New Beoplay H5, bluetooth

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The problem is they simply don't go deep enough into the ear. 

Location: Toronto, Canada

I guess it's difficult to get buds that suit everyone, even if there are seven different sets in the box. As I said, mine are fine and certainly go deep in my ear.
I must admit I love the H5 and have had great success with them. Completed x2 half marathons and multiple training sessions varying from light to intense. I found the key to the buds staying in was a few steps:

- Wrap them over my ears so the mic wasn't free to move around and work the buds out.

- Use the little cable clip supplied to secure the neatly against my neck to stop the cable moving freely and making a noise

- Most importantly, follow the manual on how to insert the comply tips and roll them, lift your ear open slightly and hold them in place for 10-15 seconds so the get a grip under the little bridge in your ear canal.

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djfairley89 wrote:

- Most importantly, follow the manual on how to insert the comply tips and roll them, lift your ear open slightly and hold them in place for 10-15 seconds so the get a grip under the little bridge in your ear canal.

Yes I agree. Important to squeeze/roll the buds and quickly insert so they expand and achieve a good fit as per the instructions.
I am finding this hard to believe.

I have just received my iPhone 7 Plus.

And today for the first time playing music from it to the H5s.

The sound seems clearer crisper and I'm hearing details that I've never heard before when playing from my iPhone 5s !!!

I am delighted but I wonder if anyone else has had this experience ???

I feel stupid for asking this, but I need to. :/ Where exactly in the Beoplay app do I initiate firmware update for H5?

Mine (RIP) got the update pushed when placed on the charger stand.
Mine sounded like *** with a Sony M4 aqua..

I've had these headphones for over 6 months now... I absolutely detest them. They are horrible in almost every way.

Got a pair of apple AirPods. They kill the H5's in every way, sounds, price, comfort.

If you are even considering these headphones try a pair of AirPods first.

Location: Toronto, Canada

Fully agree. Got rid of mine very quick, and happily using the AirPods. 

 

The cable is way too rigid. -- Impossible to keep them in ear.

 

 

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