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India Press Store - Motorola S805 Bluetooth D.J. Style Stereo Headset [Motorola Retail Packaging]
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List Price: $149.99
Our Price: $63.46
Your Save: $ 86.53 ( 58% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Motorola
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Average Customer Rating:   
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Color: Black
EAN: 0723755987647
Feature: Works with any Bluetooth-Equipped Phone
Label: Motorola
Manufacturer: Motorola
Model: S805
Publisher: Motorola
Release Date: 2006-10-04
Studio: Motorola
Variation Description: Black
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Features
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Works with any Bluetooth-Equipped Phone
Up to 17 Hours of Play Time
Compatible with All Bluetooth Compliant Handsets, Wired MP3 Players and A2DP, AVRCP Devices
Designed for Integration of the Stereo Modules into High-End DJ Stereo Headband
Never Miss a Call While Listening to High-End Stereo Sound
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Forth Time's A Charm
Comment: Finally, after 4 tries, I have found a set of bluetooth wireless headphones that I can actually live with.
Are they perfect - NO! I'll get into the pros and cons below, but first I've got to say that when I started my quest to purchase a decent sounding, less than a 100 lbs, and less than a fortune set of wireless headphone, I did not expect it to be this difficult.
For my music source I purchased the Verizon ENV2, and added an 8 GB chip.
I first ordered the JBL 610 ($125). While they paired up perfectly, they sounded much too tinny and felt cheap. Return # 1.
Next I ordered the top-of-the line Sony DRBT50 ($165). These were light weight, felt great, and when I got stereo, they sounded wonderful. Unfortunately, they would not stay in stereo mode, kept reverting back to mono. Also, the controls were badly placed and I kept hitting the controls when I put them on. Return # 2.
Next came the Jabra BT8030 ($137). They paired easily and sounded very nice (they have chip enhanced bass). Also - they turn into stand-alone speakers and they really sound great in that mode. The sound level actually doubles. Unfortunately, they weighted about a ton and I felt really stupid when I walked around the mall with them on. Oh yea, the ad claimed 32 hours of use between charges, but once I got them the specs said 7-8 hours. Big difference. I thought about keeping them for the stand-alone stereo - but - back they went. Return # 3.
That's when I gave up and bought a pair of Bose wired headphone (the cheap $150 pair). They sounded great and lightweight - but once I got them on the plane I remembered why I wanted wireless phones. I kept catching the cable on the seat and I had to pull the phone out to turn it on an off. So after a couple of weeks of this, I decided to try one more time. I kept the Bose for the office.
I purchased the Motorola S805, basically out of sheer desperation. They were only $88 at Amazon (I love Amazon!), and free shipping, so I gave them a try. Surprisingly, they paired easily and sounded really good. They were not especially light weight, but fit fine on my head and were not all that heavy (8 oz). No glitches the first 3 days, then all at once I went to turn them off, and they went in pairing mode and the only way to get them out was to plug in the charger. A couple of more days went by and one morning they would not turn on (had plenty of charge). So I decided they were defective, and I sent them back and got a replacement pair. After about 3 days with the replacement set, once again they went into pairing mode, and then later would not turn on. Hum, if it happened the same way twice, then it probably was not a defect but something I was doing wrong. So I experimented with them for a few days and figured it out. Here goes: If you follow the instructions when turning them off and wait until after all 3 flashing lights before releasing the on/off button, they will go into pairing mode. If you release the button as soon as the first flash happens, they turn off. A quirk, but, given my history and desperation, not all that hard to live with. Next, why would they not turn on sometimes? I found this one by accident. I went to turn off the headphones, but forgot to first press the music play/stop button, just turned off the phones. That did it, they would not turn back on until I plugged in the charger and "reset" them. Okay, for most people that would be enough to "send them back" but I really want wireless headphones so I am keeping them.
A few other observations:
(1) I tested the charge time and so far they've gone 16 hours on a single charge, and they were still working. They are rated at 17 hours. Charge takes almost exactly 3 hours.
(2) A big pro is the case, hard shell and very nice. Room to store the charger and supplied wired cable.
