View Full Version : bang & olufsen A8 earphones
bgundu
07-11-2003, 10:59 AM
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/sw1612.asp
how would you compare these Bang & Olufsen to the Sony EX71's?
thanks.
FanaticBee
07-11-2003, 04:16 PM
I dont know about the a8.but i know this.I had a B&O tv and stereo.They really look great but hte sound is LALA.Bought an yamaha or denon amplifier with bose speakers sounds much better. B&O is just show,no go.Ill never buy it again.I paid over 15.000 euro for tv and stereo.then i sold it and with that money i got a whole home cinema with plasma TV that sounds much much better. I dont know about tne A8 though.
Drunk3n
07-11-2003, 04:24 PM
Although the Bang & Olufsen A8 earphones look stylish and would fit along with the aesthetics of your ipod...the sound quality is simply not worth the $100+. I have a pair right here and pretty much regret buying them. The iPod's own earphones match the B&O earphones if they are not better. I can't say anything about how they compare to the sony's but save your money and don't buy these earphones.
bgundu
07-11-2003, 04:58 PM
Originally posted by Drunk3n
Although the Bang & Olufsen A8 earphones look stylish and would fit along with the aesthetics of your ipod...the sound quality is simply not worth the $100+. I have a pair right here and pretty much regret buying them. The iPod's own earphones match the B&O earphones if they are not better. I can't say anything about how they compare to the sony's but save your money and don't buy these earphones.
I have the Sony EX71's and think they're great. However, my wife took them when she got her own iPod. I was just thinking of getting a different kind this time but I may just get the same ones again. I'm still wondering about those new Pioneers though....
FanaticBee
07-11-2003, 05:42 PM
thats what i am saying.B&O make yappi stuff.They look great but anyone whith a tiny bot of knwoledge about stereos would buy something much better with the same amount of money.i have the sony 71s and for the money u pay for them u get a lot.
Jackonicko
07-11-2003, 08:54 PM
Sony 71s look great and give great isolation, but if you're remotely interested in sound quality leave them well alone and go for the 888.
stasyna
07-13-2003, 01:26 PM
i own a 2 year old pair of b&o phones.
The quality is exceptional, worth every penny! its a world-renowned company, which proves this status with fantastic products. Though pricey, u get your money back 10 times with the quality of sound.
Kenny
07-13-2003, 05:14 PM
Yep, pretty much agree with most of the people here.
But hey look at the bright side... at least the A8's look like they're worth $100!!:p
The Shure E2's, at $80.00, are simply fantastic...
the aA8 isn't worth the 100 dollar price tag. go for the Shure E2.
angelo r74
11-04-2007, 11:31 PM
doesnt bang and olsen also make saxaphones and violins. try v-moda or denon guys..... take it from a guy whose tested alot of brands