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Sound Quality
When on the phone, only the left ear of the S9 Bluetooth headphones works, though the sound is very clear. I could hear the person on the other end perfectly while in the car, on a busy road or in the house washing dishes. This was probably one of the most satisfying aspects of the device.
Unfortunately, the experience is not as good for the person on the other end of the phone. Don't get me wrong, the S9 user's voice sounds good to the person on the other end, but not great. Even in the best circumstances, the S9 user's voice sounds muffled to the person he or she is talking with. If the S9 user is standing next to a noise source, be it a television, a water faucet or highway noise, the microphone will pick it up and send it along to the person on the other end. Without a noise canceling microphone or a visible microphone to speak of, the S9 headphones are definitely lacking compared to most new Bluetooth headsets.
When listening to music, regardless of the style, the mid-tones are excellent. The S9 delivers horns and strings in classical music, guitars in classic rock and the hip-hop artist's voice clearly and concisely. Unfortunately, the bass sound is tinny at best and also sounds muffled. This wasn't so bad in classical music, which actually sounded best with the S9 Bluetooth headphones. When listening to a madrigal, I could picture the Medieval chorus standing right across the room from me. Hip-hop music sounded the worst, and electronic music was near the bottom, too. Classic rock sounded good and so did jazz and blues. It almost seemed like the high tones were exaggerated with all styles of music.
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Range
The Motorola S9 Bluetooth headphones have a 15-foot range at best, though even when I was directly next to either a phone or PC, there was frequent interference. The disruption came in the form of crackling noises as well as skipping when listening to music and crackling noise when on the phone.
Conclusion
The Motorola S9 Bluetooth headphones are undoubtedly designed for next generation mobile phones, ones that support Bluetooth stereo music. With regards to comunication, the headphones work well for the user who is using the device, but not as well for the person on the other end of the phone. When it comes to music, the midtones are good, but the bass is muffled and the high tones are exaggerated - making for an unbalanced listening experience. The ability to pause music when a call comes in, then transfer right back to where you left off in the song when the call is complete is one of the S9 headphones' best features. Overall, the S9 Bluetooth headphones are a great music device to complement your workout, but don't expect to get pumped up to the bass while you exercise.
Pros- Multifunction button pauses music while you transfer to take a call
- Style and durability
- Sweat/water proof (perfect for working out)
- Weight
- Sound quality for user (on the phone)
- Concept
- Muffled sound quality for person on other end of phone
- Poor range and associated interference
- Uncomfortable to wear with glasses
- Buttons are too sensitive
By Andrew J. Manuse, of "For the Eyes of the Beholder," a Manuse Media Company Web site.
Posted June 07, 2007 by BlueTomorrow.com Editorial Staff
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