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New Beoplay H5, bluetooth

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ErikVonAgnar Posted: Mon, Jun 20 2016 4:45 PM
I heard from Beo today that the new Beoplay H5 is to be launched later this week or next week.

H5 should be a bluetooth version of the H3 but with a magnetic "necklace" and up to 4 hours battery life.

I don't know the price yet, but any guesses?

Anyone else that is going to get these? Smile

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jonnyb replied on Mon, Jun 20 2016 4:52 PM

They certainly sound intriguing. I might get a pair. 

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Here Smile

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jonnyb replied on Mon, Jun 20 2016 6:00 PM

Presumably no ANC, though?

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jk1002 replied on Mon, Jun 20 2016 6:25 PM

Battery life, if it is 4 hours that wont work for many. if phones start coming without plug for cable youbwould need 10 to 20 hours to make it rhrough the day I guess

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I am guessing these are made to use when working out Big Smile

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L1NO replied on Mon, Jun 20 2016 6:38 PM

Hoping for a smart battery top-up case to extend internal battery.

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More ?

 

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Michael replied on Mon, Jun 20 2016 10:30 PM
BEOVOX141:

More ?

I love my H3s for working out. The sound is awesome and they let me hear the surrounding enough. The problem is that I have to hold the cord in my hand otherwise they get pulled out of the ears to easily and I don't like cables hitting my chest while running. Wireless would be nice as long as they are sweat resistant. A cable with fabric texture doesn't sound too god for sweat but perhaps it's fine.

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New Bluetooth Sports Headphones
BeoPlay H5
Designed in Denmark by Jakob Wagner
 
Available for purchase on 
June 30, 2016
We are excited to introduce the newest addition to the Bang & Olufsen product line.
 
H5, effortlessly high-tech is packed with technology: Bluetooth 4.2 with DSP, the best battery on the market and B&O PLAY ToneTouch. Its design is elegant and easy to use. It is durable and good looking for when you are out-and-about or at the gym.

You are invited to experience the H5 first-hand now at our showroom. 

As quantities are limited, this product is available on a first-come first-serve basis.
 
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mjmedlo replied on Mon, Jun 20 2016 11:28 PM
Mine should be here tomorrow.

I anticipate that they'll be for workout.

Which.... I could use more of... But can't imagine working out more than 4 hoursStick out tongueStick out tongue
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TWG replied on Tue, Jun 21 2016 8:05 AM

I hope they did change some design issues with the in-ear-fitting. I can't use my H3 for workout as they add another and unwanted workout program: "Pick up your headphones while running" Big Smile I use my A8 as they stay in their position during sports.


But the H5 could be the perfect combination for the Sony Smartwatch 3 while running... but let's wait: These are bluetooth headphones from B&O. I'll be cautious.

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Duels replied on Tue, Jun 21 2016 10:14 AM
Michael:

The problem is that I have to hold the cord in my hand otherwise they get pulled out of the ears to easily and I don't like cables hitting my chest while running.

Apologies if this is stating the obvious but have you tried a larger size of ear pad? I had the same problem at first, moved up a size and they now are very secure.

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elephant replied on Tue, Jun 21 2016 12:17 PM
TWG:

"Pick up your headphones while running"

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Michael replied on Tue, Jun 21 2016 12:31 PM
Duels:

Apologies if this is stating the obvious but have you tried a larger size of ear pad? I had the same problem at first, moved up a size and they now are very secure.

Haven't tried but could do so. I don't have a problem while I'm not running. But sweat makes them slide :)

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jk1002 replied on Mon, Jun 27 2016 8:08 AM

 

In the US one store list them at 249$ which was sort ef expected I guess

 No idea on battery life, should be more then 4 hours mentioned in this threat, 6 to 8 I found others are able to do, same seize.

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BeoBoy68 replied on Mon, Jun 27 2016 10:59 AM
Nice headphone Smile

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Hiort replied on Mon, Jun 27 2016 12:51 PM

No launch yet?

 

 

 

 

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Michael replied on Mon, Jun 27 2016 4:12 PM
Pretty cool.

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Ok. Another pair of B&O headphones I need to have.

"Gotta catch 'em all!" LOL

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Hiort:

No launch yet?

1/7... But it will be hard to get them in Stockholm before 13/7. But Beoplay shop will still have them I think.

Black and dusty/rusty pink.

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Hiort replied on Mon, Jun 27 2016 8:53 PM
ErikVonAgnar:

1/7... But it will be hard to get them in Stockholm before 13/7. But Beoplay shop will still have them I think.

