With hundreds of Bluetooth headsets on the market, picking the wrong headset is a common mistake. It is not an easy choice cyphering through all the options to find the right headset for you. As far as Bluetooth headsets go, there is a newer and better solution day in and day out but one headset offers a feature another may not. One headset that seems to pack all the right punches without compromise is the Sound-ID 510. Sound-ID is one of those companies that are less heard of but have been around since the turn of the century. The company has developed headsets in the past but all with the dedication to their mission statement “combining deep knowledge of the human ear with cutting-edge Bluetooth technology and patented adaptive noise compensation techniques.” The company was founded by an Otologist which proves they have a dedicated to pursuit to delivering perfection in sound via Bluetooth. One of their latest products which we will deeply cover in this review is the Sound-ID 510.

This Bluetooth 2.0 headset has a sleek basic mainstream design with only one push button but that’s where the similarities end in comparison to other headsets. This headset is developed on the core idea of super sound quality which is customizable to each users taste. The headset comes packed with 3 sensitive microphones to eliminate wind and background noise from all ends of the call. With A2DP, you can stream music or navigation directions all without having to buy Bluetooth headphones. Comfort is important with a headset especially for those who wear it all day and this headset is designed for just that with multiple earplug and over ear options. High techies, this is what you’ve waited for; connect 2 devices simultaneously with Multipoint. Now you can steam music of you tablet and answer calls as they come in without switching Bluetooth devices. Keep your hands off your phone; voice prompts have never been more convenient. Aside from its amazing battery, 135 hour standby time and the 5 hour talk time, the key features are its USB connectivity and EarPrint Application which allows you to upgrade your firmware to keep current with the times and stay up to date with the latest add on features. Why buy a new headset when you can update your current one. This headset has so many features that there are some I don’t ever see myself using such as its Pass Thru Mode; this mode allows you to boost sounds passing thru working almost as an amplifier. Those with hearing difficulties or who indulge in eavesdropping may find it more useful than others.

With only one button you may ask yourself how it can be packed with numerous features and options but that’s where the touch sensitive panel comes in handy to pull the load. In a call or while streaming music, you can raise and lower volume by simply sliding your finger in the favored direction against the touch pad. The headset also allows you to mute or unmute a call by simply placing your finger on the touch sensor for 2 seconds. This feature is definitely convenient for those that take calls and step away from their phones. To reject a call without touching your phone, just hold the main button down for 2 seconds. Want to redial, hit the main button twice. The headset itself allows you to adjust and play with more features directly from the headset but a number of more advanced features can be controlled by the Sound ID application for the headset which you can download OTA to your BlackBerry.

Sound-ID’s EarPrint application is designed solely to integrate with your headset so the user can customize every feature they’d like. The application allows you to adjust the in call status indicator weather you prefer it on or off. Same goes as well for noise reduction. If you’d like to turn off noise reduction and use the headset natively, this lets you do that. That feature I don’t use that I spoke about before, Pass thru mode, can be enabled or disabled through this app. When enabled, you can decide whether you want the sound streaming in focused or full 360 degree surround sound amplification. Never worry about misplacing your headset again; with the Find My Headset feature, you can locate your headset if it is turned on and within range. Once activated, the headset LED will blink and the headset will start emitting multiple loud beeping sounds for 20 seconds at a time. The application has a built in sound level meter which will display the decibel level from a safe to dangerously loud range. The visual battery meter will come in handy when you’ve gone a day or two without charging it. When you do charge it, it will go from empty to full in less than 2.5 hours. The applications greatest user controlled option is the personal sound adjustment. While in a call or listing to music, you can drag the slider bar up down or left to right to adjust the sound quality you hear to your personalized comfort. You can have preferences saved for music as well as calls and if clarity is ever an issue, you can always readjust mid call. If you get too boggled down with all the settings options, you can always reset your headset and app to factory settings through the application. The application’s biggest flaw is load time and response time but I’m confident as more release’s come out, that issue will be resolved.

I made sure I used this headset for a substantial amount of time before putting up the review and one thing I can vouch for is call clarity and comfort. You know my type as soon as you see the headset in my ear all day every day. Believe it or not, this headset made a cameo in my driver license picture and it’s mainly because I find it so comfortable that it’s more convenient to keep it on than to reach in my pocket multiple times thought the day to answer calls. I’ve experimented with more headsets than I can count or try to remember but what’s important about this one is that is has the call clarity of the jawbone family and the comfort of the Plantronics ear gels. I couldn’t stand how uncomfortable the jawbone’s line was but loved the clarity and as for the other main contender in the market, it was the opposite for my Plantronics headsets. I loved their comfort but saw room for improvement in their noise canceling. This might be a brand name less heard of but for sure offers a cutting edge product for a slightly lower price than the top dogs on the market. You can pick this up for $129.99 but comes with a one year warranty and outstanding support. If you have one, please drop us a line and let us know what you think of the headset. If you are in the market for a different headset, let us know and well try to get a review up for it so you know your options before you buy.

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