| | |  | Audio & Video | Home » » » Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones (Aluminum/Black) | | | | | | | Description: | | -Comfortable to use. -Contain many of the same acoustic competence`s found in the larger loudspeakers, just miniaturized. -Earphones adjustable for better sound. -Aluminum material. -Cord: 4 Ft. -Plug: Mini jack (0.137 in). | | | Features: | |
• The A8 earphones are crafted from anodized aluminum and hard rubber giving them both flexibility and robust durability
• Purchase with confidence, ships direct from the manufacturer
• Comes with a specially designed leather carrying case
• Airplane adaptor available
• 3 Year international warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 0.6 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.3 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.69 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 56 reviews |
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31 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Finally! A pair of earphones that stay put and sound wonderful!Jul 30, 2007
By Texas Girl
"Book Lover"
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!!
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Best Earphones EverJul 29, 2007
By C. Kosturos
"The Chimp"
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!
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great sound quality and great to use during exercise!Jan 07, 2009
By R. Chang
For some reason I have never had any luck with standard ear buds. They always fall out and require constant attention on my part to keep them in place. I've also found they do not sound great (primarily because they have to face an odd way so I do not get proper alignment of the speaker into my ear). The ones that have the spongy piece you can insert in your ear canal are uncomfortable for me.
I was looking for earphones that:
1) Sound really good (good bass response and are not tinny sounding).
2) Are compact for travel.
3) I can run with them (which meant they will not fall out of my ear and require constant fiddling with).
This pair gets an A+ for all three of those requirements.
They speaker part is adjustable up/down and the part that hangs over your ear is adjustable also so that it is comfortable clamping around your ear.
Well worth the money.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Excellent fit, fashion, and durability; Sound quality underwhelming for such a high priceApr 20, 2009
By PaperChased
I've worn my B&O A8 earphones for about four years now, and they're my favorite headphones by far. They're very much worth the price simply for the sturdy fit they give you, particularly if you need headphones for the gym.
I don't think you can find a more fashionable set of earphones. I've gotten many compliments on them, and I think they look great.
They're also very robust. The aluminum construction is very hearty, and I never worry about breaking the earphones when they're rumbling around in my gym bag. The weakest component is the cord, but on many occasions the earphones have been pulled off my head when I snagged the cord, and no problems at all.
My only warning is that the earphones don't have strong bass. The mids and highs are very pleasant and well defined, but these earphones won't throttle you while you're listening to hip hop. I expected a little bit more rounded sound, particularly for the money and from a company like B&0. I use my Koss Portapros (1/5th the cost) when I want a fuller sound with better bass.
If I lost this pair of B&Os, I wouldn't hesitate in buying a new set.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Finally a good workout earphoneMar 17, 2008
By Douglas Hubscher
I tried several pairs of earphones and earbuds before deciding to spend the extra money on this pair. I wish I had just bought these first instead of trying to find a less expensive pair. You get what you pay for.
Although not an audiophile, and comfort being my first priority, the sound is exceptional. Clear, crisp, full range.
The design of the headphone allows them to be easily adjusted. Previous reviews had evidenced this as a problem, but to me it was a very simple adjustment. The headphone joints 2 ways, over the ear adjustment and then the sound bud joints into the ear canal. It is very comfortable and stays in place perfectly while working out. Those of you looking for a good set for workouts, this is it. They also have some real substance to them, not heavy, just sturdy and well built. I expect they will last a long time. I use them 4 days a week to run and have had no problems. Hope this helps.
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