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Product Description

Stylish, comfortable and engineered with cutting-edge Bluetooth wireless technology, the Motorola S9 helps provide wireless access to music and voice calls - while on the go. Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled stereo music phones and with iPod players equipped with the TEN Technology naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Adapter for iPod (sold separately), the Motorola S9 is perfect for delivering favorite tunes and connecting you to calls wirelessly with lightweight design.

Stay in tune and connected while strolling down the street with the Motorola Motorokr S9 active Bluetooth headphones. Combining ease of use with the latest Bluetooth wireless technology, the phones are ideal for Bluetooth-enabled cell phone owners or for iPod owners with compatible adapters. The S9 phones are distinguished by a behind-the-head design that weighs just over an ounce, providing the ultimate in comfort whether you're working out or riding mass transit. The phones' ultra-compact 0.51-inch ear buds, meanwhile, fit softly in the ear even during extended use--a must for long conversations or listening sessions. And users will love the innovative touch-sensitive controls on the sides of the headband. The touch controls let you easily adjust the volume, skip or repeat tracks, or answer a phone call while on the move.

The stylish S9 wireless headphones fit comfortably behind the ear and weigh just over an once.

The S9 phones make a terrific workout partner thanks to the wireless technology and the water- and sweat-resistant design. Want to listen to your iPod at the gym without getting tangled in wires? Buy an iPod Bluetooth adapter and you're set. Alternatively, you can listen to your mobile phone's music selection during tough workouts, or even music from your home stereo while lifting weights nearby using the DC800 stereo adapter.

The phones are compatible with Bluetooth 2.0-enabled cell phones, iPods with Bluetooth adapters, and select other devices.

Phone-wise, the S9 headphones are built to provide superior call quality, less interference, and faster connections thanks to the Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology. Class 2 Bluetooth also provides a range of up to 33 feet--enough for a variety of home and portable applications. For optimal outdoor performance, users should position the music device in close proximity to and in the line of sight of the S9's internal antenna, which is located in the base behind the user's head. Placing the music device in a front pocket is not recommended.

Other details include support for up to six hours of music listening or seven hours of talk from a single charge of the 180 mAh lithium-ion battery; a mini USB connector for charging; and a stylish black housing with red highlights. The phones measure 4.9 by 1.8 by 5.1 inches (W x H x D), weigh 1.14 ounces, and are backed by a one-year warranty.

Note: Motorola Bluetooth stereo products (headphones and adapters) are compatible with any brand of Bluetooth-enabled phone or music device that supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) protocols. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact the respective manufacturers. Certain Bluetooth features--including those listed--may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.

What's in the Box
S9 Bluetooth headphones, USB charger, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

• Unreliable
  Works as advertised ... for a while. However, after a little use, and getting some sweat on them (these are sports headphones, right?), the volume buttons failed to work. Worse, the "down" button repeated itself, dropping the volume to minimum, and the "up" button wouldn't respond, so the headphones became uselessly stuck at very low volume. So I sent this first pair in to Motorola for an exchange. They responded admirably with a new pair. Amazingly, after a few more weeks of use, this new pair did the exact same thing! A bummer because I like the features and convenience.
  The only other negative is that for phone conversations, the sound only comes in one ear, not both....more info
• Great while it lasted...
  I purchased these headphones in spite of several reviewers stating that there were issues with the controls. I found that the down volume control ceased to function after only 2 weeks of fairly sweaty use (5k/day).
  I found that Motorola was less than helpful when I requested a replacement device.
  On the plus-side, the headphones are incredibly comfortable and convenient.
  I just expected them to operate reliably for a longer time (even with the sweaty conditions I subjected them to)....more info
• Buyer Beware
  I had seen the S9 work well with other phones but it did not work well with mine. Audio kept dropping out listening to music. This product is not compatible with all phones. Check Motorola's website to make sure you have a fully compatible phone before ordering. ...more info
• trash
  Worked OK for about 6 mo. then wouldn't charge. Called support they said, send it back. Packed up everything, headset, charger, manual, in orig. box, sent it back. They send back headset only, no charger, can't charge. Call support again, they say, sorry, will send charger 2nd day express - three days ago.
  Meanwhile, charge headset using USB from computer which they say not to do, although charger has a USB plug. Works for 5 to 40 minutes then dies.
  Read bad reviews on this product.
  Headset: junk.
  Support: junk.
  
  9/14/08 Continuing the tradjedy: Called support about the second set. "Did you drop?" No. Gave RA#, will send Email w/return address. 1 week, no Email. Sent to same address as before (I know it well). Meanwhile, get Nokia BH-501, which read my review. 2 weeks, 3rd set show up. Same problem as second set, die after a few minutes. Almost like they packed up the second set and sent them back, ya think? Will send this set back too. I can play the game as long as they can, have the Nokia BH-501 set which working well.
  
