B&O Play H3, H6 headphones debut stateside: danish design, premium prices

It was just last month that Bang & Olufsen unveiled the H3 and H6 headphones under its cheaper-to-enter B&0 Play brand for the EU. Today, B&O introduced these two dapper additions stateside, announcing them at its SoHo NY shop.

If you'll recall, the aluminum-clad H3 in-ears pack 10.3mm drivers aided by mini bass ports, while the H6 over-ears feature 40mm drivers and a healthy heaping of leather-wrapped memory foam padding. Both have an iOS-friendly inline remote and a straight 3.5mm ended cabling.

We spent some time with the H6 and we're surprised at how light it is -- which also made for an extremely comfortable first impression when it was placed around this editor's ears.

The sound from the H6's drivers is crispy and light with a fairly flat voicing that's free of any noticeable sibilance. A 3.5mm input resides on each of its earcups, which allows for daisy-chaining so you can listen with a buddy. Expect to pay $250 for the H3 and $400 for the H6 come July, which is a bit pricier than the likes of B&W's P3 and P5 headphones.

Source: Engadget

 

Dynamic Duos Deliver Comfort, Style And Outstanding Audio

Radiopaq Duos are new high definition DJ-Style headphones that deliver comfort and balanced acoustic enjoyment in five captivating colours. Extending their highly popular range of unique designer audio headsets to include the classic over-head design, Radiopaq have today launched "Duo" - a set of DJ-style headphones available in five expressive colours.

Securely built and thoughtfully designed, the Duo headphones are adjustable and easy to store thanks to Fold Flat Tilt & Swivel headphone cups, whilst soft 15mm cushions offer unrivalled comfort during prolonged play. With powerful 40mm sound drivers rounding up a first class specification, the Duo headphones deliver terrific acoustic enjoyment with just the right amount of low and yet defined, mellow bass.

Key Features

o Fold Flat DJ-Style Tilt & Swivel headphone cup design
o Adjustable soft padded headband for a secure fit
o Ultra soft 15mm deep ear cushions reduce pressure on ears
o Dynamic sound quality from powerful 40mm sound drivers
o Unrivalled, superior audio performance and quality for price
o Thoughtfully robust design and reliable practical construction
o Gold plated 3.5mm connector for optimal sound transfer
o Compatible with Apple iPod, iPhone and other MP3 Players
o Five stylish colours: High Gloss Copper, Candy Green, Candy Purple, Metallic Silver and Soft Touch Black

Thoughtfully Designed

A comfortable combination of the adjustable padded headband and 15mm deep ear cushions (made from durable, soft and textured materials) helps reduce pressure on the ears and head during prolonged play and ensures a snug fit for every size ear and head.

In addition, the clever Fold Flat Tilt & Swivel headphone cup design (a style highly favoured by audio professionals and DJ's) allows the Duo headphones to be worn around the neck and independently positioned for optimum freedom when choosing your next track, and can then be effortlessly stored flat into a bag or case to avoid damage when not in use or whilst travelling. 

Express your personality with a choice of five fantastic colours (High Gloss Copper, Candy Green, Candy Purple, Metallic Silver and Soft Touch Black) - the perfect way to accessorise and be on-trend when the crowd is moving to the beat. 

Audio Performance 

Featuring impressive 40mm sound drivers, the Duo headphones reproduce a wide frequency range with superb stereo separation, detailed mid-range and balanced rich bass to deliver pronounced quality for all musical genres.

Radiopaq Duo Compatibility 

o Apple iPod, iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone
o Any MP3/MP4 Player with a 3.5mm Stereo Jacket socket (including music decks or electronic instrument)
o Tablet PCs, Laptops, Netbooks and Desktop Computers
o Portable DVD players 
o Note: Duo headphones are not compatible with Apple iPod Shuffle

Pricing and Availability

RRP £19.99 and available in store now at Carphone Warehouse, ASDA, Argos, WHSmith and online at Radiopaq Products.


Technical Specification
Available in the PDF here.