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[Q] Nexus S Dock

The only dock I could find on internet was this and it's available for preorder and looks great IMO. Anyone ordered from this company before?
http://www.4u-mobi.com/onlineshop/index.php

Idk those prices plus shipping is rape-age
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dudeimgeorge said:
Idk those prices plus shipping is rape-age
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Are you looking at the same website? They do worldwide free shipping so there is no 'plus shipping'. Also 27$ or 17£ for a desktop cradle is very reasonable.

Yeah, $31 for the one with a second battery charger, with free shipping is still almost half what I paid for a Nexus One dock from Google (though the N1 dock had more features (bluetooth speakers)).

With the huge tacky logo on the front of it, it looks like a $5 item....

at least it's something, doesn't look like an OEM dock is coming out at all

Count me in for this.

I wonder how long before this becomes actually available for shipment. I'm okay with the price, just not with the waiting.

I was told by the seller that the dock will be shipping in the middle of march this year.

It looks awesome I just wish it had headset throughput.
Ideally, I'd like to use this on my nightstand and I usually listen to TuneIn Radio when I go to bed. This will block that. Bummer.

kc311man said:
It looks awesome I just wish it had headset throughput.
Ideally, I'd like to use this on my nightstand and I usually listen to TuneIn Radio when I go to bed. This will block that. Bummer.
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I always stream it over bluetooth.. It's a lot easier

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I always stream it over bluetooth.. It's a lot easier
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I have mixed feelings about listening to music over Bluetooth. On one hand, as a person who finds a lot of wireless accessories pretty stupid, headphones are one thing I definitely think can benefit from going cordless. On the other, sound quality over Bluetooth just isn't as good as in wired headphones, even to a decidedly non-audiophile such as myself. Also, I find the range of Bluetooth doesn't really allow for as much freedom of movement as I would wish in some cases, and every stereo headset I've tried is extremely sensitive to motion (such as when running with your phone in your pocket) and/or obstruction (such as turning your head to look at something in such a way as to place your body mass between the phone and the headset receiver). In either case, the playback stutters quite a bit.
My feeling is that Bluetooth technology isn't quite where it needs to be for music playback yet. Unless you're in a situation where you really need/want them, I think most people are still better off with wired headphones. Give it a year or two for quality to go up and prices to go down and it might be a different story.

zorak950 said:
I have mixed feelings about listening to music over Bluetooth. On one hand, as a person who finds a lot of wireless accessories pretty stupid, headphones are one thing I definitely think can benefit from going cordless. On the other, sound quality over Bluetooth just isn't as good as in wired headphones, even to a decidedly non-audiophile such as myself. Also, I find the range of Bluetooth doesn't really allow for as much freedom of movement as I would wish in some cases, and every stereo headset I've tried is extremely sensitive to motion (such as when running with your phone in your pocket) and/or obstruction (such as turning your head to look at something in such a way as to place your body mass between the phone and the headset receiver). In either case, the playback stutters quite a bit.
My feeling is that Bluetooth technology isn't quite where it needs to be for music playback yet. Unless you're in a situation where you really need/want them, I think most people are still better off with wired headphones. Give it a year or two for quality to go up and prices to go down and it might be a different story.
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I use http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/07/12/altec_lansing_t515_wireless_speaker_headset_system/ (just the headset part.. speaker is crap) with a sennheiser earphone and the audio quality is excellent and the range is not bad either. I get about 10 meters without much trouble.

RemoteSojourner said:
I use http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/07/12/altec_lansing_t515_wireless_speaker_headset_system/ (just the headset part.. speaker is crap) with a sennheiser earphone and the audio quality is excellent and the range is not bad either. I get about 10 meters without much trouble.
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Well, 10 meters is the range of bluetooth.
I use a Jabra BT3030. Good thing about it is I can plug in any earphone I want and if I prefer to use a larger speaker, I can just plug that too.

http://store.androidcentral.com/sei...m=shopping_engine&utm_campaign=GoogleProducts
The Innodock Jr for the Desire/Nexus One works perfectly for the Nexus S and it leaves a lot of room for you to add a case and still be able to use the dock.

navalynt said:
http://store.androidcentral.com/sei...m=shopping_engine&utm_campaign=GoogleProducts
The Innodock Jr for the Desire/Nexus One works perfectly for the Nexus S and it leaves a lot of room for you to add a case and still be able to use the dock.
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Oh, nice. Do you have a picture of the Nexus S in the dock? By the way, is the dock heavy? I worry about the dock tipping over. Thanks.