  Summary: 1st set worked well for about 6 mo, then wouldn't charge. Playing return game w/motorola, about to send 3rd set back.
  
  Headset: junk
  Support: what support?
  ...more info
• I loved them, until they stopped working
  I bought these a couple of years ago, not long after they had come out. The headsets took a little getting used to at first, but after a while I would almost forget they were there unless I was wearing a hat or sunglasses (which can be difficult). Sometimes I would lose signal, especially if I put anything in between my phone or ipod and them. I learned a good place to put the ipod and phone was in some sort of backback or chest pocket when I was moving around or on a table or something when I was at the gym. I could live with all that because it was great to not have to deal with wires. The calling portion worked fine, but it was sometimes hard to find the right button to answer the phone or adjust the volume. It was all great until the volume down button quit working and the things are now stuck at full volume. I haven't decided if I'm going to buy another set, but I probably will b because I liked them so much. It's interesting that they sell them without the retail packaging. Almost as if they know there will be some people that may have to buy another set after the original set broke after the warranty expired....more info
• MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth
  This worked for maybe a month, I bought it so I can run on my tredmill and after a couple of uses you cannot hear anything out of them. switching from IPOD to phone you have problems with the buttons and making sure it answers the phone correctly. Its not worth the money. ...more info
• S9 Motorokr Headphones
  I've owned my headphones for a little over 13 months. They worked fine until last week they stopped charging and won't turn on. Motorola's warranty expires at 12 months so I'm on my own with this. I did like being able to go wireless, but will not buy another product that fails so quickly and without support. I recommend looking elsewhere....more info
• Going on pair #3 ~ Not sweat resistant at all!
  I love these headphones for working out. I don't love the fact that I have destroyed 2 of them already.
  
  It took some doing to get them to pair with my computer due to my Vista 64 OS and getting the right WIDCOMM Bluetooth stack.
  
  After about 3 weeks, the controls start tweaking out, the fast-forward and rewind activate even when not pushed; after about 4-5 weeks, the audio starts to decrease even with the volume maxed out. I work out for 2-3 hours, 5-6 days per week and I think this is causing the moisture to penetrate the electronics. This is the 2nd pair that has followed the same timeline.
  ...more info
• Great Sound Quality
  Great headset for the money. They connect very easily to my LG Chocolate and the sound quality is great. But when I go to connect them to my Macbook the quality is not as good. This is most likely a problem with the Macbook not having a great bluetooth card, but it still is annoying to be listening with this headset and having the sound cut out every once in a while. ...more info
• Does the job
  Good sound quality.
  2 gripes: not loud enough and you can't lay down with them in....more info
• I love this thing!
  I bought this headset last summer and I wanted to make sure I'd used it a good long while before posting my review.
  
  Excellent sound quality.
  
  Phone system works good, as good as any Bluetooth I've owned.
  
  It wraps comfortably around my head and the weighty part rests on my neck(if you have a small head it might be uncomfortable).
  
  Signal rarely drops (and I live in downtown LA).
  
  My only problem with the headset is that the battery started running out after being on for 8 hours (not playing music, just being on).
  
  
  BTW the warranty on this headset is excellent. If you experience any problems with it, other than spilling liquid in it, just send it back and Motorola will send a brand new one for free!...more info
• Decent quality, small size
  While this headset pairs as expected and charges quickly, I found the sound quality to be only adequate. Battery life seems to be quite good considering the size of the cell. What--however--was this product's failing for me was the non-adjustable width of the headset; it is narrow enough that it pinched my head and caused headaches. If you don't have a narrow bean, look elsewhere for your A2DP action....more info
• Hedphones
  Good product. Works well with Iphone and the Sony Bluetooth Wireless Transmitter for iPod (Black). Recommended ...more info
• Try before you buy...always good advice.
  Pros - Overall concept, great for using the Blackberry as a player while working out. Decent sound but don't expect audiophile results over BT.
  
  Cons - SENSITIVE BUTTONS, slight discomfort after lengthy wearing, weak reception (possible pairing device issue), music is much quieter than the phone system (did I mention the SENSITIVE CONTROLS)
  
  Verdict - Try before you buy, might not fit certain heads and the buttons might drive some nutty....more info
• Works great while it works
  I'm on S9 #3. My first unit worked perfectly for 3 months or so until the control buttons quit working properly, and instead the unit would skip tracks or adjust the volume randomly on it's own.
  
  Contacted Motorola support, which in itself was a bit of a hassle over the phone (I'd recommend dealing with Motorola via the web / email if possible). But once I finally got ahold of the correct person, they didn't question the replacement - which makes me think this is a common problem.
  
