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Anyone got the SBH20 Bluetooth headset yet?

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/stereo-bluetooth-headset-sbh20/
Looks promising, especially for owners of the Xperia V who are afraid their flaps will eventually get loose. I was thinking of getting one (primarily in order to use it with headphones to listen to music on the go), but I'm afraid having Bluetooth activated over longer periods will accelerate battery drain. So I was wondering - is anybody using it already? And if yes, how is battery life affected when using it?
Also, does it ship with earphones? I already got the ones from my V which I don't use, and I don't need another pair honestly ...

vonotny said:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/stereo-bluetooth-headset-sbh20/
Looks promising, especially for owners of the Xperia V who are afraid their flaps will eventually get loose. I was thinking of getting one (primarily in order to use it with headphones to listen to music on the go), but I'm afraid having Bluetooth activated over longer periods will accelerate battery drain. So I was wondering - is anybody using it already? And if yes, how is battery life affected when using it?
Also, does it ship with earphones? I already got the ones from my V which I don't use, and I don't need another pair honestly ...
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According to the link you provide, you can use NFC
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Erica Law said:
According to the link you provide, you can use NFC
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But that still means a wireless connection and battery drain, no?

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vonotny said:
But that still means a wireless connection and battery drain, no?
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Just got it today, it's really nice, but NFC function is really useless, it connects the headset and turns bluetooth on, but you have to use NFC fuction always on which drains the battery more then idle bluetooth. So I connected it manually and it connects automatically each time I turn headset on with all the devices it was once connected. It's good for those who use NFC a lot.

petyasb said:
Just got it today, it's really nice, but NFC function is really useless, it connects the headset and turns bluetooth on, but you have to use NFC fuction always on which drains the battery more then idle bluetooth. So I connected it manually and it connects automatically each time I turn headset on with all the devices it was once connected. It's good for those who use NFC a lot.
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And how much does Bluetooth drain the battery when you use the headset? That's my main concern.

vonotny said:
And how much does Bluetooth drain the battery when you use the headset? That's my main concern.
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I've never used the sbh20, but i use a similar bluetooth headset by nokia and i always connect my T to the car stereo with bluetooth to listen to spotify's music..in the beginning i was scared as you by a possible battery drain, but in the end you don't have to worry...It uses 1/2% of battery for 15-20 minutes of music, not bad imho!

vonotny said:
And how much does Bluetooth drain the battery when you use the headset? That's my main concern.
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Somebody on this forum told about Xperia that useing bluetooth headset takes less power then listening to music through wired headphones plugged directly to the phone, not sure though.
My experience shows that NFC feature takes 1-2% more than idle bluetooth on my Sony Xperia Acro S through the night.

Thanks guys!

Btw., I just ordered it for my birthday

I think some people are misunderstanding NFC here, the music isnt streamed through NFC, It would be usless if that was the case. It uses bluetooth to stream, the initial connection to the device is created via a tap with NFC enabled. NFC only works in the proximity of a couple of MM.
My experince with bluetooth headphones is very positive, barely any battery drain directly with bluetooth headphones and liveview attached to my XperiaT.
I use a bluetooth speaker in my car and find the battery drain is significantly less than playing it through the devices inbuilt speaker.

What can you say with the quality of sound? Difference between the generic headset from out of the box came from the phone and the headset include in sbh20. Thanks
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ill order one for myself. RM145 here in malaysia.. thanks for this info!

Got mine today, in sexy white, to fit my iPod earphones Now I've got several Sony chargers and earphones which I don't use ...
Anyway, the SBH20 is great, makes the phone a proper MP3 player PLUS it doubles as a headset. Very comfortable. Also: no more opening my V's flaps

I got one too. Now I don't have to lug my hefty phone in my pockets or hand to listen to music \
soncarl said:
What can you say with the quality of sound? Difference between the generic headset from out of the box came from the phone and the headset include in sbh20. Thanks
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The earphones are alright. They're more or less the same than the stock earphones.

