Bluetooth headphones don't work with Macbook pro Retina, but they do with iMac.  Why???

I AM NOT AN EXPERT.  I AM MAKING ASSUMPTIONS.  My issue, tech spec's and assumptions are listed below.
MY ISSUE:
My Rocketfish headphones work perfectly with my iMac but not with my Macbook Pro Retina.
The Macbook Pro does recognize the device but when I try to connect, it gives me the following error message:
"The device does not have the necessary services".
TECH SPEC
iMac has OS X 10.7.5
Macbook Pro Retina has OS X 10.8.2
MY ASSUMPTION
If I upgrade to 10.8.2 I will not be able to use the headphones.
Or
The new Macbook Pro's are only functional with bluetooth headphones that have certain specs.
HEADPHONES LINK - http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/products/mobile-phones-gps/RF-MAB2.html
HELP PLEASE
samgimages

I have the same problem when I try to connect to my Pioneer Bluetooth car stereo. I dont get any sound before the error message occurs.
I notice that the Type field of the connection is "handsfree"
Malcolm

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