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Soyo FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth Headset | 
| Brand: Soyo
Buy New: $49.99
Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 3031
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: FreeStyler 500
UPC: 660475008019
EAN: 0660475008019
ASIN: B000GUDPDI
Release Date: May 20, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight, Detachable and Versatile Design | | • | Bluetooth 1.2 compliant | | • | Standby time: 200 hrs, Talk time: 4 to 6hrs | | • | Up to 10 meter operational range | | • | Dimension: 58.70mm L x 21.55mm W x15.18mm H, Weight 16g |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 42 more reviews...
 Good for the money. Great when used with the clip instead of in-ear only. June 13, 2007
AreYouKidding?
62 out of 62 found this review helpful
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.
 Great for Skype as well as my blackberry June 27, 2007
S. Pugh (Seattle)
23 out of 28 found this review helpful
I have been using this for a couple weeks since I lost my last headset. I seem to lose these things at the rate of about every other month. I like the idea of the lanyard but I used the standard ear hook. Synced no problem with my MacBook Pro and my Blackberry
Sound quality reasonable, ear loop WAY too big August 9, 2007
K. Andrews
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
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.
Cheap, and functional August 2, 2007
A. Press (Dallas, TX)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
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.
Fantastic for $10 September 15, 2007
mom of twins (west coast, usa)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I got this for $10....this was before I even had a bluetooth phone, but I figured that I'd be switching, due to CA's hands-free law next year, and this was an amazingly cheap price. It sync'ed with my new Treo 700 without any problems. I agree that the piece that loops over my ear is a different shape from ANYONE's ear, but since the entire thing is so light, there's really not much pressure exerted from the loop, and I thing it's more of a back-up, in case the thing slips out of your ear. The sound quality is pretty good, certainly better than the bluetooth speakers in a car. Once I did have someone complain about being unable to hear me, but I've otherwise had multiple calls without any problems. Battery life is fine, honestly, lasts longer than my Treo!
My only complaint is that occasionally, I think it's on, but it seems to have gone into some sort of standby mode, and I have to push the button to turn it on...it doesn't turn back on automatically when you make an outgoing call. It's not the fully power off mode, where you have to push the button 6 seconds to turn on. Unfortunately, sometimes it's not in standby, it just hasn't linked with the phone, and I end up losing the call. Hope that helps...still a great deal for the price. I'd definitely get another one again.
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