It's been ages since I contributed anything meaningful to this site. Life in my absence here has been challenging to say the least. One of the challenges was my new job, more precisely my new working environment, which was a bit noisy for my liking. I decided on a pair of H95's for active noise canceling, but listening to music was an even bigger priority. Even though my love for B&O has taken severe hits over the last couple of years, I still consider it as my go-to brand. Until now, that is.
First impressions were good. The box is beautiful, the fit and finish of the H95's immaculate. I had no problem connecting it to the app. After charging and updating the software I tried them out.
I wasn't expecting the noise cancellation to be on the same level as something Bose or Sony offers, but it is quite good. It'll pass.
Phone calls are good too. I can hear the person on the other and clearly and the ones I talk to also reply they can hear me loud and clear. No issues.
The trouble begins when I listen to music. I've read many positive reviews, but I would give these no more than a 5/10 if these were € 99 headphones. These are however 10 times the price after the latest price increase. I've tried changing the transparency mode, changing the mood wheel in the app (whatever that thing is called). It surely has an effect, but not the desired one. I've tried all sorts of music too, but I'm struggling to give it more than 2/10. Is there such a thing as a break-in period for headphones? I would imagine not, but what do I know. Are there any other ways of making these sound at least acceptable?
I've used these for a couple of hours now and I noticed these are uncomfortable to wear as well. I can adjust whatever I want, but it won't fit my head and ears properly. It causes discomfort and even mild headaches. Again 2/10.
I'm left with an expensive paperweight that I have no use for. It's so bad for it's intended use that I would be ashamed to sell it on eBay or anywhere else. I put it back in box and out of sight for now. I will send it back to B&O by the end of the week and ask for a refund.
Am I alone in this?
First impressions were good. The box is beautiful, the fit and finish of the H95's immaculate. I had no problem connecting it to the app. After charging and updating the software I tried them out.
I wasn't expecting the noise cancellation to be on the same level as something Bose or Sony offers, but it is quite good. It'll pass.
Phone calls are good too. I can hear the person on the other and clearly and the ones I talk to also reply they can hear me loud and clear. No issues.
The trouble begins when I listen to music. I've read many positive reviews, but I would give these no more than a 5/10 if these were € 99 headphones. These are however 10 times the price after the latest price increase. I've tried changing the transparency mode, changing the mood wheel in the app (whatever that thing is called). It surely has an effect, but not the desired one. I've tried all sorts of music too, but I'm struggling to give it more than 2/10. Is there such a thing as a break-in period for headphones? I would imagine not, but what do I know. Are there any other ways of making these sound at least acceptable?
I've used these for a couple of hours now and I noticed these are uncomfortable to wear as well. I can adjust whatever I want, but it won't fit my head and ears properly. It causes discomfort and even mild headaches. Again 2/10.
I'm left with an expensive paperweight that I have no use for. It's so bad for it's intended use that I would be ashamed to sell it on eBay or anywhere else. I put it back in box and out of sight for now. I will send it back to B&O by the end of the week and ask for a refund.
Am I alone in this?
