Comments on: Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Stereo Headset

By: Lalo

Lalo — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:20:21 +0000

Same here, I just sprayed some electronic cleaning spray into the electronic circuit inside and the volume went up, Unfortunately volume buttons, skip and back buttons still not work…yet

By: yuji asano

yuji asano — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:45:15 +0000

I’ve had my S9 for several years. have not used it in a wet environment. the silicone solution sounds reasonable. my question is, is the battery replaceable?
I’m looking for a source for the battery and some directions if it’s doable.

By: mike

mike — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:06:03 +0000

I too had this issue and just “fixed” my S9 headset. My symptoms were the same as many here: low volume, unresponsive buttons, started during a workout. In frustration I decided to peel the black + – phone rubber button off of the unit (i figured why not, the thing is basically useless as it is). I then noticed that there is a little screw that connects the ear-bud housing to the head set that appeared to be corroded. I took out an exacto and started scraping the screw and noticed the base of the screw appeared have corrosion or something that extended to one of the wires. I scraped some of this substance and immediately the volume went to full (i had started a tune in advance – i suppose i could have shorted the whole unit, but I was taking a chance on that like i said). I cleared away the corrosion, tested the unit, then covered the screw and the cavity with super glue (I’m not sure if that is a smart move or not). As I type I am once again listening to my wireless headset once again!

By: Del

Del — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:47:31 +0000

Used mine for 6 months and now the volume is stuck on low and none of the controls work. Occasionally they would beep a series of times, slowly getting quieter, until they were off. This time they never came back up.

By: David

David — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:36:50 +0000

I have been bike riding with my S9′s for a year and a half.They have worked great, until they died yesterday. Darn. My Altec Backbeat’s are great for around the house, but they don’t stay in the ears the way the S9 did. I may have to get another pair unless someone can suggest something that holds as well in vigorous activity.

By: Albert

Albert — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:36:07 +0000

Same here, after a few weeks of use during workout, the + button went bad, and now the volume and the >> buton activates itself randomly, too bad.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:16:25 +0000

Same here..when they worked they worked great. But now I’ve gone through 3 exchanges. Each time the volume went out during my workout. Three strikes and out…so I’m done. Can anyone recommend another headset?

By: Xave

Xave — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:46:29 +0000

Same issue here. Sweat caused my volume button to be stuck on low. Not purchasing another pair. They were really nice while they lasted.

By: dave

dave — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:18:10 +0000

im on my 4th pair of HD’s

Everyone here has the same story:
The headset sounds great and is very practical for training but the reliability is absolute shit.

When my warranty runs out i will be stuck with a defective headset and still need to replace it, which means i have to pay even more money.

Just wish motorola would make a version 2 of this product so that we can all enjoy what we have paid for because as it is there is not another product on the market that can deliver this quality sound and practicality

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:10:33 +0000

Just used DAP brand silcone rubber sealant around all seams of the S9. This is a clear flexible seal that bonds well with plastic and is moisture resistant. Also used a coat over the buttons themselves since there are hairlines seems around the buttons themselves. No problems yet after my perilous sweat sent to pairs to the grave. Love the headphones, but hate motorola in that I have to slather a $100 headset with silicon to keep it sweat proof/resistant.