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Bluetooth + Armband Phone Case for Exercising Question

Anyone know of a good combination of bluetooth headset and armband phone case to use with the Cardiotrainer app on the HTC Incredible? The last bluetooth set I got moved around too much... my guess is I would need a bluetooth headset that was stereo and hooked together. Also with the armband... I just don't want it sliding around too much Any ideas?

I use the backbeat bluetooth headset. Work great for me, only issue is that there is no button to control the music. Still trying to find a good armband to work on the Incredible.

I have the motorola s9 that i used with my touchpro and really like them not sure on the armband yet

-ebby- said:
I have the motorola s9 that i used with my touchpro and really like them not sure on the armband yet
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S9 are not sweat proof unfortunately, the buttons stop working, great set other wise.

I use a Jabra BT3030 with a pair of Sennheiser earbuds. It's nice and does the job without being a burden. You can find them for reasonable prices on ebay. Because the earbud cables are long the Jabra is usually runs under my shirt and into my pocket.
I had an iTech clip radio for the same purpose and it was the worst piece of tech garbage I've even owned.

So has anyone found a good armband yet for the Dinc? I figure someone must have found a decent one by now

Has anyone had an issue with the music skipping when walking or running? I've tried the Backbeat and S9 on two incredibles. Both have done this. Its fine when just laying around, but the smallest motion and it skips.
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droidiac13 said:
Has anyone had an issue with the music skipping when walking or running? I've tried the Backbeat and S9 on two incredibles. Both have done this. Its fine when just laying around, but the smallest motion and it skips.
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I have noticed the same I'm not sure why. I use a Nike ARM band for an iPhone

Just get an iphone armband. I'm using a belkin, its a tight fit but works fine.
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Have you looked on eBay?
I seen a couple on there the other day.
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I second this. I used the same **Belkin Iphone/Ipod** armband on my old HTC Tilt. And I have no idea why you want to listen to music on a bluetooth headset. There is no way the degraded sound quality and increased battery consumption is worth it just to not have wires. Also , I don't have an issue with headphone cables getting in the way. And if you want to be able to answer the phone, dont worry about it. Plug in the headphones and make a call. try it. the microphone on the phone picks up your voice just fine.

droidiac13 said:
Has anyone had an issue with the music skipping when walking or running? I've tried the Backbeat and S9 on two incredibles. Both have done this. Its fine when just laying around, but the smallest motion and it skips.
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Supposedly the issue is caused by the headset jack thinking control signals are being sent to it by your headset. This is why people have reported better performance with higher quality headphones that have gold contacts, less interference. A cheaper solution is to download the Headset Blocker widget from the marketplace which prevents the supposed signals from having any effect on your music app. Do note that if you have a controller on your headset the widget will block all of its controls too.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.idunnolol.headsetblocker

The armband case that you seek is this one!
I bought the TuneBelt from Amazon for like $20 before the holidays. It keeps my phone safe, sweat free, and you can even buy a little extender belt if you plan on running with heavier clothes on like a sweatshirt. Great buy!
http://www.amazon.com/Tune-Belt-Thun.../dp/B003ZJGZ8O

shizs14 said:
I use the backbeat bluetooth headset. Work great for me, only issue is that there is no button to control the music. Still trying to find a good armband to work on the Incredible.
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RTFM ... hold the volume up or volume down to change tracks w/ the backbeat headset.
I have experienced the music skip issue as well so I'll have to give the headset blocker app a try.

Recommendations for BT headset

Been looking a BT headset and not really sweet ng anything good. I'd really prefer not a single earpiece but that seems to be the only ones with a mic. Any suggestions on headsets?
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http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTH220-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headphone/dp/B005LKB0IU/ref=pd_bxgy_cps_img_c
Liking these

No mic on it. I doubt the phone will pick up voice from a pocket or will it?
The one I have now is just loose in the ear just turning my head it almost falls out.
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sevron said:
No mic on it. I doubt the phone will pick up voice from a pocket or will it?
The one I have now is just loose in the ear just turning my head it almost falls out.
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It does have a mic on it
Serves as both a Wireless music headphone and Bluetooth phone headset for hands free calling
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Didn't see it in the picture, it's hidden well then. The headset looks nice the only downside was no mic, but since it has one, it may be one I order.

