[Lorspeaker]

Shame after hearing your earlier comments about the backbeats I'd put them on my wishlist as one to try. Especially at that price.

It might jus be me....the ANC could work for u

 

[lawrecedent]

It might jus be me....the ANC could work for u

I must admit I've not had a lot of love for ANC in the past and don't really have a great need for it anyway as I'm not a frequent flyer and don't really use public transport. Still I might still give them a try if I see a deal that I can't resist.

 

[DSF767]

So there is a sale on the B&O H8's looking at the pictures the headphones themselves look to be the same Size at the H6's and H7's only difference being the ear pad size. I wonder if you could buy the H8's and get a set of the H6 ear pads and them into an over the ear ANC set of bluetooth cans. 

 

[TheBonkingFrog]

  So there is a sale on the B&O H8's looking at the pictures the headphones themselves look to be the same Size at the H6's and H7's only difference being the ear pad size. I wonder if you could buy the H8's and get a set of the H6 ear pads and them into an over the ear ANC set of bluetooth cans. 

On sale where?
 
OK, I've had the B&O H8's for a couple of days now and they're just stunning, no other BT headphone I've heard comes remotely close. Deep, but not pushy bass - slightly loose so as not to be tiring. Full mids and scintillating trebble - maybe a little sibilant, but not much.
 
Incredible seperation and impressive sound-stage, and my god, so, so revealing. I've just listened to Perfect Life from Steven Wilson's Hand.Cannot.Erase and for the very first time I can clearly make out the lyrics. Astonishing.
 
They comfortable too and build-quality is well, Apple-esque...
 
A small note of warning though. When I first got them, the BT connection was very unstable, with the signal continually dropping-out, especially with the iPhone in the front jeans pocket. In fact I was on the verge of returning. However, B&O issued an update and it appears to have solved the problem.
 
I bought as "Warehouse Deal" from Amazon for a good price, I guess this is "Open Box" in USA - I always buy this way if possible with the full knowledge that Amazon takes back. In this case the previous 'owner'  had decided to keep the 3.5mm audio cable. However I don't really need that, never use wired, and Amazon offer me an extra €50 off the price, so in the end I'll pay €250 - which is quite a bargain!!
 
Really, really happy with these. They're very classy, but don't scream out "BLING" either (it's the dark-brown ones).
 
Sorry, I'll stop now

 

[DSF767]

 
On sale where?
 
OK, I've had the B&O H8's for a couple of days now and they're just stunning, no other BT headphone I've heard comes remotely close. Deep, but not pushy bass - slightly loose so as not to be tiring. Full mids and scintillating trebble - maybe a little sibilant, but not much.
 
Incredible seperation and impressive sound-stage, and my god, so, so revealing. I've just listened to Perfect Life from Steven Wilson's Hand.Cannot.Erase and for the very first time I can clearly make out the lyrics. Astonishing.
 
They comfortable too and build-quality is well, Apple-esque...
 
A small note of warning though. When I first got them, the BT connection was very unstable, with the signal continually dropping-out, especially with the iPhone in the front jeans pocket. In fact I was on the verge of returning. However, B&O issued an update and it appears to have solved the problem.
 
I bought as "Warehouse Deal" from Amazon for a good price, I guess this is "Open Box" in USA - I always buy this way if possible with the full knowledge that Amazon takes back. In this case the previous 'owner'  had decided to keep the 3.5mm audio cable. However I don't really need that, never use wired, and Amazon offer me an extra €50 off the price, so in the end I'll pay €250 - which is quite a bargain!!
 
Really, really happy with these. They're very classy, but don't scream out "BLING" either (it's the dark-brown ones).
 
Sorry, I'll stop now

on amazon US they are $50 dollars off right now. Like I said I would love ot pick the H8's up but really wanted an over ear not on ear which is why I was wondering if H6 ear pads might fit the H8's 

 

[TheBonkingFrog]

  on amazon US they are $50 dollars off right now. Like I said I would love ot pick the H8's up but really wanted an over ear not on ear which is why I was wondering if H6 ear pads might fit the H8's 

 
The ear-pads detach easily on the H8, they twist-off (in a very satisfactory way - just tight enough, lovely!), so it's quite feasible that it's the same setup on the H8.
 
You could email B&O, they're quite responsible or, better still, get your ass down to a deal and just try it out.
 
http://bogo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8629/~/how-do-i-replace-the-ear-cushions-on-beoplay-h2%2Fh6%2Fh7%2Fh8%3F

 

[DSF767]

   
The ear-pads detach easily on the H8, they twist-off (in a very satisfactory way - just tight enough, lovely!), so it's quite feasible that it's the same setup on the H8.
 
