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• Over-the-Ear Headphones
• Music Pauses for Incoming Call. Up to 11 Hours Music/Talk Time
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.95 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.91 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.1 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.23 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.56 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.32 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.07 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.66 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
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16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Nokia BH-503 headset now the best....Jul 17, 2008
By Michael Koleosho
So fed up with the appalling performance, quality and durability of other products - see my other feedbacks especially on Blue Ant - that I have had to date that I was determined to get the best eventually. Nokia's BH-501 or Cardo-S2 was on my mind but given the fragility of these high performing headsets, I decided to venture out a bit and see the latest of headsets, read some reviews of Nokia's upgrade to my snapped BH-501 (twice)- the BH-503... here is my story!
Unbelievable!
This product was instantly impressive on opening it up from its cute box - just got mine through Ebay this morning - very stylish, lightweight, impressively sturdy (not at all fragile like its predeccessor BH-501 which snapped on both occasions) with the most fragile part(back of neck of the earlier BH-501) now solidly reinforced - just like the fine Motorola HT820.
The ear speakers' padding are well sealed into the frame, ok you cannot fold the headset but hey, who cares? Nokia provided a protective carry bag which does the job. I was also impressed with the flatness which somehow made it appear flatter on the head - not like an alien when looked at from the wearer's front profile.
The colour combination - overall black with a touch of red areas around the ear speakers - is just right and gives it a fashionable look and "not-too-in-your-face" colours.
When taking it off, there is enough reassuring flexibility that will not break. And when you then place it down on a flat surface, it sits well-balanced on the surface. Without a doubt, Nokia has put a lot of efforts and thoughts into this headset and its design that I don't see a match for them yet....and I am watching and testing.
Since I did not have the time to first charge it before use, I know enough about these bluetooth devices to know that they have enough charge to test the headset. With a quick glance at the slim user guide, controlling the headset is a doodle, even the most technologically-challenge must praise Nokia for child-friendly operateability.
I paired with my HTC 7500 phone and quick as a flash, it is paired.....
Now to the sound.....I connected as usual to Sky.FM Smooth jazz radio and the music output, clarity, astonishingly balanced bass and treble tuned perfectly gave that exceptional stereophonic feeling that it brought smile to my face :) The maximum level can blow your eardrums if not careful! How do they manage this?!? This is equally true for speech
streams too....used BBC radio 4 RantRadio Talk and WNYC - AM speech radio outputs!
Finally, I made a couple of phone calls, and there was no complaints of non-clarity of speech, muffled speech etc...I even asked a recipient if they can hear me properly and he said perfectly clear! say no more... Oh by the way, the reserved charge on this Nokia lasted well into my 1.5hours journey to work and still going strong. I then topped up the charge to full in less than 2 hours!
Mike's Verdict:
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For just £55 (UK) it is worth every penny tagged to it! When I consider that the very expensive but cheap, tacky Blue Ant X5 headset with ineffective protruding micriophone that makes one look like a call centre operator, charged 'an arm and a leg' essentially a crap product, then its with gratefulness to have this high-class product.
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THIS IS THE BEST HEADSET THAT I HAVE RECIEVED FROM ANY BLUETOOTH HEADSET!!!!!!!
WELL DONE TO NOKIA.
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**** UPDATES ****
18 or so months later......
There has been no day that has gone by, that I have not used this headset as it is my only headset for my handset, wired are absolutely rubbish with superior handset like the HTC Advantage 7500 (that's mine!), and besides I hate the ideas of wires all over my head ...and ...face....;)
I am looking at this headset on my desk right now, and believe it or not, despite the all-waether DAILY wear and tear it is has been subjected to, there has been not degradation of anything on this headset, no expansion in the head-wrap, no loss or tear of ear pads on either side of the ears, the mic is clear with not particle obstructions, ALL functions buttons and actually quality of sound produced is still as perfect. This is unbelievable, there nothing like this ever seen, its just made like the old solid-state electronics goods - that NEVER breaks down! I have bought extra should, if per chance, it eventually just gets crushed by a truck (it has so far succeeded in drop from my head and stepped on) or dropped inside the Atlantic ocean (so far it has succeeded in light and heavy rain)! Potential buyers WILL NOT REGRET investment in this product, if you do then something is wrong....with the user ;)
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!!! WELL DONE ONCE AGAIN TO NOKIA !!!!! .....for such a wonderful piece of gadget, that nothing else compares to!!!!
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DISCLAIMER:
I do not have any affiliation with/to Nokia, nor represent Nokia in any way shape or form! I am just a delighted customer that love to praise manufacturers or sellers when things are good and complains likewise when products are rubbish! I hope this helps.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
The best sounding Bluetooth Stereo Headphones for Iphone I have found!Sep 24, 2009
By Oatnet
"Oatnet"
An earlier reviewer commented that these 'slid down his ears' and 'hurt his ears'. I would suspect that he is not tucking the band behind his ears - just like we do with eyeglasses - just like we do with most behind-the-head headsets. However I am sure that there are some people whose head shape doesn't work with _any_ behind-the-head style headphones, including this one, given the variety of humanity.
