Sony DRBT50 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.2 x 3.8 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000PCCLPU
• Item model number: DRBT50
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (250 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Experience the wireless wonder and amazing sound quality of the Sony DR-BT50 stereo Bluetooth headset. The freedom to roam. There is nothing like strapping on a pair of high-fidelity wireless headphones. The DR-BT50 stereo Bluetooth headset features 40mm driver units that deliver crisp treble and dramatic bass for superior audio accuracy. And an auranomic inner earcup design creates an excellent fit and allows for enhanced audio quality. This rechargeable set of headphones also provides you with approximately 17 hours of music playback time on a single charge, so you can enjoy your favorite music even longer. Remote control of play, stop, fast forward and rewind on the earpiece is included for your convenience.

And an auranomic inner earcup design creates an excellent fit and allows for enhanced audio quality

40mm Drivers

The Sony DR-BT50 features 40mm headphone driver units with premium neodymium magnets for superior audio accuracy. Enjoy extreme comfort from the cushioned adjustable headband and earpads.

Communication Range

These Bluetooth wireless headphones function with a transmission range of up to 30 feet (10m) for total wireless convenience.

Mobile Phone Compatible

Hands-free conversation can be enjoyed on your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone without taking it out of your bag. A built-in mic lets you make and receive calls effortlessly.

Rechargeable Battery

The DR-BT50's built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 17 hours communication time or music playback on a single charge.

Closed, Foldable Design

The circumaural closed/over-the-ear design of the Sony DR-BT50 type allows for maximum audio enjoyment without disturbing your neighbors. The foldable design is convenient for easy carrying.

AVRCP Compatible

AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) compatible, remotely operate the basic functions of a Bluetooth enabled music player that supports AVRCP2.

What's in the Box?

Sony DR-BT50 Bluetooth wireless headset, transmitter, instruction manual, warranty.

Technical Specifications

• Headphone Type: Vertical in-the-ear
• Microphone Type: Omnidirectional
• Wireless Type: Bluetooth 2.0
• Interface: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
• Driver Unit: Dynamic 40mm
• Frequency Response: 100 - 4,000Hz
• Interface: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
• Weight: 6.4 oz

Product Description

Experience the wireless wonder and amazing sound quality of the DR-BT50 stereo Bluetooth headset. The DR-BT50 stereo Bluetooth headset features 40mm driver units that deliver crisp treble and dramatic bass for superior audio accuracy. And an auranomic inner earcup design creates an excellent fit and allows for enhanced audio quality. This rechargeable set of headphones also provides you with approximately 17 hours of music playback time on a single charge, so you can enjoy your favorite music even longer. Remote control of play, stop, fast forward and rewind on the earpiece is included for your convenience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

209 of 212 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Freeing superior sound from wires, October 2, 2007

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Matt Pinkston "EMP" (Ames, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony DRBT50 Stereo Bluetooth Headset (Electronics)

These headphones do provide vastly superior sound quality to any of the other bluetooth headphones I've tried. This is understandable as there is almost a $100 difference between these and any other headset I've tried..
But that difference in price was more than worth it as I no longer feel as though I'm compromising sound quality and comfort.
Pros:
- I use them 7+ hours a day with little to no ear fatigue.
- Very clean sound with responsive bass. I listen mostly to electronic music with lots of bass and these do not leave me wanting. The difference between these and other headsets I've tried (some even wired) is huge.
- The battery easily lasts an entire work day without need for recharge. (the manual says the batteries will last ~17 hours of continual use and I don't doubt it)
- Replaceable battery! I haven't seen this in many bluetooth headsets. Although it is not designed such that the battery can be easily replaced, there are instructions in the manual should replacement become necessary.
- Pair with up to 8 bluetooth devices. Most headsets stop at 2 or 3.
- Easy to use controls. The control buttons are easily told apart by touch. (there's even a music folder navigation button for devices that support it)
- Effective PASSIVE noise cancellation. as in they're muffs. they just block out outside sound and block it well.
- Built-in mic of decent quality for voice calls.
- Works perfectly with my Samsung SPH-M620 (UpStage) cell phone.
though any cell phone with the A2DP and AVRCP bluetooth profiles should work fine.

Note to Mac users: OSX 10.4 does not natively support the A2DP bluetooth profile (though there is a hack to get it working) but 10.5 (Leopard) will, so you should be able to pair these to a mac running 10.5

I think Windows Vista does have built-in A2DP support. As long as your PC supports bluetooth, these should pair up just fine.