Inquiry about SBH20
petyasb said:
Just got it today, it's really nice, but NFC function is really useless, it connects the headset and turns bluetooth on, but you have to use NFC fuction always on which drains the battery more then idle bluetooth. So I connected it manually and it connects automatically each time I turn headset on with all the devices it was once connected. It's good for those who use NFC a lot.
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Hello. I am looking to buy Sony SBH20 to use with my Lumia 920 and desktop computer. Currently I am using a Jabra Street 2. I wanted to know a few things.
1. How is the mic quality when on a call? Is the background noise of wind, people around you audible when on a call from the mic itself? I had this problem with my Nokia BH-214 handsfree but not with my Jabra Street 2 so I am cautious when buying these.
2. Does the handsfree add its own Bass/Treble to songs being played? My Jabra Street 2 does it and it is annoying as I can't listen to songs in their pure form.
3. Do you have access to a Nokia Lumia 920? Can you please check if there is any problem with it? It is ok if you don't have access.

gxsaurav said:
Hello. I am looking to buy Sony SBH20 to use with my Lumia 920 and desktop computer. Currently I am using a Jabra Street 2. I wanted to know a few things.
1. How is the mic quality when on a call? Is the background noise of wind, people around you audible when on a call from the mic itself? I had this problem with my Nokia BH-214 handsfree but not with my Jabra Street 2 so I am cautious when buying these.
2. Does the handsfree add its own Bass/Treble to songs being played? My Jabra Street 2 does it and it is annoying as I can't listen to songs in their pure form.
3. Do you have access to a Nokia Lumia 920? Can you please check if there is any problem with it? It is ok if you don't have access.
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This article should answer all your questions: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417963,00.asp

I have read that but wanted to know real world status.
How bad is the noise cancellation? Also, do u have a Lumia 920 which you can test with?

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I have read that but wanted to know real world status.
How bad is the noise cancellation? Also, do u have a Lumia 920 which you can test with?
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I'm afraid I can't say anything about that.

vonotny said:
I'm afraid I can't say anything about that.
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ok. Thank you for the help.

Actually,I was wondering..will using Bluetooth to stream music cause the music quality drop ? I'm not sure,as I never used any Bluetooth device before..
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[Q] HTC one, disable an audio channel?

Hi,
I recently accidently damaged my htc one bottom speaker and its really quite annoying to listen to. I was wondering if there is anyway to disable one audio channel or using an equaliser change audio balance globally. All of the research I have done and all of the equalisers I have tried has yielded no results I am rooted, unlocked and s-off if it helps in anyway. Thanks

I think Viper4Android would be exactly what you're looking for.

martini1294 said:
Hi,
I recently accidently damaged my htc one bottom speaker and its really quite annoying to listen to. I was wondering if there is anyway to disable one audio channel or using an equaliser change audio balance globally. All of the research I have done and all of the equalisers I have tried has yielded no results I am rooted, unlocked and s-off if it helps in anyway. Thanks
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all you need : MONO output sound
HTC one sounds basically with stereo outputs and speakers
so you need to convert/change the output from Stereo to Mono, you can look for any App to do this
or you can try Poweramp.apk , go to Tone/Vol and adjust the BALANCE to your correct side
hope this help you

Wouldn't mono still use both speakers? And I have heard of poweramp but wouldn't that only affect that app itself, not for example my OS, ringtone etc. I would just like to completely disable the bottom speaker if there is a way.
Thanks

martini1294 said:
Wouldn't mono still use both speakers? And I have heard of poweramp but wouldn't that only affect that app itself, not for example my OS, ringtone etc. I would just like to completely disable the bottom speaker if there is a way.
Thanks
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when you change the Balancer to the (not-damaged) speaker, it will disable the damaged one
if you think you need to disable it without use Balancer app, forget it , you can do it if you can de-assembly your phone

Prophet16 said:
I think Viper4Android would be exactly what you're looking for.
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I tried viper4android and i cann only find the option im looking for, for bluetooth and headphones only, not for the actual phone speakers. =(

martini1294 said:
I tried viper4android and i cann only find the option im looking for, for bluetooth and headphones only, not for the actual phone speakers. =(
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Well there is an option to use one profile universally. So you could set up the Bluetooth profile to have one sided audio and then enable the option to use that profile as the only profile. And when you plugin your headphones you can turn it off.

Bluetooth music quality

Super new here, I tried searching for my problem but I may just be blind. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help out.
I've got an 06' BMW with a witson android head unit.
The issue I'm having is Bluetooth music audio quality. Oddly enough Bluetooth calling isn't a problem. The upper range of sound is distorting. Don't know if this makes a difference or not, it's connecting to an iphone *hides under table. If I listen to the radio or to a cd (like it's 1997 or something) I don't hear the issue.
I've gone into the factory settings, and adjusted the BT volume up and down and found no change. I've changed all of the volume options, and found no change. I've tried changing the amplifier settings as well and have found no change.
MCU version MCTB-KYD-V2.77
Android version 4.4.4_27082015
Kernel version 3.0.36+
[email protected] #481
Build number rk3066-eng4.4.4
Cpu ARM cortexA-9 @1.6ghz(x2)
Thanks again for looking

