Does siri work? Or use phone for it? Sent from my iPhone
On 17 Jul 2013, at 19:31, shaf <shafpa...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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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