http://www.bang-olufsen.com/sw1612.asp

how would you compare these Bang & Olufsen to the Sony EX71's?

thanks.

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.

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.

Quote: 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....

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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