Se mw600 ftw

I have the Sony MW600 as well and it is indeed nice, especially since you can use any IEMs with it.
Lately I have been mulling over the upgrade to the newly released MW1 but there seems to be compatibility issues with the microSD slot built into it.

headphones
sevron said:
Been looking a BT headset and not really sweet ng anything good. I'd really prefer not a single earpiece but that seems to be the only ones with a mic. Any suggestions on headsets?
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Tfy the BT3030 i think its Jabra.

I'm getting this pair off of New Egg. They are extremely good quality and almost twice as much in a B&M store.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-NA-_-NA
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http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-Bluetoo...sr=1-121&keywords=bluetooth+stereo+headphones
i am thinking about getting a pair of these

LG Tone HBS-700
My favorite headset and I think I tried them all. Awesome battery life (10+ hours music playback), comfortable wear, hardware on/off, standard micro USB charging, vibrating call indicator, quality microphone, it beats all the other headphones I have. Currently $47 on Amazon.
I found the MW600 unusable because of its incomprehensible user interface, tiny controls that are easy to hit by mistake, fragile clip, unreadable display.
I also have a Motorola Sports and a Plantronics 603 which seem to share the same electronics and the same flaw: they sometimes refuse to power on even though fully charged, and sometimes lose their charge even when plugged in. To me that makes them completely useless if I can't count on them being ready when I need them.
Most others, like the Jabra Clipper, would almost be perfect if it weren't for their lousy battery life (5h playback on a good day).
The LG Tone could only be improved by making the earbuds interchangeable.

Yup, The best one. I already ordered one. The white version looks beautiful too.

What headset is this? You don't provide a link
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LordJohnWhorfin said:
My favorite headset and I think I tried them all. Awesome battery life (10+ hours music playback), comfortable wear, hardware on/off, standard micro USB charging, vibrating call indicator, quality microphone, it beats all the other headphones I have. Currently $47 on Amazon.
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I've had a pair of these for over a year and I love them -- best BT headphones I've ever had.

I use a Rocket fish behind-your-head BT headphones which has a mic. Bought them a year ago for $50 and they show zero signs of wear.
Oh, and they are go over your ear, not IN them...which always gives me a massive headache in under 10 minutes of use. These I can wear for hours on end with no pain
Best headphones ever.
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Just wonder how it'll look wearing em over both ears out and about daily lol.
Best buy doesn't seem to have and behind the head ones with a mic, sucks because I could of got a discount on some there.
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LG HBS-700 and Jelly Bean
LordJohnWhorfin said:
My favorite headset and I think I tried them all. Awesome battery life (10+ hours music playback), comfortable wear, hardware on/off, standard micro USB charging, vibrating call indicator, quality microphone, it beats all the other headphones I have. Currently $47 on Amazon.
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Does your LG HBS-700 work with your Nexus 7?
Mine pairs, but when I try to play spotify, plex, etc., I don't get sound.
I have an og Evo 4G and when I run Jelly Bean based ROMs, the headset works for phone calls, but not for spotify, music, or anything other media.
I'm beginning to wonder if it is a compatibility issue with Jelly Bean.
Otherwise, I'm a big fan of the headset.

Tenqa Remxd Bluetooth Headphones -- Black
Arctic Sound P311 Bluetooth Headset -- Black
Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone
Cheap enough and good enough to take a chance.
I have the P311 and they are excellent for the price.

elr0y said:
Does your LG HBS-700 work with your Nexus 7?
Mine pairs, but when I try to play spotify, plex, etc., I don't get sound.
I have an og Evo 4G and when I run Jelly Bean based ROMs, the headset works for phone calls, but not for spotify, music, or anything other media.
I'm beginning to wonder if it is a compatibility issue with Jelly Bean.
Otherwise, I'm a big fan of the headset.
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LG HBS-700 work well for me with the N7 in all apps
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h8rift said:
I use a Rocket fish behind-your-head BT headphones which has a mic. Bought them a year ago for $50 and they show zero signs of wear.
Oh, and they are go over your ear, not IN them...which always gives me a massive headache in under 10 minutes of use. These I can wear for hours on end with no pain
Best headphones ever.
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Are you taking about the RF-MAB2? If so, ditto. Works perfectly with all my devices, including the N7. I tried a similar Motorola and Sony. It's only a store brand but they are more comfortable and sound better than the others.
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Logitech Boombox Speaker review