Cons:
- susceptible to interference from other electronic devices that operate in the 2.4Ghz wireless spectrum. (wireless internet, some wireless phones, and other bluetooth devices). Of course, no bluetooth headset is immune to this. There is no loss in sound quality, they may just cut out if interference is extreme.
- the fast forward/rewind switch is perhaps just a tad to easy to accidentally hit while going for the volume control.
- I'm getting a permanent groove in my hairdo.

If you're willing to drop a little extra, I believe these headphones will more than make up the difference.

73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm converting from high end ear-buds to the Sony DRBT50s, November 14, 2007

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K. Murphy "IT Guy" (Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony DRBT50 Stereo Bluetooth Headset (Electronics)

I recently purchased a blue-tooth compatible pda phone. I know I had to immerse myself in the unit in order to fully use it. I ordered two headsets to use with my new phone, a Jawbone, and the Sony DRBT50's.

While the jawbone is probably one of the best of noise cancelling headsets out there, there's still occasional static and drop outs. I didn't really believe that A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) could really pass two channels of music to a pair of headsets without dropout and static.

I charged the units till the lights indicated full charge (about 2 hours) just like you have to do with any electronic before you play with it. The pairing was easy, exactly like every other blue-tooth pairing you've ever done. Next I put the headphone's on my head.

Let me tell you that while these units are comparatively large, they fold nicely and yet have some of the nicest and softest feeling padding around the cans I've ever felt. More like high end audiophile headphones then the usual blue tooth level consumer stuff. Adjust the fit, (stiff sliding shafts just like traditional headphones) and they felt comfortable enough to wear for hours.

I like the travel-ability of my Shure and Etymotic earbuds, they also sound great. I was often intrigued by the Bose (active) noise cancelling headphones but put off by the price and the generally flat reviews from serious music folks.

Next, I opened media player and hit play on one of my favorite songs. The sound was beautiful. Crisp highs, deep lows, and crystal clear. I ran through about 2 hours of music and couldn't find a song that wasn't truly impressive on these cans. I totally forgot about static and dropout, I never heard it once.

Finally, when getting ready for bed, I gave them a quick distance test. I set the player on my kitchen counter and walked about 20 feet to let the dogs out. Crystal clear all the way. I even stepped outside the door and the music played on. I had to walk an additional 8-10 feet outside before I got the music to start breaking up.

The DRBT50 controls are a bit hard to use until you get used to them. Next, back, volume up and down are the primary music controls. There's also a nice big button for use as a blue-tooth headset while on the phone. A small omnidirectional mice built nearly invisibly into the right can serves as a mic. While the phone call I placed with them was crystal clear, I felt that in loud conditions there might be quite a bit of noise for ht e person at the other end of the line to deal with.

If I lived in a place with a train commute, I'd get a blue-tooth 2 device and these cans. I've logged hundreds of thousands of miles with my ear buds, but my next trip, they'll stay home and these relatively compact (put your two fists together for a size approximation) yet beautiful sounding headphones will be with me.

I would recommend these unites to anybody. Most impressive wireless tech I've seen yet.

86 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for watching movies, April 17, 2008

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L. Tkach "037" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony DRBT50 Stereo Bluetooth Headset (Electronics)

I got these headphones today and was surprised at how light they were.

Charged them fully in under 2 hours.

Held down the power button for 2 blinking lights, paired them with my Katana II (Sanyo 6650) and my XPS M1330.

Dialed my mom and she said she felt like she was on speaker, but no serious issues.

I didn't like the fact that the headphones were muting my own voice because they go around the ear...so I couldn't be too sure if she heard me well because I could barely hear my self.

The initial feeling of headphones on my ears were painful...but I just extended the reach...and that put less stress on my ears, ended up comfy enough.

Then I powered up my laptop and started watching a video clip.

The sound quality, I have to admit, is very good.

The problem is, the latency is a huge issue. Words do not match the lip movement. I have tried several clips and it's there...everywhere.

Couple of times the connection would break off for a second or two.

I got these headphones to watch movies on the laptop and listen to music, movies are unacceptable so these are going back.

I hope this review helps.

P.S. I don't foresee any issues with music playing (there are no lips to read)

P.P.S. The buttons are awkward, especially for volume. One has a small edged out dot, like on keyboards to increase volume, the decrease volume is plain smooth, hard to guess just by touch...