Black and dusty/rusty pink.

//EA

Thanks buddy Smile

 

 

 

 

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jk1002 replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 7:06 AM

https://youtu.be/-QHr3jil1l0

 

 

Youtube done by B&O Manchester, still no official word on battery duration

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Duels replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 9:00 AM
AnalogPlanet:

Ok. Another pair of B&O headphones I need to have.

"Gotta catch 'em all!" LOL

I know that feeling.
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BeoBoy68 replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 9:01 AM
Nice Video from B&O Manchester

Waiting for anorher colors like blue, silver, gold....

I do not understand why it is always necessary to wait several months before the release of a panel of varied colors Sad

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Normann replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 9:28 AM

jk1002:

 

 

 

still no official word on battery duration

On Beoplay.com the official word says up to 5 hours battery duration.  

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TWG replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 9:34 AM

The best thing: They support AptX-Codec! That means better sound quality via Bluetooth!

Does anybody know if, what and when other colors will be introduced?

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Hiort replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 9:42 AM

TWG:

The best thing: They support AptX-Codec! That means better sound quality via Bluetooth!

Not for iPhone, right?

 

 

 

 

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TWG replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 9:51 AM

I don't know if the iPhone supports AptX but as far as I know Apple it will not support it AND they will sell you this as the "most amazing feature in the world" Wink I would never ever buy an iPhone again (I had two of them).



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jonnyb replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 10:24 AM

I've ordered a pair. The lack of aptx doesn't bother me on an iPhone because the H5 streams AAC. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they sound. Hopefully the Bluetooth connection is like the revised H8 and the H7s, with almost zero dropouts. 

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Hiort replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 10:36 AM

Published on Beoplay site

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BeoBoy68 replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 11:19 AM

 

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TWG replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 11:25 AM

jonnyb:

I've ordered a pair. The lack of aptx doesn't bother me on an iPhone because the H5 streams AAC. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they sound. Hopefully the Bluetooth connection is like the revised H8 and the H7s, with almost zero dropouts. 


Sorry, but AAC has NOTHING to do with the Bluetooth quality. AAC is a file format (audio codec) and AptX is a Bluetooth standard! It's like comparing a monkey with a truck. I know Apple is perfect in this category, but please don't let them fool you. ;-)

I agree with you on the Bluetooth connection... hopefully they did it right this time.


@Beobay68: 100% agree! I want a blue pair, too!

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BeoBoy68 replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 11:30 AM
TWG:

Does anybody know if, what and when other colors will be introduced?

Frustrating often with BeoPlay brand ! Sad

We have to wait for new colors many months ! Confused

Bad marketing

I want a pair in blue color ! Lets have a Party !!!

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Hiort replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 11:41 AM

BeoBoy68:

Bad marketing

It´s quite common to keep a product "alive"  by introducing e.g new colors. It gives a reason for a company to communicate around the product more than once, to drive revenue for that product.

I would call it good marketing Smile

 

 

 

 

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BeoBoy68 replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 11:46 AM

@ Hiort

 

Not agree with you for me - sorry

I want the blue pair now Big Smile

 

 

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jonnyb replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 11:55 AM

TWG:

Sorry, but AAC has NOTHING to do with the Bluetooth quality. AAC is a file format (audio codec) and AptX is a Bluetooth standard! It's like comparing a monkey with a truck. I know Apple is perfect in this category, but please don't let them fool you. ;-)


I agree with you on the Bluetooth connection... hopefully they did it right this time.


@Beobay68: 100% agree! I want a blue pair, too!

I think you are wrong. I understand perfectly the difference between AAC and Aptx. The point is that if the sending device and the receiving device can decode AAC - as is the case between the iPhone and the H5, then this codec is used by default without further transcoding. Therefore, the quality can be comparable to an Android device using aptx. This is why B&O specifically market their bluetooth headphones as being AAC compatible - it provides equivalent quality for iOS users as the default audio format on Apple is AAC.

If this were not the case, there would be no point in B&O building AAC decoding directly into their headphones.

 

 

 

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Michael replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 12:11 PM
AAC is a lossy codec. As is AptX. AptX is used in macOS for Bluetooth music. On iOS AAC is used.

Listening to compressed music through Bluetooth will compress it further, no matter which of the two codecs are used. It is never going to be perfect. Both is OK but not flawless.

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jonnyb replied on Thu, Jun 30 2016 12:33 PM

Indeed, Michael - they're both lossy, but broadly speaking the AAC compatibilty is the iOS equivalent, quality-wise, to aptx on Android.

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