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[Thunderbolt Accessories] ignitros:
Just picked up a pair from BestBuy since they have an exclusive on the things I was forced to pay the full retail of $99.99. I'm charging them up now but I'll be back with a full report back on how they do. I currently have a pair of Motorola S9-HD, I did have the S10-HD but they sounded worse then the S9 so I returned them.

So check back and I'll have that report after I return from the gym in about 2 hours.

Edit:

It took me a few minutes to set them up, pair with my Thunderbolt and find the correct earbud sleeve as well as adjust the cable that links them around my neck but they fit well and were easy to pair.

The Good:

They sound amazing... maybe not on par with a great set of plug in headphones like say the Beatz by Dre but head and shoulders above my Moto S9-HD that I use currently. They fit great even though I didn't really spend alot of time finding the perfect combo for my ears. They also felt comfortable as well, they give you 3 or the standard sleeves you get on the S9's and 3 additional sleeves they call GeckoGrip for a total of 6 sleeves. 2 small, 2 medium and 2 large. I only had them slip out maybe twice during my entire workout with stretching, running and weights all in my workout and I think that with a little fine tuning they won't slip at all. Volume is also very loud with a tiny bit of clipping at the highest volume but still well louder than I would ever need before the clipping occurs. The battery seems stout as I made it through an entire 2 hours plus between drive time, stretching/warmup, workout and I even tanned (yes I know.... I'm a guy and I tan. I suffer from S.A.D. and my dr suggested trying it rather than medication and it works for me) and that's with only maybe a half full battery.

The Bad:

Even though they are fairly easy to use I really don't like the multi use buttons all that much. The volume up/down combo for a track back/forward button depending on how they are pressed. That in itself isn't bad but they are fairly small which does make them a bit tricky to short press or long press while running. After a little more use I'm sure I'll have no issues with getting used to them but larger buttons would be a nice addition as there is plenty of room for it. For some the price might be an issue at $99.99 and only available through 1 source at present.

Conclusion:

I think that I'll be selling my S9's and these will be my new BT stereo workout headphones as they are by far the best that I have personally used. Small and light without feeling cheap. Clean, clear sound with great bass response and plenty of volume to drown out the noisiest of gyms. Easy to use with enough choices in sleeves to make a comfortable, secure fit for anyone.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] tootalltoowide:
I own a motorola set from about two years ago. I love the whole, not tripping on myself aspect of BT headphones, but my head was simply too large for the motorola design to be comfortable. This SEEMS like a best of both worlds solution to me. I don't care about the lack of a mic, i just want to work out more comfortably with my music/audiobooks. Gonna give these a shot. Thanks for the info.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] iamsupreme:
I have the Plantronics BackBeat 903+'s. They have a few issues with pairing (or at least, did with my HTC Incredible). Haven't had any pairing issues with the Thunderbolt (or I've figured out that hitting the play button on the headset once paired actually pairs the BT Stereo). They give out some pretty awesome sound and have pretty good controls on the headset. These might be another pair for those to try out (as I was able to snag them at Fry's Electronics for $59.99). They have the 906's, I believe, but the only difference is that the 906's have a mini audio jack dongle / transmitter to convert any device with a headphone jack into a wireless bluetooth device.

D3TH, had you seen or heard anything about the Plantronics set? I'm curious how they might compare to the ones you picked up. The only real physical difference I saw in the video is that the back length between ear pieces is a bit longer.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Thanks for the great review! One thing I did notice that helped me was to unhook the loop from the wire and let it dangle. It actually helped the plugs stay in better as where the wire would pull a bit when I turned my head.

I haven't unfortunately, but I do notice that my Plantronics Voyager Pro is having sync issues with my TB as where the Jaybird JF3's sync instantly.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
I'll have to check them out. I currently use the s9-hd at the gym. The led doesn't work and its starting to act weird like calling someone without touching the phone or headset. This is all due to sweat and shorting.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] mike.s:
Check out the Jabra BT3030, stereo BT you use with whatever headphones/earplugs you want.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] AstarteSV:
That set seems more like a step backward, giving you more cords and cables that need to be managed.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] volcomborder311:
I just picked up a set from Best Buy and the only thing I can say after 2 hours of using them is perfection. Finally a headset/Ear piece that looks good, works well and sounds great. It takes a few minutes to figure out what ear insert to use but once you do they fit like a glove.

They were a great buy for me and I recommend them to anyone looking for this type of product.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] micromania:
When you guys say you exercise with thes do you mean just jogging, running, or spinning?

I'd like to know how these hold in when during unusual movements like lifting weights, doing yoga, etc.

Very tempted to buy these.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] volcomborder311:
I use them for Lifting and Running. They stay put the whole time, you just need to make sure you have the correct ear fitting. I would assume since they stay in place while running they would stay in place for yoga as well.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] mike.s:
No "more cords and cables," just the one attached to the headphones/earbuds.