Here's a review I just finished for Logitech's Boombox Speakers for anyone looking for a set of bluetooth speakers for their Nexus 7
http://www.nexus7uk.com/logitech-wireless-boombox-review/

ooh i can use this as a stereo system in the bedroom and use N7 as a "remote".
wonder how much it costs in Canada...

my 2¢
Just to add on here
In the posted review he says the boom box has 8 drivers... it only has 4... two woofers and two tweeters mounted front facing
The remaining 4 are unpowered passive radiators that aid the woofers in achieving a bigger box sound.
Three very distinct volume levels:
Plugged in (max power... very loud)
Charged battery (less power... very noticeable difference)
Low battery (bummer unless your in a quiet room)
I've had this boom box for about a year now and it is the bomb... if you position it right ... on a bookshelf or boxed in area in a corner etc... the bass response is completely unbelievable for a device this size... I find I absolutely have to use an eq app to get the decent tweeter sound that I like or it sounds dull with the nexus 7 stock audio... the Volume+ app is the best for making the Logitech sound incredible.
We go to the park and there's a pavilion with a cooking area so I stick it up on the boxed in shelf area and I have a motorcycle sized sealed battery with an adapter to plug into the boom box for full 20 watts of volume... I CONSTANTLY have to prove to people that that little box is the only thing producing the sound... no hidden subwoofer... no secret speakers... it really is amazing in the right situations

Good review.
I lso have this speaker for months now which I use with my desire hd for music and my computer at times. One thing worth mentioning is when you use it to watch videos, there is a lag between the video and the sound. So thos is only good for listening to music umless if there is an app that can delay the video or sync the audio and video, but I havemt dound one yet.
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the above scenario is when I'm using bluetooth, but when connected via 3.5mm jack, it's ok...

nm8 said:
Good review.
I lso have this speaker for months now which I use with my desire hd for music and my computer at times. One thing worth mentioning is when you use it to watch videos, there is a lag between the video and the sound. So thos is only good for listening to music umless if there is an app that can delay the video or sync the audio and video, but I havemt dound one yet.
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Strange... I don't have that problem at all... and all I do is video on my 7... I don't even have any music files only music video
Seems synced up just fine on mine

b00mb00mchuck said:
Strange... I don't have that problem at all... and all I do is video on my 7... I don't even have any music files only music video
Seems synced up just fine on mine
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that's only when connected via bluetooth, but with 3.5mm jack, no sync issues.
are you connected via bluetooth?

nm8 said:
that's only when connected via bluetooth, but with 3.5mm jack, no sync issues.
are you connected via bluetooth?
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I use a different bluetooth speaker but I also saw the sound out of sync with the standard video player. When I swapped to MX Player pro the problem went away. You may want to try a couple of different video players to see if any solve the problem.

b00mb00mchuck said:
Just to add on here
In the posted review he says the boom box has 8 drivers... it only has 4... two woofers and two tweeters mounted front facing
The remaining 4 are unpowered passive radiators that aid the woofers in achieving a bigger box sound.
Three very distinct volume levels:
Plugged in (max power... very loud)
Charged battery (less power... very noticeable difference)
Low battery (bummer unless your in a quiet room)
I've had this boom box for about a year now and it is the bomb... if you position it right ... on a bookshelf or boxed in area in a corner etc... the bass response is completely unbelievable for a device this size... I find I absolutely have to use an eq app to get the decent tweeter sound I like or it sounds dull with the nexus 7 stock audio... the volume+ app is the best for making the Logitech sound incredible.
We go to the park and there's a pavilion with a cooking area so I stick it up on the boxed in shelf area and I have a motorcycle sized sealed battery with an adapter to plug into the boom box for full 20 watts of volume... I CONSTANTLY have to prove to people that that little box is the only thing producing the sound... no hidden subwoofer... no secret speakers... it really is amazing in the right situations
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b00mb00mchuck - Thankyou for the extra information, I will update my review,
Also i didn't mention but others have reported higher quality sounds connecting with the 3.5mm jack due to better bandwidth

mace242 said:
I use a different bluetooth speaker but I also saw the sound out of sync with the standard video player. When I swapped to MX Player pro the problem went away. You may want to try a couple of different video players to see if any solve the problem.
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Thanks, I have tried MXPlayer and there is still a bit of lag.