(3) They transition seemlessly from stereo headphones to hands-free phone headset. When you hear the ring tone, just press the Phone button and you are talking. Clear as a bell. Not sure how my voice is coming through, but have not received any complaints so I assume it is clear as well. When you are finished with your call, press the phone button again, and you are back to music in a couple of seconds. The music is paused so you don't miss a note.
(4) The ad says they reduce noise and echo, but I did not find either of these to be true. Background noise is not noticably reduced, and there is a noticable echo when walking in the mall. Does not really bother me, but you should be aware of this. Haven't tried them on the plane yet.
(5) Controls: I like the placement of the controls. Took me only a couiple of days be become an expert at lowering or raising the music volume (a wheel), skipping or repeating a song (a different wheel), pausing (quick push of a button), or answering the phone (quick push of a differnt button).
Okay, that's about it. I will keep them and I do recommend them if you don't mind dealing with a quirk or two. Besides, $88 (now $79 I see) isn't all that much money to be the first on your block to own some new high-tech gadget.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Sound Difficult to Operate
Comment: Pros:
* Nice sound
* Good feel on the head
* Rotating cups are nice for mixing (during practice, not live, see below)
* Headset comes with a really nice carrying case
Cons:
* They are extremely difficult to pair with any device. Every time I use them I have to spend five to ten minutes just trying to get the headphones into pairing mode and to actually pair with the host device. Motorola used the horrible "one button does it all" interface for operating power and pairing, even though there are two buttons on the headset.
* The other button on the other side of the headset is useless because it's proprietary. It's supposed to pause/play music but it doesn't work with any device I've ever paired the headphones with.
* The little rubber flap that covers the USB and audio input plugs is always falling out and hanging lopsided.
* The headphones say on the package and in adverts that you can connect a headphone cable to another device to listen instead of using Bluetooth, but they don't tell you that the cable has to be Motorola's "special" headphone cable, which you have to order from Motorola. You can't just go to the store and buy a iPod headphone cable to use with the headphones like you can with most other devices.
*The fabric on the inside of the headband is nice for keeping your head from sweating but it causes carpet burns on the back of your neck if you wear the headphones around your neck.
*Not recommended for DJs (trust me, I am one) because you can never be sure how long the battery is going to last, as there's no battery meter. You really don't want your headphones to quit on you in the middle of a live show.
* When the batteries get low there's a series of three beeps then an ear-bursting *POP* noise. I wrote to Motorola to complain and ask if the issue could be fixed, but they responded by sending me another set of the same headphones which had the same problem. The only workaround is to quickly jerk the headphones off of your head when you hear the three beeps to avoid hurting your ears with the loud pop noise.
* There's a really bright LED light that fades on and off while the headphones are receiving audio that you can't disable, on each side of the headphones. It's kind of neat for about the first five minutes then it gets annoying.
* The minimum volume is still sometimes too loud.
* Default volume at power on is always too loud.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Perfect for Late Night Listening
Comment: These work great for watching tv late at night when the Family is asleep. Plus you can get up and get a drink and not miss anything. You can transfer them to your computer and listen to music while doing something else. The range is good with not much static. They are worth every penny for the price I paid. I am considering the Bose wireless headphones when I can afford them.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome....
Comment: These are some of the best headphones that I've ever used!!! Only thing wrong is that they don't go loud enough for me!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not as good as I had hoped
Comment: Pro:
-Adjustable headset, many/most in this price range aren't
-Wireless (of course) however offers a corded option that connects to non-bluetooth technology (cable included)
-DJ style, i.e. covers the ears for a better listening experience (note: not earphones suited for a Disc Jockey)
-Pairing process worked pretty well
-Buttons mounted on the earpieces to control various functions somewhat awkward for me... it's like they're in the wrong places or too close together or perhaps its that buttons are used for too many shared functions
Con:
-Horrific static interference on every device in every location that I tried to use this with
-Bluetooth is not compatible with all bluetooth, be careful what type of bluetooth that your other devices use
-For me, uncomfortable. The top bar that connects the earpieces is not padded
-Bulkier feel than I was hoping for
-Not compatible with iPhone (but works with the iMac)
Bottom line: for me not a good experience. I will keep on looking and may have to spend more $$$ to get a wireless experience that I am looking for (so far no luck). Suggestion: find the online manual and read it first as another way to research any electronic device to help you select the unit that's right for you.
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