Blackychan79 said:
Super new here, I tried searching for my problem but I may just be blind. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help out.
I've got an 06' BMW with a witson android head unit.
The issue I'm having is Bluetooth music audio quality. Oddly enough Bluetooth calling isn't a problem. The upper range of sound is distorting. Don't know if this makes a difference or not, it's connecting to an iphone *hides under table. If I listen to the radio or to a cd (like it's 1997 or something) I don't hear the issue.
I've gone into the factory settings, and adjusted the BT volume up and down and found no change. I've changed all of the volume options, and found no change. I've tried changing the amplifier settings as well and have found no change.
MCU version MCTB-KYD-V2.77
Android version 4.4.4_27082015
Kernel version 3.0.36+
[email protected] #481
Build number rk3066-eng4.4.4
Cpu ARM cortexA-9 @1.6ghz(x2)
Thanks again for looking
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Have you tried factory settings, and turning down BT master volume. Mine was set well above the others, which could cause issues when in higher volume ranges.

Yes, in fact I was super excited when I searched and found the factory settings code, and that the bt adjustment was in there. It was set to +18 I've since set it to 0 and saw no improvement.

I guess my question is this
Clearly, a setting isn't going to fix this, should I just install a new Bluetooth app, or is the Bluetooth app essential to the operating system and I should just install a new operating system??

HI
I have erisin 2046 and my bluetooth music is scratching hard.. quality is very bad
set the master volume down already in factorysettings (126) but nothing changed.

Sounds like a firmware update is required... maybe to android 5.1? If only people answered more often about doing them... (I have no idea how)

I have two units (MTCB KLD, MTCD KGL) and an old clarion HU with bluetooth.
This problem exists all three units. It's not a firmware problem, problably MCU related issue.
I was digging many forums about this, but I cannot find solution.

I have a MTCD unit which is functioning well but the BT streaming quality is quiet bad.
It's quiet easy to do an A and B comparison with our android units so it will be obvious but if you didn't know, you'd think it's ok.
I just think bluetooth streaming quality is generally bad if you don't use APTX

probably there is a problem with smartphone. When I using android one, there is no distorting in upper range. However, when I use iPhone SE, it's hard to hear distorting sound and quality is really bad.

I have the same problem. Very bad sounding, upper range is distorted. I've tried 3rd party Bluetooth apps, but it doesn't recognize the unit as having Bluetooth. Probably cause the Bluetooth chip is in the MCU, and is not actually part of the android software. That's my guess.
Does anyone know if a Bluetooth dongle to the USB will work? I have a spare one laying around.
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davidgotmilk said:
I have the same problem. Very bad sounding, upper range is distorted. I've tried 3rd party Bluetooth apps, but it doesn't recognize the unit as having Bluetooth. Probably cause the Bluetooth chip is in the MCU, and is not actually part of the android software. That's my guess.
Does anyone know if a Bluetooth dongle to the USB will work? I have a spare one laying around.
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The bluetooth module connected to the MCU.
The MCU provide the Bluetooth audio stream to the Android OS.
The Bluetooth app can control the BT module through the MCU.
So there isn't direct link between the android OS and the bluetooth module.
Sorry my bad english..
Balazs

Babss said:
The bluetooth module connected to the MCU.
The MCU provide the Bluetooth audio stream to the Android OS.
The Bluetooth app can control the BT module through the MCU.
So there isn't direct link between the android OS and the bluetooth module.
Sorry my bad english..
Balazs
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Yeah that's what I was trying to say, maybe we can switch out the Bluetooth module?

davidgotmilk said:
I have the same problem. Very bad sounding, upper range is distorted. I've tried 3rd party Bluetooth apps, but it doesn't recognize the unit as having Bluetooth. Probably cause the Bluetooth chip is in the MCU, and is not actually part of the android software. That's my guess.
Does anyone know if a Bluetooth dongle to the USB will work? I have a spare one laying around.
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Did you solve this by using a Bluetooth dongle? did it work ?

Updates?
SaqibRyu said:
Did you solve this by using a Bluetooth dongle? did it work ?
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Any updates on this topic? Can we replace the BT module with a usb version?

I have the same problem with the bluetooth in my Android auto >.<. Very bad sound when i connect my mobile via bluetooth. Anyone found a solution?
Sorry for my bad english.

