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Brand | Bang & Olufsen |
Model Name | EQ |
Color | Black Anthracite |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | RF |
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- NOISE CANCELLING EARBUDS. With best-in-class ANC technology, Beoplay EQ give you distraction-free music anytime you want it.Control Type:Call
- Product Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears
- CLEAR CONVERSATION. The six built-in mics and beam-forming technology allows for clear chats with friends, family or colleagues.
- TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS. The cord-less Beoplay EQ means you're free to enjoy your favourite listening experiences wherever you are..Note:If you face issue in Bluetooth connectivity please turn off the Bluetooth function for a couple of minutes, then turn it back on
- POWERFUL BATTERIES. With up to 6.5 hours of playtime on a single charge and a convenient wireless charging case, Beoplay EQ power your routine.
- BUILT FOR COMFORT. Lightweight, ergonomic earbuds with a selection of ear fins to help you find the perfect fit for your ears.
- CUSTOMIZABLE SOUND EQ. Customize your audio preferences with Beosonic Tuning, now available in the Bang & Olufsen app.
- MULTIPOINT CONNECTION. Connect the earbuds with two devices at a time - switch back and forth flexibly between your phone and PC for music, calls and entertainment (supported from software version 6 and above).
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Sound quality | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Battery life | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Noise cancellation | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Sold By | Just Right! | The Photo Shop | UnrealDeals | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | RF | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | wireless | — | — | — |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Call Control | Call Control | Voice Control | Media Control | Voice Control | Voice Control |
water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | — | water resistant | water resistant |
material | Aluminum, Polymer, Silicone | Aluminum, Polymer, Silicone | Plastic | Others | Plastic | Plastic |
From the manufacturer
Bang & Olufsen transforms your listening experience with better sound and acoustic performance wherever you are with in-home music systems, portable speakers and headphones that integrate seamlessly into everyday life.
True wireless earbuds
Take your music with you
Lightweight, wireless in-ear earphones with a secure fit and authentic sound. Beoplay EQ offer ANC, allowing you to lose yourself in your favourite songs or focus on a call, wherever you are. With up to 6.5 hours of playtime with ANC on, a Qi-certified charging case for easy top ups and a quick charge mode for when you need an extra boost. Beoplay EQ are your perfect work, play and travel companion.
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Lightweight, ergonomic design
- Powerful battery and charging case
Adaptive ANC earphones
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Noise cancelling earbudsWith advanced ANC technology, Beoplay EQ give you distraction-free music anytime you want it. |
Superior soundCompact, finely tuned drivers deliver Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound with plenty of bass. |
Built for comfortLightweight, ergonomic earbuds with a selection of ear fins to help you find the perfect fit for your ears. |
Exceptional micThe six built-in mics and beam-forming technology allows for clear chats with friends, family or colleagues. |
Comfortable wireless earbuds
Comfortable, lightweight and made using premium materials that are also sweat and water resistant with an IP54 rating, Beoplay EQ are perfect for commutes, travelling and everyday adventures. The compact charging case is made from spacecraft-quality aluminium, ensuring it keeps earphones protected between uses, and fits perfectly into pockets.
Powerful ANC is easily controlled through the intuitive user interface or via the Bang & Olufsen App, allowing you to choose how much of the world around you to let in. Enjoy music without the distractions of background noise or select Transparency Mode to stay aware of the world around you.
Choose from a variety of included ear fins for the perfect fit, which not only offers a snug, wireless experience but also improves passive noise cancellation. Immerse yourself in distraction-free music, wherever you are.
