We all know what Bang & Olufsen is about. Luxury headphones that deliver amazing sound with a price tag to match. The BeoPlay H6 is no different. For audiophiles it ticks all the necessary boxes, but there is something missing.
Solidly constructed with beautiful design; Superb listening quality
Lacks any real add-on features; A bit too expensive
I n the mirky waters of the current crop of headphones manufacturers, there are a few names that stand out amongst the rest, including B&W, Sennheiser and Bose. B&O, although well respected in the audio community, are not particularly well known for the range of headphones, despite having released a...
Bang & Olufsen isn't just another high-end audio company. Far from it. The Danish firm started making TVs in 1952, and their 1970s turntables were the best looking of the era. I'm not alone in admiring the industrial design; the Museum of Modern Art in NYC has 18 B&O products in its permanent...
Euro design; Real lambskin ear pads; Oodles of detail and resolution
Not vegan friendly
If recent products are any indication, something happens to headphones when they cross the $350 price barrier—they get covered in leather. The Sennheiser Momentum, Bowers & Wilkins P7, and now the $399.99 (direct) Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 all feature eye-catching leather designs. The audio performance of all three is also top notch, though the H6 offers a far more flat response that might appeal to audiophiles more than the others. DesignB&O keeps the design flourishes to a minimum with the H6, which at first glance doesn't scream luxury like the B&W P7 does. The circumaural (over-the-ear) design uses leather nearly as plentifully, but the real flourishes are hidden from view when the H6 is being worn. The interior grille of each earcup is a neon yellow-green and boldly states L or R so you know which earcup is which. I happen to love this move, since it's much easier than squinting to find tiny letters on headphones to figure out which is the right way to wear it. The overall f...
A stark contrast to the recent wave of big-bass options, the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 is a luxury headphone pair for the lover of flat, crisp response.
Near flat-response audio performance, with no distortion at top volumes; Detachable cable with inline remote and microphone for mobile devices; Comfortable fit and thoughtful, simple design
Quite expensive; Flat-response sound profile might not suit all listeners
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