONE end- like if it's in a briefcase, your pocket, or inside something. BT chips operate at such low power, that being closer to your body's electrical field can affect it. Having your phone in your rear pocket, while sitting down makes the signal have to travel through your entire body just to get to the headset. Chest pocket works much better. Or get a belt holster.
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Jolitorax
Joined: Jul 31, 2003
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SonyEricsson HBH-200, which I consider to be one of the best BT headsets, works very well both with P900 (firmware upgraded) and Nokia 6310i. Even presents call log when used with the 6310i.
Good sound quality, reasonable battery duration, and allows some distance from the phone.
I've tried the HBH60/65 and Jabra as well, but prefer HBH-200 because of the sound, the look and feel. |
Morten
Joined: Apr 27, 2004
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From: Dublin, Ireland
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First of all Jabra Is the worst headset you could have purchased.
I work in phone stores at times and we had Jabra headsets, everyone of them were faulty and had to be sent back. Not that each one was faulty, they just would not communicate with any type of phone.
The best BT headset is the SE hbh-65, that will work with any phone regardless of make or model, great range on it too. The motorila BT headset isnt bad either, but its abit bigger.
PAY the extra and Get a HBH-65. Gaurantee to work
Thats my advise anyway.
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Morten
Joined: Apr 27, 2004
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From: Dublin, Ireland
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Thats meant to be Motorola by the way
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BLueblooD*
Joined: Jun 05, 2002
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I had hbh 35 n then upgraded 2 hbh 60 n they both sux when i paired with my t68i nor t610.
1day, we traveled 2 hongkong n my bro bought a cheap bt made in china 4 only hkd 340! N it works so good with t68i! AMAZING. I regret that i didnt buy it. :-(
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borg_
Joined: Feb 20, 2004
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From: Algarve - Portugal
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I have a Liquid Black T630 and the HBH-65.
I've no complains even when i use in my car, with the radio working and the window opened.
Everything at 100%
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bico
Joined: May 19, 2003
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From: Stockholm, Sweden.
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I'm using a SE T610 and a SE HBH-60 and they work excellent together. I haven't experienced any problems with them whatsoever.
Good reception. Good range.
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AcerKev
Joined: Jul 23, 2003
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From: Nottingham UK
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The "Logitech Mobile Bluetooth Headset" i got with my Handset (promo at Tomo) works well - i touch of crackling with the VideoSender turned on - but works some 6-7 meters away (the signal is a bit poor at mine so i leave the phone on the windowsill) while i'm at my computer - there is an internal wall in the way too  |
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Posted: 2004-05-04 09:22
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