Beoplay EQ | Beoplay E8 3rd Gen | Beoplay E8 Sport | Beoplay HX | |
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Item Dimensions | 0.9 W x 0.8 H x 1.06 D in | 0.7 W x 0.98 H x 1.02 D in | 0.9 W x 0.98 H x 0.82 D in | 7.7 W x 7.9 H x 2.05 D in |
Earbuds Weight | 0.28 ounces | 0.45 ounces | 0.22 ounces | |
Total Weight | 2.3 ounces | 2.3 ounces | 2.39 ounces | 10.05 ounces |
Sports & Exercise | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Active noise cancellation | ✓ | ✓ | ||
IP rating | IP54 | IP54 | IP57 | |
Battery life | Up to 6.5 hours with Active Noise Cancellation. | Up to 7 hours. | Up to 7 hours. | Up to 35 hours with active Bluetooth and Active Noise Cancellation. |
Charging time | Approx. 1 and a half hours. | Approx. 2 hours | Approx. 2 and a half hours. | Approx. 3 hours. |
Inputs and outputs | 0.50 m USB-A to USB-C cable for Charging, Qi Wireless Charging. | 1.25 m USB-A to USB-C cable for Charging, Wireless Charging. | 1.25 m USB-A to USB-C cable for Charging, Qi Wireless Charging. | 1.25 m audio cable with 3.5mm mini-jack for corded Connectivity, 1.25 m USB-A to USB-C cable for Charging. |
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Product Dimensions | 3 x 1 x 1.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
ASIN | B08WLXRHFJ |
Item model number | 1240000 |
Batteries | 3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #118,475 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5,811 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Date First Available | July 15, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Bang & Olufsen |
Charging Time | 1.5 Hour |
Item Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Distraction free music, anywhere. Wireless earphones with adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a long-lasting battery and a lightweight design – Beoplay EQ create luxurious experiences every day. Start listening to music right out of the box, with a fast and easy set up. Beoplay EQ offer solid wireless connectivity and easy pairing for a seamless experience, whether listening to music or chatting to friends. Designed to let you enjoy your favourite artist, podcast or a few moments of silence wherever you are, Beoplay EQ feature advanced noise cancelling technology. Adaptive ANC combines Active Noise Cancellation with excellent passive sealing, which physically blocks background noise. Switch on ANC, change tracks or pick up calls easily, with intuitive touch controls. You can also adjust your listening experience with your smartphone, by using the Bang & Olufsen App. An advanced battery offers up to 6.5 hours of playtime with ANC and 7.5 without. The wireless charging case holds an additional two charges and offers a fast charge feature for an additional two hours of playtime in just 20-minutes. Store safely on the move and at home with a compact, Qi-enabled charging case. This sturdy, compact case also allows you to protect your wireless earbuds between uses. Crafted from spacecraft-grade aluminium and with a rubber-coated base for optimised charging, the Qi-certified case is robust and small enough to fit in your pocket. Enjoy fully wireless charging by placing the case on a wireless charging pad or use the included UBS-C. Catch up with family or take important business calls with confidence. Innovative beamforming technology and an array of six built-in mics ensure your voice is picked up accurately and cleanly, for crystal clear conversations. Answer calls quickly and easily, with a simple tap on the earbud's intuitive touch interface. Lightweight and expertly crafted to complement the ear's natural shape, Beoplay EQ are designed to be worn all day long. A new, smaller earbud means these Bluetooth headphones are comfortable even when lying with an ear against the pillow. With four sizes of silicone ear tips and one size of high-performance memory foam Comply™ tips, it's easy to find best fit for your ear and your activities. Silicon tips offer great isolation levels for pure, big-bass sound while Comply™ tips are ideal for a firm seal and fit. Made using durable materials like anodised aluminium as well as textured rubber and polymer and with an IP54 rating, Beoplay EQ are designed to resist sweat and water, wear, and tear. Take your music with you, with the compact, comfortable and powerful Beoplay EQ.
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Customers like the sleek, premium design of the headphones. They say it's almost flawless. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance and app. They mention that the earbuds don't stay in their ears well enough and that the app is confusing. Customers also dislike connectivity. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, build quality, and value.
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Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it's sleek, premium, and sexy. Customers also appreciate the small, pocketable case and the premium feel of the earbuds. Overall, customers are happy with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...Aside from fitting issues (as I'll mention below), the design is excellent and definitely feels luxurious/premium.***..." Read more
"...Even though they really do sound great (and look great)..." Read more
"...in your ears well enough....just a little too heavy and fittings are poorly designed..." Read more
"...: With up to 6.5 hours of playtime on a single charge and a nifty wireless charging case, these earbuds keep up with your pace...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the overall sound is amazing, with well-balanced bass, mid-range, and upper register. They can hear people on the phone very well, and the music is great. However, others say that it doesn't get loud enough compared to other earbuds, and there is no good noise isolation.
"...The superior sound quality is an incredible accomplishment. However, that's what one should expect for these at this price range...." Read more
"...designed as well as produced with such great sound with well-balanced bass, mid-range and upper register tones, superbly blended and that makes some..." Read more
"...I think the noise cancelling works well. Obviously when there's nothing playing it sounds like you're on a plane and you can hear a little seepage...." Read more
"...They're not just earphones; they're an oasis of sound perfection. Get ready to drown out distractions and dive into your music like never before! 🌟🎶🔇..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are well worth the price, have excellent quality, and are a high end solution. However, others say that they're not worth the money, sound decent, and over priced for miserable low volume.