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Thanks, I have tried MXPlayer and there is still a bit of lag.
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That's what I'm using... MXPlayer and Bluetooth... no lag whatsoever
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b00mb00mchuck - Thankyou for the extra information, I will update my review,
Also i didn't mention but others have reported higher quality sounds connecting with the 3.5mm jack due to better bandwidth
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That's true on the 3.5mm jack... but it kills the whole advantage of having that cool Bluetooth factor...
Nice to have the options on there to work it the way that satisfies the user... great product

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Also i didn't mention but others have reported higher quality sounds connecting with the 3.5mm jack due to better bandwidth
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Yes, the big criticism of BT music streaming is the sound quality, I understand these things aren't for audiophiles! What are your thoughts on the quality? Do you notice any artefacts / distortion that you wouldn't expect (I guess it depends on the quality of your digital source)?
I hooked my N7 up to my iPod dock which also allows BT streaming and have to say it sounded OK to me - but the dock is hardly anything special, just a hundred quid bog standard sound system and CDs don't sound all that (when compared to the HiFi).
I have purchased a BT to HiFi adapted (also by logitech) for the living room system so look forward to hearing what it sounds like through a 'proper' amp / speakers. Given that I'll be playing MP3s over BT I'm pretty confident it won't be CD quality, but I'm not too fussy! Mostly I'm playing kids music in the hope it keeps my toddle amused for 2 seconds or I'm playing streamed radio which has already gone round the houses in terms of compression so one doesn't expect HiFi quality.
Will report back on my own experiences when my new box of tricks turns up.

Nxtab
I think depends how used to listening to high quality music,
For myself, no problems other than what already posted in my review.
Maybe you can report back with how good the bt adapter was with your hi fi as I'm interested to know
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Bluetooth interrupt web radio
I have Logitech boombox for 2 days and it really is amazing, but on SGS3 they interrupt web radio

I have a Logitech "Mini Boombox" that works nice in the office. Hooks up via bluetooth to the Nexus 7.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Boom...8&qid=1353034414&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+boombox
I think I may be purchasing the boombox you reviewed as well. It sounds like a nice addition to my gadget collection.

The Logitech mini boom box is on offer at £40 from tesco direct in the UK.

Yeah just found that mate, Im going to invest in one of those!
Happy new year all!

adam448 said:
Yeah just found that mate, Im going to invest in one of those!
Happy new year all!
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Happy new year Adam hope you had a good one.
Like your nexus blog BTW
Jon
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I thought about this for a while too but I decided to get a bluetooth adapter for my existing sound receiver / speaker system and it sounds beautiful

jon1964 said:
The Logitech mini boom box is on offer at £40 from tesco direct in the UK.
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The mini one is awesome.
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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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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
:highfive:

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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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.

USB-C to 3.5mm Dongle Issue (& Recommendations?)

