Samsung HM6450 Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Headset

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 2 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004R9PSL6
• Item model number: BHM6450NMACSTA
• Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required.
  

By : Samsung
Price : $45.25
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Samsung Modus HM6450 Bluetooth Headset- especially great for the Android!
This Samsung Bluetooth was made to pair perfectly with the Android. You can even enjoy the FreeSync Android App that allows you to use different languages and commands. It's everything you need to make your Android even more functional.
Simply install the Samsung Android Bluetooth application to your Android compatible handset to experience the ultimate in wireless convenience and capability. Once activated, this powerful utility allows you to control and monitor your Bluetooth headset, have select information read to you over your headset via text to speech technology, and utilize expanded voice command capabilities to manage your wireless communication- all based on personal settings you create on your Android handset.
The new Modus 6450 is a dual-stereo noise-canceling model that can be worn as a mono-style headset for placing and receiving calls, and can be converted to a stereo Bluetooth headset when connected to the included stereo ear bud headset. You'll love the crisp sound of the Samsung HM6450. The Modus boasts advanced noise-cancelation features with dual microphones to separate the user's voice from surrounding background noise. It will gently mute stereo audio when a call is received, and then restores its settings when the call is complete. The user can also stream audio through the single earpiece of the Bluetooth headset. It's up to you to decide whether you choose mono or stereo sound since it has an interchangeable setting. It also has SoundAliveTM which allows you to choose a normal, vocal or instrument mode so you can hear things the way you want. The 2mic Noise Reduction and echo cancellation takes the hallow sound and most background noise out of your conversation so you can focus on the important details.
The HM6450 was also designed for ease and functionality. Advanced Multipoint allows two phones to be connected to this Samsung HM6450 Bluetooth at once. This is ideal for someone who has a business and a personal cell phone since you can use the same Bluetooth for both phones. Active pairing makes it quick and easy to pair to either phone. The simple display is easy to use and understand. The voice command function allows you to say things like, "check battery" or, "missed call back" to control your headset. You have the ability to enable or disable Bluetooth headset functions according to what you need and want.
The elegant new Modus 6450 wraps the best in functionality and fun in a fashionable and elegant crystal-blue form factor. At only 11.6 g, it's so light you may forget you are wearing it! It can last up to 6 hours of talk time and 180 hours on standby before needing to be re-charged.

Features:

• FreeSync Android App
• Dual-Mic Noise/ Echo cancellation for voice clarity
• Voice Command: Select and set up voice commands and language from expanded Android command list. Answer and make calls with simple commands
• Connection guide: Integrated application assistant guides users through the connection and set up process
• Mono ; Stereo Convertible sound
• Text to speech: setup Caller ID, SMS, MMS or e-mail text to speech and schedule alert text to speech alerts
• Headset settings: Monitor and control your Bluetooth headset from your Android handset by using headset disconnect alert, select incoming ring tone, voice prompt language selection, multipoint enabling management, manage SoundAlive stereo equalizer settings, LED indicator on or off and handset rename.
• LED display shows battery/ call status
• SoundAliveTM stereo audio enhancements
• 2mic NR/EC
• Simple Display
• Advanced Multipoint

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 50.7mm x 18mm x 11.4mm
• Weight: 11.6g
• Talk time: 6 hours talk or 180 hours on standby
• Bluetooth profile: HFP, HSP, A2DP
• BT version: 2.1+EDR
• Class: Class2
• Charging interface: micro USB

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WEP460
HM1100
HM3700
HM1000
Noise Reduction (reduces noise in your background)
Single Mic
Dual Mic
Dual Mic
No
Single Mic
Yes
Single Mic
Receive Side Noise Reduction (offers in-channel noise reduction and tonal voice quality enhancement, improving intelligibility of incoming voice even in high background noise environments)
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes - Digital Signal Processing so it cancels noise
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Echo Cancellation
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Speech Intelligibility Equalizing for an adjustable sound
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes via the downloadable Android Application
No
Multipoint pairing (to connect to multiple phones)
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance audio distribution profile (allows streaming of music and other audio)
Yes, mono
No
Yes, stereo
No
No
Yes
No
Pairing Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes - 2 devices
Yes
Yes
Voice Command List (allows you to get answers to a list of voice commands)
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Multiple Language Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Read SMS (will read your text messages as they come in)
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Multiple Headset Settings
No
No
Yes: Multipoint, Ring tone, LED, Voice prompts
No
No
Yes
No
Stereo equalizer settings let you adjust the bass and treble
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes via the downloadable Android Application
No
Voice Prompts (Bluetooth speaks to you)
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
On and off
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED low battery indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes via the downloadable Android Application
Yes
Talk Time
Up to 7 hours
Up to 9 hours
Up to 6 hours
Up to 8 hours
Up to 14 hours
Up to 9 hours
Up to 7 hours
Standby Time
Up to 400 hours
Up to 300 hours
Up to 180 hours
Up to 180 hours
Up to 300 hours
Up to 330 hours
Up to 400 hours
Charging Interface
micro USB
micro USB
micro USB
DC jack
micro USB
micro USB
micro USB
Bluetooth Version
2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (faster data transferring)
3
2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (faster data transferring)
2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (faster data transferring)
2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (faster data transferring)
2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (faster data transferring)
2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (faster data transferring)
Automatic Volume Adjust
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Weight
18 grams
13 grams
11.5grams
12 grams
11 grams
11 grams
10 grams
Comes with earbuds
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
This Samsung Bluetooth was made to pair perfectly with the Android. You can even enjoy the FreeSync Android App that allows you to use different languages and commands. It's everything you need to make your Android even more functional.Compatible with AndoidSimply install the Samsung Android Bluetooth application to your Android compatible handset to experience the ultimate in wireless convenience and capability. Once activated, this powerful utility allows you to control and monitor your Bluetooth headset, have select information read to you over your headset via text to speech technology, and utilize expanded voice command capabilities to manage your wireless communication- all based on personal settings you create on your Android handset.Endless Audio FeaturesThe new Modus 6450 is a dual-stereo noise-canceling model that can be worn as a mono-style headset for placing and receiving calls, and can be converted to a stereo Bluetooth headset when connected to the included stereo ear bud headset. You'll love the crisp sound of the Samsung HM6450. The Modus boasts advanced noise-cancelation features with dual microphones to separate the user's voice from surrounding background noise. It will gently mute stereo audio when a call is received, and then restores its settings when the call is complete. The user can also stream audio through the single earpiece of the Bluetooth headset. It's up to you to decide whether you choose mono or stereo sound since it has an interchangeable setting. It also has SoundAliveTM which allows you to choose a normal, vocal or instrument mode so you can hear things the way you want. The 2mic Noise Reduction and echo cancellation takes the hallow sound and most background noise out of your conversation so you can focus on the important details.

