Nokia BH-503 Stereo Headset (Black)

by Nokia

Product Details

User Guide [PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 6 x 9.2 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001DEWSWA
• Item model number: 02705X6
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,350 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Listen to stereo music wirelessly from your compatible device, and switch effortlessly between music and phone calls with the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-503, which is compatible with phone that include the Bluetooth stereo music profile (A2DP). Listen to your music and take calls in crisp and clear audio sound thanks to DSP (digital signal processing) and good ergonomics.

Access intuitive call features, control your favourite tunes and volume from the comfort of the Nokia BH-503 wireless headset.

The large, comfortable earpieces wrap around your ears so you know they're secure while you're on the move. The right earpiece includes music playback controls (pause, reverse, forward) as well as a dedicated control for accessing your mobile phone when a call comes in. The headset provides up to 11 hours of talk and music playback time and up to 210 hours (8.75 days) of standby time.

Specifications

• Bluetooth version: 2.0+EDR
• Bluetooth profiles: Headset Profile (HSP), Handsfree Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
• Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
• Control keys: Power and call management, music playback (play/pause, reverse, forward), volume
• Talk time: 11 hours
• Music playback time: 11 hours
• Standby time: 210 hours
• Compatible Nokia chargers: Nokia Travel Charger AC-4; Nokia Mobile Charger DC-4

What's in the Box
Nokia BH-503 stereo headphones, travel charger (AC-5), carrying pouch, user guide

Product Description

The Nokia BH-503 wireless stereo headset is for you if you appreciate excellent audio quality, great wearability, and laid-back design. This headset lets you lose yourself in the music knowing you won't miss a call.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far, the best stereo bluetooth headset I've used..., December 31, 2008

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Mahlers2nd "Mom of Many Interests" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia BH-503 Stereo Headset (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I feel like the quest for a decent pair of bluetooth stereo headsets is about like the search for the Holy Grail. Most of them don't sound very good or talk quality is terrible or the battery doesn't last or they are very uncomfortable.

I'm happy to say that these were definitely worth the money and a big step up from anything else I have used.

Comfort -- I was concerned about the "secureness" of the fit and the comfort since I had tried a couple of the "back of the neck" styles before and they really didn't work for my head. These are a smidge too big but overall, they are very usable while I'm driving etc. You would not want to work out wearing these, though -- they would bounce right off and if they did stay on, the sweat would probably destroy them.

Incoming Sound quality -- Very good. I'm using this with a Nokia N96 and they get LOUD if you aren't careful. If you are on a call, the extra volume really comes in handy if you are in the car with wind and road noise.

Outgoing sound quality -- I'm taking this on "heresay" since I have not actually listened to anyone talk through these BUT the calls I've made -- no one has complained about the way I sound. When I have used a BT headset in the past, I would often get complaints that there is an echo or I sound like I'm in a wind tunnel. Today I used these on a conference call for work and nobody new (and they are a pretty vocal bunch if there is any extraneous noise -- they'll tell you to mute yourself!)

Battery life -- About average. You'll probably need to charge them every night but they should get you through the day.

Ease of use button control placement: The great thing about these headphones is that the buttons are big. Once you have the lay out memorized, it is hard to make a mistake. Of course, you can also use the controls on the phone if that is handy but you don't have to have the phone in hand to adjust.

Construction: Very solid construction -- some might find them a bit too heavy. However, the documentation is very specific on a list of no-nos for what not to do with these headphones (mostly having to do with protecting them from extreme weather elements or extreme movement). They do provide a nice little draw string bag to store them in which is a nice touch. I probably wouldn't throw them in your backpack to be crushed by a bunch of text books. However, I don't think you are going to have to baby them too much, either.

Overall, these are the best bluetooth headphones I've tried and I've tried them all!

