ARCHIVED FORUM -- March 2012 to February 2022READ ONLY FORUM
This is the second Archived Forum which was active between 1st March 2012 and 23rd February 2022
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I'd also recommend installing the latest software using the Beoplay app before testing. It seemed to reduce some of the harshness in the treble that was there originally.
Mine just arrived from Amazon.co.uk. I don't know if I got a lemon, but after updating with latest firmware and all for the app, no matter what I do these won't turn off automatically when I click them together using the magnets - they don't make any sound like it says I should be in the manual, and I can still hear my music playing. When I put them in the charging cube they turn off properly, but other than that it doesn't seem like there's any auto turn off feature...
Well I'm very new to B&O as of this month. I got a pair of H6! Which are great for home but I wanted some good in ears so I ordered the H5 but I'm quite disappointed, especially for the price!
First the build and looks are great, and the sound once tweaked with the app is quite nice. Obviously not as good as the H6, but no in ear Bluetooth will be.
But however much I really want to live these, I can't. They just will not stay in my ears if I move about at all. I initially tried all the included buds in various combinations, then I purchased some Comply T-200 comfort buds in three sizes and tried different combinations there. Those are the best and stay in for a bit but after moving about for 5 mins they start to pop out.
The trouble seems to be the heavy and stiff braided cable that looks lovely but yanks the buds out unless I keep my head very still. On top of that, I can hear scratching sounds from the cable on my clothes as I move, even when listening to music unless it's loud.
I really really want to like these so I'm persevering for a little longer but I feel that they may have to go back :(
extantv:no matter what I do these won't turn off automatically when I click them together using the magnets - they don't make any sound like it says I should be in the manual
BeoNut since '75
Tcdv:The trouble seems to be the heavy and stiff braided cable that looks lovely but yanks the buds out unless I keep my head very still. On top of that, I can hear scratching sounds from the cable on my clothes as I move, even when listening to music unless it's loud
Maybe Bang & Olufsen should have made a Bluetooth version as a hybrid of A8 and H3 headphones. That would be perfect to stay in your ears even during heavy sports.
The manual says they're supposed to make a sound and power off automatically when you snap them together. Instead, they don't seem to turn off at all and music continues to play/they continue to be connected to Bluetooth- and even when left on their own with music app off for 15+ minutes they don't seem to turn off automatically from inactivity either.
They aren't out in my country officially yet but the local store was kind enough to take them in to see if they could repair/replace them thankfully. Just that the waiting is a pain
I am surprised the issue of "taking a call" is not raised yet. -- We don't see the control unit while wearing the H5, so you have to "guess" with your fingers where the center button is and lose precious seconds to take the call.
I wish B&O made a different shape for the central button (like a round relief versus the straight line). I've applied a tiny sticker over the B&O logo (a transparent bumper sticker) -- it works well, but not the ultimate solution esthetically.
There's a mixed but half-reasonable review of the H5's on MacRumor's:
http://www.macrumors.com/review/beoplay-h5-earbuds/
They mention about them popping out your ears, poor battery life and so on.
Bought them and took them back the next day for a refund. I really wanted them to live up to B&O expectations of the past, what a shame. Perhaps they will try again in the near future with a better tested pair that addresses all issues raised. I wonder what the more popular colour choice has been/is... anyone know? I took the black. Simon.
B&O products are V1-32, BS2, H95, E8 and an Essence remote.11-46 now replaced with Sony A90J 65”, Sony HT-A9, Sony UBP-X800M2 and Sony SRS-NS7.
BAND'OH!:Bought them and took them back the next day for a refund. I really wanted them to live up to B&O expectations of the past, what a shame. Perhaps they will try again in the near future with a better tested pair that addresses all issues raised. I wonder what the more popular colour choice has been/is... anyone know? I took the black. Simon.
The earplugs simply wouldn't fit properly and stay snug in my ears, making them completely useless and not fit for purpose. I found the sound quality very average with no improvement at all over the headphones supplied with my iPhone 6 Plus. The volume level was very low with no way to make it louder. Unacceptable noise levels when the cable brushed against cloths during head and neck movements, which again, makes them completely useless for use in the gym, the main reason I wanted them. The volume control didn't feel like the typical B&O quality I would expect, with a plastic and cheap feel. In my opinion, worth a £99 price tag tops and even then only if working proeprly. Simon.
So producing a sweat proof earphone is hard. Like really hard. For example the the wireless sport beats have issues with the remote, its just glued together and sweat can get in through the sides as the glue seem to come off.
jaybirds same thing on the first few they sold.
Problem wirh b&o i think is they require a seal to sound good. Beats don't but they do let more outside noise in. With seal i think cable noise and fit issues become exagerated.
