There is almost nothing that you cannot do when you are wearing the Sony wi-sp500 wireless earbuds. These are perfect for those with an active lifestyle, you can wear these while on the run or at the gym without having to worry about wires getting in your way and slowing you down. A lot of customers will use these when they are traveling to help them tune out the rest of the world and focus on the music in their ears.

Other users wear them for work, sitting at their desks listening to music or taking business calls; others wear them around the house and wear them occasionally when they want to listen to some music or a podcast. There are a plethora of activities that you can use these headphones for.

The Sony wi-sp500 wireless earbuds are not one of the high end, top of the line pairs of headphones that are on the market today and as such, they do not offer a whole lot of features but the ones that they do provide customers have come to appreciate. They do use both NFC and Bluetooth technology to wirelessly connect to your device and give you a hands-free experience. This product features a battery life that lasts up to eight hours, which customers love as they will last them most of the day, if not all day, without having to worry about needing a charge.

They are both splash proof and sweat proof, which is excellent, especially for those that are very active and tend to sweat a lot, no need to worry about the moisture ruining the headphones. Sony wi-sp500 are perfect for those who lead an active lifestyle, as they have been designed for wireless movement. They have buttons located on the Sony wi-sp500 that allow you to operate them and control your music, so you never have to fish out your phone or other connected devices.

There are not a whole lot of advanced features when it comes to the Sony wi-sp500 wireless earbuds. These headphones do have a built-in microphone, which is ideal for those who prefer hands-free calling. With the press of a button, you can accept an incoming phone call with no need to even touch your phone. When the call is over, you press the same button again to hang up the call; it is that easy.

The Sony wi-sp500 wireless earbuds feature open-type drivers that allow you to hear the ambient noise around you as well as the music that you are listening to. Some people like that they can listen to their headphones and still be aware of the world around them. It is ideal for those who may be doing some outdoor training or those out on runs who need to be able to stay alert and aware of their surroundings.

Not everyone likes this feature, and some prefer headphones with noise isolating effects which, unfortunately, these do not.

The sound quality of the Sony wi-sp500 wireless headphones is up for debate. For the most part, they have a fairly decent sound quality, but there are some places where they can use some work. These headphones are excellent when it comes to mids and vocals, and according to some reviewers, they offer a fairly balanced listening experience.

That being said, the Sony wi-sp500 wireless earbuds do have some problems when it comes to lower bass frequencies with some customers mentioning that it almost sounds like the bass is being played underwater. If you are someone who listens to a lot of music with bass then, unfortunately, these may not be the best choice for you. The Sony wi-sp500 may not offer the best sound when it comes to songs that are heavy on the bass, but that does not mean that they are terrible.

As mentioned above, they do have pretty decent sound when it comes to vocals and mids. Many customers were willing to overlook the poor bass to have a comfortable and functional pair of headphones that fit their budget.

The Sony wi-sp500 wireless headphones connect to your phone or other devices through Bluetooth, and they do support NFC to help you more easily connect to mobile devices. Unfortunately, you can only connect to one device at a time, it is not a huge problem, but some customers prefer their wireless headphones to be able to connect to two or more devices at once. The Sony wi-sp500 do have a pretty decent wireless range that some customers appreciate if they are working out in a gym, they can set their phone down and forget about it until they are done.

Some customers mentioned that these headphones do not have very good latency which means that they are not the best when watching movies or playing games.

Customers have mentioned that it is not very hard at all to get these to connect to their devices. However, they have had problems when it comes to keeping them connected. It is suggested that if you disconnect frequently, then you should turn them off and then back on again and wait for the voice prompt to tell you that the Bluetooth is connected.

Customers do love just how comfortable these headphones feel in their ears when they are wearing them. The Sony wi-sp500 wireless headphones come with a couple of different sized earpads to make sure that there is something to fit everyone and keep your ears as comfortable as possible. You do not want to have to worry about your ears getting sore when you are trying to relax and listen to music or when you are in the middle of a long run or gym workout.

