Soyo FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth Headset

by Soyo

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 0.6 x 0.8 inches
• 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: B000GUDPDI
• Item model number: FreeStyler 500
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,257 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

The FreeStyler 500 is a simple, straightforward Bluetooth headset with excellent sound quality. With its sleek sliver and gray finish, this Soyo FreeStyler Bluetooth Headset has a particularly attractive design and a comfortable fit yet the ear loop can be easily removed. The headset is so light, that you will almost forget that you are wearing it. The headset can be connected to your mobile phone and PDA. It is the perfect compliment to your mobile phone. Also allows "wireless" VoIP phone calls (like Skype) through Bluetooth enabled computers and PDAs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the money. Great when used with the clip instead of in-ear only., June 13, 2007

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This review is from: Soyo FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I would have given this a 5-star if it was only a clip/wired BT headset. It works flawlessly when used in that configuration. When you use it as an in-ear only headset, there is a tiny (barely noticeable, but there) amount of static. The person on the other end never complains. I do like the fact that for $20 you can convert it into to different styles.

Two suggestions:

1) I STRONGLY suggest using the included ear foam in either configuration. This makes the unit fit tighter and reduces background noise. This way you can turn down the volume a bit and the sound is clearer.

2) Tinker with the volume on your phone AND the headset. You need to find the sweet spot for this to really sound good. Once you do, you'll be happy.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sound quality reasonable, ear loop WAY too big, August 9, 2007

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This review is from: Soyo FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Unlike Motorola and Cardo bluetooth units, this one actually goes into your ear like the handsfree wire that probably came with your phone. Since the Motorola and Cardo simply hang free once the ear loop is draped over your ear, it ensures the ear loop is sitting atop your ear. In the case of the Soyo FreeStyler 500, once the ear piece is inserted into my ear, the loop actually hangs above my ear and the bluetooth falls off. If you're not following me here, just be aware that if your ears are small to average this may not be the bluetooth for you. There is also an option to not wear it over your ear, and in fact I may try that but I'm not sure that option is any better than just using the included handsfree wire that came with my phone. The flashing is pretty annoying, but all of my bluetooth units have had that, so I get used to it. It charged up quickly and has been holding charge very well. I like the fact that the volume is controlled by two seperate controls. Volume up is on the top of the bluetooth and the volume down is on bottom of the bluetooth, unlike my Motorola and Cardo units. I am pleased with the price and the sound quality, so 3 stars. Maybe in the future Soyo can include 2 sets of ear loops so everyone will be able to use this bluetooth.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cheap, and functional, August 2, 2007

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A. Press (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soyo FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The Soyo FreeStyler 500 may be the cheapest bluetooth headset on the market, but it works just fine. Can't say how long it will last, but it's holding up fine after a few months. It synced with my phone easily, and it sounds pretty good. It could be a little louder, and the earhook isn't very good, but for $10, you won't be disappointed.