Nokia BH-503 Bluetooth Stereo Headset (Silver/Black)

Discount Price: $87.99

Customer Reviews:

Excellent sound, controls, and styling. The "fit" needs improvement. [Posted on 2008-03-20]
I have been happily using my Nokia BH-503 for several weeks now. However, the headset does have one significant shortcoming: it does not stay in place well because its "behind-the-neck" design fails to keep it up. I was forced to add an "over-the-head" nylon band to my BH-503 in order to support it. As an engineer, this was a simple modification, and anyone with reasonable manual skills might wish to consider this.

Before I improved support with an "over-the-head" strap, the BH-503 would hurt my ears and slide down. After one hour or so of wearing time, my ears would start to ache and I would have to stop listening. After adding the strap, the discomfort to my ears disappeared, and I can now wear my BH-503 for hours at a time without any discomfort.

On with the sound. Technically speaking, Nokia did a fine job on the BH-503. The controls are well-placed and provide excellent "clicky" feedback. The sound is quite good, especially considering it is coming over a wireless link. In fact, it is "near-audophile" quality. And, of course, being free of a cord just cannot be beat for comfort. The are, however, occasional short "drop-outs" when I turn my head, but I am used to them and they are few. By and large, the superb sound and ample volume of the BH-503 make for an excellent user experience. Synchronizing to my Bluetooth-enabled Nokia E90 was a snap, and all the BH-503 controls work as advertised. The BH-503 and E90 make a good pair and Nokia deserves five stars on technical execution here.

My only closing comment is to repeat that I found it necessary to modify my BH-503 headset by adding an "over-the-head" nylon band. I used black nylon strap material cut from a lightweight "Chihuahua-size" dog leash. With careful sewing using heavy carpet thread, the resulting band has a "factory-look" band that even Nokia would be proud of. The only reason I did not give the BH-503 a five star review overall was the fact that I was forced to add a strap to my BH-503 to help it stay in place over my ears and to eliminate the discomfort it caused by sliding off.

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