# recommend me a bluetooth headset

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [February 15, 2006, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218 "2006-02-15T19:22:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/1 "2006-02-15T19:22:28Z")

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so far i think i like the bt250v. i dont like the style of the motos, i want something that goes in the ear more.

ready…GO.

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/2 "2006-02-15T19:27:40Z")

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i got the motorola, it doesnt go in the ear but its still loud and clear and ppl can always hear me really well. i like it cause its small and rather inconspicuous. not to mention its not too costly

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**Author:** ![kingsario](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kingsario/32/7572_2.png) [@kingsario](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kingsario)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/3 "2006-02-15T19:33:11Z")

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If you want the best Jabra JX10. I love mine.

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**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/4 "2006-02-15T19:36:34Z")

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really. i was just looking at that on their website. whats the cost on that, i couldnt find a price.

hows it sound?

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/5 "2006-02-15T19:40:32Z")

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its 139 on a bunch of sites

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**Author:** ![kingsario](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kingsario/32/7572_2.png) [@kingsario](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kingsario)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/6 "2006-02-15T19:59:05Z")

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[http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecsplash/shop/detail~dpno~676972.asp](http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecsplash/shop/detail~dpno~676972.asp) $129 plus $9.99 next day shipping

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**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/7 "2006-02-15T20:32:34Z")

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jabra \>

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**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/8 "2006-02-15T20:34:27Z")

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I have the moto H500 I think it is, its fine. Light, fits well, loud enough and even better it uses the same mini usb that my phone does to charge. This way I have only one car charger.

Jeller

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**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/9 "2006-02-15T20:35:24Z")

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most people have been bitching about the jabra in respect that they dont handle abuse so well and they do not last that long

h700 ftw

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/10 "2006-02-15T21:08:38Z")

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^^ they are pretty small and prolly makes em delicate

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**Author:** ![BubbleSparkxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@BubbleSparkxx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BubbleSparkxx)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/11 "2006-02-16T06:43:16Z")

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I’m using an old school SE HBH-300 b/c of its long mic boom and noise cancellation - sound quality is key for me.

A guy I work with swears by his Plantronics 540 - it works awesome with his Blackberry 7250 but is awful with his blackberry 7100. YMMV depending on what phone you’re gonna pair it with.

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**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/12 "2006-02-16T06:45:47Z")

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i got the jabra 130 for 29.99

It works great, but has a flashing blue LED that makes your car look like a disco at night… cheap, but eventually I will probably get a better one eventually…

it has a 30 foot range…

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**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/13 "2006-02-16T08:14:33Z")

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all bluetooth has about a 30ft range

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**Author:** ![LordAriakan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lordariakan/32/7208_2.png) [@LordAriakan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LordAriakan)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/14 "2006-02-16T08:16:27Z")

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I’ve got the Jabra BT-350, works great for me…

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**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/15 "2006-02-16T08:17:29Z")

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> [@66impalass\`](#):
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> all bluetooth has about a 30ft range

nope, higher class can go 100 meters.

- Class 3 radios – have a range of up to 1 meter or 3 feet
- Class 2 radios – most commonly found in mobile devices – have a range of 10 meters or 30 feet
- Class 1 radios – used primarily in industrial use cases – have a range of 100 meters or 300 feet

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/16 "2006-02-16T08:17:57Z")

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> [@zwarbyt](#):
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> i got the jabra 130 for 29.99
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> It works great, but has a flashing blue LED that makes your car look like a disco at night… cheap, but eventually I will probably get a better one eventually…
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> it has a 30 foot range…

is that the little one that looks like a chicken mcnugget? cause my motorola has that same blue light and yeah its kinda wierd at night. i have no idea what model mine is. my dad got speaker phone in his car and has no use for bluetooth so he handed it off to me in hopes that i will be safe and actually use it.

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/17 "2006-02-16T11:08:41Z")

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Well I just ordered a Motorola HS-850 off pricegrabber or pricewatch, can’t remember which for $45.00 shipped out of NYC. I should have it today or tomorrow so I will let you know how I like it

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**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/18 "2006-02-16T13:07:09Z")

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Pete @ [www.btboutique.com](http://www.btboutique.com)

knows all, great guy.

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**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/19 "2006-02-16T13:16:16Z")

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Thats a great site, but unfortunatly the prices are pretty high compared to other sites.

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**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bluetooth-headset/8218/20 "2006-02-16T13:31:59Z")

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function over form on headsets IME. It isn’t worth shit if it doesn’t work well. I don’t have a recomendation though… sorry

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