RemoteSojourner said:
I use http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/07/12/altec_lansing_t515_wireless_speaker_headset_system/ (just the headset part.. speaker is crap) with a sennheiser earphone and the audio quality is excellent and the range is not bad either. I get about 10 meters without much trouble.
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I'm happy for you, but not everyone wants to pay $200+ for headphones.

zorak950 said:
I have mixed feelings about listening to music over Bluetooth. On one hand, as a person who finds a lot of wireless accessories pretty stupid, headphones are one thing I definitely think can benefit from going cordless. On the other, sound quality over Bluetooth just isn't as good as in wired headphones, even to a decidedly non-audiophile such as myself. Also, I find the range of Bluetooth doesn't really allow for as much freedom of movement as I would wish in some cases, and every stereo headset I've tried is extremely sensitive to motion (such as when running with your phone in your pocket) and/or obstruction (such as turning your head to look at something in such a way as to place your body mass between the phone and the headset receiver). In either case, the playback stutters quite a bit.
My feeling is that Bluetooth technology isn't quite where it needs to be for music playback yet. Unless you're in a situation where you really need/want them, I think most people are still better off with wired headphones. Give it a year or two for quality to go up and prices to go down and it might be a different story.
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Seems to work excellently with my car stereo. The data throughput of Bluetooth is more than enough to handle music.

zorak950 said:
I'm happy for you, but not everyone wants to pay $200+ for headphones.
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For someone who cares so much about sound quality, I'm surprised you have not spent close to or even more than $200 on a pair of wired headphones even.

zorak950 said:
I'm happy for you, but not everyone wants to pay $200+ for headphones.
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My earphones are CX95 which I bought for about £60 (I also use other Sennheiser models which are about £15-£30) so I am not sure how you got 200+
The bluetooth headset itself was £15.

Note 2-compatible earphones with controls

I just received my note 2 a couple of days ago. Loving it! - with a couple of small caveats:
1) Why must the stock email client suck so much? With such a great and big phone one of the main advantages for me would be to be able to email efficiently. But, first thing, you can't change the background color from black. Second, no search functionality. Third, the interface isn't beautiful. All of it: Just bad. (I come from iOS so I'm used to a very well-functioning email app). Some of the other email clients at google play seem marginally better, but none are perfect. Hope for updates and an imroved client from Samsung.
2) Then to my actual question in this thread. The earbuds/earphones that came with the phone sound great. But, they are in-ear. I know that most people prefer in-ear phones, but for me, not so much. It makes me feel shut off from the world, and if I'm listening to music on my bike for example I'm afraid I won't hear important sounds from the traffic, stuff like that. So I'd like to find some alternative earphones that are not in-ear. I tried the apple earphones from my old iPhone, and they work fine for listening to music and talking, but I can't control volume or move between songs and radio stations etc with them.
So I wonder: anybody know of earphones that work with the galaxy note 2 that are not in-ear, where the controls work and that have good sound?

headphone controls
For headphone controls, i am not sure because of the diversity of android phones that you ll find a compatible model which is a shame,
you can use this free software workaround solution : JAYS Headset Control in the playstore.

Regarding in-ear headphones and motorbiking: I did just that not too long ago and broke a time record unknowingly between two cities. It's cool what shutting off the outside world can do for your courage and concentration

sz1a said:
Regarding in-ear headphones and motorbiking: I did just that not too long ago and broke a time record unknowingly between two cities. It's cool what shutting off the outside world can do for your courage and concentration
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Yeah you become more stupid and risk yours and others life by driving like crazy
Sent from one big Note II

easycure1974 said:
Yeah you become more stupid and risk yours and others life by driving like crazy
Sent from one big Note II
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Might be OT but both yes and no. You might take more risks but you also don't hesitate as much which makes it safer. Hesitating while driving/riding is really dangerous too! So its a double edged sword lol...
On topic, picking one of these bad boys up tomorrow. Hope the bundled earphones are decent enough to continue my stupidity on and off the road

Sony's Smart headset MH-1c has both volume controls as well as a call recieve button which works with Samsung Galaxy SIII and Note II.

