Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones (Aluminum/Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 0.6 x 2.3 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000QW70AK
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,683 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Earphones - Adjustable for Better Sound

Bang & Olufsen Earphones are designed to fit the individual ear and deliver unsurpassed sound quality. With conventional earphones much of the sound never makes it into the ear. These earphones are specially developed to closely match the contours and curves of the ear – so you hear the sounds that would otherwise slip away.

Secure earhooks keep the earphones in place (shown here in black)

The Art of Relaxing

With conventional earphones much of the sound never makes it into the ear. To stop this kind of leakage, we have 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.

Outstanding Acoustics and Ergonomics

Each element can be maneuvered up or down and side-to-side to ensure the perfect fit. In fact, Bang & Olufsen Earphones are adjustable in so many ways, and are so comfortable to use, you might end up wondering whether you are actually wearing them or not. Inside, they contain many of the same acoustic competences found in our larger loudspeakers, just miniaturized.

Adjustable earphones for a comfortable, discreet fit

High-Tech Jewelry

The earphones are crafted from anodized aluminum and hard rubber giving them both flexibility and robust durability. They come with their own specially designed leather carrying case as the perfect portable music partners for a leather-clad BeoSound 2.

Earphones In-flight Adaptor

Don't leave the great sound from your Earphones behind when you fly. Add a Bang & Olufsen dimension to in-flight music and films with this practical accessory. The in-flight adaptor allows you to plug our great sounding, compact Earphones into the double mono sockets found on most airliners.

Beauty, Power, Quality

Bang & Olufsen's reputation is based on development of their unique technologies, beautiful design, creative solutions, outstanding quality and a never failing will to pursue perfection and make the impossible possible. Let the beauty of Bang & Olufsen’s products seduce you, but also do yourself the favor of going beyond the looks and let yourself be amazed, surprised and impressed by the outstanding technologies on which the Bang & Olufsen products are based.

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Product Description

With conventional earphones much of the sound never makes it into the ear. To stop this kind of leakage, we have 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 youÕre jogging or just relaxing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A pair of earphones that stay put and sound wonderful!, July 30, 2007

By	Talinda M. Higginbotham "Talinda" (Cedar Park, Tx USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been searching for MONTHS to find a pair of headphones that wouldn't fall off my ears during exercise. The few pairs that I have found that did stay put, would just sound awful and make my music sound as if it were playing inside a tin can. Although the price tag on this pair was a bit high for my liking, after adding up the prices of all the other headphones I have tried over the past six months, these are still a bargain by comparison.

They have a really unique adjustment that allows the user to manipulate the fit behind the ears. Although this takes a few seconds longer than adjusting a traditional pair of headphones, the big difference is that once these are in place, they won't budge!

Also, I can't say enough about the quality of the sound in these headphones! Since I am a vocalist, I can be a bit snobby when it comes to sound and these really exceeded my expectations. Finally it is a joy to listen to my music with headphones!

The only caution I have for people considering this purchase is to know who you are buying from. A friend of mine claimed to have purchased this same pair on Ebay and realized later they were fakes and not near the quality of mine. If you aren't paying around $100 for these, then there is a very big chance that they are not really Bang & Olufsen. Although B&O is really proud of their headphones, the quality of the product proves once again that you get what you pay for!!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Earphones Ever, July 29, 2007

By	C. Kosturos "The Chimp" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These earphones fit so securely and so comfortably. That fact alone makes them the best earphones for day to day life. When I run the earphones never come off UNLIKE EVERY OTHER SET OF EARPHONES. On top of that, the sound is incredible! Bang and Olufsen sound quality in a tiny package. They are pricey, but with a three year warranty and the best fit and the best sound, these are the best of the best!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough as nails, November 28, 2008

By	Lita Lepie (NYC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These are actually cheap for me. I initially balked at the price, but since I am a personal trainer and hardcore exerciser[kettlebells, martial arts, sledge hammer]I had to replace my broken headphones about every six months. [The headphones were not broken as a result of accidental interaction with my equiptment. But merely in the normal give and take of a workout.] This infuriated me. But I had a very informative discussion with the B&O salesman. He pointed out the quality of construction and the three year guarentee. The sound was off the hook. So I took the plundge. That was about five years ago. I've had the headphones replaced once by B&O - no questions asked. They are also extremely helpful re giving me those little black pads that fit on the end of the earphones which I occasssionally lose. Frankly dealing with these people is a pleasure and this is a case where you get what you pay for. Also, these is no way I could possibly go back to regular headphones since I am entirely spoiled by the sound quality of these adorable, sturdy instruments.