GN launching a Jabra branded M&RIE product at Costco

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Very interesting posts from @MisTrae, @garyh and @Fig - thank you.

@MisTrae

Unfortunately, the app kept locking up as I tried to switch between programs.

I’ve found the Jabra App to crash somewhat frequently on my S21 as I’ve made adjustments. Not terrible, but a bit annoying.

@garyh

As I understand things (perhaps incorrectly), the KS9s use Bluetooth 4.2 (“Bluetooth Classic”) and show up as a standard Bluetooth headset. The advantage is that they’ll work as a headset with any device using bluetooth (e.g., my Macbook). The disadvantage is battery drain, compared to Bluetooth LE. Android ASHA is a non-standard mechanism for streaming audio to hearing aids. Its advantage is that it uses Bluetooth Low Energy and consumes less battery. A disadvantage is that it works only on certain versions of Android

This is exactly my understanding as well. In fact, because my Note 8 was not ASHA compliant in this context, I actually upgraded to the S21 Galaxy Ultra the week before I got the Jabras, since they are on the ‘official’ list for Jabra. I have been thinking about upgrading anyway, since the Note 8 will no longer get security updates and such, but this is definitely what forced the issue for me.

I’m also guessing that because this is an LE-variant of Bluetooth, the distance for effective connection is shorter as well, explaining why I can’t even keep my phone in the pocket of my shorts and keep the connection to both the Left and Right aids. Do other Jabra owners experience this as well?

@garyh

I have the ReSound Smart Fit software for the Jabras

I would be curious to poke around in this, just to see what options are provided. If you wouldn’t mind, please PM me the info about where you got this. I did some of this with Compass GPS on my Widex 330’s, although it didn’t seem that I could do more good than harm, given my limited experience!

@Fig

But IMHO no matter what you do the Jabra’s will never give good quality audio, streaming music.

I absolutely agree. Because of the physics involved, I wasn’t expecting even “good” bass with these. But I was surprised that the bass actually seemed to be completely absent! I have used them with my Sony over-the-ear’s, and the sound is excellent, and feedback is non-existent. I’m guessing that the M&RIE concept is helping vs my Widex, but I haven’t tried to do back-to-back comparisons yet.

I continue to be bugged by the recurrent loss of correct sync between Left and Right while streaming - with the result that imaging is not central as it should be, but is heard separately in both ears. I know one poster confirmed experiencing this as well, but I am curious if others have as well. Just trying to figure out if this is the nature of the beast, or if I happen to have an underperforming pair.