Bang and Olufsen has long been known as a premium player in the consumer audio world, and that tradition isn’t going to stop anytime soon. But the level of quality that the company has shown off in the past few years goes above and beyond. Today we’re taking a look at some of the latest headphones in the company’s Beoplay lineup, called the B&O Beoplay H9’s.
But do the headphones really live up to the ultra high-quality name that B&O represents these days? Absolutely. And more.
Design
Take these cans out of their box and you’ll notice one thing straight away — these bad boys are sexy. In fact, they scream luxury. The pair that we’re reviewing are black, although the headphones come in a beige-type color too. Regardless of the color, however, the Beoplay H9’s are clearly beautifully made headphones.
Unlike other headphones that might perhaps be a little cheaper, the Beoplay H9’s feature top build materials. While some headphones might feature a faux metal, these cans offer the real deal, which isn’t only necessary considering the price point, but it helps really sell them as premium headphones too. On the top of the headband, you’ll also get a nice leather, which is also quite nicely stitched on.
Under that headband can be found a little padding. While the padding looks very nice, we might have liked just a touch more. The headphones aren’t heavy, but overtime the top of the head can get slightly irritating. In this case, it’s most definitely not a deal-breaker, but just something to keep in mind.
The earcups themselves are really quite sleek too. On the left earcup, you’ll find a little battery slot for a rechargeable battery — which is nice because it helps ensure that the headphones last more than a year or so. On the right earcup, you’ll find a Bluetooth on/off switch, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microUSB port for charging. Also on the right earcup, you’ll find touch controls for volume and playback. They’re a pretty nice addition, although we found we had to press a little harder than we’re used to from devices like smartphones to get any response. Still, we love the concept and can’t wait to see it developed a little more in future B&O Beoplay headphones. Last but not