While they are technically in ear, I would recommend using the LG Tone+ Bluetooth Headset - the model number is HBS-730. It has APT-X codec, which is for the most part indistinguishable from wired headphones, plus they have insane 12+ hour life. To get around being aware of sound around you like at work, I just wear one earbud in and the other one magnetically clips to the headset, which is super handy. I typically use them 10-14 hours a day and am a headset fanatic. They have volume control, play/pause, and track forward and back. Plus they have good sound quality for the money even though they are bluetooth.

oivavoi said:
I just received my note 2 a couple of days ago. Loving it! - with a couple of small caveats:
1) Why must the stock email client suck so much? With such a great and big phone one of the main advantages for me would be to be able to email efficiently. But, first thing, you can't change the background color from black. Second, no search functionality. Third, the interface isn't beautiful. All of it: Just bad. (I come from iOS so I'm used to a very well-functioning email app). Some of the other email clients at google play seem marginally better, but none are perfect. Hope for updates and an imroved client from Samsung.
2) Then to my actual question in this thread. The earbuds/earphones that came with the phone sound great. But, they are in-ear. I know that most people prefer in-ear phones, but for me, not so much. It makes me feel shut off from the world, and if I'm listening to music on my bike for example I'm afraid I won't hear important sounds from the traffic, stuff like that. So I'd like to find some alternative earphones that are not in-ear. I tried the apple earphones from my old iPhone, and they work fine for listening to music and talking, but I can't control volume or move between songs and radio stations etc with them.
So I wonder: anybody know of earphones that work with the galaxy note 2 that are not in-ear, where the controls work and that have good sound?
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Hi, I had the same problem and eventually have taken matters into my own hands by making my own using the 3 button remote bundled with the phone and some Klipsch S4i's I had left over from the iPhone days. The results were so good I have bought some more S4's to customise and have listed them on eBay for sale. Finally a solution to this problem. When are the manufacturers going to realise there are millions of Samsung devices out there and start making some decent earphones for us!!
Cheers
Lawrence

lawrence dent said:
Hi, I had the same problem and eventually have taken matters into my own hands by making my own using the 3 button remote bundled with the phone and some Klipsch S4i's I had left over from the iPhone days. The results were so good I have bought some more S4's to customise and have listed them on eBay for sale. Finally a solution to this problem. When are the manufacturers going to realise there are millions of Samsung devices out there and start making some decent earphones for us!!
Cheers
Lawrence
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Link?
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ac16313 said:
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Sorry, as a new member it wont allow me to post links but my ebay name is lozza24 if that helps
Cheers
Lawrence

lawrence dent said:
Sorry, as a new member it wont allow me to post links but my ebay name is lozza24 if that helps
Cheers
Lawrence
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You can't post a link, but you should be able to manually type it in.... just saying
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You can't post a link, but you should be able to manually type it in.... just saying
Sent from my EVO LTE rocking Sense 5!
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Thanks for the tip, still wouldn't let me for some reason though. The item number is 221216880761 which takes you directly to the page when entered into ebay search.
Cheers

Try Skull Candy.
I've got this one & it works fine!
http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/fix-in-ear-black-chrome
i only use it for music.
Play button once to play/pause, double tap to next track & three to previous!
hope this helps!

using earphones
Another alternative is try out the app Around Sound from the play store. It monitors external noise from the microphone and pauses your music to play that sounds to you.

I posted this in another thread, but the best retail option might be the new Samsung headphones that start coming out with the S4 - the HS330. Supposed to be better than the S3/Note 2 headphones and obviously volume and pause/answer buttons work.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4-review-914p2.php

Looking for a Stereo BT headset for Workout and Movies

I am looking for some help. Now that I have a tablet and I am trying to find a good BT stereo headset for it. I am going to mostly use the headset for listening to my tablet for movies and doing items on my tablet where I do not want to bug my wife and others.
I am also going to want to use it with my phone when I am working out or working on items where a tablet is just too big to have around. I went to Best Buy and they stated to use the Jaybird ones. They are going to take a large chunk out of my wallet. I am trying to find what else is out there and would have good sound quality and bass for movies but can take getting all sweating in a work out.
Thank you for any help or tips on this. Just kind of stuck right now.