What's going on 8T friends? I was hoping you guys might have some input and/or recommendations for a *GOOD* headphone dongle...one that has been tested to work without issue, specifically with this phone - the OnePlus 8T.
I want to start by apologizing for the super long-winded post!!! I also want to preface this by saying there is a possibility my issue may not lie w/ my current adapter, but possibly w/ my car's (old) aftermarket head unit...though I think it's unlikely given its never had an issue w/ any other phone or dongle.
*EDIT: I suppose it's also possible that there's some firmware issue & perhaps an update might resolve it, but I'm at the mercy of T-Mobile US & their *SLOW* update schedule. International phones have had like 4 updates in a month, & we've only had the day one update (still no AOD!).
I know it should be something super simple and there's likely many, *MANY* similar threads in other devices' forums, along w/ OnePlus Community & Reddit as well. But *please*, just hear me out. I feel like a dumb**s for even having to post this. There's crazy inconsistency w/ what's supposed to be a f***ing universal standard...this s**t is far from working universally!
I've had experience with 3 separate models of adapter w/ my previous phone, the OnePlus *7 Pro* (on Android 10). With the 7 Pro, I found that the Essential Phone's dongle worked flawlessly in every scenario I need it for. It's less expensive than the official Oneplus branded one, & generally just of better quality, w/ a thicker braided cable. I also had the official a OnePlus dongle which also worked perfectly w/ my old 7 Pro, but I lost the damn thing...plus, it's just too expensive, & OnePlus doesn't even have it in stock?!?! I also used the Apple dongle - surprisingly cheaper than OnePlus' dongle, but the volume level was permanently way too low, w/ no way to resolve that (I tried for nearly a month). The Apple one has long since been returned.
I am currently still using the Essential dongle as it's the only one I haven't yet lost or returned, but I'm running into a strange issue on both my phone & my girl's 8T as well (both are T-Mobile branded 8Ts, the "8T+5G", which is the exact same hardware the rest of the world gets, just w/ different firmware). The Essential dongle is flawless w/ the 7 Pro, & also flawless when just plugging it in to regular headphones - but when hooking it up to an aux cable & plugging it into our car's old, aftermarket head unit to play music or videos, there is a completely random/intermittent issue where whatever app is playing audio will pause itself, & then more often than not it'll also start making this crazy, strange, squealing distortion sound...but no longer any actual audio. This occurs regardless of what app we're using to play music or videos (YouTube Music, regular YouTube, Spotify, etc.). It seems to be totally random, sometimes working fine for a bit, but then going completely haywire...and once it's starts happening, it just won't quit. Sometimes switching to another app will start it, sometimes an incoming text message will start it, & sometimes it'll do it all by itself. This happens w/ USB OTG enabled or disabled, & I've tested it w/ 3 separate aux cables.
I'm at a loss, & I just wanted to get someone else's input before buying like 5 random ones of Amazon or eBay. We're at the point where we're just listening to old CDs because we can't stream anything current, & we're too broke to replace a head unit just to find that's not even the issue. *THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MADDENING*.
I would just buy the OnePlus dongle again, but they can't be bothered to keep it in inventory...at least for customers in the US. Any thoughts at all on what the issue could be would be infinitely appreciated, asking w/ dongle recommendations as well of course.
*THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ME RAMBLE!!!*

Moto Z3 headset adapter (analog) will work
I have one

mingkee said:
Moto Z3 headset adapter (analog) will work
I have one
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Thank you so much for your reply. I noticed you mentioned analog. Do you think the issue might be from the Essential one being active? That never occurred to me...I always assumed active ones would be better, instead of relying on the phone's DAC. You might be on to something there! Thanks again
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I went to best buy and tested the Google and apple dongles. . The apple one sounded great but suffered from the low volume issue. The Google one sounded great and had no low volume issue. I kept that one. Returned the apple one.
It works flawlessly. Is $12. It also has a great Soundstage and volume. No problems here in anyway.
Also, just as a heads up, I use it with PowerAmp and it sounds great really. I have a lg v20 for when I want the best sound but this does the trick for when I'm just trying to not have a million peripherals.

moSess said:
I went to best buy and tested the Google and apple dongles. . The apple one sounded great but suffered from the low volume issue. The Google one sounded great and had no low volume issue. I kept that one. Returned the apple one.
It works flawlessly. Is $12. It also has a great Soundstage and volume. No problems here in anyway.
Also, just as a heads up, I use it with PowerAmp and it sounds great really. I have a lg v20 for when I want the best sound but this does the trick for when I'm just trying to not have a million peripherals.
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Thanks for your suggestions. ?
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moSess said:
I went to best buy and tested the Google and apple dongles. . The apple one sounded great but suffered from the low volume issue. The Google one sounded great and had no low volume issue. I kept that one. Returned the apple one.
It works flawlessly. Is $12. It also has a great Soundstage and volume. No problems here in anyway.
Also, just as a heads up, I use it with PowerAmp and it sounds great really. I have a lg v20 for when I want the best sound but this does the trick for when I'm just trying to not have a million peripherals.
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Edit: @mingkee , I meant to reply to you here. My fault. XDA Labs kind of sucks.
I just wanted to let you know I pulled the trigger and bought a two pack of the Moto dongle you suggested off Amazon for less than $9...and you were right!!! So, many, many thanks to you kind sir/ma'am/whatever.
I've been in the car for half and hour trying to do anything I can to force that issue upon myself, and it just doesn't happen now! I really appreciate you!
My infinite appreciation to you. ?
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mingkee said:
Moto Z3 headset adapter (analog) will work
I have one
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You were right, they worked! I replied to you to explain my current (excellent) experience with the Moto dongle (in my previous post above), but replied to the wrong person/comment because of my user error and XDA Labs sucking on mobile. But seriously, thank you!!!
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It's just a heads-up
Apple headset with lightning plug with Anker USB-C to lightning combo also works well with Poweramp custom output setting
Sound is distorted with default settings, but when you use the following settings, you will love this combo
DVC enabled
OpenSL Hi res having USB DAC enabled
Press the gear and bypass EQ
I wondered why I didn't purchase Poweramp license?

