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With the plethora of Bluetooth headsets out there, it was
necessary for Motorola to come up with something unique to appeal to both
casual and music loving mobile phone users. Behold the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Headphones.
Not only is it supports stereo audio playback but it also doubles as a headset
to receive and make calls. Also the design of the S9 seems to suggest it was develop
to cater for joggers as it is water and sweat resistant.
It supports any phones that supports A2DP, that’s Bluetooth
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile. However while it sync perfectly with my V8
test unit and also my wife’s U6, it failed to connect to my V3x… maybe it’s
just a problem with my phone.
The bundle also included a phone armband and I suggest you use it to store your phone if you’re on the go or exercising
. Why? Because when I tried to keep the phone in my pocket or even in my bag, I
started to experience plenty of on off interference with every step I took.
Weird since Bluetooth doesn’t need a line of sight to connect…
Music quality is OK, definitely a few notch better then
those mono headsets that Motorola has sold by the millions. Still can’t beat
the pure quality of the current crop of noise cancelling wired head buds
especially on the low and high tones. Buttons location on the headsets are
easily accessible, with the power button at the back just beside the
battery/link indicator and the USB port.
Then on the right side, you have the play/pause and forward/back
buttons while on the left, you’ll find the volume up/down buttons plus the
accept call/voice command button. All these buttons worked perfectly on the V8,
however while the S9 could be used on another brand of phone, I doubt the
buttons will work properly. While listening to your favorite band, if a call
comes in, you get a distinct sound to alert you about the call. You just have
to press the accept call button to answer the call. Press it again to end the
call and your music continues where you left off. However due to the distance
of the microphone on the headset to your mouth, it tends to pick up lots of
background sound and it can be hard of the person on the other side to hear you
properly. It’s best to find a quiet place to continue your conversation.
Do note that this headset is no way compatible with anyone
wearing spectacles. Guess it must have slipped their mind about the many joggers
who wear sun glasses while jogging. Overall,
the S9 Bluetooth headset are a great music device for music lovers and joggers
especially with the wireless connectivity. But audiophiles may want to stick to
their wired buds.
Included the Box:
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Motorola S9
Bluetooth headphones
- Pouch to keep your headset
- Mini USB power
cord with attached plug
- Phone Armband w/ Velcro
- Small, Medium
and large sized ear buds
- S9 Quick Start
guide
Features:
- 6 hours of music
listening (unspecified talk time)
- Control
call/music switching from same button on headphones
- Music
mutes/pauses when call comes in
- Track forward/back,
play/pause, volume up/down buttons
- Durable
construction for working out; sweat/water resistant
- Weight: 32.3g
- Size: 126mm x
130mm x 48mm
- 180 mAh
lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- Bluetooth 2.0
Wireless Technology
- Supports
Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio Video Remote Control
(AVRCP), Hands-free (HFP), and Headset profiles
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