Everyone has their own criteria. I like being able to choose earphones which are better than any of the available all-in-one offerings (Koss KSC-35 or Shure E3c right now).
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
Only one store within 30 miles of me has them. Looks like I've got a road trip tomorrow. My S9-HDs bit the dust tonight. They started calling everyone in my phone book and wouldn't stop.

Wireless only for me. I don't like having a wire when running or lifting. Cords get in the way. I don't walk around the mall with a stupid ear piece. These are for working out only.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] AstarteSV:
looks like you need to where it as a necklace.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] mike.s:
Where? You can wear it wherever you want. You can clip it to a collar/pocket/sleeve, or use the lanyard if that's what works for you.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Make sure you call best buy first and have them hold it. ;)
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
I do a lot of running. Even at 8.5 on the treadmill, stays in perfect.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] meowlamp:
Apparently the S9HDs are pretty popular. I have a set as well and have been looking to replace them. They have worked great for a while and earned some respect from me when they fell out my car and sat in rain all night and worked fine after lately they have been skipping a lot.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] xdpurp:
I got me a pair of these today, and they fit my big head! =D
[Thunderbolt Accessories] AstarteSV:
Looked it up on the website, besides, even if you used it at a clip, you still got the cords of your wired headset to deal with. No one wants to deal with cables when they're working out. So really, compared to these jaybirds, it's a step backwards.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] END_OF_FLESH:
Thanks a ton for the heads up D3TH, I had some S9-HDs for about a week, but apparently my head is deformed because there was no way to keep them securely in my ears, not to mention the drivers werent even pointed directly into my ear. The second I'd speed up to a jog, they'd fall out.

Sent from my Thunderbolt 2 on America's fastest 5G network.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] dunes20:
Yes these are great. For sure a great investment.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] pmdied:
I'm going to give this a try. I had the rigid S9 by Motorola but they don't stay put when road cycling due to head position.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] ramz1286:
Has anyone experienced the audio skipping? I bought these today and while listening to music, the sound will skip repeatedly.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
I have. It's annoying. Whenever I touch the cord on my neck it skips.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
I don't have any issues with the audio skipping. How far is the phone from you?

Might be a dud as I don't have this issue.:confused:
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Anytime man! You won't have any issues with fall outs ever again :)
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Jaxidian:
I'm assuming but just for 100% clarification, these do not contain a mic, just speakers, right?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Correct, no mic, just speakers
[Thunderbolt Accessories] machostallion:
Are you using the standard ear pieces? The website mentions a new ear piece called traction gripgrip coming out that will start shipping with the earphones. Also increased distribution. Maybe the price will come down a bit.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
oh wow, I didn't see that. Thanks for the heads up. I'm using the gecko grip. Here's what I found on their website.

"The new eartips will be included in the box, and also offered free-of-charge for existing Freedom owners. Estimated to arrive early July 2011. Signup to be notified when TractionGrip, and the final Freedom offering is available. Existing Freedom owners can sign up for a complimentary set of Traction Grip ear cushions."
[Thunderbolt Accessories] volcomborder311:
No they actually do have a Mic, I have taken phone calls during my runs lol.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Your right, when I first bought the headphones I was confused why the manual had instructions for phone use. Makes sense now :D
[Thunderbolt Accessories] pmdied:
I bought a pair at Best Buy today and went for a road ride. Worked perfectly. For anyone in North Jersey, the Best Buy in East Hanover has them in stock.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
Anybody having issues with them coming out? I twist them in and about a minute later I can barely hear the music cause they are almost falling out.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] micromania:
Yep, i wanted to like these, but they just don't work for me. Picked them up today and used them for a while. Going back tomorrow to return.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
They have one more day at the gym. I too wanted to like them as well.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Are you using the geckogrip? Are you putting them in correctly?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
I watched the video about ten times. I've used both ear styles both fall out. I looked like a moron tonight while changing them out mid run.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Hmmm, did you try using the small gecko's? That's what I'm using with great results. Sucks it's not working out for you, maybe you can try exchanging it for another pair?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
I tried them all tonight. Mixed large to small and medium. These aren't for me. Even with the largest shoved in my ears they fell out. Back to Best buy.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] ericatomars23:
Those look nice, but I bet there to heavy and wouldnt stay in my ear. I wish the Beats by Dre would come out with a Android friendly pair. That would be the holy grail of pure sound.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] xdpurp:
Well I just returned them today. They held great on my head but they suffered one major problem: audio kept cutting off. Back to the drawing board. D=
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
I had the same problem. Not sure why they kept cutting out.

