Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H7 Headphones review

No doubt over it, Bang & Olufsen's BeoPlay H7 is usually a swanky wireless Bluetooth headphone. Its headband is crafted outside of anodized aluminum, and the particular plush, memory foam earcups tend to be covered with lambskin leather-based. It looks expensive in fact it is: B&O's first full-size, over-ear wi-fi model lists for $450, although it is usually had for $400, £330 as well as AU$750 online in 2 color options.

I found it a pleasure in order to wear. It weighs throughout at 9. 9 ounces or 280 grams, which puts it somewhere within lightweight and heavy. By comparison Bose's SoundLink Around-ear Wi-fi Headphones II weighs 5. 35 ounces, or 149 grms. However, that headphone doesn't always have a metal headband. Grasp & Dynamic's $550 MW60 wi-fi headphone, which does feature metal parts, comes throughout at 12. 2 ounces or 345 grams. That tank of any headphone feels heavy, even though the BeoPlay H7 doesn't.

Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H7 Headphones review 

Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H7 Headphones review 

The earcups sealed out ample ambient noise without clamping decrease on my head an excessive amount. Your ears will nevertheless get steamy wearing this specific headphone on hot days to weeks, but that's par with the course for full-size, around-ear headphones. Overall, the H7 is very comfortable.

B&O makes the on-ear wireless model, the particular BeoPlay H8, which brings active noise canceling, a feature this model leaves away. However, this H7 -- using the wired BeoPlay H6's chassis -- has similar touch controls towards H8. They're on the suitable earcup, and they allow you to switch tracks forward and back with a swipe, as well while adjust volume and reply calls. Occasionally, I found myself accidentally touching the particular earcup and pausing my music, which is why a lot of people don't like touch regulates on headphones. But I'm mostly a fan advisors.

Like other Bluetooth headphones, this one has a built-in microphone to make calls. It works properly, but there are better microphone systems in existence. At this price point (or less), some wi-fi headphones, such as the particular Beats Studio Wireless, Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wi-fi Headphones II, and Plantronics BackBeat Pro, include dual microphones along with a sidetone feature that means that you can hear your voice inside the headphones when you communicate.

One of the nice pluses on the headphone is that the particular rechargeable 770mAh battery is actually removable and replaceable. That also means you can purchase an extra battery and carry it with you as a backup (battery lifetime is rated at 20 hours, which is very good). Sadly, there's no slot intended for stowing that extra battery in the included carrying case, because it's made out of fabric. It's nice cloth, but at this price point Let me see a hard situation.

I encountered some flaws with all the on-ear H8, including the sporadic Bluetooth dropout and a new weird echo while walking with all the headphones on. But this specific H7 didn't have these issues. The headphone didn't always automatically re-pair with my phone as i fired it up after turning it off. But which was the only connectivity problem I encountered.

Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H7 Headphones review 

Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H7 Headphones review 

I liked the sound on the H7. Overall it's sensible, with tight bass as well as good clarity, and it's pretty open for just a close-back headphone. The only issue I detected was somewhat peak in the top end that created some sibilance in certain frequencies. There's a bit too much sizzle from your high-hat cymbals in many music tracks.

Editor Ty Pendlebury discussed it and he paid attention to his own music. He also liked the particular headphone and thought it will work really well with jazz and orchestral songs, but also noticed the particular peak.

The headphone is tuned to offer that extra presence as well as sparkle, and the headphone does sound really good (for a Bluetooth headphone) with nearly all tracks; however, it's not necessarily totally consistent. For occasion, listening to Spoon's "You Bought Yr. Cherry Bomb, " the tambourine that's heard through the track is nicely outlined and doesn't overwhelm additional instruments. But in Stevie Nicks "Stand Back, " the high-hat just has a little too much bite to this. Ty heard it as well, in Metallica's "Enter Sandman. inch And George Michael's "John as well as Elvis Are Dead" actually showcases the peak. (You probably never believed you'd see George Michael mentioned in a very $450 headphone review, although hey, I'm not a new music snob. )


Aside from high-end peak issue, which might not bother some people, the BeoPlay is an outstanding wireless headphone that's quite comfortable, well built, looks good in your head, and matches upwards well with competing advanced Bluetooth headphones. It could also be used as a wired headphone with all the included cord.