"...Ice (color) which is nothing more than Silver, these EQs are terribly flawed and not worth even $50.00...." Read more
"...Design: Sleek, premium, sexy, 4.5 stars--It is *almost* flawless...." Read more
"...then were being dumped at $250....even at $250 they are over priced for miserable low volume....just so disappointing...." Read more
"...the fit, there pretty big so they are a little bit heavy, the price is really good as well these buds are normally around 400 dls, I totally..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the headphones. Some mention that the build is immaculate, sturdy, and premium, while others say that it was poorly manufactured and had defects.
"...It seems to be quality plastic in metallic finish, which is perfectly acceptable if it means it's less heavy.App 3/5..." Read more
"...The aluminium case and the overall material used were very premium.- Battery life was not terrible. 6.5 hours was pretty ample...." Read more
"...Both sets had defects and the first set was replaced with a second set of E8s but B&O replaced the second set ofE8s with the E8 Motion(s)...." Read more
"...The aluminum case feels super premium as well as the earbuds themselve, the app isn't the most feature packed & it's a bummer there isn't even a 3..." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the fit of the headphones. They mention that the ear tips do not stay in their ears well enough, and the S, M, and L sizes are too small. Some customers also say that the buds are too big and keep falling out of their ears.
"...Aside from the fitting issues, and the things covered above (that wont be actionable on until B&O releases a new generation) the package they've put..." Read more
"...A little bit heavy and feel like they might fall out of my ear if I don't like force twist it in and make sure they'll stay...." Read more
"...and come with a selection of ear fins to ensure the perfect fit for your ears. Comfort and sound quality? Check and check!..." Read more
"...First, I could never get a good fit or seal with the included ear tips as well as my own personal favorite ear tips I have used since I bought the..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the headphones. For example, they mention that one or the other bud stops working, the Bluetooth wouldn't update at all, and they keep turning off and on. They also say the headphones lack some refinement and can turn off itself for no reason.
"...from Amazon, we together tried at least 7-8 times but could never get it to work. And again today, Sunday with another..." Read more
"...However, with the price and lack of some refinement with some quality of life features made me ultimately return these...." Read more
"...from the Sony XM4 Earbuds (like I did) to these, but it fulfills its function adequately in blocking out ambient noises...." Read more
"...was updating them & connecting to Bluetooth, they literally wouldn't update at all!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the headphones. For example, they mention that it fails to connect both earphones at a time, the buds still suffer from connection issues, and the left earbud stopped connecting less than a week in. They also say that the headphones can turn off for no reason and that they don't connect to the computer. Customers also mention that the app is ight ig and that the tradeoff is a less stable connection than apt-x.
"...The buds still suffer from connection issues, but it's not as bad as before the update. Tell B&O Sofware development to keep up the great work...." Read more
"...1. The Bluetooth connection once made disappears from Apple’s Settings.and can’t be reconnected; Even though though the EQs automatically pair and..." Read more
"...throughput rates than apt-x, but the tradeoff is definitely a less stable connection than apt-x...." Read more
"...But.... Bang & Olefson is known for Bluetooth issues. These will drop Blue tooth in one ear or in both ears and it will become consistent...." Read more
Customers find the app for the headphones to be clumsy, confusing, and buggy. They also say it lacks the capabilities of apps you'd expect to find with earbuds. Additionally, some customers mention that the app and controls are primitive and getting worse.
"...Third, the app and controls are primitive. Why is there no single tap control? Everything is a minimum double tap or double tap and hold...." Read more
"...Thirdly, the app is dismal in terms of features (go for Sony MF-1000MX4 if you want great features) there's the illusion of EQ within the App itself..." Read more
"...The app is decent, it supplies a watered-down equalizer to allow customization of the sound stage. For me, it's good enough...." Read more
"...The B&O app is simply too buggy and unstable. Once it's setup, however, it's fine for day to day use. My biggest issue is the low volume...." Read more
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--The sound quality is amazing on these buds. Especially, when you sync that up with an EQ, they are able to produce a much more customizable and dynamic sound stage. You will hear every instrument and vocal note in perfect clarity. The superior sound quality is an incredible accomplishment. However, that's what one should expect for these at this price range. Now, let me talk about where B&O falls short and why I don't exactly agree with the tag on these.
***Design: Sleek, premium, sexy, 4.5 stars
--It is *almost* flawless. Aside from fitting issues (as I'll mention below), the design is excellent and definitely feels luxurious/premium.
