HBH-DS970 Sony Ericsson, Not if you want to enjoy..
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Not if you want to enjoy you’r music
I use this with my phone — Sony Ericsson w850i. Now whem i use the stereo buds that comes in the package — sound quality is pretty good. I also tried it with Sony MDR-EX81LP Bud-Style Stereo Earphones — and it sounded even better.
However this bluetooth baby is a different storey altogether. Sound quality is noticably (U’ll have to be deaf no to notice!) lower. There is no BASS (forget Mega Bass). Further you notice that the range is distinctly lesser.
If you listen to more that 2-3 hours of music the battery will die on you, And it ain’t fun carrying arround the charger. If you use this while jogging, well connectivity will go on and off quite often.
Also the functions like controling volume, fwding tracks will not synchronice between the devices too well.
However it is quite attractive accessory to wear. Operations are simple.
So if you want a simple wireless device to answer calls, and may be listen to music once in a blue moon, you may like this. However if you’r a serious music lover — STAY AWAY FROM THIS!
Update (2/7/2012): I also found some auctions for this item here.
The featured review for this product, Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS970 Wireless Phone Accessory Jan 29, 2007, was written by Nipuna001.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Posted on: June 24, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
Nipuna001
May 10th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Not if you want to enjoy you’r music
Rated 1 stars.
Derek Tumolo
May 15th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Barely adequate
Sound volume is low and indistinct. Increasing volume does not make it easier to understand, just louder. Does a fairly good job of limiting outside sound.
Lanyard style can be inconvenient. Earbuds can be hard to insert when you get a call. Fob on end only display caller’s number, not the programmed name.
Other side of line frequently has problems with hearing, microphone doesnt work well.
Like most bluetooth devices, lacks a user friendly on/off mechanism to decline using headset when it isnt convenient. User must go through the disconnect or power down process to use phone handset instead.
Overall, not a purchase I would recommend. Reconsider your desire to have earbuds.
Jimmy Ong
May 31st, 2010 at 3:02 am
Better than the alternatives
I am using the DS970 with a SE K790a phone and so far it has been great. For comparison purposes I used a set of Sony MDR-NC11 to compare earbud sound/noise cancelling qualities and SE HPM-82’s for remote/handsfree functionality. Using those two leaves you with almost 8 feet of wires and three modules to contend with, the DS970 got rid of that. The volume is louder with the DS970 vs NC11, although the noise cancellation is not as effective. It still however blocks out the majority of ambient noise, and works well in NYC subways. SQ wise is on par with the NC11’s though don’t expect audiophilic quality (remember it was made for noisy environments). The silent hissing is not as pronounced as it is with the NC11’s. For remote functionality, plusses are the backlit display and positioning of the controls (somewhat similar to the stick remotes found with Sony’s MD walkmans). Unfortunately it does not have a clip and dangles freely. The mic isn’t very good compared to the HPM, most callers complain about sounding “far”, though reorienting the mic does help. Battery life isn’t much of a concern for me, though 6 hours is plenty enough (the phone will only last for 4 hours of music playback with a full charge). The battery indicator is deceptive, showing full most of the time (~3 hours) then dropping rapidly afterward. No problems with the charger as the phone charger can be used as well (a plus of using a SE phone). It is more sensitive to interference than standard BT devices, and you will notice it (music starts clipping/dropping). Overall it is great for those who use their phones as a music player and wear ear buds all the time.
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