New / Update H8i and H9i

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Frostnase
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Frostnase
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Posted January 17, 2018 at 16:21 GMT
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But the H9i on Beoplay.com/de looks the same as my H9 😕

Location: Ludwigsburg, Germany

My B&O Icons:

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SHEFFIELD (archived2)
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Posted January 17, 2018 at 19:52 GMT
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H9i now in store...

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rgbyhkr (archived2)
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Posted January 17, 2018 at 21:58 GMT
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And feedback on the improved bass response?

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Angry_Warlock (archived2)
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Posted January 17, 2018 at 23:06 GMT
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Hi, Which store ? Im guessing you're in The UK Cheers ?

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SHEFFIELD (archived2)
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 09:51 GMT
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In stock here in Sheffield UK

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SHEFFIELD (archived2)
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 09:52 GMT
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Here in Sheffield UK

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davidr (archived2)
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 16:00 GMT
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Simple question, it seems that between the H8 and H8i they omitted the touch interface and simplified the metal band? That might explain the cost reduction of the H8i.

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Mbee
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 18:11 GMT
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Yes, while the H9i is clearly an improvement over the H9, the H8 is mainly a cost reduction, taking more from the H4 than the H8. I see more the H8i as an H5 : without touch interface and with two metallic arms removed, it’s not on the same league.

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Angry_Warlock (archived2)
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 19:55 GMT
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Thanks for the tip off. Snapped up a pair at the Marylebone Road B&O store in London today

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hsorlie (archived2)
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Posted January 18, 2018 at 21:03 GMT
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Hi! Here are a few pictures. I’ll post this from my phone as it’s easier with pictures, then write a little in a separate post from my Mac:

The box. About the same design as the H9, as far as I can tell.

Same principle as before.

USB-A to USB-C cable...

...a bag...

...and a short user guide.

Probably the only difference in the user guide from the H9.

Same design, but with slimmer cushions for the ears, more similar to those on the H6. Different design on the microphones, and more microphones... and the USB-C port.

Beautiful

Comparing with my ageing H6.

And here...

A view of the driver, after I removed the ear cushion.

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