I can't understand how folks seem to like them so much. I bought them yesterday and tried them out, they have awful sound quality and don't exactly sound like normal headphones. When you're somewhere where there is a lot of traffic, you can't really hear the iPhone or GPS.
-Shaf On 7/17/13, Lisa belville <missktlab1...@frontier.com> wrote: > I understand completely. <smiles> > > They fit behind my ears Okay, but I've given up on getting them to fit > exactly across the back of my head. They sort of droop down like a > backwards blouse so they're almost touching the back of my neck between my > shoulders. I have long hair, and even in a pony tail this can get a little > > annoying, but I'm used to it. I've moved in all kinds of directions while > wearing them just to try to knock them off, including bending down to > harness and pick up after my dog and while the headphones shift some on my > face, they've never come off or even came close to sliding out of place. > > Lisa > > if I want to hear the pitter patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my > Dog! > > Lisa Belville > missktlab1...@frontier.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Annie Skov Nielsen" <annieskovniel...@gmail.com> > To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 7:04 AM > Subject: Re: Question about the aftershokz headphones. > > > Hi Lisa and others. > > Now I have got my aftershokz bluetooth headset, and it is a great headset, > when you need to listen to a gps or taking a call while you are walking. > > The only thing is to get them to fit on my little head, but ok it works. > > Cheers Annie. > Den Jul 13, 2013 kl. 12:06 AM skrev Lisa belville > <missktlab1...@frontier.com>: > >> It depends. The volume of the phone call and voice over is still an issue >> >> for me. I try locking the screen as soon as I make a call because VO will >> >> announce the name of the person I'm calling and then give me the time >> elapsed. I've turned off speech completely and have had good results with >> >> that. >> >> People can understand me just fine, but for me, the reception seems to get >> >> distorted and can fade in and out, and this is with the phone in my >> pocket. >> >> The same thing happens if I'm listening to a streaming music station, >> though. I'm not sure why as the phone is right next to me. I can start >> walking while the phone is in my pocket and the music breaks up and comes >> >> back, so I'm not sure if something is being blocked while the phone is in >> >> my pocket or what. >> >> There's also a slight delay from the time you issue a command like a swipe >> >> or double tap and the time the next app is located or opened. I know some >> >> of this is the Bluetooth, but it can get annoying, especially when using >> both a Bluetooth headset and Keyboard. I'm a fast typist, so this >> probably doesn't help, either. >> >> Over all, I like this headset. Pairing was a breeze, I just turned it on >> >> and then went into the Bluetooth portion of the iPhone settings and it was >> >> paired automatically. I can switch between off and standby or regular >> headphones with no problems. >> >> Lisa >> >> >> if I want to hear the pitter patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my >> Dog! >> >> Lisa Belville >> missktlab1...@frontier.com >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annie Skov Nielsen" >> <annieskovniel...@gmail.com> >> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 12:32 PM >> Subject: Re: Question about the aftershokz headphones. >> >> >> Hi Lisa. >> >> Thank you very much. I have 1 more question, how is the sound quality when >> >> using the headset for answering or making a call. >> >> Cheers Annie. >> Den Jul 12, 2013 kl. 6:51 PM skrev Lisa belville >> <missktlab1...@frontier.com>: >> >>> Hi. I have the AfterShokz Bluez, which is the Bluetooth version of their >>> >>> sports headphones with mic. You really can hear your surroundings >>> because the headphones fit just in front of your ear leaving the ear >>> uncovered. The headphones are attached to a band that fits over your ears >>> >>> and goes behind your head. They took a bit to get used to, but they're >>> actually quite comfortable and fit well even though they're a loose fit. >>> >>> The controls are quite simple. There's a answer/end call on the left ear >>> >>> that also allows you to use SIRI if you press and hold the button. >>> There's an identical button on the right ear that starts and pauses >>> music. The other functions are on the headband, so you'd need to reach >>> behind your head to access them. There's a micro USB port with a small, >>> >>> flimsy swivel cover, the on/off switch that also doubles as the pairing >>> switch, and a volume rocker switch. >>> >>> I'm not sure about charging out of the US. Mine came with a USB cable >>> that I can connect to a PC or a wall charger. So far, I've just used my >>> >>> wall charger, which is the same one I use for other USB devices. The >>> included cable seems fairly standard and would probably work with other >>> things with a micro USB port. >>> >>> Just ask if you have more questions. >>> >>> Lisa >>> >>> >>> if I want to hear the pitter patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my >>> Dog! >>> >>> Lisa Belville >>> missktlab1...@frontier.com >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annie Skov Nielsen" >>> <annieskovniel...@gmail.com> >>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 7:30 AM >>> Subject: Question about the aftershokz headphones. >>> >>> >>>> Hi. >>>> >>>> I am in doubt about which of the aftershokz headphones I should buy. I >>>> think I will buy the bluetooth model, but what will you recommend. 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