My well used EarPod pros are finally starting to pack up, so after watching quite a few reviews and comparing them to the Sennheisers, today I picked up a pair of Beoplay EQs.I tried to getting a demo when they came out, but after half an hour of trying the shop gave up! Today was much better so I thought I’d give them a go.Setting up was fairly easy using the B&O app, and adjusting the sound using the wheel thingy was very effective. Login to view image Login to view imageThe EarPods are quite a unique fit so I was worried about the EQs feeling odd after all this time, but they were very easy to get a good fit first time.The sound quality is out and out better than my much loved EarPods, I’m very happy to say. The bass is very punchy and you don’t need them that loud to get an effective sound. The latest song from Abba sounded amazing![:\'(]The quality of the materials etc is a given let’s face it, and they supply a large range of spare earbuds. Login to view imageI eventually got used to the touch controls on the EarPods, which takes a certain amount of physical memory. I’ve struggled to turn off the ANR by touching the earphones as opposed to tapping them, which I think is the better technique. I’ll wait and see how I get on before I make any criticism about how they actually work.Unbelievably they were somewhat cheaper here, so if anyone’s considering a holiday to Qatar this had to be the deal breaker😐https://youtu.be/vrgY_xkULzQJust outside the shop Login to view image
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I've been using them on a daily basis since the 20th of August and I'm pretty much satisfied indeed.
I moved from the AirPod pro olso even if I bought the E8 3rd, but since I experienced quite a lot of connection issue I was happily using the AirPods (well this is disappointing thou...)
Fit is almost perfect and sound quality is awesome as usual. I'm very impressed by the ANC. When walking with it on (and music on as well) I sometimes experienced the full isolation and traffic buzz simply disappears.
Materials are very nice (both tactile feeling and weight) and battery last very long.
So far I'm very satisfied, I don't remember B&O has ever manufactured such a good earbuds set.
If you're considering to buy, go for it.
GLOP
I agree, I also had the 3rd gen E8s and they were pretty poor. So far with the EQs I’ve had no connection issues at all. My only criticism which I experienced last night, was that in a breeze they let quite a lot of wind noise in. Maybe it’s my ears. Anyway, great sound, reliable connection and great materials. How it should be.🤒
I went for the Comply Tsx-200 Comfort Plus ear tips link - not sponsored ;)
even if I bought the small they are still slightly larger than my ear fit, but still very soft and easely to adapt to my inner ear shape.
Alternativelly go for the
Is it correct that the EQ lacks a "skip forward" gesture?
This is my most frequently used feature as I mostly listen to machine generated playlists from Spotify/Deezer, and they don't always get it right. This would stop me from upgrading my e8 gen 3s... then again, if I ever start traveling again, the ANC could tempt me even without the skip forward (since my current H3 ANCs don't skip forward either... or maybe they do, but I only press the buttons for ANC, no ANC, transparency).
I do confirm. The HQ lack of the very nice gestures present on the E8 whatever gen. (skip or voice assistant activation)
I guess (pretty much indeed) it could be implemented by OTA update in the future. Figer crossed.
GLOP
Is it correct that the EQ lacks a "skip forward" gesture?
This is my most frequently used feature as I mostly listen to machine generated playlists from Spotify/Deezer, and they don't always get it right. This would stop me from upgrading my e8 gen 3s...
I personally do not have that issue since I simply sync purchased and downloaded tracks to my iPhone. I have only used a few gestures in my previous E8 earphones anyway. But Skip forward is indeed a sensible gesture to have. I’d imagine it might come as a software update. Or can anyone more knowledgeable tell if the number of gestures or combinations have been exhausted with the EQ? Have they had to make a compromise?
In any case I think the EQ is so far still the best upgrade to the E8 series, and all in all a worthy upgrade.
Just got an email from B&O with an offer to "Upgrade your earphones to Beoplay EQ and enjoy 20% off".
Could be done online or at a dealer showing the email.
I ordered and put my E8 2.0 for sale.
Location: Sweden
My B&O Icons:
Yes, got a similar one about upgrading to the HX. I am happy with my H95s though, so no reason to «upgrade». I suppose they send these emails based on order history, in which I’ve indeed had all the H-series over the years.
Just got an email from B&O with an offer to "Upgrade your earphones to Beoplay EQ and enjoy 20% off".
Could be done online or at a dealer showing the email.
I ordered and put my E8 2.0 for sale.
Yes, got a similar one about upgrading to the HX. I am happy with my H95s though, so no reason to «upgrade». I suppose they send these emails based on order history, in which I’ve indeed had all the H-series over the years.
It's based on the headphones/earphones linked to the account via the app :)
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