You can also look at getting a receiver that has a headphone jack and use the headphone of choice.
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bsoplinger said:
You can also look at getting a receiver that has a headphone jack and use the headphone of choice.
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Might have to look into that. Thanks

Motorola has some water resistant ones but they are trash. Go with the jaybirds. I have several friends with them and they work great, and don't short out.

I have a Sony mw600 receiver that works pretty well. And with a standard 3.5 mm jack you can use any headset you want.
It's not as "clean" as a pure bt headset, but it's a lot more flexible. It has fm radio as well, a nice addition.
The only downside I found is the touch/pressure/whatever sensitive volume slider is a bit fiddly.
There is supposedly a newer version out, mw600s, but no idea about the changes and/or improvements.
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derrick_ said:
Motorola has some water resistant ones but they are trash. Go with the jaybirds. I have several friends with them and they work great, and don't short out.
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I've used the Motorola S9 and now the S10 bluetooth stereo headsets. The S9 I sent back at least 4 times because sweat gets into the buttons and when you press up or down on them it sticks the contact and acts as if you are holding it down. I finally got out of the warranty period and found that if I put them on the airconditioner return (on the floor) for a few days they work fine. I have to say that the S10 has not had that problem. In both cases, the "in ear" nature of the S9 and S10 do not fit me well. Of course fit is highly subjective so take it for what it's worth.
The S9 had better sound to me than the S10 and was easier to control (when there wasn't sweat behind the buttons). On the S10 I have to really press the buttons hard to activate them. The pads on the end of each side on the S10 came off in the first week. They were stuck on with what is essentially double sided tape. I tried to glue one back on with super glue which just hardened the semi-soft pad into a wrinkled mess. I used a dremel with an abrasive buffer tip to smooth it down.
Finally, the soft ear tips on the S10 come off almost every time I take the headset off. Of course the headset is useless if you loose the tips...well, it works, but is pretty uncomfortable in your ears. The one good experience was that I called Motorola and they sent me a bag of the tips for free. So now I have (I think) 6 pairs, two each of each size. No hassle from customer service. I was ready to pay something, but they just sent them for free.
I'm in the market for some new stereo headphones for the gym. They must be bluetooth, take calls, and have controls on them. The problem is that it's an expensive game of hit or miss on fit and function although I can return them to BestBuy if needed.
It might seem that I'm down on the S9 and S10. In general, I like the way they fit around my neck, I just wish they would nail it instead of staying at about 80%.
Just my 2 cents.

I have a Sennheiser pxc 310, it's a very good device, but the big problem with bluetooth, movie and nexus 7, is the latency between sound and pictures.
I have the galaxy note 2 and there is no such problem, maybe the apt-x codec solve the problem.

Give the LG HBS-700 a shot. I use them for everything from work, to tv, to working out at the gym.
They sound decent and have a decent battery life.
My only gripe with them is that they slip a little when on the bench.

Sirjacksinurbox said:
Give the LG HBS-700 a shot. I use them for everything from work, to tv, to working out at the gym.
They sound decent and have a decent battery life.
My only gripe with them is that they slip a little when on the bench.
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Hi guys,
i have a problem connected with the sound.....
I need read a file, pdf or word, and in the same time hear something recorded..... impossible, when i switch from player to any other program, the music player stop
is it a problem of me, or all nexus and android have such "Bug"?
Tnks
Ale

alechef said:
Hi guys,
i have a problem connected with the sound.....
I need read a file, pdf or word, and in the same time hear something recorded..... impossible, when i switch from player to any other program, the music player stop
is it a problem of me, or all nexus and android have such "Bug"?
Tnks
Ale
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What player are you using?
What are you trying to listen to?
What program are you using to read your document?

Sirjacksinurbox said:
What player are you using?
What are you trying to listen to?
What program are you using to read your document?
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Hi,
for music player, i tried the original in Nexus, Vlc and winamp.......
For reader, i tried Pdf reader and kingsoffice...
Anyway, every program i start from the task, it stop the music player.... no only document readers.
Astro too, if i open whil player is playing, it stop
Thnks
Ale

I'm using the LG HBS700 with So Slim Rom and the sound/video is very laggy and choppy over BT. Even when I play local files or ones over the network. I even tried watching a movie on Netflix. If I stop the video and plug in some headphones directly, it works fine. Anyone else have this problem? Might have to try a different Rom.
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derrick_ said:
Motorola has some water resistant ones but they are trash. Go with the jaybirds. I have several friends with them and they work great, and don't short out.
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I second that. Have the Jaybird Bluebuds X they are the best headphones I've ever had they are a little pricy though.