Customers also appreciate the lightweight design of these earbuds. It is nice not to have to feel like you are carrying too much extra weight around your neck, and that is not something that you have to worry about when you are wearing these headphones. They weigh almost nothing which is greatly appreciated.

Most customers enjoy the look and style of these headphones. They are plain and simple and are not overly flashy, which consumers appreciate. When you are ready to purchase these, you will have a couple colors to choose from, so you can make sure you get something that is going to best fit your style and personality. You can choose between pink, yellow, white, or black.

Some customers are not a big fan of the unique design of these earbuds as they have a sizeable cylindrical design and the tips do not go as far into the ear canal as most of the other in-ear headphones that are currently on the market. The buttons that you would use to control the Sony wi-sp500 and your music are located on the earbuds themselves, which keeps the cable plain and sleek. The only real problem with the look and design of these headphones is the fact that the buds stick out of your ears quite a bit and some customers do not like the way that looks.

There does not seem to be any issues with the Sony wi-sp500 wireless earbuds suffering from premature wear and tear, which is a good thing. You do not want to have to spend money on a product and have it fall apart too quickly on you. The battery seems to be good quality and does not go bad too quickly. They do not seem to have any problems when it comes to charging or keeping a charge. It appears that these headphones are made to last and will not stop working for a while.

The Sony wi-sp500 wireless headphones are super easy to use, even those who claim to be technologically impaired can work these things. They have a voice prompt that walks you through the steps of connecting your device. You hold the power button until the headphones power on, and then they will tell you that they are waiting for pairing. You have to go into your Bluetooth menu on the device you want to connect to and select the headphones. You will hear the voice prompt tell you that Bluetooth is connected and you will be good to go; it is as easy as that.

Using Sony wi-sp500 is also super easy. There are only a couple of buttons on the earbuds, so there is not a whole lot to learn about them. There is a rocker button on the right earbud with a plus and minus on either end of it. This button allows you to control the volume of your music as well as allow you to skip tracks if you do not like a song that is playing or restart your current song if you choose. The button on the end of the right earbud is your power button which is used, obviously, to turn the device on and off, but it is also used to pair your device, stop and play your music, and answer and hang up your phone calls.

There are no other buttons or functions that you will have to worry about when wearing these headphones.

The Sony wi-sp500 wireless headphones are powered by a rechargeable battery that can be charged with a micro-USB cord. The headphones come with a charging cable, but since it uses a standard micro-USB, you will have no problem getting a new one if you need to replace yours or want a spare. The headphones have a great battery life, which customers love.

The battery can last up to 8 hours on average, but that time is highly dependant on what you are listening to and how loud it is. If you are listening to music at dangerously high volumes and the music has a lot of basses, then the battery will not last as long as it would if you were listening to a podcast at a low to moderate volume.

When it comes to purchasing headphones, you should keep in mind that you generally get what you pay for. The higher end headphones may cost a bit more money than you might want to spend, but they will last longer and sound better. The lower end, cheaper headphones do not generally last as long, and they tend to have a less than stellar quality to them. That being said, the Sony wi-sp500 wireless headphones have a very affordable price tag but still have a fairly decent quality to them.

The MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) of these particular headphones ring up at only $50, but as with most things, you can generally find them on sale on the internet somewhere. They do have a lower than average price tag than similar headphones on the market, but they are not going to fall apart too quickly, which is a good thing.

- Connects wirelessly through Bluetooth
- Open-type drivers, so you can stay aware of the world around you
- Splash-proof and sweat proof
- 8-hour battery life
- Comes with charging cable, 2 size ear tips, and a carrying holder
- Budget-friendly price tag

If you are looking for a middle of the line pair of headphones at an affordable price, then you have come to the right place. Some customers have mentioned that Sony wi-sp500 do not have the best sound when it comes to listening to music with a lot of basses, but if you do not listen to that type of music, you should not have to worry about that. Many customers know and are ok with the fact that they do not have the best sound quality on the market, it is a sacrifice they make to have a cheap and comfortable pair of headphones that work well with their active lifestyle.