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[cjvitek]

So the title says it all. Do you use a bluetooth headset for the iPhone? Either for phone calls or for listening to music?

If so, what model/brand do you use, and why?

I have a number of different brands, but I have never used one regularly because I can't find one that fits very well AND has great sound. They usually make my ears sore after a while. Of course, I am not spending $50 or more on them either - if I did I might find one that solves both of those problems. I just can't see spending $50 or more for a headset when I can just use headphones or put the phone against my ear.

I also forget to charge it, so the few cheap ones I have are all dead.

Chris

[Jeremy Sikora]

Yes, but only when I am in my car driving or sitting at my desk at work. That's about it.

[btown11]

i have never used on, or desired to. i could see the convenience if you took a lot of phone calls in a day; but i still make fun of the losers who walk around in wal-mart with their bluetooth. it's like a modern-day earring -- you're more "fresh" if you have a jawbone than a diamond stud. haha.

[Justin]

I answered no b/c I never use one for regular use or listening to music most of the time, but I do use a stereo bluetooth headset when I run. I have the Moto S9-HDs. It's nice with the 3.1 voice control over bluetooth b/c I can press a button on the headset and say, "next track" or whatever. My only issue is voice control doesn't work when using Nike+.

[chobbs1]

I prefer talking on my Bluetooth headset. I hate holdint the phone up to my ear. So I have my headset on almost all day every day.

I use the Bang Olufson earset 2. It looks big but it is sooo comfortable and the sound is better than my phones speaker. it is also very secure. No matter what I do it absolutely will not fall off. I have owned this headset for nearly two years and it is still working perfectly and does not look any worse for the wear.

@OP. You generally get what you pay for.

[Alli]

I'm with chobbs. I love having my hands free and not being tied to holding the phone to my head. I almost always use a bluetooth headset, and I use the Jabra 8030 stereo earbud.

Do I walk around WalMart looking affected? No. Do I get chores done at home while my iPhone is sitting on my desk charging? Absolutely! And if I'm stuck in a long line at the DMV or in the doctor's office, the same earbud will allow me to listen to my favorite podcasts, music, or a movie.

[sting7k]

Don't use and never owned one. Wired > Wireless. I use my ultimate ears headset if I want hands free and put the iPhone in my pocket.

[chobbs1]

Wires get in the way. That's why we have cell phones and airport extremes and the like. Have you ever had your earbud ripped out of your ears because the wires caught on something?

[Brickman]

I use one almost exclusively. Of course I drive and talk on the phone. A Lot! The life of a Salesman. I have gotten so use to it over the years that I use almost exclusively to talk on the phone. In the office, the yard, etc. Almost feels weird now to hold the phone up to my ear.

I use the Jabra JX10II. It is small, light , and lots of cool accessories for charging. It is starting to show it's age though and the "noise reduction" is not that great. Sound quality is excellent though. I will probably upgrade to the Jawbone 2 soon.

I use a wired headset to listen to music. May have to look into the BT ones.

Slightly [OT] I totally agree with the law that requires using a Headset (wired or BT) while driving. As someone who does this for a living, a headset is a MUST. If you drive and text/email while driving, you're an idiot! What I do NOT agree with is the notion of banning ALL use of cell Phones while driving. This is just an example of the PC police taking a good idea and screwing it up! Sorry. Back off soap box. Continue the discussion.

[wgary]

I use BlueAnt V1 which is comfortable and has good news reduction. Also allows voice dial from headset. It frees up my hands to drive, take motes, ...