***Software: Leaves much to be desired, 2 stars
--For such a sleek and sexy design, the software is where they fall short extensively. The fact I am not able to -seamlessly- switch between devices is just ridiculous. In order for you to rock these on another paired device you have to do a hard disconnect and reconnect. That just sucks. Especially if you have a setup where your phone and computer are integrated, and you want to resume what you were doing in another room on your phone/Bluetooth enabled device. Yes, it can remember up 6 devices (I think that's what they said), but the hard disconnect/reconnect is an unacceptable *bug* at this price range. The app is decent, it supplies a watered-down equalizer to allow customization of the sound stage. For me, it's good enough. But if you are the type that likes precision adjustments to your sound, then you will not get that with the app. You will need a separate equalizer. Also, the app takes forever to find the earbuds. There is just too much time between putting them in your ears, connecting, opening the app, and then finally changing the sound. The left earbud will sometimes completely drop out while the right bud keeps playing. Thus, you must sometimes put the bud giving you trouble back in the case in order to get them synced back up. For $400, to have that kind of persistent and experience-breaking problem is unacceptable in my opinion. The buds will also (out of nowhere) while running my music become out of sync. The sound becomes extremely choppy. The solution is to either pause the music to let the sound sync back up, but if that doesn't work, then you'll have to put the buds back in the case to and put back on to sync.
--I am sure you have read other reviews, and seen you cannot skip, replay, or go back a track on the earbud's multipoint sensors. This is true. Instead, they opted for a feature that I think is much more trivial and useless. You can adjust the volume through double tapping on the left or right earbud (volume down, volume up, respectively). Why they did this the world may never know. It would have been a much more useful feature to instead be able to change the playback you are listening to on the earbuds when your device is out of immediate reach.
***Battery Life: Good, 4 stars.
--I don't listen to music or playbacks at ear-bleeding volume levels, so I am able to squeeze out as much battery time as possible before having to put them back in the case to charge. I have found them to last a generous 7.5 hours, with ANC off.
***Noise Cancellation/Ambient Sound: Good enough, 4 stars.
--For my purposes, the noise cancellation is good. It's a little harder to notice when you go from the Sony XM4 Earbuds (like I did) to these, but it fulfills its function adequately in blocking out ambient noises. I hear just a tiny, tiny bit of feedback from the earbuds when it's on, but definitely not annoying at all. Noise cancellation gets 4 stars from me. Not industry leading, but not abysmal either. Just right. The ambient sound on these also fulfills its purpose. It's not terrible, but it's not amazing. You'll get a kind of robo-like quality from voices, but it's not terrible.
***Fit: Ergonomics lacking, 3.5 stars:
--I must say I was a little disappointed when I was finding the right fit for these. My ear canals are on the small-ish side. However, neither the medium silicone tips nor the small tips supplied were able to create a good enough seal. So, I reluctantly opted with the comply foam tips they supplied. It makes the buds a bit bulky when putting them in the charging case because there is no click feedback from the pull of the magnets telling me that the buds have snapped in and are charging. I find myself fiddling with the buds every time I put them in the case to make sure they are sitting correctly.
***Charging case: Excellent, minimalist design with a satisfying click when you close it, 4.5 stars
--My only gripe with the charging case is I wish it stored more juice and had a little more depth to accommodate the comply foam tips.
I wanted to give these 5 stars just on the sound alone, but with all the little quirks and issues I have run into it does not justify it, especially when you consider the price these run for. Fix the software, and I will be more than happy to give that 5th star back.
If I think of any more to add, I will update my review.
****UPDATE****
Huge improvements to quality of life in a recent software update. I am now able to have my earbuds paired simultaneously to my phone and computer. ALSO, they just added track forward and backward on the multipoint touch sensor (Android). Connection speed has improved dramatically as well. BIG props to B&O for listening to its customers. It's this kind of pouncing at the criticism that will secure customers for life. The buds still suffer from connection issues, but it's not as bad as before the update. Tell B&O Sofware development to keep up the great work. Your customers appreciate it.
I am updating my 4 star rating to 5 stars. Please continue down this path of improving the software/app. Aside from the fitting issues, and the things covered above (that wont be actionable on until B&O releases a new generation) the package they've put together is stellar ,just keep at it with the updates. I am content with this purchase and plan on keeping these as my go-to.
In my opinion, these EQs are majorly flawed in so many ways:
1. The Bluetooth connection once made disappears from Apple’s Settings.and can’t be reconnected; Even though though the EQs automatically pair and connect to Bluetooth in Settings, I found that after downloading the Bang & Olufsen App in the App Store and then listen to some music that if you return the EQs to the case and recharge them for any amount of time the EQs no longer show in In Settings>Bluetooth. The only solution should be is to do a factory reset reset however, the reset also fails completely.. Now your only solution is to return the for an exchange to where you purchased them or to Bang & Olufsen where if a defect is found a replacement will be sent to you—no hassle or fuss.