My head fits most behind-the-head headphones, and I find the Nokia BH-503's very comfortable. I have worn them for as much as 5 hours at a time, and they were still comfortable when I took them off. Battery life is excellent - I don't know how long they last because my usage varies widely - but sometimes I go a week before getting around to recharging them, and I haven't run out of juice on them yet.
However, the big deal with the BH-503 is SOUND QUALITY. These sound really good. I am a sound quality snob, who previously, reluctantly, compromised on sound quality to get wireless convenience. The best sound quality I had previously found was the Motorokr s305, which was light and functional, and sound quality was much better compared to everything else I had tried, but not great.
However, with the BH-503, sound quality is GREAT, no more compromises for wireless convenience. If you liked the Sennheiser PMX-100 headphones, you will be pleased with these. Microphone quality is also excellent.
The headphones work very well with the iPhone 3GS, both for listening to music and making phone calls. With OS 3.1, you can also use voice commands to choose next track/previous track (apple blocks only those buttons from the bluetooth profile) as well as 'Call Robert' or 'Play Pink Floyd'. The action on the buttons is great, and I have frequently used these while sweating profusely for hours, and they just keep on working.
To be fair, they are much larger and heavier than the Motorokr s305. The BH503's larger size adds to the 'Princess Leia' effect all behind-the-head headphones suffer from. I am aware of their weight on my head, whereas the s305 almost seemed to disappear. I see the tradeoff as being between Better sound and lighter weight. For me, I prefer the better sound, so I will stick with the Nokia BH-503.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Awesome wireless headset!!!Apr 10, 2011
By David Martinez
So initially, I wanted an in-ear wireless headset. My roommate has the Motorola S9s, and they work great for him. I bought a pair of S9HD from NetJnP. They were shipped very quickly, but when I got them, the sound was horrible. It sounded like they were very muffled. I contacted NetJnP and they initially offered a refund. I told them that I wanted a wireless headset, and asked if they could recommend any. They told me that the Nokia BH-503s had a better sound than the S9s, and that I would love the Nokia BH-503s. I trusted them and never looked back. This headset is phenomenal! When playing music, the sound is extremely clear!! The base is awesome for those who really like a solid base line. In addition, while talking on the phone, I haven't had a single complaint. Another aspect that I really enjoyed is the fact that you can hear the conversation in both ears. I know that with the S9s (not the HDs) you could hear the conversation only out of one bud which is good for use while driving, but I typically only use my headset at home. I also tried to see how long I could use them without charging the battery. I did the initial charge, and after that I did not charge them for a week and a half!! The only reason I had to charge them was because when I talked on the phone, it started sounding scratchy on the other end, but I still had no problem listening to music. The only negative thing I have to say about them (which really isn't that big of a deal) is that aesthetically, they're much bigger than the S9s. I have a shaved head, so when I use them, they look like the old school DJ headphones; but I really don't care who sees me. So overall, the Nokia BH-503s were a great purchase. Also, if you want to have a great experience with a seller, contact NetJnP. They made the online purchasing process so easy by being very honest, and responding to any issue within the day that the complaint was made. They are truly ideal sellers!!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Too heavy, keep beeping during muteNov 28, 2010
By Adriano Silva de Carvalho
This headset is ok but it have two major flaws:
It is too heavy to be kept over the ears. In one hour you will be in pain.
I use it to listen to presentations so I place it into MUTE. When I do that the headset keeps producing two long and loud beeps at 10-seconds intervals. After two minutes you will conclude that you made a bad buy and search for something else. I really don't understand why they created this anoying "feature".
If you just want to listen to music and have strong ears then I think it's ok.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
They changed everythingOct 04, 2010
By Olsson
I live in New York City, so everywhere I go it's really loud. I needed headphones with which I could actually hear the music. The sound in them is excellent for all types of music as well as radio.
I did not realize how much I needed this product until I started using it. To be able to listen to music, take and make calls, all without any cords has proven invaluable to me. I wear them everywhere, even though they're not the most stylish accessory. They are especially great at the gym. Never again do my headphones go flying out when I'm lifting something. I also got them for my mom, who had the same problem when she was gardening. ("Schumann kept flying out along with the weeds", she used to say)
The battery life is great. I charge them once per week or so. they are very sturdy. I used to have the Nokia BH 501, but those broke. These are mostly metal, so they're solid.
Attention Blackberry users: these DO work with Blackberry phones. they also work with Sony Ericson phones. Those are the non-Nokia phones I have tested these with. Now I have a Nokia 5230, and it works great.
Fantastic product you didn't know you needed!
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