jiannichan said:
I'm using the LG HBS700 with So Slim Rom and the sound/video is very laggy and choppy over BT. Even when I play local files or ones over the network. I even tried watching a movie on Netflix. If I stop the video and plug in some headphones directly, it works fine. Anyone else have this problem? Might have to try a different Rom.
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I have this problem on the stock ROM, if you do some searching apparently it's a common bug introduced recently.
It's pretty disappointing as I got a Jabra clip to make listening while on the treadmill easier and it's just skippy as hell.

I'm using Samsung HS-3000 stereo. It has 3.5mm audio jack which you can swap the earphone for better ones

cant go wrong with these
BOOM !
http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTH220-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headphone/dp/B005LKB0IU/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_img_y
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I just got the Jaybirds. They went on sale on Amazon for $60 today.

veener79 said:
I just got the Jaybirds. They went on sale on Amazon for $60 today.
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which ones brah ?

Got the freedoms. They are normally $100.
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veener79 said:
Got the freedoms. They are normally $100.
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Thanks, they will ship these to the UK as well which saves us about £40.

Gear speakerphone quality

Hello. Yesterday I have purchased a new black galaxy gear and after pairing with my note 3 and making all the necessary settings, I realized that when I raise the volume level up to the maximum (+6), I hear distortion from my calling mate.
I am referring to the sound during a phone conversation (coming from the gear's bracelet speakerphone) that seems to be quite low (only in a quite environment I can easily hear the other party) and If I raise the sound level -in my gear- during a call to the maximum , the voice of the other party is a little bit muffled.
Should I expect top notch quality from the speaker (like let's say note 3) or I shall compensate with what I get (small earpiece, poor volume level).
I appreciate any reports on that matter, to see if my device should be replaced...
Thank you in advance.

vatk said:
Hello. Yesterday I have purchased a new black galaxy gear and after pairing with my note 3 and making all the necessary settings, I realized that when I raise the volume level up to the maximum (+6), I hear distortion from my calling mate.
I am referring to the sound during a phone conversation (coming from the gear's bracelet speakerphone) that seems to be quite low (only in a quite environment I can easily hear the other party) and If I raise the sound level -in my gear- during a call to the maximum , the voice of the other party is a little bit muffled.
Should I expect top notch quality from the speaker (like let's say note 3) or I shall compensate with what I get (small earpiece, poor volume level).
I appreciate any reports on that matter, to see if my device should be replaced...
Thank you in advance.
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It was never built to have a GREAT speakerphone quality, It was meant mostly for the times you have your hands full, or the phone is somewhere else. It's a supplement to the phone's phone capability, not a replacement!

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It was never built to have a GREAT speakerphone quality, It was meant mostly for the times you have your hands full, or the phone is somewhere else. It's a supplement to the phone's phone capability, not a replacement!
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Yes I understand that, but I would like from other gear's owners to clarify if maximizing the sound level during a call produce a little cracking noise (especially if the other party has strong voice) at times or my gear has bad speaker and needs to be replaced.
Thank you!

Mine does the same thing when I raise it to 6. But I really don't use the watch in public because the sound quality doesn't work that well in well populated areas.
But I'll give you my opinion on what Samsung was trying to do with calling ability of the watch.
1. Chores around the house, you don't have to lug your phone around the house, leave it in a neutral room, and when you cooking, cleaning etc
2. In the office, let's say you in a meeting put your watch and phone on vibrate and you can just look at your wrist to see who is calling or if the text message is important.
3. Jobs that don't allow cell phones to be out. We'll now your phone is on your wrist, so unless your job bans wrist watches then you are good.
If you are trying to look cool in public then I'm gonna burst your bubble, you don't look cool using it with your wrist turned the other way all the way up to your ear, and then removing it and talking into it. You just look like a moron doing it.
So in conclusion the watch is good to have when you are busy or have both hands tied up when you are frying chicken.
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vatk said:
Yes I understand that, but I would like from other gear's owners to clarify if maximizing the sound level during a call produce a little cracking noise (especially if the other party has strong voice) at times or my gear has bad speaker and needs to be replaced.
Thank you!
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On mine no BUT this does not mean your situation is not real. One must take into account several matters when debating this subject. The first being ones carrier. Vodafone here is useless for the quality of their call reception. Other carriers differ also.
Expectations of the owner. I find the speaker in the bracelet acceptable considering what it is. This will be personal though. Hi-Fi it is not nor is it expected to be. Have you the chance of trying another gear to see if you have a problem device, that can also happen in all devices of this nature. I hope you manage to resolve this situation.
Rgeards.