FYI -- by comparison, I did NOT like the following headseats:

Motorola MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones [Motorola Retail Packaging]

Samsung Bluetooth Stereo Headset SBH170

[NCJAR]

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WOW... excellent headphones! works great with Nokia E71., March 11, 2009

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A. Dixon "sirdrae" (Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia BH-503 Stereo Headset (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The nokia BH-503 is my first bluetooth stereo headset. honestly, i have nothing much to compare it to so - this is purely about my experience so far.

i have had this headset for 3 days now. my findings are thus:

pros:

the sound quality of this device is SUPERB. i honestly cannot complain. the bass is rich, the mid and upper ranges are great. i tested it at first with songs i know certain details wouldnt be noticeable if the speakers arent good and well, i cannot complain. the speakers are excellent.

pairing with the phone is easy, very easy. i have the Nokia E71 and its a great compliment to the phone.

battery life... well, i am yet to finish them. i use them alot and .. since the first day i charged it, i only had to charge it on the 3rd day simply because i didnt want it to die on me. i cannot really tell if the battery is low.

quality.
The feel of its is weighty. its not weak, but you can feel it and tell that its not gonna endure bad usage too well, but its not gonna be easy to destroy either.

Buttons.
well, they do take some getting used to but... once you have memorized the locations... easy as cheese.

Calls.

i am very pleased with the initiative to include the calling feature on this phone. i hear every caller CLEARLY and they hear me fine.

Loudness.
the headphones have their own built in volume level. so, even when i put the phone of half... when i turn the volume up on the headset, it doesnt affect the phone's volume. sweet. careful though, this thing gets VERY LOUD.

Cons:

yes, there are cons.

i have small ears. this headset begins to hurt after a while (after say... hour and a half of having it on continuously). resting it on my ear begins to be a prob cause its not really too light after that hour passed. sometimes i wear it and forget its there... but, other times, it makes itself known by hurting behind the ear.
so far i notice that the headset cannot be extended, meaning, if your have a large head... and really fat neck.. i doubt this is gonna work for you. if you want to rest this head phone around your neck, that might be a prob too, as i said.. the heaphones dont extend.

another con is that i cannot tell (by looking) if the battery is low, meaning there is no meter that shows your battery life. for now, i have to remember how long i have been using it and.. well.. when i turn it on and i see the green light, i figure all is well. as i said above, so far i cannot drain it in one day (meaning a day on the road, at work) it lasts RIGHT through the day. :) thats a good thing though. :)

calls.
when i get a text message and or a call, the music fades (thats good) but, after the call ends, i notice that the headset "forgets" my original volume and gets LOUDER than originally set it. by now, i have come to expect it so i have to turn the volume down. still not sure what causes that yet and funny thing is, it doesnt happen all the time. there is a beep of some sort after the interruption by the incoming call or text sound and then... it doest that weird thing.

anyhoo. side from those. i feel good about this device and would recommend it highly.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sounding headphones, January 14, 2009

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SecondClaw - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nokia BH-503 Stereo Headset (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

These headphones are very good so far. They are stylish, light, and thin, though not as comfortable as I like. I have them paired with Cowon S9 and Sony w580i ... and they work flawlessly. I previously owned Jabra BT620, below observations are influenced by that device.

Pros:
- Great design, color, weight. I like the aluminum burgundy ring and similarly colored rubber volume buttons to match.
- Excellent sound (to me at least - but sound really is very subjective) with decent bass.
- Fast charging (1.5 hours to full charge).
- Unobstrusive LEDs (unlike Jabra's giant blue rings that annoy all round me - this one has a tiny light that does not light up all the time - love it).
- Very fast to pair, activate, and deactivate.
- Fewer annoying bleeps when it reacts to commands (like connect/disconnect).

Cons:
- Not as comfortable to wear (though better than Jabra - lighter and thinner) as regular headphones.
- The soft pads don't seem to be replaceable.
- No USB charging (unlike Jabras which I could charge anywhere).
- Hard to press volume buttons. Their placement sucks as well as I hit part of my ear when i press them ...
- Lack of clear tactile feedback to figure out which button to press - but I suspect I'll just get used to that with time.
- No overcharge protection (according to the manual) so have to watch out when charging is done.

I really like the headphones and using them in the gym is great. I just wish that some of the button placement was better and it was more comfortable. Otherwise, for BT headphones they are better than Jabras.