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alaScore 84

447 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 447 reviews of Bang & Olufsen A8. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the usability and comfort are overall positive. The design and price are also appreciated.

sound, price, design, comfort, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bang & Olufsen A8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bang & Olufsen A8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Bang & Olufsen A8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and design. The sound and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the comfort.

price, sound, design, portability

60% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Bang & Olufsen A8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 165 user reviews of Bang & Olufsen A8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and durability. The design and comfort also get good views. Some have doubts about the reliability and size, while views about the bass quality and price are mixed.

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portability, size, reliability

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Libby Plummer (pocket-lint.com)

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

 

This week, Pocket-lint is gearing up for the ski season with plenty of gadgets to keep you kitted out on the slopes. If you're a skier or boarder and you can't bear to be parted from your tunes, then you'll be needing some earphones that don't fall out...

Good audio, slick design, adjustable, lightweight

High price

The B&O A8 earphones are designed to be robust and flexible and that's certainly the case, thanks to the solid build quality and various adjustable elements. While the earphones are not necessarily designed for sport, they are fairly secure, making...

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

B&O A8 review

 

The Danish design heroes have turned their deft hands to in-ear headphones. But are they pretty on the inside?

Brilliant sound, great looks and a premium marque – but what’s really amazing is the reasonable price

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : Joe Minihane (electricpig.co.uk)

Bang&Olufsen A8 review

 

B&O has given its excellent A8 headphones a colourful makeover, but do they still sound up to scratch? And how do they compare to the excellent Creative Aurvana Air? Read our full Bang&Olufsen A8 review now and we'll tell you whether they're worth a punt.

Great sound, great looks and excellent value

Bass could be better

A stunning pair of headphones worth every penny

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Bang & Olufsen A8

 

Aluminium earphones offering 50 to 200,000Hz frequency response. Includes in-flight adaptor, extension cord and additional earpads. Weighs 22g. The good You probably can't afford a full B&O home hi-fi or you'd have someone to look at websites like this...

Sonically irreproachable, stylistically stunning and surprisingly affordable, the A8’s are best thing to come out of Denmark since bacon-flavoured Vikings. Bang & Olufsen A8 is tagged with Bang & Olufsen A8 and headphones. Select a tag (Bang & Olufsen...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

 

The original and still the best, the Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones sound good and look great, but if you're looking for an exciting result these aren't for you.

Uncharacteristically inexpensive ; Balanced sound ; Premium build and looks

Uncomfortable fit ; Not suited to bass fiends

The real clincher for music fans is the price: they're AU$70 cheaper than the Creative set. If out-and-out detail isn't your main goal, and you're looking for a smooth-sounding headphone that's not outrageously expensive then the Bang & Olufsen A8 is a...

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Dave Rees (the-gadgeteer.com)

Bang & Olufsen A8 Headphones Review

 

When my wife drags me to the mall, I take the opportunity to visit our Apple Store. While the Gadgeteer Kid ‘tests' the floor iMacs, I look around for review-worthy technology to potentially play with. During these times, I have fondled the Bang &...

Very well made ; Excellent build materials ; Engineered for the active user ; Three way adjust-ability ; Great sounding/well balanced listening experience

Somewhat expensive

Jan, 2010
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Expert review by : Roman Loyola (macworld.com)

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The Powerline Network Adapter may not be the most price-effective way to extend a home network, but in homes where there's a lot of Wi-Fi interference, or where there's a long distance between your router and a desired area for Internet access, power...

The next step is to go to the room where you want network access, and plug another Powerline into an available power outlet. (I plugged the Powerline into an outlet in a home office where my Wi-Fi signal doesn’t reach.) Connect an Ethernet cable...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Adam Weinberg (askmen.com)

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

 

Apple knows these earphones are better than what they offer - that's why they're for sale at Apple.com.

Known for its high-end electronics and finely tuned audio technology, Bang & Olufsen has brought its elite reputation to the A8 earphones. Crafted with individual comfort and unrivaled sound in mind, the A8 earphones carry the same minimalist aesthetic...

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

 

Excelent sound quality. Linear, crisp and detailed. the only weak point is in deeper frequencies like below 60Hz. This is probably why they said it sounded a bit "fizzy". But make sure to use good quality mp3 to extract the best of the A8(preferably...

Excellent built quality, sound and fit

price. lack of response in very low freq. (below 60Hz or so)

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

 

The most comfortable earphones I have ever owned and with very good sound indeed.

Very comfortable, neutral sound, excellent build quality, price

Could do with a bit more b

Oct, 2010
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