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Nokia BH-905 Stereo Bluetooth Headset: Hands-on
By Mike Browne on August 17,
 2009 at 00:00,

Nokia announced the BH-905 Stereo Bluetooth Headset back in June and they are set for release later this month. However, Nokia has been kind enough to let us try out a pre-release set of the stunning new Bluetooth headphones for ourselves. Check out how we got on with our hands-on with the BH-905 Stereo Bluetooth Headset….

Nokia has created something a little special with the BH-905 Stereo Bluetooth Headset. By combining the latest noise cancellation technology with improved in-call sound balance, this headset is quite unique to the market.

When it comes to design, they’re a lot smaller than initial press images made them look. They have a neat ‘band-over-the-head’ shape and the cans are held nice and firmly, but not tightly, on the head.

The headset makes the most of the latest microphone technology by sporting ten miniature microphones – eight for capturing sounds, with the other two used for capturing speech. Noise cancellation technology is supplied by audio experts Wolfson Microelectronics (no, we hadn’t heard of them either).

Check out the tech spec for the Nokia BH-905 Stereo Bluetooth Headset:

You can connect the headphones using a standard 3.5mm audio jack (with 2.5mm. 6.5mm and even aeroplane connectors bundled for added versatility). However, the big draw for this headset is that it’s the first real luxury headset to sport Bluetooth. This connection supports Stereo Bluetooth with both A2DP and AVRCP profiles within a 10-metre range.

The Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905 has a guide price of around 285 Euros (around £250).

We’ll be testing the headphones out over the next couple of weeks but in the meantime, we thought you’d like to see what they Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905 look like:

Check out the official Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905 video:

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  • rem

    cool bt

  • S

    Helllloooooo! You’ve never heard of them? Wolfson Electronics makes DACs that are found in most iPods, Microsoft’s Xbox, Sony’s PSP, iPhone and even Palm Treo.

  • Kid english

    Wow, they do the sound controllers in ipods? Christ, must be top quality then.

    But seriously, I’m quite looking forward to these, I much prefer circum-aural headsets than in ear, but…. these were probably the first luxury stereo bluetooth headphones: http://www.hi-fi-insight.com/sennheiser-mm200-bluetooth-headphones-review.html

  • lostinthesauce

    These look sweet. I’ve been in the market for circumaural bt headphones for a while, since i can’t wear ear buds (messed up ear opening), but i haven’t found much that looks nice. As i said, however, these look sweet.

  • k1n0n3

    I own a pair of Sony DR-BT50… music/talk time is 17 hrs, standby is rated at 200 hrs (probably true), and they sound good enough for protable cans. I would like to see them compared to the noikias.

  • mcg

    Wolfson Microelectronics makes some well-regarded high-end audio DACs in addition to the lower-cost parts they provide all of the aforementioned companies.

  • Bsurf

    Anyone have a view how these compare in size and performance to the Bose Quiet Comfort 3

  • hbs

    Never heard of Wolfson?? With all the DAC\’s they make, noise cancellation technology, mics, power management devices – how could you not have heard of Wolfson?!

  • weeman

    Wolfson Microelectronics are a well known audio microchip manufacturer who have supplied iPhones, iPods, many well known mobile phone companies etc… Bit surprised you’ve not heard of them!

  • andre

    when are we going to get the promised review….? the internet is full of the marketing pics etc… but there is only one review up to now and this one is in french…http://www.symbianfrance.com/2009/08/18/test-nokia-bh-905-the-sound-of-silence/

  • ulso

    I got my pair of BH-905 yesterday. They work perfectly over Bluetooth with the iPhone and a MacBook Pro.

    To compare I also have these headphones:
    Sennheiser HD-600
    Sennheiser PXC-450
    Sennheiser PXC-300
    Bose Quiet Comfort 3

    The Nokia BH-905 sounds mostly like the Bose QC3, with the same kind of muffled sound. Not as much bass as the QC3 but exactly the same lack of highs.

    Calling these cans the best headphones ever is really to stretch it if you ask me. I’m quite a bit disappointed with the sound quality, at least if compared to the Sennheiser HD-600.

    The only reason to buy the BH-905 would be to have the wireless experience.

    There tends to be some distortion now and then, and with the active noise cancellation turned on there’s this annoying high tone in the background.

    My best headphones so far are the Sennheiser HD-600. The others don’t come close.

    My advice is to stick to the Bose QC3 for noise cancellation if you can do without the Bluetooth.

  • http://www.LuckyKvD.de LuckyKvD

    Hello,

    when is a test of the Nokia BH-905 headset expected?

    LuckyKvD

  • max

    what about the review?

  • Call4MikeHunt

    Why would they compare them to headphones (like Sennheiser PXC-300? This product is a headset….as in answer a phone call and talk….

  • stirv

    Ulso you just sound like a headphone snob with all your Sennies and Bosies. these Nokias fit the bill if you have a small head and small ears and don’t want your ears lost in the massive DRBT50 or Q3 bulbous housings. they fit the bill if you have a Nokia phone and do need the bluetooth. they fit the bill if you want to pay the money for them. they fit the bill if you’ve been looking for something with aural physicality but not too loose, audiophile quality, Nokia compatibility and their usual high but not too prohibitive price like, all that likeI have been looking for. Jackpot. You get what you pay for, and you should get what you want. To each his own.

  • http://www.mtelectricals.co.uk Ryan Mankelow

    These headpones have been selling like hot cakes since release, and our customers have had nothing but praise for them. Easily the best accessory that Nokia have for sale at this moment in time.

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