Motorola MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones [Motorola Retail Packaging]

I was very exited 2 get this headset brand new on EBay 4 just $40. It is the only bluetooth stereo headset that I could find that was moisture resistant & would not impede my workouts with over-the-ear earphones. I was immediately dissapointed 2 find that my older Blackberry 8100 pearl did not support stereo bluetooth, but after a couple of weeks I finally found out that by downloading the newest OS 2 the device made it work properly. It connected well & was ready 2 use.

This device has a lot going 4 it- sound quality is quite good. I am a very persnickety audiophile, & the lows were ample enough 4 most tastes, the highs fairly crisp & the volume was enough. Nothing amazing, but good enough 2 listen 2 4 long sessions & not get tired.

The controls work pretty well- it is so nice & convenient 2 go forward & back or pause a song from the headset itself. the volume up & down buttons as well as the forward/back buttons do not have a very positive "feel" 2 them, but the headphones respond with a "beep" tone when they are pressed.

They are reasonably comfortable, but I can see the dilemma other users have had- this is just not made 4 larger heads.

The battery life is very impressive. I can go 2 the gym & use these headphones 4 6 hours or more at full volume before they poop out. Not a bad deal 4 $40, but I couldn't see spending the $130 or so that Motorola was asking when they first arrived.

Now 4 the bad. Do not buy these headphones if you want 2 use them 2 talk on the phone!!! I do not know how some reviewers were able 2 take calls on this headset while being mindful of other people. You really have 2 speak up 4 anybody 2 hear you.

After a couple of weeks, the headphones would suddenly skip forward from track 2 track, & I would have 2 turn them off & back on 2 remedy it. No doubt due 2 the moisture, so I started wiping them off intermittently 2 prevent the glitch. This seemed 2 work 4 a while.

After a couple of months, the volume turned itself all the way down on me & would not turn back up. Nothing has worked 2 bring them back 2 life, & the low volume has rendered them useless.

I will buy another pair but will not spend more than the $40. $30 is more what they are worth, but until somebody comes out with a higher quality stero bluetooth in ear headset that it truly resistant 2 sweat, I'm stuck. Consider these headphones disposable, & try 2 make them last as long as possible. With my next pair, I am going 2 try 2 run a small bead of clear silicone around the controls 2 see if that helps.

No wonder Motorola is tanking. These phones are hard & hurt the ears & do not work with most bluetooth sets, even those made by Motorola!!!

This headset is awesome,one of the best I have had it works just fine & the sound quality is great.I recommend it anyone is interested.The ear pieces are a little awkward but it's still a nice headset

I've owned this product 4 about one month & work out heavily with them. The product is great, good sound easy 2 use, however, don't sweat. After one particularly hard workout & yes lots of sweat.. the head phones stopped working. Very bad design flaw 4 someone who is active. I highly recommend them 4 someone who wants a low profile head set & will not be working out with them.

Pros: I gor this headset about 10 months ago & I loved it. It was great 4 working out, battery lasted 4 4 or so days before I had 2 charge it & the sound quality was excellent.

Cons: It kept on breaking! Every 2-4 months it would stop working! Since it was warranted 2 a year, I kept bringing it back 2 the store & getting new one. Personally, I think that moisture was entering the electronics through the charging mechanism. Would definitaly not recommend it 4 working out.

Stylish, comfortable & engineered with cutting-edge Bluetooth wireless technology?, the Motorola S9 helps provide wireless access 2 music & voice calls - while on the go. Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled stereo music phones & with iPod players equipped with the TEN Technology naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Adapter 4 iPod (sold separately)?, the Motorola S9 is perfect 4 delivering favorite tunes & connecting you 2 calls wirelessly with lightweight design.

Stay in tune & connected while strolling down the street with the Motorola Motorokr S9 active Bluetooth headphones. Combining ease of use with the latest Bluetooth wireless technology, the phones are ideal 4 Bluetooth-enabled cell phone owners or 4 iPod owners with compatible adapters. The S9 phones are distinguished by a behind-the-head design that weighs just over an ounce, providing the ultimate in comfort whether you're working out or riding mass transit. The phones' ultra-compact 0.51-inch ear buds, meanwhile, fit softly in the ear even during extended use--a must 4 long conversations or listening sessions. And users will love the innovative touch-sensitive controls on the sides of the headband. The touch controls let you easily adjust the volume, skip or repeat tracks, or answer a phone call while on the move.

The stylish S9 wireless headphones fit comfortably behind the ear & weigh just over an once.

The S9 phones make a terrific workout partner thanks 2 the wireless technology & the water- & sweat-resistant design. Want 2 listen 2 your iPod at the gym without getting tangled in wires? Buy an iPod Bluetooth adapter & you're set. Alternatively, you can listen 2 your mobile phone's music selection during tough workouts, or even music from your home stereo while lifting weights nearby using the DC800 stereo adapter.

The phones are compatible with Bluetooth 2.0-enabled cell phones, iPods with Bluetooth adapters, & select other devices.

Phone-wise, the S9 headphones are built 2 provide superior call quality, less interference, & faster connections thanks 2 the Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology. Class 2 Bluetooth also provides a range of up 2 33 feet--enough 4 a variety of home & portable applications. For optimal outdoor performance, users should position the music device in close proximity 2 & in the line of sight of the S9's internal antenna, which is located in the base behind the user's head. Placing the music device in a front pocket is not recommended.

Other details include support 4 up 2 six hours of music listening or seven hours of talk from a single charge of the 180 mAh lithium-ion battery; a mini USB connector 4 charging; & a stylish black housing with red highlights. The phones measure 4.9 by 1.8 by 5.1 inches (W x H x D), weigh 1.14 ounces, & are backed by a one-year warranty.

Note: Motorola Bluetooth stereo products (headphones & adapters) are compatible with any brand of Bluetooth-enabled phone or music device that supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) & Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) protocols. In order 4 Bluetooth devices 2 communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact the respective manufacturers. Certain Bluetooth features--including those listed--may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability & functionality.

What's in the Box
S9 Bluetooth headphones, USB charger, user's manual.