stmims1124 said:
Edit: @mingkee , I meant to reply to you here. My fault. XDA Labs kind of sucks.
I just wanted to let you know I pulled the trigger and bought a two pack of the Moto dongle you suggested off Amazon for less than $9...and you were right!!! So, many, many thanks to you kind sir/ma'am/whatever.
I've been in the car for half and hour trying to do anything I can to force that issue upon myself, and it just doesn't happen now! I really appreciate you!
My infinite appreciation to you. ?
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stmims1124 said:
You were right, they worked! I replied to you to explain my current (excellent) experience with the Moto dongle (in my previous post above), but replied to the wrong person/comment because of my user error and XDA Labs sucking on mobile. But seriously, thank you!!!
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mingkee said:
It's just a heads-up
Apple headset with lightning plug with Anker USB-C to lightning combo also works well with Poweramp custom output setting
Sound is distorted with default settings, but when you use the following settings, you will love this combo
DVC enabled
OpenSL Hi res having USB DAC enabled
Press the gear and bypass EQ
I wondered why I didn't purchase Poweramp license?
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Links to the 2 Pack please?!

moSess said:
Links to the 2 Pack please?!
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This is what I bought. I guess they are what Moto include, and not made my Moto (rarely are any of these made by the phone manufacturers I think). Just ordered another 2 pack after receiving the 1st LOL. They get lost easy enough. I've been pushing it, trying to force any of my previous issues and they've been working like a champ for me.
Moto Z USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Headphone Adapter, Weudozue 2 Pack Type C Port to 3.5mm Aux Microphone Stereo Jack Connector Compatible with Motorola Moto Z,Huawei,Xiaomi,LeEco Le and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ5HXFB/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_fabt1_NHESFbBFG1FV2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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moSess said:
Links to the 2 Pack please?!
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https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-USB...Moto+z3+headset+adapter&qid=1605505191&sr=8-3
Note: analog ONLY

Both 8T and N10 are capable up to 24bit/384kHz with Poweramp both analog and digital out (digital adapter dependent)
I tested HTC adapter, Apple USB C audio adapter, Google USB C audio adapter, and Anker USB C to lightning audio adapter
All are capable 24bit/384kHz as well

Hello, I would like to ask, why with official original USBC to jack adapter is not listed 8T as compatible device?
OnePlus Type-C to 3.5mm Adapter
www.oneplus.com
I've tried very cheap premiumcord one and it's very noisy even without playing anything. So I would like to try original adapter, there isn't any different on oneplus site for 8 or 8T, why's that?
Thanks

Has anyone give an adapter like this a try?
USB Audio/Charge

sbcrumb said:
Has anyone give an adapter like this a try?
USB Audio/Charge
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Tried a few,would not recommend

Rebel021 said:
Tried a few,would not recommend
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Thanks, if anyone finds a working one let me know.

The one for Pixel (digital) is good also
24bit/384kHz supported

I've bought just generic from aliexpress, can't say much about it's sound quality as i don't use it

Just to add to this information, I purchased the Google USB C to 3.5 adapter and it works great. I also purchased this one off of Amazon and works equally as well. USB Type C to 3.5mm Female Headphone Jack Adapter

I went and bought a Samsung USB-C headphone adapter after I lost two previous OnePlus adapters with my 6T. Well, it worked flawlessly until I ended up losing it as well. Bought mine from BestBuy.