Guys, thank you both for your answers.
So, any other owners that upon raising their gear's sound level to (+5, +6) distorts the other party's sound?
Sadly, I don't have access to an other gear (friend, demo unit in a mall etc) to test out his watch, so I heavily rely on your feedback to decide upon dealing with the fuss regarding exchanging or not.

5 is where I leave mine. 6 (and notice the controls turn RED for some reason haha) can introduce a little distortion.
I use the speakerphone in the following places - car, office, home (on the couch or walking around) and it is perfect. Any type of loud environment makes it very hard to hear and I'll just use my phone.

rvdangel630 said:
Mine does the same thing when I raise it to 6. But I really don't use the watch in public because the sound quality doesn't work that well in well populated areas.
But I'll give you my opinion on what Samsung was trying to do with calling ability of the watch.
1. Chores around the house, you don't have to lug your phone around the house, leave it in a neutral room, and when you cooking, cleaning etc
2. In the office, let's say you in a meeting put your watch and phone on vibrate and you can just look at your wrist to see who is calling or if the text message is important.
3. Jobs that don't allow cell phones to be out. We'll now your phone is on your wrist, so unless your job bans wrist watches then you are good.
If you are trying to look cool in public then I'm gonna burst your bubble, you don't look cool using it with your wrist turned the other way all the way up to your ear, and then removing it and talking into it. You just look like a moron doing it.
So in conclusion the watch is good to have when you are busy or have both hands tied up when you are frying chicken.
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Very good point. Not too long ago, I am bike riding with my Note 3 in my back pack.. A call comes in from my son. I answer it on the Gear, and I have hearing problems and I minus my hearing aids. However, I was able to answer the call, have a short 2 to 3 min conversation. Make call pretty well. Sure, I didn't expect the quality of sound from my Note 3, but even with my hard of hearing, I was able to hear, they heard me, calls were recieved and made, without me stopping, digging down and bring my phone out of the back pack..
The Gear is a suppliment. However, if the OP is a little skeptical, I think he should return it for another one. That doesn't cost anything but a little time and gas money, and will give the OP peice of mind that his Gear is normal..
I returned one, and I later found out that the problem was USER ERROR, but I have piece of mind.

rvdangel630 said:
Mine does the same thing when I raise it to 6. But I really don't use the watch in public because the sound quality doesn't work that well in well populated areas.
But I'll give you my opinion on what Samsung was trying to do with calling ability of the watch.
1. Chores around the house, you don't have to lug your phone around the house, leave it in a neutral room, and when you cooking, cleaning etc
2. In the office, let's say you in a meeting put your watch and phone on vibrate and you can just look at your wrist to see who is calling or if the text message is important.
3. Jobs that don't allow cell phones to be out. We'll now your phone is on your wrist, so unless your job bans wrist watches then you are good.
If you are trying to look cool in public then I'm gonna burst your bubble, you don't look cool using it with your wrist turned the other way all the way up to your ear, and then removing it and talking into it. You just look like a moron doing it.
So in conclusion the watch is good to have when you are busy or have both hands tied up when you are frying chicken.
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2. does not work so well. when someone calls me, it takes even up to 8 seconds before the calling number is changed to a currently assigned name in my contacts. this is unacceptable! i want to glance at the watch and decide what next, i don't want to wait for such a long time before i can see the name.. this is clearly because contacts are not stored on device at all, everytime you request contact list, it's being streamed to you. terrible solution samsung.
3. this will not work in all places. if using phone is forbidden it does not mean you can use/make calls from tablet or smartwatch..

