Nokia BH-505 Bluetooth Stereo Headset - Ice Blue

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 5.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003H83XP6
• Item model number: BH-505
  

By : Nokia
Price : $54.81
You Save : $25.14 (31%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy convenient on-the-go access to your music and calls with the Nokia BH-505 Bluetooth Stereo Headset a stylish headset that features a lightweight neckband for all-day comfort, and a variety of different earpieces designed to fit perfectly in your ear. Its Advanced DSP (digital signal processing) technology offers high-quality audio and helps reduce distracting background noise as you talk, and this robust headset received a high IP rating of 54 for sweat and splash resistance--making it the perfect companion for all your outdoor activities.
The embedded NFC (near field communication) technology allows you to quickly pair and connect your headset with a compatible NFC handset by simply bringing them close together. The Nokia BH-505 provides a call/end button and volume rocker control on the right side, and play/pause and skip/back buttons on the left side. The power button is found on the back curved part of the headphones, and lights up in blue when connected to your Bluetooth-enabled device.
Music and Call Controls

• On/off (incl. pairing)
• Answer/end
• Play/pause
• Next track/FF, previous track/RW
• Volume up/down

Bluetooth 2.1 Profiles

• Headset profile (HSP) 1.0
• Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5
• Advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP) 1.2
• Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.0

What's in the Box
Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-505; earpiece rubbers (in-ear rubber earpieces in sizes S, M, L and intra concha rubber earpieces in sizes S, M, L); travel charger; user guide
International Protection ratings classify the degree of protection provided against the intrusion of matters in electrical enclosures.
Lightweight and well fitting neckband design with in ear and conch ear buds. Music controls play/pause, FF/RW volume up/down.Call controls and integrated mic, DSP, voice activated dialing, NFC tag in headsetanswer/end, last dialed.

 

Nokia BH-505 Bluetooth Stereo Headset - Ice Blue

 

Technical Details

• Bluetooth-enabled headphones for music and mobile conversation with lightweight neckband design
• Variety of different in ear and conch earpieces designed to fit perfectly in your ear
• Advanced DSP (digital signal processing) technology offers high-quality audio and helps reduce distracting background noise
• Splash resistance makes it a perfect outdoor audio companion
• What's in the Box: headset, 6 earpiece rubbers, travel charger, user guide

Customer Reviews

I've had this headset for about 9 months now and I am very pleased. I have previously owned two different models of the Motorola "MOTOROKR" (S9 and S10) and neither of them fit or sounded nearly as well as this product. I kept the S9 for 2-3 months until it stopped working due to perspiration seeping into the electronics - I returned the S10 for fit and sound issues. I did run with the S9s, despite the fact that they didn't fit well or provide good sound, and the fact that they lasted for nearly 3 months is a testament to their durability, but in the end they still succumbed to perspiration getting into the electronics.
I do a number of things to keep fit and they're all more fun with music - running, cycling and weight training. For cycling and working out at the gym, this headset works flawlessly. The sound is as good as a good set of earbuds. I perspire about as much as any normal, hydrated person, and these activities don't cause the device to stop functioning. Running on hot days or doing cardio workouts at the gym are a completely different matter and I use corded earbuds during those activities. Since the headset's design doesn't fully hug the wearer's head, I wouldn't consider them to be well-suited for wearing while running anyways because they would continually shift or rock in place.
No device made of these materials and costing $50-60 will be completely sweat-proof. Only a small part of the headset comes into contact with my head and I occasionally wipe that part down during long exercise sessions and afterwards I clean the entire unit with isopropyl alcohol to keep them clean and reliable. If you take care of this set, it should last - if you abuse them, expect them to be completely sweat-proof or waterproof, you would likely be better off with a good set of corded earbuds, as they will cost you less money and last longer. On two separate occasions, the controls have stopped responding due to high perspiration. Leaving the unit alone overnight allowed proper usage to resume the next day. Again, proper care will lengthen the product's life.
I have observed the behavior where the green power light comes on and doesn't turn to blue indicating the successful Bluetooth connection. I fixed this in 30 seconds by restarting my iPhone to reset the Bluetooth stack and it instantly connected. I'm a little dismayed that someone with the time and knowhow to create a video documenting this problem couldn't be bothered to consider that the problem might lie elsewhere. Commons sense will make this product, as with anything, more worth the investment.
Pros:
Reasonably comfortable, even when worn together with Sunglasses and/or a bicycle helmet
Sound comparable to earbuds
Multiple earbud sizes to customize your fit
All controls fully compatible with current iPhone/iPods with current firmware
Subdued design and appearance - no obvious flashing lights or logos
Long battery life
Cons:
Not adequately protected against perspiration or water for some activities
Good for:
Cycling
Weight/resistance training
non-exercise related listening
Not good for:
Running/Cardio
People who sweat a LOT
People who expect this product to be something it isn't

Have had a few months now. Was concerned a little about how it fit when I first got it. Does not fit tight to head like a sunglass's band that it resembles. However, found this to be fine in terms of comfort and great in terms of not having to clean it from sweaty workouts. The in-ear parts don't go too far in for me, which allows me to wear them while laying down with head on pillow. Actually improves the bass a bit more. I've been able to wear for hours without issue.
Sound quality is much better than I expected. I use a Nokia XpressMusic 5800 and after adjusting the bass to maximum, it really has pretty good quality for a bluetooth. Plus it's fine for taking calls. But don't expect to hear anything else as the in-ear fit seals off most outside noise. I really don't use for phone calls unless I just happen to get one while wearing. Don't get caught wearing these in a car as most states consider it illegal to wear full head phones that impair hearing, while you drive.
Battery time is really great! You can go several days without really having to charge it. Your phone will die much quicker than this headset when playing music. And the AC chargers for Nokia phones works with it. Just can't listen while charging.
Thought it might look a little too Star-Wars-ish, but not as bad as it looks.
Simple setup (for phone) and buttons are great. Volume and forward/back song selection rocker switches are a nice touch. Hard to accidently change, easy enough when you need to. Do have to press the answer and pause buttons a little hard to click on/off which tends to push the in-ear bud a little deeper that can cause discomfort. Setup for PC not easy and I still don't have the sound quality set right. I really did not get it for the PC, but proper setup is an issue for those who are needing it for such. May take some serious tech skills to get right, and not mess with your other audio settings for other devices as did with mine.
Overall am very pleased with product. I had a Jabra with two pieces before to use for both calls and music and this is much, much better.