Motorola S9 Expert Reviews

If you're comfortable with a sturdy headband hovering above the back of your neck, then Motorola's $130 (as of March 22, 2009) MotoRokr S9-HD headphones might tickle your fancy. I found them clunky to wear at the outset, due to the headband's relative ...

Music sounds impressive Bluetooth adapter for iPods included

Uncomfortable to wear for long periods Background noise distracting

Each earpiece houses three controls: a multifunction call button and a volume up/down on one side, and a play/pause and track skip (forward and back) control on the other. Though these ridged buttons are small, I had no trouble finding them, and they ...

Though the form factor looks largely unchanged from the last generation S9 headset, the S9-HD is slightly lighter and it feels more balanced. Weighing 1.12 ounces (32 grams), the S9-HD Bluetooth headset still has the behind-the-head active form but ...

Better design than the last gen S9. The headset stays on better and the buttons are easier to find and press. Audio quality is quite good and bass is powerful. Pairing is smooth and can pair with 2 phones simultaneously. Lightweight and easy to carry ...

The audio needs a little bit more tweaking as it noticeably favors the right channel. Voice call quality isn't very good.

Stereo Bluetooth headsets evoke mixed emotions among tech enthusiasts. Given how easily cords tangle up, just about anyone with a portable MP3 player or cell-phone music app would kill for a good-sounding set of wireless earbuds. On the other hand, ...

Full, detailed sound with good mid-bass response. Lightweight. More comfortable to wear than true in-ear designs. Bundled iPod adapter is slim and adds extra value

Overly bright treble. Coarse volume adjustment. Floating headband design can get in the way

Motorola's well-designed and affordable S9-HD may finally give stereo Bluetooth headsets a good nameeven when it comes to sound quality.

If you are looking into getting a pair of Bluetooth wireless stereo headphones for your new phone, Motorola's S9-HD is something to consider. Ricky tests them out for us in this review.

As more and more cell phones support A2DP for stereo Bluetooth headsets, I'm glad to see Motorola attempting to streamline and stylize these headsets into something that you wouldn't be embarrassed to sport in public.

Last time I reviewed Motorola's S805 DJ-style Stereo BT headset and gave it high marks for quality, performance and battery life although the form-factor of the headset (large, over

Great for Excercising, Light-weight, Good sound quality, Great battery life, Innovative design

Cannot adjust size/comfort, Does not block external noise, Cannot wear with eye/sunglasses, Might be uncomfortable

How does it measure up? Read on for my experience, which is a mixed bag of pros and cons

The S9 is certainly one of the cooler-looking Bluetooth sets we've seen. Did it deliver the goods?

Easy setup, minimal drops of signal, attractive design.

Buds hurt ears after only 30 minutes, poor sound quality on music playback.

Motorola's well-designed and affordable MotoROKR S9-HD may finally give stereo Bluetooth headsets a good name?even when it comes to sound quality.

Training buddy or pain in the neck?

Great sound, convenience of music and calls, weather proofing, simple controls

Can be uncomfortable, occasional drop out, armband not the best

Something of a mixed bag, the Fitness Music Pack from Motorola, adorned by David Beckham, is an evolution of the S9 headset rather than a considered final solution