Monday, June 06, 2005 6:00 PM szurgot

Audiovox SMT 5600 tip - update your earbuds

I'm rather enjoying my new Audiovox SMT 5600. I've got a few problems with it, mostly related to the bluetooth & headset stuff. (Why can't you easily silence the phone in headset mode, and why can't you play music or sounds through the bluetooth earpiece), but I found a pretty good alternative for using the headset that comes with it...

Since earbuds never stay in my ears, (I always wonder how they work for the ipod sillhouettes) and there aren't any other alternatives for earpieces for this phone, I went to Best Buy and picked up a pack of Jabra EarGels for $7. Simply peel off the black molding, and put on a set of jabra eargels. Sounds pretty good, and they don't fall out of my ears. (Just make sure you get the right size, and be careful if you have to pull them off. I had to use the medium ones, and when I was pulling the small ones off, the right bud almost ripped out)

I still wish some one would make a real set of headphones, or an adapter that would let me use a real pair, and clip on a mic.

If you're interested, your can see them Here.

 

Comments

# re: Audiovox SMT 5600 tip - update your earbuds

Monday, June 06, 2005 9:38 PM by Alan Baker

Make a trip to Radio Shack with your phone, and you can pick up a converter to use a regular pair of headphones with your 5600. The only problem is the amp on the phone is pretty underpowered, so the phone really isn't up to driving a big set of headphones.

# re: Audiovox SMT 5600 tip - update your earbuds

Tuesday, June 07, 2005 1:20 AM by Chris Szurgot

The headset that comes with it is actually quite good in clarity, and fits well once I replaced the earbuds, I'm actually quite happy to use it. Now if only I could get Voice Control off the button on the headset.

# re: Audiovox SMT 5600 tip - update your earbuds

Tuesday, June 21, 2005 8:26 PM by Laura

I completely agree about the headsets. I don't get why it's such a big deal to design headsets that are user-friendly and fit it the ears. I like the ear gels too.