[linnem]

Damn it boys, B&O is a design company. Most, if not all their electronics are made by Philips. People who will gladely pay 100 US for a 5 percent increese in sound quality must be able to understand the guy who pays the ekstra buck(s) for design.

You are all a bunch of female soccer players.

 

[pelikan1931]

A8 is a earphone for classical music, it has a clarity (you have before an orchestra) and stage that is unmatched by others similar earbuds, save perhaps ety, which I do not own. I bought my A8 for $US80 in Hong Kong. It is not one used for rock or pop music.

I use Sony D-777 discman. I have in my possession the following portable phones when making the above comment: Senn MX500, Sony MDR-E484G,888, MDR-D77 and Grado SR60.

A8 is better than MDR-D77.


You might not agree with me, but at least my view is formed after comparison.

Go to B & O showroom and bring along your own discman or MD.

 

[krayzie]

I bet Eggo Mike will never agree with you lol!

 

[pelikan1931]

Eggo Mike should change his name to B&O Mike.

 

[ryan]

Quote:

Originally posted by Delph1us thanks a lot.

i have the problem with B&O A8
the intermittency problem appearanced when i use ipod
when i use CD it is nothing wrong with B&o A8
so i guess maybe it caused by the resource of the music

 

[Gundam]

Old thread I know, but the 'B & O Bashing' was beginning to get on my nerves.

The A8 isn't a bad earphone at all. It's midrange is transparent and smooth. Bass might not have the depth of some but it does have good transient speed, ie, the 'twack' of a kick drum or the pluck of a bass guitar is well defined and not bloated. It does lack the deep bass of my Sony EX71's, but the A8's don't have the EX71's splashy treble.

It is a well designed, comfortable to wear, and solidly built earphone that sounds a great deal better than the supplied in-ear phones that come with the iPod, or any MP3 jukebox/player. In fact, it is one of the most stylish earphones, if not the most stylish earphone, on the market.

Yes, you are paying a premium for the B & O style and name. But, don't many people do that when they buy clothes/cars etc? If we went for VFM every time then we would all be driving Ford's and playing our music through NAD hifi's... and wearing clothes from....

 

[EdipisReks]

i haven't heard the A8's, but i've always had a soft spot for B&O products. they generally sound pretty damn good, and look great. i LOVE their cd players.

 

[AnimeEd]

sounds like someone need to try and fit MX500 drivers onto an A8 frame

 

[MetalManCPA]

I'm just in the mood to ressurrect a B&O A8 thread, since I am very happy with mine.

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

You can do better with your money. $150 can get you a lot more.

Nice mids, but anemic bass.

 

[MetalManCPA]

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfrenchman27 You can do better with your money. $150 can get you a lot more. Nice mids, but anemic bass.

Well - I spent $120 (slight discount) and after setting them right in my ear, I think they have a decent range, great clarity, and definately NOT anemic bass for buds. Plus, I needed buds that sounded good and stayed in my ears.