SaqibRyu said:
Did you solve this by using a Bluetooth dongle? did it work ?
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I tried, didn't work. I used a usb bluetooth dongle from my pc. Works on the pc, not on the unit. Maybe you will have better luck. Mine still sounds like garbage.

Here the same Problem! Very, very Bad.

Anyone had any luck with this topic? very annoying.

i have this problem on my MTCE XRC unit.

same problem on AE0273B
sev said:
i have this problem on my MTCE XRC unit.
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Audio streaming over Bluetooth App from my iPhone (say from Pandora) is noticeably worse quality than using an app on the HU (say, Pandora App on HU). Do not have this problem streaming to other HUs (like the one built into the Prius) or my previous GTA Kit.

Seperate App Sound for Huawei

I was wondering if there is anything similar we can use for our Huawei devices. Maybe anything on play store.
I want to stream media with Bluetooth device and use phone's internal speaker for calls/mic.
Ideally an option to select which audio device I use for every app.

I found app: SoundAbout on play store. Will test it later in the evening.
There is a bug I have when playing PUBG mobile with bluetooth headset. It detects it as a call output device not media therefore the sound quality is really bad and very low volume.
Not sure if this will fix the problem but will see.

When you hook up a portable speaker then you can adjust the settings in the bluetooth so that music will go to the speaker and when you get a call that it will go to the phone.

RiTCHiE007 said:
When you hook up a portable speaker then you can adjust the settings in the bluetooth so that music will go to the speaker and when you get a call that it will go to the phone.
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Thanks for that. I think I have seen that setting. Will try out.

goldenr said:
Thanks for that. I think I have seen that setting. Will try out.
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If uploaded a pucture so you can see what i mean

goldenr said:
I was wondering if there is anything similar we can use for our Huawei devices. Maybe anything on play store.
I want to stream media with Bluetooth device and use phone's internal speaker for calls/mic.
Ideally an option to select which audio device I use for every app.
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I've used the free app Bluetooth Auto Connect for several years. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.myklos.btautoconnect&hl=en_GB
Not sure it will let you have different options for each app, but I do actually use it for the exact opposite reason that you want... I direct calls to my car's inbuilt bluetooth but have my satnav app's instructions played through the phone speaker.
Also has Tasker integration...if you use it

Is there a audio booster

Hey people
Just wondering as ime struggling to root my p30 Pro is there anyway to boost the headphone volume
I no there was a few mods for the Samsungs etc

Im using goodev´s, give it a try.

Just get a USB C DAC dongle. Both the HTC and Hidisz ones work well and increase both the volume and sound quality.

WhiteDain1 said:
Hey people
Just wondering as ime struggling to root my p30 Pro is there anyway to boost the headphone volume
I no there was a few mods for the Samsungs etc
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I had same problem - one easy fix (potentially) is to change audio codec to SBC codec.
Go to Settings -> Developer options -> Bluetooth Codecs and select SBC.
Now I cannot turn volume up to 100% as its too loud for me.
P.S. Headset needs to be turned on and connected to your phone before you can select a new codec.

shaoran23 said:
Im using goodev´s, give it a try.
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Hi is this a app?
What is it?

WhiteDain1 said:
Hi is this a app?
What is it?
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Yes, its an app, you can find it on google market.

dezborders said:
I had same problem - one easy fix (potentially) is to change audio codec to SBC codec.
Go to Settings -> Developer options -> Bluetooth Codecs and select SBC.
Now I cannot turn volume up to 100% as its too loud for me.
P.S. Headset needs to be turned on and connected to your phone before you can select a new codec.
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Is this a root method because whether the USB c headset is connected or not. It is still greyed out
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Yes, its an app, you can find it on google market.
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I have the XEU stock firmware (not rooted) and I can change the codec setting in developer options with Bluetooth headset connected or disconnected

dezborders said:
I have the XEU stock firmware (not rooted) and I can change the codec setting in developer options with Bluetooth headset connected or disconnected
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Goodev´s, its an app for volume boosting, not meant for changing audio codec.

shaoran23 said:
Goodev´s, its an app for volume boosting, not meant for changing audio codec.
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I had little success with Goode’s, all it did was cause distortion and not actually boost the sound levels

dezborders said:
I had little success with Goode’s, all it did was cause distortion and not actually boost the sound levels
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I guess something is better than nothing...I couldn´t handle p30 lite´s awful sound so ended replacing it with a xiaomi note 8 pro, just to find out, it also has a very bad sound output...:laugh: