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Bang & Olufsen Headphones - A8

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Bang & Olufsen A8 Headphones- 1640511/ Electro-Dynamic Speaker/ Adjustable For Proper Fit/ Includes Specially Designed Leather Carrying Case/ Crafted From Anodised Aluminium And Hard Rubber
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Bang & Olufsen A8 Headphones- Model 1640511

All too often, earphones must sacrifice comfort for the sake of sound quality and vice versa. Bang & Olufsen has struck the perfect balance with earphones that embody both - designed to fit the individual ear and deliver unsurpassed sound quality.

With conventional earphones much of the sound never makes it into the ear. To stop this kind of leakage, B&O has developed earphones that can be adjusted to fit the contours and curves of the individual ear. The speaker unit itself can be moved up or down or side to side until the most comfortable and effective position is found. This ensures that they sit comfortably and firmly regardless of whether you’re jogging or just relaxing.

Features:

  • Perfect Materials
    The earphones are crafted from anodised aluminium and hard rubber giving them both flexibility and robust durability. They come with their own specially designed leather carrying case that also includes a two metre extension cord for use with stationary equipment.
  • Proper Fit
    Just like fitting a pair of spectacles, the earphones are placed over the ears and adjusted to suit the wearer. The speaker unit itself can be moved up or down or side to side until the most comfortable and effective position is found. This ensures that they sit comfortably and firmly regardless of whether you’re jogging or just relaxing.
  • Carrying Case
    They come with their own specially designed leather carrying case that also includes a two metre extension cord for use with stationary equipment.
  • Contours And Curves
    With conventional earphones much of the sound never makes it into the ear. To stop this kind of leakage, B&O has developed earphones that can be adjusted to fit the contours and curves of the individual ear.

Specifications:

  • Principle: Electro-dynamic speaker In-ear type (intra concha earphone)
  • Frequency range: 50 - 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 19 Ohm
  • Finish: Aluminium
  • Cord: 1,2 M (4 Ft.)
  • Plug: Mini-Jack, 3.5 mm (0.137 in.)
  • Included
    • Leather carrying case
    • Cordextention
    • Extra earpads

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Width: 1 3/8"
  • Height: 2 5/16"
  • Depth: 9/16"

Approximate Weight:

  • One Earphone: 0.28 oz
  • Complete Set: 0.78 oz
  • Shipping: 5 lbs
Form FactorIn Ear
LifestyleFashion
TypeWired
StyleIn The Ear
iPod ControlsNo
Noise CancelingNo
DesignClosed
MicrophoneNo
Power SwitchNo
Volume ControlNo
Water ResistantNo
  

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Bang & Olufsen Headphones
 
4.5

(based on 13 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great sound (12)
  • Comfortable (11)
  • Lightweight (10)
  • Stylish (9)
  • Good bass (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Portable devices (9)
    • Working out (9)
    • Music (8)
    • Travel (8)
    • Relaxing (6)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (9)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Audiophile (6), Traveler (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Meets B&O Expectations

    I absolutely love the quality. Its clarity is phenomenal, it truly is. It fits on my ear and I never worry about it falling off. It's a pricey product, but you are getting...Read complete review

    I absolutely love the quality. Its clarity is phenomenal, it truly is. It fits on my ear and I never worry about it falling off. It's a pricey product, but you are getting the Bang & Olufsen quality for it. If you are looking for headphones/earphones, understand that this brand comes with a price. Simply put, expect to pay a price. It comes with a beautiful leather case, which really makes me confident that this will last a long time. I'm still in awe of how high quality these earphones are.

    I did not give this product 5 stars because of one thing: I cannot get the earphones to fit snug into my ear. This diminishes the volume. The max volume is plenty loud, but I like keeping my iPod on a low volume so the whole world doesn't hear what I'm listening to. Otherwise, I might as well carry loudspeakers.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Not Durable at all!

    As much as I love the sound more than any earbuds I've used, which is why I bought them a second time, I continue to find the weak thin guage wire to fail at ...Read complete review

    As much as I love the sound more than any earbuds I've used, which is why I bought them a second time, I continue to find the weak thin guage wire to fail at both the plug connection and intersection where it splits off to the individual ears. I always store them in the case provided and now see the wire splitting because of the frequency I wrap the wire around the carrying case. For the kind of money being spent, surely a heavier guage wire would go a long way to providing better durability.

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    5.0

    Excellent sound. Great design.

    By Ed

    from Baltimore, MD

    About Me Audiophile

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact
    • Great Sound
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Music
      • Portable Devices
      • Relaxing
      • Traveling

      Comments about Bang & Olufsen Headphones:

      IF you want clear sound that is not "beefed up," etc., you'll love these earphones. Not pretentious. Just good quality sound.

      • Primary Use:
      • Listening to iPod
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      3.0

      Not Durable at all!

      By JB Fitness Fan

      from Chicago, iL

      About Me Gear Head

      Pros

      • Good Bass
      • Great Sound
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Flimsy Construction

      Best Uses

      • Portable Devices
      • Working Out

      Comments about Bang & Olufsen Headphones:

      As much as I love the sound more than any earbuds I've used, which is why I bought them a second time, I continue to find the weak thin guage wire to fail at both the plug connection and intersection where it splits off to the individual ears. I always store them in the case provided and now see the wire splitting because of the frequency I wrap the wire around the carrying case. For the kind of money being spent, surely a heavier guage wire would go a long way to providing better durability.

      • Primary Use:
      • Working out
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Fantastic headphones

      By CRB38

      from Bethesda, MD

      About Me Runner

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Compact
      • Durable
      • Good Bass
      • Good Value
      • Great Sound
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Music
        • Working Out

        Comments about Bang & Olufsen Headphones:

        I absolutely love these headphones. This is my second pair of headphones from B&O and the old ones lasted me over 4 years and the only reason I got a new pair is because I wanted one :-). They fit perfectly around the ear. I sweat a lot and they don't fall out and the sound is fantastic. They are light weight and they adjust to the ear. They are worth every $ I spent on them.

        • Primary Use:
        • Working out
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Love these

        By NP

        from Des Moines, IA

        About Me Frequent Traveler

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Bass
        • Great Sound
        • Lightweight
        • Stylish

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Portable Devices
          • Traveling

          Comments about Bang & Olufsen Yellow A8 Series Earphones:

          I use these with my Samsung Galaxy SII. I love the build and ease of use. I have small ears and the regular earbud headphones almost always cause me discomfort after prolonged use. These headphones are awesome. Though the only downside I can think of is that they are quite expensive. I hope they last - I have only used these for about 3 months now.

          • Primary Use:
          • Traveling
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          I would buy this Product again and again

          By Bid Ask

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact
          • Good Bass
          • Good Value
          • Great Sound
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Working Out

            Comments about Bang & Olufsen Green A8 Series Earphones:

            I use this product everday to work out.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            4.0

            Great sound and comfort headphones

            By Irv

            from Stamford, CT

            About Me Audiophile, Frequent Traveler

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Great Sound
            • Stylish

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Music
              • Portable Devices
              • Traveling
              • With My Computer
              • Working Out

              Comments about Bang & Olufsen Headphones:

              Extremely durable, my first set lasted over 5 years before I lost them.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              did not meet my expectations

              By Chris

              from Carlsbad, CA

              About Me Frequent Traveler

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Stylish

              Cons

              • Poor Sound

              Best Uses

              • Portable Devices
              • Traveling
              • Working Out

              Comments about Bang & Olufsen Headphones:

              While I loved the style and comfort, I could not understand why such pricy headphones had such poor bass range. I compared them with a cheap pair of VModas and played the second movement of Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique. I could practically not hear the double basses while the VModa's rendering was full and deep. No audiophile could accept this shortcoming.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Wonderful pair of earphones

              By bets

              from new york

              About Me Audiophile

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Compact
              • Durable
              • Good Bass
              • Great Sound
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Unattractive Design

              Best Uses

              • Home Audio
              • Music
              • Portable Devices
              • Relaxing
              • Traveling
              • With My Computer
              • Working
              • Working Out

              Comments about Bang & Olufsen Headphones:

              this the best pair of earphones i ever own. A little pricey but worth it

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              Meets B&O Expectations

              By Michael

              from Stamford, CT

              About Me Audiophile, Teenager

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Compact
              • Durable
              • Good Bass
              • Great Sound
              • Lightweight
              • Stylish

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home Audio
                • Music
                • Portable Devices
                • Relaxing
                • Traveling
                • With My Computer

                Comments about Bang & Olufsen Headphones:

                I absolutely love the quality. Its clarity is phenomenal, it truly is. It fits on my ear and I never worry about it falling off. It's a pricey product, but you are getting the Bang & Olufsen quality for it. If you are looking for headphones/earphones, understand that this brand comes with a price. Simply put, expect to pay a price. It comes with a beautiful leather case, which really makes me confident that this will last a long time. I'm still in awe of how high quality these earphones are.

                I did not give this product 5 stars because of one thing: I cannot get the earphones to fit snug into my ear. This diminishes the volume. The max volume is plenty loud, but I like keeping my iPod on a low volume so the whole world doesn't hear what I'm listening to. Otherwise, I might as well carry loudspeakers.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                love the color

                By JBN

                from Yorktown NY

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Compact
                • Great Sound
                • Lightweight
                • Stylish

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Music
                  • Portable Devices
                  • Working Out

                  Comments about Bang & Olufsen Yellow A8 Series Earphones:

                  This is the third pair I have owned and I keep coming back for more. I use them every day for at least an hour (listening to my IPod while running) and both older pairs have died because they got wet in the rain. While I wish they didn't fail by getting damp, the sound and ease of use (comfort) overcomes this slight worry about their robustness. The new colors are great and the choice provides that little extra. Hopefully this new pair will last longer than the approximately three years of heavy use of the last couple, but even then, if you work out $$$ per hour, they are a pretty good deal!

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

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                  UPC Code: 5705260039580
                  $160.00
                  Back Ordered 4 To 6 Weeks


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