I went to newegg and bought another pair of s9-hds.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] metaknyte:
Had a different set of JayBirds back with my incredible. Loved the quality of the sound and such, but my ears must be shapped weird cause they could not sit comfortably for the life of me. Toss running, lifting, biking, standing, moving, breathing into the mix and I was not in the best of moods from the ears out.

Got some crappy motorola s9's that do not bug my ears, save for the fact that I wear glasses and only one of them gets to rest on my ears at a time.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] sprintrjm:
re

These fell out of my head too easily .. even the smallest tips while running.

On a side note, go to head-fi.org and read up on beats by dre...

They are contently being ripped on for having mediocre sound for what you have to pay.

There are much better sounding / quality headphones on the market for less..

Unless all you are into are the trendy looks then by all means get the beats lol.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] boingboingbilly:
Anybody looking for an affordable sweat-proof option should look at the Motorola S305's. Yep, they are not the best looking things but they have been absolutely rock solid for me - running, lifting - lot's of sweat. Very happy with them. About $36 on amazon.com.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] nemesys504:
Just bought these today and they don't seem to fit my ears properly. If anyone is interested I bought 2 from best buy and I'm willing to sell both. I only opened 1 box to try them out and are in brand new condition and the other is still sealed.

$85 for the open box, still in new condition

$95 for brand new in box

Contact me via pm if interested.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Mustang02:
Why not return them for full price? That's what I did.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] nemesys504:
Don't mind selling them here for those looking for a deal. If no one is interested then I'll return them.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] sringgen:
For anyone that has used the s9-hd for any length of time i would not recommend these. The neck strap is very annoying. Every time you turn your head you can hear the strap drag across your shirt collar. I have also tried the backbeats. S9 still works better than both.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Looks like my pair are starting to cut in and out as well when I set the phone on the floor while lifting weights..I'll have to give jaybird a call and see what's up :mad:
[Thunderbolt Accessories] civichater:
I just bought these a couple of days ago because of this post. I have never been able to find a pair of ear buds that would stay in my ear, and these didn't either. I also hated the fact that the don't come with a charger an the charging port is not a micro. I just brought them back and bought the plantronic beats plus from my local vzw store. I got 25% because of my work discount and I love these. I they wrap around my ears so the don't fall off, an they sound great.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Just got this email

"Your new ear cushions have shipped

We are pleased to announce the new ear cushions for Freedom have arrived ahead of schedule. We have shipped them to you today via regular mail. It will usually take a few days for you to receive them, however please allow up to 7 working days."

http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/bluetooth-headphones-features.html
[Thunderbolt Accessories] mcdeeandhisepic:
deal

i got my plantronic backbeat 903+ for 42.95 on ebay
[Thunderbolt Accessories] killahrey:
Lol im still rocking my original s9's haven't had a reason to replace them.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
i bought mine yesterday.. i ordered from bestbuy in the morning for pick up and shipped/delivered that afternoon. only complaint is it didnt come with the secure fit ear piece.. only the black ones and gaycko grip.. anyone know where u can buy those separate?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] SomeGuyDude:
Curious. I'm no audiophile but it has to sound at least GOOD. I use a pair of Klipsch S2i right now and if these can compare, I'm in.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] farmboystrong:
so it says fq response is 20-20K... is the sound quality really that good? how is the low end with these headphones?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
really.. if u can get it in ur ear then the quality is great. im now experiencing problems with music skipping when i move.. kind of defeats the purpose. im worried because i bought this online bestbuy and did not receive a receipt of any kind so im unsure if i can replace or return it.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] SomeGuyDude:
Freq response doesn't mean ****. Just tells you what frequencies the speakers are capable of playing. Almost everything is about 20-20k.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
They will ship them to you for free. Register your JF3's
[Thunderbolt Accessories] BUMP THAT:
What kind of cable that comes with the JF3's?? I wanted to buy a second one for backup.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
haha thanks. i actually was about to post an edit on my response because i just checked up on website. registered and ordered the secure fits. only thing now is the skipping of music.

i actualky returned mine for a replacement and guess what.. still same problem. i googled it and found one response to this issue that actually came from jaybird.. the skipping of music is due to our body water blocking some of the signal.. i guess that explains why my muffin top belly is causing skips in my music by just sitting down (sarcasm speaking.. but i do have a belly for ur 411). they recommend having our device above waist lvl or use an armband.. so now the question is to find an armband large enough to fit our thunderbolt..

i like how they tested the bluetooth with an iphone.. damn iphone lovers.

edit: the manual which can be downloaded on their site says

"when outdoors use an armband (not your pocket)

outdoors/gym: without walls or ceilings for the bluetooth signal to bounce off, your body blocks the signal to he headphones. for best signal preformance, have your music device ABOVE waist level on your RIGHT side."