So guys, what your opinion?
Could this gadget be used in speaker mode in the car and in quite places without having to put it in your ear?
Thank you.

vatk said:
So guys, what your opinion?
Could this gadget be used in speaker mode in the car and in quite places without having to put it in your ear?
Thank you.
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its the best hands free kit I have ever had works great in car or outdoors or if your in the middle of working with tools in hand(no puns please lol)
Press thx if i help you

Somewhere quiet its ok i didn't try it yet in the car so can't tell you how it sounds...
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OP gots potatoes in his ears. I was talking with mine downtown at 5. 6 is to loud for the speaker think you will f it up.
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chuko303 said:
OP gots potatoes in his ears. I was talking with mine downtown at 5. 6 is to loud for the speaker think you will f it up.
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Haha, no potatoes here...
Today I am planning to return and ask for a replacement. +5, +6 is practically unacceptable (too much distortion). Comparing gear's and note 3's speakerphone mode is like comparing apple and orange, a totally different experience.
Should it be like this...?

Considering the gear has a smaller speaker not optimized for music, therfore it isn't that loud. Sometimes I can't almost hear the people I talk on the phone too at work. I will put my hand over my ear. Like if I was using an invisible phone love the gear!
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chuko303 said:
Considering the gear has a smaller speaker not optimized for music, therfore it isn't that loud. Sometimes I can't almost hear the people I talk on the phone too at work. I will put my hand over my ear. Like if I was using an invisible phone love the gear!
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Yeah, I love it too. Till now, I have changed 5 gears (different colours) to find the one that suits me best. Black is my favourite one finally...
But the speaker is for sure not loud and clear enough. My note 3 has better speakerphone quality during calls...

vatk said:
Yeah, I love it too. Till now, I have changed 5 gears (different colours) to find the one that suits me best. Black is my favourite one finally...
But the speaker is for sure not loud and clear enough. My note 3 has better speakerphone quality during calls...
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Of course bud, I got the jet black too. The best color.
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Best Bluetooth or Wired Headset (Hands Free Calling)?

Does anyone suggest a BT or wired headset that they use for hands free calling and think is really, really good?
I've used the Plantronics Voyager Legend for a year (always update firmware), but after 3 months of use on the LG G2 I'm ready to ditch it. Bad on business calls. People say I'm tinny, my voice cuts in/out, and also (showstopper) it randomly drops calls.
Appreciate any suggestions (based on experience/use) out there...particularly for business use...

drftb said:
Does anyone suggest a BT headset that they use for hands free calling and think is really, really good?
I've used the Plantronics Voyager Legend for a year (always update firmware), but after 3 months of use on the LG G2 I'm ready to ditch it. Bad on business calls. People say I'm tinny, my voice cuts in/out, and also (showstopper) it randomly drops calls.
Appreciate any suggestions (based on experience/use) out there...
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Blue Parrott B250-XT+. Simply the best for business calls. BTW, It looks horrible... You can't have it all...
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alex72 said:
Blue Parrott B250-XT+. Simply the best for business calls. BTW, It looks horrible... You can't have it all...
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Thanks. Wow, I'd feel like I just walked out of the orthodontist wearing that thing. I may order one and give it a shot!
How about best wired options? Do you know of any? I may as well compare wired if I'm going to get a beast like this.

I've been enjoying using the LG Tone+ HSB-730 Bluetooth headset. Great battery life, range, and ergonomics. It's also the little things like being able to put on/take off a shirt while still listening that make these awesome. I've always used wired sets before but now I'm completely over with untangling wires and wearing out the cable near the headphone jack.
If you're going to get these here's a word of caution: there are plenty of fakes sold by Amazon's 3rd party retailers so be sure to get one shipped from Amazon itself. Search YouTube and Amazon customer comments for 'LG Tone+ fake' to know what's real.

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I've been enjoying using the LG Tone+ HSB-730 Bluetooth headset. Great battery life, range, and ergonomics. It's also the little things like being able to put on/take off a shirt while still listening that make these awesome. I've always used wired sets before but now I'm completely over with untangling wires and wearing out the cable near the headphone jack.
If you're going to get these here's a word of caution: there are plenty of fakes sold by Amazon's 3rd party retailers so be sure to get one shipped from Amazon itself. Search YouTube and Amazon customer comments for 'LG Tone+ fake' to know what's real.
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+1 (I have the original LG Tone HSB-700 and paired with Viper4Android put all my wired buds to shame.)

I have the Tone Ultra and these are awesome. They have great battery life, JBL Speakers and noise cancelling.