  Unit #2 was sent out. It worked fine for about a week. Then the same problem started happening again. Replied to my original ticket, got an RMA number and am now getting a 3rd unit.
  
  Have had to pay return shipping both times, and am beginning to be frustrated with the situation. Hoping this unit will hold up, but I expect that because I use this unit when working out, somehow moisture gets into the controls somehow and is what causes it to fail.
  
  We'll see how long unit #3 lasts....more info
• Cuts in and out when walking or running outside
  I purchased these stereo bluetooth headphones for use with my Blackberry Curve 8900.
  
  These headphones work well indoors with no problems with connectivity, however the story is quite different when I am outside with the Blackberry in my pocket...the reception cuts in and out to the point where its unusable. Holding the blackberry in my hand seems to improve the reception somewhat but that defeats the purpose.
  
  This is quite disappointing since I wanted to use these when I am out running so I am back to my wired headphones. I am not sure if this is due to the Blackberry or the headphones itself. There were some posts over in the Blackberry Forums that complain of this same problem....more info
• Wireless Freedom
  I found these in retail packaging for $0.01 on Amazon (price error?). I use them constantly at the gym and love them! I sweat quite a bit and have not experienced any issues with the product not working due to that. The range is quite good and I can walk across the gym to get stuff to clean my machine without any interruption in the music. They do pinch and slide a little, and turning one's head makes these seem a bit cumbersome at the back of the neck.
  
  They are also great for working in the yard, though not quite as loud as I need them while using the blower and I think the engine creates some interference. I heard that there is now a Motorokr-S9-HD which I'll have to check out.
  
  I tried using these as a hands-free headset for my cell phone, but the caller on the other end said there was way too much background noise and that I was very inaudible. But I didn't buy these for my cell phone.
  
  Overall, great product to free the iPod from annoying wires....more info
• Don't SWEAT in them!
  These were purchased for the purpose of exercising in, which I'm sure is the reason most people purchase them. They're pretty pricey and are great until...you sweat! Then the volume stops working right, among other things. So my suggestion for any future purchaser would be, PLEASE don't waste your money unless you intend on keeping them 100 percent dry ALL the time....more info
• S9 Konks out after SWEAT!!!!! Choppy reception
  I bought S9 from Amazon. Worked great for first run with my Motorola Razr V3xx. After 45 min on full charge, music would get choppy. My phone was in my pocket. Problem got worse if phone was further out or after longer time because battery runs lower on power. So I bought cell phone arm band so phone would be closer to S9 headset. Problem was improved by 90%. Still occasional loss of music signal after 45 min of use with fully charged headset.
  
  BIG problem. Ater second run, volume controls konked out. Also the answer button konked out. VERY annoying. After I did a review search, I found out that I wasn't alone. I requested a replacement. I think I will cancel that and get my money back and buy a corded head set....more info
• Best Stereo Bluetooth Headset for workouts
  Great sound too. Some people may find fit odd (people with big heads like me), but everything else makes up for it....more info
• excellent
  I love these headphones the ear buds have a much better sound and bass response than my other over the ear bluetooth headphones.
  I'm 100% satisfied, even with the price it's a worthwhile investment.
  Not being tethered to my phone-mp3 player is a big plus.
  I use them with an LG VU. Awesoe!!!! ...more info
• Highly Recommend the SJ9 Headphones
  I love it. I use it all the time. Even fits under my full face motorcycle helmet. I have to recharge it after about 6 hours of constant use. I just bring my charger with me and I'm good to go. Thinking about buying a second pair so I'll always have one charged up....more info
• Cool looks, mediocre performace.
  I think the looks and comfort of this headset are phenomenal. This is a comfortable headset that doesn't scream for attention and allows me to have a functional hands-free phone experience. I will get right down to the pros and cons:
  
  PROS:
  * Comfortable to wear and stay in place.
  * Very good call reception quality.
  * Decent stereo music playback quality.
  * Fairly good battery life.
  * Universal USB charging port.
  * Easy pairing.
  * Good looks that don't look ridiculous or "rude".
  
  CONS:
  * Sometimes very poor call quality when talking. I've had people complain that they had a hard time understanding me while I'm driving (windows shut, stereo off). I think it amplifies ambient sound that will drown out voice.
  * Music sound quality requires a bass boost. I've found that this headset is geared more for voices in the middle and higher ranges. Music can sound tinny.
  * There is a need for an adjustable headband. The headset stays on, but can sometimes feel like it's flopping in the back. I have a medium (7 1/4) hat size.
  
  I don't think this product is quite "there", especially if you are looking to use it for phone calls. I use mine primarily with a BlackBerry Pearl and a Motorola Q and the better sound quality comes from the BlackBerry, so the type of device you are using with it does matter.
  
