Beoplay H8

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What I don't know is if it theoretically supports it. What I do know is that I'm using it with my Apple TV without any latency issues. Make sure you get a 'new' H8 (check the posts for serials somewhere in this thread) and you will own the best pair of headphones that I personally ever heard. 

Roy.

I bought a pair of H8s a few months ago. Late serial number so no dropouts. Love them and love the sound. Only small gripe is that when in Bluetooth mode, the double tap feature calls the last number dialled on my phone. Now that's ok if I'm trying to call someone, but it is ever so easy to do this by accident, even when just adjusting the fit for example. Has anyone found a way around this or is it a "feature" that we have to live with, and just hope I don't call anyone important?

Duels wrote:
Has anyone found a way around this or is it a "feature" that we have to live with, and just hope I don't call anyone important?

If you are using android, you could try the 'smart bluetooth headset' app - it allows you to remap the redial command to another function.

Martin.

 

Location: Exeter, UK

riverstyx wrote:

If you are using android, you could try the 'smart bluetooth headset' app - it allows you to remap the redial command to another function.

Martin.

Thanks Martin, unfortunately (in this instance) I am using iOS.
Is there an app the displays the serial number ?

Ok thanks. According to this thread if you order the black ones you don't have to worry about serial number. Just wanted to double check. 

 

Regards. 

So just looked at these in Apple Store. Still old colors and old serial numbers. They don't carry the black ones. Sure glad I found this thread before buying. 

cmadparty wrote:

Ok thanks. According to this thread if you order the black ones you don't have to worry about serial number. Just wanted to double check. 

 

Regards. 

 

Yes, if you buy the black there seems to be no problems. Buy them! You won't regret it. 

Roy.

I'm thinking of buying these and had a few questions

1. How is the max volume on these? I've seen a couple of complaints about this being too quiet

2. Has anyone bought from Amazon UK recently and what was your experience in terms of the serial number (fixed vs non fixed)? I don't want to buy black ones to avoid the issues, as I prefer the hazel colour

3. In the revised hardware, was the noise when taking steps with ANC on fixed also? What about the high pitched noise when touching the side?

4. With the iOS app, are the changes stored on the headphones or on the phone? Can I change the settings on iOS and then move to a windows phone, whilst keeping the changes?

5. What is the bass like on these? Are these good headphones for a "basshead"?

Many Thanks!

For me the volume is absolutely fine. I tend to listen around 70% on my iPhone. Also the sound is terrific. There is plenty of punch and the bass is clear and strong.
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