 

Samsung HM6450 Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Headset

 

Technical Details

• The FreeSync Android App lets you easily pair, get multiple language support, set your settings and more on your Android
• Voice commends let you find out if the device is connected, say a command and more
• You have the choice on whether you want mono or stereo sound
• Advanced multipoint lets you connect to two different phones, like your personal and business phones
• Simple display makes it easy to use this Samsung Bluetooth

Customer Reviews

I switched to this from a SoundID 510 knowing I'd be giving up some of the functionality of the 510 (passthru, find my headset), but as they were functions that I used only rarely (maybe once each in 6 months or so) I was ok with it as it appeared I would be gaining some features I felt the 510 lacked (headset battery indicator in the Android notification bar).
Unfortunately, even though the headset's app is only available for Android, it is the app itself that seems to cause most of the issues. From my testing, the app interferes with my Droid's ability to pair, connect, and maintain a connection to the headset. Even when the headset is connected, the app will not see it until you disconnect the headset and go through the app's connection. Then (if you're lucky), once the app connects to the headset, you can change the settings. Once. You better get them right, because the next time you go into the app, it has lost the connection to the headset. You have to go through the whole disconnect/reconnect thing. And as long as the app is running, ever time you turn the headset on, it won't find the phone and automatically enters pairing mode.
All that being said, as long as you're willing to give up the extra functionality the app provides (sound profiles, on screen battery indicator, incoming call phone number announcements, SMS text-to-speech reading and the like) you can remove the app and the headset functions much better. The incoming phone number announcements even seem to randomly decide to work sometimes without the app (which indicates to me that some of the functions are handled by the headset and it just needs the app to turn them on - but this is not reliable).
At this point, I had even decided that I could live with it while waiting for Samsung to improve the app, but as the rose colored tint began to fade from my glasses, I have had to admit to myself that the audio quality I getting on calls was well below what I was used to with the SoundID 510, and after the third person asked me to take them off the speakerphone because they couldn't stand the echo, it became apparent I had chose poorly.
Of course by this time it was well past my ability to return it, so we'll come to the parts I like:
The stereo headset attachment (well implemented and sorely lacking on the 510) sounds GREAT! If you're more concerned with stereo listening than mono phone calls, and don't mind missing out on the app features (which you can only get on an Android phone at this time -- when it works) then I think this is a decent choice, especially considering Samsung smartly made their stereo headphones with a microphone so they switch over to stereo phone calling without a hitch (did I mention they sound great?). Also, the earhook can be replaced with a clip to hold the body in place so it's not dangling/swinging around. I can see this being an excellent bluetooth stereo headset for the physically active (not so much me, there). The addition of a standard 3.5mm dongle that will spread the A2DP love to any sound device is an added bonus that I very much like. A potential downside is there is no music control functionality built in, even though there is a plethora of buttons that could be retasked.
Even without the app, most of the voice commands still work (my favorite is 'check battery' which will report high/medium/low battery status of the headset and handset). The voice dialing features of the headset will only dial one of the first three speed dial settings on your phone, which on an android means the first 3 people in your phone book (bad!). Luckily, you can bypass the headset's voice dialing and use the handset's functions (whew!).
Since Samsung is big into producing Android handsets, and this is being touted with a (rather poorly performing) supporting app, overall I have to give it a failing grade. If the app functionality is not something you need you may be happy with the 6450, but I would look for a cheaper price (Woot.com had it for $35 about 3 days after I paid almost $60 here... grrrr...). If they improve the app, things might look up, but the voice quality issues are more than I can get over now. The app is also almost 2mb larger than the corresponding app for the SoundID510 and since neither SoundID nor Samsung seem to get the concept of allowing the android to move apps out of internal storage to the SD card (maybe understandable for SoundID as they started with IOS before adding Android to their offerings, but totally inexcusable for Samsung as an Android developer) so it becomes harder for me to want to give up more space (which on my Droid is at a premium) for software that does not work reliably.
For me, back to the 510.

I have had this ear piece for about 2 months now, it's pretty good! Very comfortable and verstile. It comes with a bunch of adapters. The headphone adapter are high quality headphones that give very good sound. You can answer calls and talk with the headphone adapter on. The only problem I have had is that the voice control and text message reading works when it wants to (although I didn't read how to set it up lol) It will read the number that is calling and prompt you to say "answer" to answer or something else not to answer, which works great when driving. Over all I love this blue tooth and the batt life is very good as well. You can also pair two divices, i use it for my phone and ps3. Samsung epic 4g works great.