I have a Motorola HS850 headset........which despite it's sleek styling and ease of use, is completely useless if there is ANY background noise.

The volume is just too low.

Can anyone recommend a bluetooth 2.1 enabled headset that has good volume?

no, but people look the the Borg when they walk around with wearing those things.

I know. You feel stupid talking out loud in front of people too.

My boss bought it for me. I use it at home so I can walk around and do stuff when people are talking to me (I hate talking on the phone because your hands aren't free to pour beers, flush toilets, etc).

"3. Author: andytv Date: 01/19/2006 11:25 AM Reply

I know. You feel stupid talking out loud in front of people too."

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Even worse is when people are walking around with them on and are NOT talking on the phone... why have it on... just in case you get a call ???

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I also bought a headset and i hate it. Nobody can hear me in it. It sounds like an echo so i never even use it anymore.

Andy,

I have the same one you have and hate it. My wife has the Jabra FreeSpeak BT250 and I like it a lot. It sits on your ear a lot more securely and the sound quality a a great deal better. I steal hers all the time. 😉

andytv - You can actually turn this up from what I believe. I have the same headset and noticed the same problem. But, I have to do a little more research on increasing the volume level internally.

dude....keep me posted.

I have the motorola headset, not sure if it is the same one.

mine is has the flip-out mouth piece.

anyway put it in your ear and call someone, then while they are talking push the silver button on the top (there are two arrow buttons) push the button while they talk to raise the volume.

Stevo8785 - Even after hitting this volume up button to the highest setting, conversations are often too low. This is why I want to do a little more research to find out if there is in fact a way to turn up the internal volume settings, making the speaker louder.

SteveR,

I'm on the scent.

I need a data cable, but the software and hex editor to do the mod is free.

same set and ditto. Its fine in the house as long as the baby isn't crying, but in the car (which is why I got it) forgedda bout it.

if you find how to crank it up let me know. (its all the way up using the silver buttons)

google "increase volume HS850"

this is a common problem and the hacking community has resolved it.

I have the Jabra 350 and it works like a charm.

Andy - I have the hex editor as well. Also, I skipped the data cable and bought a Bluetooth Adapter for my computer. It's a small piece that fits into a USB port and is much smaller than your standard Flash Memory stick.

If you find a good tutorial, please feel free to send'er over in email 🙂

By the way, I am using the Motorola Razr V3, in case that helps.

I am having the same issues with my motorolla headset. I believe that my laptop is bluetooth enabled. Can someone please send me detailed instructions on how i can increase the volume?

Thanks

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Thanks

Steve & Barry

I'll send you the link I found today.

BTW.....I have a Bluetooth Dongle too, but from what I understand, the hacks won't work with it....you have to get a data cable.

I was out of my cacoon last week and flew to philly. I COULD NOT belive how many people were walking around in the airport with these things sticking in their ears. it CRACKED me up!!!!

the ole.. "Incase someone calls" it was just really funy. All these super big shot business guys. People just kill me!!

Its was also funny to see how many people just cant sit still and do nothing for 15-30 minutes. The have to get on the phone, play with some gadget, drag their lap top out.. ect.. ohhh.. people..

ps. Andy.. never thought of getting one for the house!!!! All i have is a cell phone and I HATE that same thing when im bs'ing with frineds and my hands arent free to do stuff... I always find myself on the pot when talking to buddies.. and its a chore to hold a little cell phone to my shoulder and wipe my hind end. .. i need one of these!!

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I too used to laugh at people wearing these headsets until I tried one out for myself. I wear it while working in my apartment. Cleaning dishes, cooking raw chicken...it's great not having to use your hands. Also, it comes in handy when I am walking around Main Street with a coffee in one hand and a cigar in the other.

Now, I only laugh at people when they wear them at the gym. I can't tell you how many women I see working out on an elliptical chatting away.

these are DEFINITELY a great convenience.

I find myself talking more and longer to my brother, mother, friends, etc because I can walk around and use both hands. My mom was complaining that I always seemed to want to get off the phone when she called.....it was because I hate being tied to a phone. For driving, I just touch the button and speak the name of who I want to call...dials right up.

No screwing around with the buttons on a phone....SAFE.