How would you rate the ability to hear and use the earpiece with external noise. Like a 2y/os tantrum..lol
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The Motorola Whisper is very good against external noise transmission. When I've been in a noisy environment, the person at the other end could hear me very well. It has an automatic speaker adjustment that works somehow to adjust what I hear so that it's just the right level at my end as well..... My one suggestion for making the headset better would be to hv a redial and callback function available in the headset [not there!] .... Otherwise, the set is comfortable, ( I sometimes forget I'm wearing it until my phone rings) sleek looking (the boom feature is cool and I don't always need to use it when talking through the headset) In general, I like it a lot! The Motorola Whisper is very good against external noise transmission. When I've been in a noisy environment, the person at the other end could hear me very well. It has an automatic speaker adjustment that works somehow to adjust what I hear so that it's just the right level at my end as well..... My one suggestion for making the headset better would be to hv a redial and callback function available in the headset [not there!] .... Otherwise, the set is comfortable, ( I sometimes forget I'm wearing it until my phone rings) sleek looking (the boom feature is cool and I don't always need to... » Read More The Motorola Whisper is very good against external noise transmission. When I've been in a noisy environment, the person at the other end could hear me very well. It has an automatic speaker adjustment that works somehow to adjust what I hear so that it's just the right level at my end as well..... My one suggestion for making the headset better would be to hv a redial and callback function available in the headset [not there!] .... Otherwise, the set is comfortable, ( I sometimes forget I'm wearing it until my phone rings) sleek looking (the boom feature is cool and I don't always need to use it when talking through the headset) In general, I like it a lot! « Show Less
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I don't have a 2 year old, but the earpiece is clear despite plenty of sirens and city noise.
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I can generally hear fine unless the noise is coming from the other end. Like if it was the caller's 2 year old then would have difficulty hearing. Use in car with air conditioner on and I can hear fine, but husband complains about my background noise like air conditioner or radio.
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When I am using the headset, those around me did not hear what I was able to hear. I was, however, able to hear others around me. How clearly I heard those around me depended on how high I had the volume on the headset. Hope this helps.
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The advice I have seen recommends buying a unit for your weakest ear. I suggest you call the folks at CS 10, as they have just released an updated unit.
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I can tell you that I have had several audio kits in my helmet both wired and wireless. This is the first setup where the full volume hurts my ears. I like my music very loud. On top of that my phone has a notoriously low audio output volume. I'm confident saying that volume isn't an issue. I'm curious if the people complaining about the volume all share the same phone model and that is the issue. FYI: I have the tmobile Z1s.
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you hit the nail right on the head. Ear piece is still a BIG problem. I am on my 2nd one (ear piece) and it's starting to give me a problem. Wish they could make a stronger one.
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I'm in the same boat. I'm reviewing headphone sets primarily based on their noise cancellation abilities -- I don't even need audio. Recommendations would be welcome.
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The sound output is good. You will be able to hear from it even with some amount of surrounding noise, especially if the bluetooth fits well in your ear.
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Yes, this model suffers from severe "Stethoscope Effect" - very much noticeable whenever connected to your device and you're not playing any music - slightly noticeable while playing music.However the noise is very disturbing (even with your music on) when the cables move near your face or neck.The earphone comes with an adjustable 'cheap' tie that holds the right and left cables together but remember that you cannot move it beyond the microphone to make a tight fit of the cables under your chin to prevent dangling.
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Hi Ryan,I have small ears and I have the same problem with earbuds.This doesn't go all the way in the ear canal,so it works great.I'm a truck driver,so I spend alot of time on the phone in a loud enviroment.I never have any complaints about background noise,which I have had with prior headsets.Also,it has a great volume controll.I really think it'll work great for you.It comes with 3 sizes of ear pieces,and even tough I have a small ear canal,I found the medium was the best for me.Try it,I think you'll like it,and you sure can't beat this price.I paid $89.
