Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth MOTOROKR/MOTOACTIV Stereo Headset (Gloss Black) [Retail Packaging]

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 1.8 x 5.1 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001LXR0BW
• Item model number: S9-HD
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (488 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Motorola MOTOROKR™ S9-HD Stereo Headset delivers style, performance, and remarkable sound for your iPhone, iPod, or other stereo-capable Bluetooth® device. This lightweight headset lets you make hands-free calls and wirelessly listen to music, and it features noise-isolating ear buds, so you'll get high-definition surround sound for all of your calls and tracks.

Motorola MOTOROKR™ S9-HD Stereo Headset At a Glance: Bluetooth headset lets you listen to music or take phone calls wirelessly. SRS WOW HD sound technology and noise-isolating ear buds. Accept incoming calls or toggle between tracks with the touch of a button. Lightweight, behind-the-head design gives you a stable fit while active.

The noise-isolating ear buds generate great HD sound with SRS WOW HD technology. View larger.

High-Definition Ear Buds Deliver Robust Audio
The S9-HD lets you wirelessly stream music from any compatible stereo-capable Bluetooth device, including the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3G S, and iPod touch 2G. Using SRS WOW HD sound technology, the headset features noise-isolating ear buds that generate rich, powerful surround sound without ambient noise. And thanks to enhanced bass and high-definition audio, this headset will play your music with superb fidelity. You'll also enjoy remarkable call clarity--even in noisy environments.

Music Pauses for Incoming Calls
Thanks to a small, high-grade microphone located beneath the right speaker, the S9-HD will pick up your voice in crisp detail. And if you should receive a call while your tunes are playing, the music will automatically pause. Just press the call button on the side of the headset to accept an incoming call.

Comfortable, Lightweight Design
With its stylish black finish, the S9-HD headset has a sleek, futuristic look. Just as comfortable as it is attractive, the headset features a curved, behind-the-head wearing style and weighs less than comparable Bluetooth headphones.

Easy-to-Use Controls
The S9-HD has an on-board control layout that allows you to adjust the volume, accept calls, and switch music tracks with ease. A call button on the side of the right ear bud makes it simple to accept incoming calls and make outgoing calls. Additionally, conveniently placed buttons let you toggle between music tracks or adjust the volume of your music or phone call.

Long-Lasting Charge and Universal Bluetooth Compatibility
The S9-HD provides up to six hours of uninterrupted music or talk time. For added convenience, a micro-USB charging port is included on the side of the device.

The sleek-looking S9-HD offers a stable and comfortable fit. View larger.

The headset also features universal compatibility and can be used with any Bluetooth-enabled device--it's simple to set up and takes only seconds to sync. A special adapter (sold separately) may be required for use with MP3 players, iPhones, and PCs.

About Motorola
Motorola, a recognized leader in mobile connectivity, is committed to developing tools and technologies to make people's lives easier, more efficient, and more connected. Founded in 1928, Motorola's prominent record of invention and innovation includes equipment that carried the first words spoken from the moon as well as the world's first handheld cellular phone. Now, with their new line of Bluetooth® headsets, Motorola continues to change the shape of communications by developing technologies to eliminate boundaries for people, businesses, and public safety agencies, enhancing and advancing how they communicate.

Product Description

The wireless music experience has been enhanced with an upgraded version of the award-winning MOTOROKR S9, the Motorola S9-HD. Freedom to exercise, move around and commute without wires to tangle or hold you back, is now enhanced with high-definition audio and ear buds that reduce background noise and improve comfort. The S9-HD is the new benchmark of wireless music powered by Bluetooth wireless technology.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

153 of 158 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweat-resistant, chalk-proof!, January 20, 2009

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David Alan Sikes (Tuscaloosa, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth MOTOROKR/MOTOACTIV Stereo Headset (Gloss Black) [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

These have been the best bluetooth headphones I have ever experienced.

MY USE: I bought these for all-around use (walking around campus, indoor climbing, and cycling), and they have performed magnificently. So far, they have been very sweat-resistant and chalk-proof while climbing indoors during the off-season (I don't believe in headphones while outside :)). They hold on tight when road-biking, and they have been very good for walking around campus and answering calls as I listen to music. I also occasionally use them with my iMac to watch movies without disturbing others.