2. I found that if you use the handset or speakerphone on your call to make or take a phone call (at least on an iPhone) and you are have your EQs out of the charging case the call will notoriously switch over to the EQs without warning. I experienced this many times when speaking to Bang & Olufsen’s Tech Support. I thought the call had been mysteriously disconnected and I had to call back and never once did I talk to the same person.
3. There is no way to control Transparency in the App—or at least I could not find one and neither could their Tech Support person.
4. Having no detailed EQ setting as opposed to picking one of five settings such as ‘Bright’ or using a wheel that lets you choose those same five EQ settings or somewhere between two of the named settings. However, one is limited to this ‘mixed’ setting only if the two abutting settings the user wants to mix B&O has placed them next to each other. For most users, the wheel is enough but for those wanting more equalizer control, would it have been just as easy for B&O to have both ways to add the mor detailed equalizer control?
5. Having the absolute, singular worst battery life in the EQs against some.of the most popular brands of Truly Wireless Earphones including Sony, Sennheiser, Bowers & Wilkins whose PI7 are sold at the same pricepoint as the EQs ($399.000) with longer battery life should be an extreme embarrassment for B&O—don’t you think?
6. The volume is not loud enough for some music to be heard properly. Even if the volume is set to maximum in the App, it’s simply not loud enough to hear all instruments in orchestral music or individual voices in most other music. In most popular music today, I wish there would have been some way to have the vocals not be drowned out by the background music;
7. Don’t even try to talk to someone using the EQs. You won’t be able to hear them; and finally,
8. The instructions for doing a factory reset do not work. When two of your Customer Service/Technical Support team members were assisting me to perform one on the first set of EQs I purchased from Amazon, we together tried at least 7-8 times but could never get it to work. And again today, Sunday with another
team member and I had the same issue. Thirdly, one of the four team members I spoke with on Thursday sent me an email which contained a link to written instructions of how to perform a factory reset. The written instructions were basically the same the they had me do but I got the same results. NO FACTORY RESET; ERGO, NO WAY TO RECONNECT TO BLUETOOTH>RETURN TO SELLER>NO EQs FOR MY LISTENING PLEASURE.
I am sure there are other settings that are not offered to the user or the user has a limited use of a particular setting. For $419.00 plus tax for the Limited Edition in Nordic Ice (color) which is nothing more than Silver, these EQs are terribly flawed and not worth even $50.00. I have had the original E8s and had to send the first sets in to B&O twice. Both sets had defects and the first set was replaced with a second set of E8s but B&O replaced the second set of
E8s with the E8 Motion(s). Finally, I had a set of Truly Wireless Earphones that were worth the price I paid for them which ere nowhere near the cost of the EQs.
Sadly, why a company that produces speakers that are so brilliantly designed as well as produced with such great sound with well-balanced bass, mid-range and upper register tones, superbly blended and that makes some of the best speakers in the world today has so miserably failed to produce possibly the singular worst Truly Wireless Earphones made today is perplexing.
What really hurts me so profoundly is that knowing so many professional reviews both written and on video along with those written by consumers have pointed out these same issues and problems I have reiterated here, is that Bang & Olufsen has not done anything to correct these issues. Whether B&O is resting on its laurels because its name known for making top quality speakers and over-ear headsets.
Having known these weaknesses and flaws for the nearly three-quarters of a year should have done a worldwide recall after correcting these issues B&O should have done a total recall and replaced the faulty EQs when corrected. Or if these issues could or even can be corrected by a SOFTWARE update, then it’s still time to do so. The third alternative is to do both if necessary.
If this highly a flawed earbud were made by Apple, for example, I am very sure that they would have taken a swift counteraction to do whatever was necessary to fix all these issues. Apple is very protective of their quality build of their all products released to the public for sale. Had someone bet me any amount of money that B&O would release such a badly manufactured product I would have taken them up on the bet.
I need to say that the one big POSITIVE thing I got to experience in the three and one-half hours of listening to music—about one-half of Beethoven’s nine symphonies the sound is absolutely AWESOME! Of all the reviews I read, this is the one thing that all reviewers agreed on. Not only were/are the EQ’s top rated for sound, but it is probably the best sound of all Truly Wireless Earphones sold today. I was simply transformed from an ordinary human on Earth to something close to being what I believe Heaven will be like.
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I'm literally rediscovering songs I heard for years and enjoying their best rendition I've ever heard.
Thanks to the person who returned their pair of Bang & Olufsen in top shape to amazon and allowed me to gift myself what retails for 530 CAD at "only" 230 CAD.
É uma marca que sugere uma percepção de "luxo" ou acabamento premium, mas devido a esse tipo de problema não vou comprar mais nada desta marca.
Highly Recommended.