i have yet to try this.. my s9 works fine with my phone holster on the left. maybe the right will work..
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
the store calls it usb cable for jf3 freedom. usb mini 8pin 2.0.. better off shopping for it elsewhere because its $9 for that 1'.. it looks like a ds adapter would fit. but thats just me speaking aloud without trying it.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] BUMP THAT:
Ok thank you. To me it looked like and older type of camera connection/usb. Now i need to find where to get it locally. target? walmart? bestbuy? office depot? Gotta go surf now lol any ideas?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
i myself would just go online.. better deals than instore, and its just a backup ur looking for so it shouldnt hurt to wait. thats just me tho.. i myself cannot wait 2 %&$*ing weeks for the secure fit cushions to come in. that will make this bt near perfect. im acually going to shop for a generic armband.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] BUMP THAT:
yeah thats true ill go on amazon or something. I just registered today too.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
ok i just tested out havig my holster on the right instead of the left.. seems to work, ill update more on that later. also note to keep the buds in place you should insert them as you would earplugs by pulling the top end of ur ear.. works for me even with the black cushions.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Scubastevie5:
I got mine for $51 after employee discount. I love them. I lost my charge tho. Someone wanna link to amazon or another store for me to find one?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
amazon selling 6 ft for like $2.. jaybird ur just buying the brand for an extra 7. dunno about tax. might want to hit up walmart for a usb pack, ur bound to find one that fits an 8pin mini. id only recommend that if u need to charge it asap. thats probably another let down that it uses a unique mini port to charge.. ohwell.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Here's the sign up to receive the free ear cushions.

http://www.jaybirdgear.com/support/newearcushions.html
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
Thanks d3th.. already signed up lol. Also thanks for finding this bt for me. Right now im at food 4 less and experienced ZERO skips.. phone is holstered on my right. I guess the bt had narrow range.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Welcome!!! Glad it's working out for you! I'm going to try out the new cushions tonight, I'll post my results later.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
I'm at the gym right now with zero issues using the new supplied cushions. The cable no longer gets caught on my neck as I turn my head. Also, no fatigue in my canals as the others did. I'm impressed!
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
Lucky... I still gotta wait for mine. I use them at work. Battery live not like s9 but cannot beat the size as i forget i even have them on. How long did u wait to get ur cushions? I received an email regarding warrenty registration but none about the cushions.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
Did you sign up to receive the new cushions? That's what I did when I first registered my pair
[Thunderbolt Accessories] alluzzion2o9:
Ye i did. I received an email regarding the warrenty but none of the cushions. Maybe ill try reregistering for the cushions. I too signed up for it after i registered.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] tyvallely:
Can you cut that cord off with out ruining them?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] BUMP THAT:
no because one ear piece has the battery and the other has the bt reciever.

Also I ordered two 8 Pin 2.0 cales from amazon for just shy of $5 and got them within a week. They work perfectly fine and are 4ft long. So worth it to have extras. So now im gonna carry the small cable Jay Bird gave me in my bag as a mobile chrarger if ever needed.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] ignitros:
I just got the secure fit cushions for free from the site. I gotta say that I loved the headset before getting them and now they are hands down the best headset period! I ran through an entire workout and they didn't even move! Anyone looking at a BT stereo headset need look no further!
[Thunderbolt Accessories] hshan:
I just bought a pair. Everyone is talking about using them for listening to music. There was speculation about whether or not there was a mic on the headset. There definitely is.

I bought them for use primarily for phone capability,would like to be able to listen to music perhaps while biking, but would like mostly to be able to communicate while biking.

I have tried makeing calls with the result that people say i sound very muffled and quiet.

Testing with the audio recorder showed that the mic is not active.

Does anyone who has a pair use the phone capabilities with the Freedoms. Do you have success with the onboard mic of the headset?

Any help / feedback appreciated!

Steve
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
The new cushions are amazing. Glad you dig them too! :)

I have used the mic before with no issues, might be an issue with your rom? What are you currently running?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] hshan:
Using Das Bamf 2.1. But tried them also on wifes stock TB with same results.

Question; when it pairs, mine says syncing phone audio and syncing media. Does yours also say syncing phone mic? (mine doesn't say anything about mic)

Voice recorder is using internal phone mic.

Is there anything you have to do additionally to say like turn off internal phone mic? Are there any settings I should be looking at?

Thanks
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Frammer:
Bluetooth headset

I have Motorola S10-HDs and they are both clear but comfortable.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] Ovrclck:
I'll check it out after work today and let you know.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] detox246:
just picked up a set today and i love them! I hate my s10's and i have been using my skullcandy FMJ's but hate carrying my phone as i'm afraid to crush it with dumbbells. these are excellent! Cant wait to receive my free ear cushions. a link for the free cushions was probably posted but i will repost if you haven't taken the time to get yours

http://jaybirdsport.com/support/newearcushions.html