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I've followed the various posts on the H8 issues with Bluetooth connectivity (frequent drop outs). I also know that many pairs that are returned under warranty are replaced with 'factory certified' headphones. I'm astonished that B&O is doing this...but I'm hoping forum members might be able to :
1) describe your experience with a factory certified replacement pair of H8 headphones - do they work better than original? were they in like-new condition?
2) I understand there is a version 2 of the H8 that solved the issues the original series had with bluetooth. Anyone have experience with v2 and can attest as to whether or not there is a difference in performance? The black color and the autumn/winter collection are v2 until all of the original grey hazel and natural color inventory is sold.
3) can the h8 play hi-res audio files of 192/24?
Duels:I have a pair of black H8s and have never experienced a problem.
I have a very early set and have to say the same - no drop-outs for me. Watching the long threads on the H8, I'm convinced there is an external interference of some sort. However, some people may not be convinced.
Mr 10Percent: Duels:I have a pair of black H8s and have never experienced a problem. I have a very early set and have to say the same - no drop-outs for me. Watching the long threads on the H8, I'm convinced there is an external interference of some sort. However, some people may not be convinced.
I have had H8 since they launched and they had a severe antenna issue on the old hardware. I had major drop out issues in some surroundings. I would not say it is external interference, more that the antenna was badly designed. Which is true, since the reworked edition is much, much, much better. I now have the H8´s with new hardware (I got them in black to be sure) and they are way better. I can imagine that not all H8 (gen.1) owners notices the dropouts, because they might not use them the same way and maybe have different phones etc.
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You're exactly right, there is definitely a design issue with the early sets/first generation otherwise B&O wouldn't be replacing all of them. B&O has clearly recognized an inherent flaw with the original design and has been working to replace them with new and factory certified sets of H8
I had an early pair of H8 with lots of problems with dropouts and at times a hum in one ear. The replacement set were factory reconditioned with some minor cosmetic blemishes. They are definately better - no hum and dropouts are much fewer. Having nnot had the opportunity to try the '2nd Gen' versions I cannot say wheter there is any difference.
I have kept the replacement pair (which implies they are OK) but the way this was handled (original packaging not returned and replacements previously used and marked) has let quite a large dent in my affections for B&O.