I have been having trouble finding the right bluetooth headset. Some are not loud enough, some dont cancel background noise, etc...

 

i use the H3. No complain yet.

 

You dont get any complaints with the top down? Asking caller to repeat what they just said. etc....

 

no.

 

i have an h3 with my razr. i maxed out the volume and i can hear pretty well with the top down. i have to roll up the window so people can hear me at 60mph. any other time it works great.

 

I am using the H500 and have problems. This is the 3 different motorolla bluetooth that I have used and it has not gotten any better.

 

Is the H3 better on the left or right ear for optimal performance on a ZR?

 

Its a bit pricey, but I recommend a Plantronics 645. I have both this and a Motorola HS850 and the Plantronics is louder and 100 times more clear then the Motorla.

 

Motorola HS850. Works fine. A little noisy with the top down, but not too bad if the windows are rolled up and I press the headset tight against my ear.

 

just an FYI there are other options than headsets for bluetooth in a ZR..I have a unit called maxcall that clips on the visor...works well...able to hear and speak with the top and windows down at 50km....windows up top down at 80km and any speed :P with the top up

 

I got a bluetooth radio installed in my car....works fantabulous and the sound comes out of the speakers. no complaints thus far.

 

I took have a bluetooth radio. It sounds awesome, the only problem is, it won't pair automatically with my moto SLVR. If I search for the phone, or search from the phone, it connects right up, but it won't do it automatically, which is kinda annoying, otherwise, its nice to have it mute the stereo when a call comes in. There is some echo on the call, people complain that they hear whatever they just said, like a half second after they are done talking, but it always sounds fine on my end. I think that might be because i placed the microphone too near the driver's side tweeter, i'm going to move it further up the a pillar soon.

for reference, its a pioneer DEH-P9800BT

 

Get the Parrot CK3100. The noise cancelling is amazing. It uses your car speakers and has GPS. With the top down, at non-freeway speeds you can speak literally in a normal voice. With the top up, I've been told that it sounds like a regular land line.

 

For Parrot bluetooth kit info see here: http://www.parrotkits.com

 

After going through 3 different Bluetooth headsets, I finally found one that works with the top down in my ZR. I've never been able to get sufficient volume to overcome road/wind noise, but this one really works. The SoundPort headset uses a custom earmold that's made from an impression of your ear. As such, it's a perfect fit, and creates an effective seal which keeps external noise from interfering. The earmold is vented and comes with various size reducers and plugs, which allows you to tune the headset for maximum noise suppression. The headset itself has a wide range of volume settings, and there's more than enough reserve. Unlike most of the BT headsets I've tried, this one has a large amount of reserve volume. I have used it on the highway, but the wind whipping past the mic can be problematic, depending on the speed and turbulence.

I work in the hearing industry, and this headset is distributed by Starkey Labs. Starkey is the world's largest hearing instrument manufacturer, and also offers products like this for non-hearing-impaired people. You can view details here: http://www.starkeyheadsetgroup.com/p...Name=Bluetooth. We sell these for $139 including the custom earmold, and you'll see prices range up to $200.

The Parrot kit looks really interesting. If I talked more in the car, I'd want to check it out, as well.