Apple’s implementation of A2DP does not come into play when the headset is paired to the adapter. Still, when paired to the adapter there were interruptions in the audo stream when the iPod and adapter were inside my pants pocket. Although much of that could be alleviated by allowing the adapter to stick out of my pocket, it was subject to becoming unplugged as I walked.

Apple is also not to blame for the lack of controls on the headset to navigate previous/next song.

I got some wired Sennheiser MX 85 headphones instead, which sound excellent and the headphone wire is not as troublesome as the Apple one. Of course I’d prefer wireless, but not at a sacrifice to comfort and quality.

I am using these with my palm pre, can put the phone a few meters away in a laptop bag or backpack and it works great. So do all the controls.

How is the sound? Well I’ve never liked bluetooth for speaking on, so I personally can’t comment on that. I take the occasional call on it, but usually only to tell someone to hold so I can switch. I suppose part of it is I tend to mumble when I talk but NO BT headset has ever worked for me in cell phone calls. I do use them for voice memos on other devices just fine.

As far as the audio, it’s not bad, a little tinny in the bass area, but compared to a cheap set of earbuds not bad. I compare it to a cheap set only because for sports, activity, and just freedom of movement I prefer not to have a $100 set of earbuds to get damaged in day to day use. I’m really not comfortable using anything more than $40 for my wired phones. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend these for at home, get a better set (of over the ear) if you are using them for home use primarily. That said, the cable is unobtrusive enough to not get in the way when you lay down.

These are small, have a decent battery, and really they are meant for those desperately needing to get rid of the wires. Runners cyclist, gym freaks, people who work on a crowded desk where cables get snagged.

Me, I’m thrilled to lose the cable. I had to run it under my shirt for years as a way to manage it at the gym. Thrilled to not have it snag something on my desk every time I move.

The signal to the headset is very easily interrupted. It is absolutely impossible to expect any continuous audio stream while carrying the iPod Touch in a pants pocket. The iPod Touch needs to be held fairly still in order to not interrupt the audio. I’d try an armband but since there are not any controls to skip tracks, that means I’m holding the iPod Touch to skip tracks.

These connection issues are definitely more problematic when paired to the iPod Touch versus when paired to the adapter.

Overall verdict: DISAPPOINTMENT

I’ll be returning the headset shortly.

I’m considering RF wireless headphones instead of Bluetooth, and regret getting the v3 iPod update solely for Bluetooth support.

Otherwise, the ones without the adapter should work with any iPhone or iPod Touch provided it has been upgraded to the latest firmware. And other phones that support A2DP will work as well.

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COMFORT: Motorola S805. Eight hours, no problem.

EXERCISE: Motorola S9-HD. Excellent sound and grip, but can get uncomfortable if worn longer then an hour or two.

I’m interested to see what Apple does for BT headphones. You know they must be working on some now that the iPhone and Touch have A2DP. Maybe I’ll just wait for those.