  Still, I received this as a gift for Christmas, 2007, and was excited at the time. I would suggest looking in to the newer version, the Motorola S9-HD, which has improved sound quality:
  [...]...more info
• Motorokr-Good for some things, not so good for others
  I've been using my MOTOROKR for about two months now and am normally using it on my 25 minute ride on an Express Rapid Transit bus to work. I have had very few dropouts in that mode since I am sitting and not moving around much. However, if I decide to walk and listen, the whole scene changes! I get dropouts about every 10 feet. I have the IPod in a carrying case attached to my belt loop and have even tried it in my shirt pocket, but that does not eliminate the dropouts, just reduce their frequency. As has been stated in some reviews here, the Bluetooth standard is 30 ft but on a human body that range is evidently reduced to less than two feet for a consistent signal. Prior to purchasing the MOTOROKR, I attempted to question Motorola customer service personnel about the effect of wearing the IPod and sender on the body and they said there "could" be interference generated by the body which would cause reception problems. Since there is an IPod arm band furnished with the MOTOROKR kit, you would think they would have designed the unit to be less sensitive to human "interference", but I guess that was too much to ask for product perfection prior to marketing. These days, as clearly evidenced by Bill Gates and Company, the user is required to Beta test product at full price and then submit faults and design flaws to the company for possible inclusion in future releases. Let's not qualify a product to work properly the first time, that would be too expensive and cut into our bottom line!
  
  As for phone capabilities, I have a Motorola Razr V3 which pairs every time with the MOTOROKR. Using it for phone conversations is another thing. When you receive a call, the phone rings in the left earbud. You then press the highest raised button on the left side to answer the phone. This does not always work. Several times I have inadvertently disconnected the call before establishing communication with the caller. Even if communication is established, reception is poor at best especially on the caller's end. A bus is a rather noisy environment and this noise competes for your voice so I sometimes use my right hand to "channel" my voice to the microphone in the right earbud area. That still does not guarantee a quality phone conversation.
  Bottom line: The MOTOROKR works fairly well for its intended purpose, but for the cost is not a good value. My intention for buying it was the elimination of the standard earbuds and accidental pulling of an earbud out of the ear when turning the head, which the MOTOROKR does accomplish that goal. If I were to attempt to jog with the IPod located any place but strapped to my head next to the MOTOROKR, it would probably have more severe dropouts.
  ...more info
• Better than expected
  I an impressed with the features and function of these headphones. I am waiting for iPhone 3.0 software to be released, but in the time being I am using the headphone with my MacBook Pro and as a BT headset for my phone. Great product!!! ...more info
• awesome
  this is a grate item,,, phone calls are really clear... and the sound is really great, I don't use it for a long time peroid but the battery last a really long time......more info
• Youll Be Sorry Ill told you so.....
  These are the most uncomfortable bluetooth headset around. Very poor sound quality with constant hissing and very bulky. Sports headset? You cannot run on the treadmill with these because if you turn your head the headset with scratch your ear and fall out. You cannot weight lift on bench because the headphones will pop out when you lay down from the headrest. You cannot DO ANYTHING BUT SIT STILL WITH THESE uncomfortable tight headset on your head. Anyone with glasses should never purchase any headphones or headset that goes around the ear. S9 or most products from motorolla do not seem to have too much thought in the design. HMMM... let see most techno geeks wear glasses so WHY would you design products that go around the ear ??? ...more info
• Would be great if the quality was there.
  I could love the s9's but unfortunately I am on my 2nd pair and may have to warranty these out because the green light is stuck on. The sound on these bad boys is great! And the mic works good to for phone calls. But apparently they are not built very well and the sports looks are really more a gimmick, most people who give them a serious sweating, tend to have control problems(my first set the play controls did not work). This set has been great up until yesterday the green light is stuck and i am waiting for it to power down in hopes i can reset it. The problem is there are not a lot of choices and these sound good. So we shall see what tomorrow brings hopefully not another warranty repair. ...more info
• Good sound quality, bad craftsmanship
  I own these headphones, the sound quality is great, I had it for a good hour, before the buttons stopped working.
  I called at&t and filed a warranty replacement
  this happened about 12 times.
  the microphone is an ambient mic, so it picks up everything
  within ten feet.
  it's a cool design but it needs a solid body ...more info
• Unreliable
  Works as advertised ... for a while. However, after a little use, and getting some sweat on them (these are sports headphones, right?), the volume buttons failed to work. Worse, the "down" button repeated itself, dropping the volume to minimum, and the "up" button wouldn't respond, so the headphones became uselessly stuck at very low volume. So I sent this first pair in to Motorola for an exchange. They responded admirably with a new pair. Amazingly, after a few more weeks of use, this new pair did the exact same thing! A bummer because I like the features and convenience.
  The only other negative is that for phone conversations, the sound only comes in one ear, not both....more info