STRUCTURE: First of all, the headphones look fantastic. Really sleek-looking headphones, I get compliments all the time on them, followed by amazement when they find out that they're bluetooth! The fit of the headphones was a little awkward at first - I expected the little buds to go into my ear a little deeper. While they are apparently meant for people with larger heads, I've gotten really comfortable with the way they fit on my head. They rest just outside of my ear canal without being crammed inside. They also rest comfortably on my neck when not in use - I'll often wear them around my neck in class or at work, forgetting they're on!
The buttons on the headphones are fantastic. They really did a great job here. The volume and phone controls are on one side, and the music controls on the other. You can still do things like redial a call, ignore a call, and turn on/off the "enhanced sound" mode using the few buttons. Also, the buttons are rounded off very well, so very easy to feel with your finger.

AUDIO QUALITY: The audio quality is good. While I don't consider myself an audiophile (proudly, btw), I do put weight on audio quality, and the sound from these headphones absolutely cut it for me. Better than Apple's earbuds (not hard to beat), and as good as the Skull Candy headphones I was using. Using either the Sony bluetooth adaptor, or my Sony Ericsson w580i, the audio came out great - actually, it was a huge improvement over the quality of the w580i w/ provided headphones. The default "enhanced sound" mode is actually very good - not just idiotically cranked-up bass like most sound "enhancements". But if you prefer a custom EQ, all you have to do is hold down one button for a few seconds and it turns off.
The microphone works well most of the time, but it's no replacement for a standard bluetooth headset in terms of ONLY hearing your voice. But my voice is heard distinctly - just with some background noise.

BLUETOOTH: Pairing is a breeze. The bluetooth signal has been an issue for me at times, though. Just carrying my phone/iPod around in my pants pocket just doesn't seem to cut it - my body is just too much of a barrier (and I'm not a big guy). However, in my backpack, or across the room, the signal has been flawless. So, my solution is to either always keep the phone/iPod in my backpack, or slip it into a front shirt pocket. But when I don't have any of these options, it gets really annoying having my music cut in and out - incredibly annoying, in fact. Like having a scratched CD. It's maddening! (the booklet recommends purchasing an arm band for this reason.).

Oh, and these guys will hold a charge all day with use throughout most of the day. But not much past that.

102 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well but uncomfortable and with limitations., March 1, 2009

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S. Epstein (D/FW, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth MOTOROKR/MOTOACTIV Stereo Headset (Gloss Black) [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I wanted to listen to music on my HTC Diamond [Sprint] while exercising and around the house, without wires. This unit has good sound, and nice controls - I can activate voice command for hands free dialing, and I can change music tracks without pulling out the phone; Nice.

Unfortunately, the thing is really uncomfortable after a while, especially while wearing my glasses. Note, however, that I have a large head, and the unit is not adjustable [like that would have been difficult to design in].

Additionally, and I knew this before purchasing by reading other reviews, you cannot carry your phone in your front pocket while using these outside. I put the phone in my rear pocket if walking, but I'll have to wear a fanny pack or some other trick to get the transmitter within line-of-sight of the back of the headset. This is another pain-in-the-rear [no pun intended!].

I will say it's really cool to be out for a run when the phone rings and the auto-answer is turned on; the unit picks up and I can talk without having to slow down. I can dial out, as well, with the voice command.

The bluetooth technology is limited, but I think the designers could have made this more friendly.

This unit may just be the best available, for now, but it seems likes it should still be in "beta" to me.

58 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Iphone option, February 9, 2010

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D. Destefano "Mxrider" (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth MOTOROKR/MOTOACTIV Stereo Headset (Gloss Black) [Retail Packaging] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought these because my Zaggs wouldn't stay on while running. So, after reading the reviews, I decided to give these a shot. I have an Iphone 3G OS 3.1.2.
Pros:
Three sizes of earbuds.
The SRS works very well.
Sound is good, almost as good as my VModa Vibes.
The MOTOROKR's stay on while running around the track.
Distance is decent, about 20-25 feet. (for mine)
Useful carrying bag.
Easy connection.
Runs with Pandora, AOL radio, Ipod, and GreatMetal.

Cons:
Track skip doesn't function with Iphone.
There are six buttons to remember, not a big deal, just takes getting used to.
Battery isn't removable.


Overall:
Honestly, I would have given them 5 stars if the track skip worked. I am happy with the purchase and would recommend these headphones.