You could email B&O, they're quite responsible or, better still, get your ass down to a deal and just try it out.
 
http://bogo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8629/~/how-do-i-replace-the-ear-cushions-on-beoplay-h2%2Fh6%2Fh7%2Fh8%3F

I do know how they detach (seen that link) but wondering if the H6 pads would be to big for the atchment point. form looking at pictures it looks like it might work. Sadly I dont have a B&O store around me to test it out. 

 

[TheBonkingFrog]

  I do know how they detach (seen that link) but wondering if the H6 pads would be to big for the atchment point. form looking at pictures it looks like it might work. Sadly I dont have a B&O store around me to test it out. 

Try asking here: http://forum.beoworld.org/

 

[n00b2]

  it isnt the price...it is my bank account  

 
Haha that can be fixed next payday.

 
 

It might jus be me....the ANC could work for u

 
Have you tried the Symphony 1 yet? They lack bass a little when the ANC is turned off though the effect of the ANC is really mild on the ears. You basically can't feel it after a few seconds and even that only really the first time you use them in a while.

 

[visanj]

off late, I have noticed myself going to a nearby electronics store every weekend to listen to the same headphone for an hour and then come out. Got addicted to that particular headphone. Today I thought its time to buy as it was 5th time going to same store and listening to same headphone...MDR-1ABT
 
I don't know to write a review but I basically take 3 cases to choose any audio equipment. this is applicable only for the complete audio chain, not for any individual component
 
case: 1) after playing music, I feel its bad and want to skip to next track and see how that is, even that is bad...leave it
 
case 2) immediately after playing music, there will be a goosebump, I feel 'WoW'. I will tell myself "This is the headphone I want, let me see how next track sounds..." then I feel "even this track sounds great and let me see.." so basically I keep on changing tracks without completing full track to experience sound quality in different tracks...this is the headphone I may want but not the one I need as it may be exciting at first but not a addictive one
 
case 3) when I play 1st track, I feel "Its good, not bad...."...now my mind tells me to change track and see how next track sounds...but something stops me from changing track without completing the current playing track...that addictive force I call it as 'Musical'....
 
"AAC->iPhone 6->Bluetooth->Sony MDR-1ABT" is musical

 

[Lorspeaker]

Haha that can be fixed next payday.  


Have you tried the Symphony 1 yet? They lack bass a little when the ANC is turned off though the effect of the ANC is really mild on the ears. You basically can't feel it after a few seconds and even that only really the first time you use them in a while.

Tried it 3times...v comfy encapsulating pads..
Fullbodied..deep spacious clear sound..lovely can.
My tgt price is 200...lol

 

[DSF767]

Interesting to hear. It's a shame as they're great headphones otherwise!

Yeah, I am now considering them again we will see!

 

[n00b2]

Tried it 3times...v comfy encapsulating pads..
Fullbodied..deep spacious clear sound..lovely can.
My tgt price is 200...lol

 
Lol I went through the same thing. Tried as many cheaper ones as I could hoping could save my wallet. Didn't work. Settled on the Symphony 1 and haven't looked back. My bank account did take its time to recover though haha.

 

[visanj]

  off late, I have noticed myself going to a nearby electronics store every weekend to listen to the same headphone for an hour and then come out. Got addicted to that particular headphone. Today I thought its time to buy as it was 5th time going to same store and listening to same headphone...MDR-1ABT
 
I don't know to write a review but I basically take 3 cases to choose any audio equipment. this is applicable only for the complete audio chain, not for any individual component
 
case: 1) after playing music, I feel its bad and want to skip to next track and see how that is, even that is bad...leave it
 
case 2) immediately after playing music, there will be a goosebump, I feel 'WoW'. I will tell myself "This is the headphone I want, let me see how next track sounds..." then I feel "even this track sounds great and let me see.." so basically I keep on changing tracks without completing full track to experience sound quality in different tracks...this is the headphone I may want but not the one I need as it may be exciting at first but not a addictive one
 
case 3) when I play 1st track, I feel "Its good, not bad...."...now my mind tells me to change track and see how next track sounds...but something stops me from changing track without completing the current playing track...that addictive force I call it as 'Musical'....
 
"AAC->iPhone 6->Bluetooth->Sony MDR-1ABT" is musical

 
 
small update, actually my macbook air with MDR-1ABT sounds much better than iphone 6 (may be due to aptx in macbook air)

 

[andrenb]

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  on amazon US they are $50 dollars off right now. Like I said I would love ot pick the H8's up but really wanted an over ear not on ear which is why I was wondering if H6 ear pads might fit the H8's 

 
From the B&O H6-thread post #419:
 

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I now have both the H6 and H8 in my possession. I'll try putting the H6 pads on the H8 once I get home.

For those that found H6 to be bass light (perfect amount for me actually), the H8 has more bass quantity for sure.

[edit] H6 and H8 cups are not interchangeable due to different inner circumference.
Edited by Scorpion667 - 5/18/15 at 8:24pm