Headsets Recommendation

Sean486 · #1 07-08-2011, 06:58 AM

I just got wacked with a $130 ticket yesterday for talking on a handheld in NJ, so I guess I need to breakdown and get one of those horrible sounding, uncomfortable, ugly headsets. (I didn't realize NJ had that law too)

Can someone recommend one for me under $100 that is not horrible sounding? I have the iPhone 3 if that matters.

Hocrest · #2 07-08-2011, 07:03 AM

I got a cheap Plantronics one for ~$40 that I use when I head up to NY. I don't often use it, but it is there so that I can say I was...

When I got my ticket in NY I fought it. I lost, but after two hearings between the justice, the DA, the clerk and everything else, I took away the fundraising effect.

Is it a primary offence in NJ also? Or were you nabbed for something else?

Landshark · #3 07-08-2011, 07:13 AM

get a head unit with Bluetooth, or one of those Parrot hands-free devices.

the headsets are awkward, and make you look like a douchebag.

LetItSnow · #4 07-08-2011, 07:28 AM

Anybody know - is there a Parrot model or something similar that doesn't require a car stereo? You know, in case there's a boost gauge where a stereo would be?

Sean486 · #5 07-08-2011, 07:50 AM

Yeah it is a primary, the cop was a complete a-hole. I felt like this should have been just warning since I don't live in the state and PA doesn't have that law.

Sean486 · #6 07-08-2011, 08:05 AM

Yeah that Parrot ain't happening, too much money and I really don't want to hardwire anything in. Even though I totally agree, that the headsets suck and make you look like you are in Star Trek.

Hocrest · #7 07-08-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean486

Yeah it is a primary, the cop was a complete a-hole. I felt like this should have been just warning since I don't live in the state and PA doesn't have that law.

In the town where they got me (Dryden, NY) they seemed to be using it as a fundraiser. The cop was set up as you enter the town with a "Cell trap". None of the equipment, timing or skill that a speed trap requires...

icingdeath88 · #8 07-08-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Landshark

get a head unit with Bluetooth, or one of those Parrot hands-free devices.

^My vote, especially if you still have the stock HU. When I change out the one in my black car, I'll be looking for one with BT for myself as well. And single din so I can put a pocket and actually store small objects like sunglasses without them getting destroyed! (Or, more likely, trapped beside the seats, never to be seen again.) But I digress...

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Originally Posted by Landshark

the headsets are awkward, and make you look like a douchebag.

^Also true.

Sean486 · #9 07-08-2011, 01:48 PM

I drive multiple cars so buying something tied to one vehicle is not going to happen, also the Mazda 6 console is not too aftermarket friendly. (nor is the Mazda 5 for that matter) The SVX already has a new single DIN. It has the iPod input but no bluetooth, and yeah the pocket is nice. I used to hold 4 CD cases in there, no it just holds the iPod.

Landshark · #10 07-09-2011, 07:52 AM

"Are you one of the millions guilty of driving while talking on your cell phone.

Hi, Billy Mays here for the Jupiter Jack. The most convenient hands free device for any cell phone guaranteed.

Just plug it in and mount it on the dash. Preset your radio to 99.3 FM, and you're ready to go.

Jupiter Jack transmits quality sound through the speakers of your car. Instead of hearing music, you hear the other person. No plugs, no wires, no hands."