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I personally have no problem hearing anything. It sounds great. No problems with the screen protector either. All around great case. �
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There is not a problem hearing the caller, I use the base, handset and speaker phone in addition to the portable, handset and speaker phone and insert an earpiece in it sometimes. All are clear and loud, they all have a volume control which I normally use at a 3 (out of 5) level
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That was a concern of mine as well, since the design is supposed to be kind of open. I usually listen at about 1/3 - 1/2 max volume, and a couple of times I took out my earbuds and held them in front of me and I couldn't hear anything. So I think they're pretty decent at directing the sound, although this is obviously not a thorough test.
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Hi Thomyi, I wouldn't use it if I were you. It is an open back headphone so there will be a lot of sound leak and your colleagues might not be too comfortable with that. Try getting some iem or closed back headphones.
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I was the one that posted the comparison of sound between the 400 and the 210. The 210 is easily superior in sound. I am quite surprised no one else has brought this up. Doesn't anyone care about good stereo sound quality through their ear plugs?
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My experience is very different. Maybe my pair is defective but I could barely hear any music over the mower. I was hoping to listen to audio pod casts while mowing but after turning on the mower, I quickly realized that was completely out of the question. The headphones seem to limit outside noise pretty well and turned up I could hear every blade of grass as I walked across the lawn. However, it didn't let me increase the volume of my music independent of the outside mower noise. Volume increases from my Galaxy Not3 3 was ignored. One volume adjustment wheel on the headphones and it reproduced all the outside noise and my music at the same volume. i don't understand how the others had a good result. My experience is very different. Maybe my pair is defective but I could barely hear any music over the mower. I was hoping to listen to audio pod casts while mowing but after turning on the mower, I quickly realized that was completely out of the question. The headphones seem to limit outside noise pretty well and turned up I could hear every blade of grass as I walked across the lawn. However, it didn't let me increase the volume of my music independent of the outside mower noise. Volume increases from my Galaxy Not3 3 was ignored. One volume adjustment wheel on the headphones and it... » Read More My experience is very different. Maybe my pair is defective but I could barely hear any music over the mower. I was hoping to listen to audio pod casts while mowing but after turning on the mower, I quickly realized that was completely out of the question. The headphones seem to limit outside noise pretty well and turned up I could hear every blade of grass as I walked across the lawn. However, it didn't let me increase the volume of my music independent of the outside mower noise. Volume increases from my Galaxy Not3 3 was ignored. One volume adjustment wheel on the headphones and it reproduced all the outside noise and my music at the same volume. i don't understand how the others had a good result. « Show Less
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I never heard any complaints from people I'm talking with, so I'll have tosay "no". And I talk on these things walking, in bed, and scuba diving (thatlast one is a lie). I will double check with friends to see if they ever hearany noise like that. I will also test with them, and report back if they dohear any booming sounds.
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No it does not. Its noise isolation is one of the best I've ever had. Most of the time I have to go so far as to remove one of the earpieces to hear people trying to talk to me, whether music is playing or not.* I see other people are having a different experience with theirs. I guess it would depend on the size of the earpiece and your perception as to whether the background noise is still loud enough to hear or not. I prefer the isolation of sound and as I said these are one of the best earpieces I've used because the size allows it to fit all the way in my ear and I like that. However not even earplugs will stop absolutely all noise such as car horns and sirens, so if that's your concern don't worry No it does not. Its noise isolation is one of the best I've ever had. Most of the time I have to go so far as to remove one of the earpieces to hear people trying to talk to me, whether music is playing or not.* I see other people are having a different experience with theirs. I guess it would depend on the size of the earpiece and your perception as to whether the background noise is still loud enough to hear or not. I prefer the isolation of sound and as I said these are one of the best earpieces I've used because the size allows it to fit all the way in my ear and I like... » Read More No it does not. Its noise isolation is one of the best I've ever had. Most of the time I have to go so far as to remove one of the earpieces to hear people trying to talk to me, whether music is playing or not.* I see other people are having a different experience with theirs. I guess it would depend on the size of the earpiece and your perception as to whether the background noise is still loud enough to hear or not. I prefer the isolation of sound and as I said these are one of the best earpieces I've used because the size allows it to fit all the way in my ear and I like that. However not even earplugs will stop absolutely all noise such as car horns and sirens, so if that's your concern don't worry « Show Less