I ordered the h5 but looks like september right now. The way the remote looks i think might be to prevent sweat from getting in.
overall i doubt though that these will work great around gym, bought them for commute.
jk1002:bought them for commute.
What is the current firmware for these headphones? I launch the beoplay app but it doesn't mention needing a firmware update.
So far my experience with these headphones hasn't been great either especially for the price.
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BeoLab 18's. Beolab 3's. A8. A9. A2. H7.
Note to everyone. Avoid these headphones like the plague. They absolutely do not isolate sounds from your ears and no matter the nub they do not fit properly nor stay in.
My wired B&W headphones sound much much better for almost half the price. They also fit perfectly.
Very disappointed in B&O.
Severed_Hand_of_Skywalker:Note to everyone. Avoid these headphones like the plague. They absolutely do not isolate sounds from your ears and no matter the nub they do not fit properly nor stay in. My wired B&W headphones sound much much better for almost half the price. They also fit perfectly. Very disappointed in B&O. -- BeoLab 18's. Beolab 3's. A8. A9. A2. H7.
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B&O product history since 1991: Ridiculously long to list in a signature.
The problem is they simply don't go deep enough into the ear.
djfairley89: - Most importantly, follow the manual on how to insert the comply tips and roll them, lift your ear open slightly and hold them in place for 10-15 seconds so the get a grip under the little bridge in your ear canal.
I feel stupid for asking this, but I need to. :/ Where exactly in the Beoplay app do I initiate firmware update for H5?
"You think we can slap some oak on this thing?"
I've had these headphones for over 6 months now... I absolutely detest them. They are horrible in almost every way.
Got a pair of apple AirPods. They kill the H5's in every way, sounds, price, comfort.
If you are even considering these headphones try a pair of AirPods first.
Fully agree. Got rid of mine very quick, and happily using the AirPods.
The cable is way too rigid. -- Impossible to keep them in ear.
Mandel: The cable is way too rigid. -- Impossible to keep them in ear.
The only thing I cannot understand about the H5's is that the cable creates a 'noise' when you move your neck. Crazy. How did that even pass through the B&O quality department and how on earth haven't they altered this since the original design?
I agree about the cable noise, a design mistake, but this is really manageable by positioning the cable correctly, and when you appreciate the sound quality of this headset, you simply forget about the rest. At the beginning I was disappointed by the lack of bass, but I think I was badly formatted by the other headsets producing invasive bass, now I can appreciate the full spectrum of sound and I really appreciate listening jazz or classical tunes as well a reggae dub or rock tunes. This device returns the sound really faithfully.
BS Moment, BS Core, BG 4002, BC 4500, BS1, BL18, BL19, BL8000 + RCV1, A6, M5, M3, A1, P6 (tks Botty), H5, TR1
I don't how anyone calls headphone without a lick of bass "Natural". It's total bullshit to be frank. I have listened to the same song on multiple headphones and speakers from both B&O and other manufactures and they all have a nice amount of bass. So something is clearly lacking with these headphones. And yes I configured them in the iOS app to have as much bass as I could.
I've had plenty of sound isolating headphones in my day. They all fit wonderfully with almost any ear tip attachment.
The H5's don't seem to fit properly or isolate sound no matter what I do. I tried every damn tip even the foam ones. I literally have to push as hard as I can and twist the headphones into my hear before they even get close to fitting. Even when they do they are hardly sound isolating as because of their weight and shallow depth they don't go deep enough into the ear.
Also, the mic on it seems totally messed up. All calls I made except one the audio dropped out every other word so nobody could understand a word I said.
I don't think I can go 5 minutes without having to take them out and grind them back into my ears hoping they will stay.
Here are the pros and cons of these headphones compared to AirPods.
B&O H5:
Cons:
Pros:
Apple AirPods:
Long story short, the H5 is one of the worst B&O products I have ever had. Avoid.
Anyone want to buy my H5's? :D
To resonate what Severed Hand of Skywalker wrote: I bought them because I wanted elegant and effective wireless solution for walking around, commuting etc without high expectations.
And sadly, I need to confirm his cons word by word. After one week I gave them as present to my nephew as I simply couldn't force myself to use them. I was that annoyed with H5 falling out constantly no matter which tips I was using. And yes, the cable, oh goodness. :/
Bought Apple's AirPods and I can't be happier honestly. It is another galaxy in a sense of thoughful design, usability and performance.
beotex:I find the sound great
Duels:Can I ask what sort of music you listen to?
I also compared these headphones to a pair of Beats X headphones. I normally don't like beats but even these headphones absolutely destroy the H5's in every way. Even though it has a cable it is made from a different material so it doesn't makes noice when it rubs against your clothes. The battery life is far better, headphones fit comfortably and stay in, sound is fantastic, very affordable, Quick charge battery.
https://www.beatsbydre.com/earphones/beats-x