Bang & Olufsen H9 3rd Generation

[@Heidiroberts06]

Hi John thank goodness for people like you. You are a lifesaver/time saver like an intergalactic AudioLord. I brought a pair of H9 3rd Gens yesterday for half price and I’ve been sitting here for well over an hour trying to work out why I can’t unscrew the cap to see how the replacement battery works until I watched your review. Doh! Even though I’m disappointed about the non-replaceable battery I’m sure the battery is going to last for years anyway like my rubbish Beats have and they are still going since 2013 with daily use. When the H9 3 needs a new battery I’m sure I can just give it to B&O to service for a cost. So to all people who are disappointed by the non replaceable battery It will be fine because you will get your money’s worth from them anyway over the years. I’m sure a service and a new replacement battery after several years will not be too costly. The battery lasts for 25hrs on the daily so just plug in somewhere if it runs out on a long trip. The H9 3s are awesome by the way. I only got them yesterday so I’m still discovering all they can do but so far they are the best headphones I’ve ever owned. Because of the high quality metal I’m sure I will have them for years to come and finally sling my plastic wireless beats where they belong in the bin. Thanks so much John for your review

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Intergalactic Audio Lord! I'm having that printed on my business cards now. I'm so glad I could help you and that you love your new H9. I've had my H9i for a couple of years now and they are still going strong with great battery life and the materials are still like new (partly because I keep them in the box when not in use, I like to keep my stuff nice!) I'm most glad that the Beats are in the bin, you're right.....that's where they belong! All the best John.

[@Heidiroberts06]

Bang & Olufsen of Manchester Hi John oh I so want to see your Audio lord business cards lol. so glad to hear your headphones are still going strong that’s most reassuring. I like to keep my things nice too and have brought a really smart hard case for them. I’ve had my H9s on all evening and I really do not want to take them off ever. They are so lovely the music sounds lush. I tried a few of your suggestions in your review. I listed to Gorilaz Melancholy Hill and Pink Floyd Time. All I can say is wow! They really are the best headphones and I love the fact you can change the sound on the app. I love a good deep base so I listened to some Reggae and drum and base this evening and I was not disappointed one little bit. The various sounds are so clear and the lyrics and vocals were outstanding also. I love the fact you can block out the world and just listen to the music. Looking forward to listening to them on the plane and tube to see how they drown everything out. Anyway I’m more than pleased and for half the price I have no complaints whatsoever. Beats? What’s beats? Oh overpriced pieces of plastic. Anyway Audio Lord All the very best to you and hope you have an awesome Christmas and cheers again for all your help.

[@hulee6095]

How did you get half off?

[@nicehugoboss]

luckily you didn't break yr earcup apart, hahaa... same as my h9i..it's difficult and tricky to replace battery.even it allows me to do so. haha

[@oliverreuter5556]

Heidi Can you give us a Update on your h9 3 headphones? are they still useable and does the batteri still work and so on?

[@nowayicouldcomeupwiththat]

Came here as an owner of H9i keen to learn what’s new and different. All my questions answered, thank you for another great video John!

[@veg7nlif376]

I chose to buy the h9i instead of H9 third gen, simply because you can replace the battery.

[@bustabunny1238]

lol y

[@veg7nlif376]

@@bustabunny1238 lol, cuz you can replace the battery

[@kevinbridgewater5756]

Very happy that the new H9 has dual connectivity. That’s major for me!!

[@5433D]

Dual as in BT and good old 3.5 mm cable?

[@sinetwo]

It's so odd that there are hardly any reviews out for these specific headphones. It's either h9 1st gen or h9i. They seem like a great pair but I think manufacturers really mess up when they release product names with the same model number, as it really makes searching for the product (be it used or otherwise) and finding specific forum threads about it, very difficult. I hope they learn from this and just keep to upping the number for every time. Even calling them h9.5 would've been better! Thanks for the review

[@tissetass96]

Agree!

[@iu1191]

Good work sir!! The first video on these on the web. Very interesting. I have listened to the Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, Plantronics and some others and own some of them. I love my H7 - They are luxurious and silky sounding - they are like a treat to listen to my favourite songs through. THey hand;e base so well and they still retain the H6 level of separation and sound stage. What a standard to live up to. I thought the H9 were good but I somehow didn't find them to be as immersive as the H7. Must be my wonky ears haha!! The H7 has a few flaws including only connecting to one device at a time, which is one of the reasons they could never be my daily driver. They remain an extravagance but they are sooooo good. The H9 were handicapped by a very unimpressive noise cancelling system - at least that was my perception from my testing and reviews of others. The H9i had a significantly better ANC implementation with added intelligent features. They were, however, prohibitively expensive for me and I agree with you about the degradation of the sound quality when the ANC is turned on. I wanted to be converted but it just didn't happen. I opted for the Sennheiser in the end as my travelling headphones. I wonder if the H9 third gen will be able to tempt me away. Very intrigued, Great video as usual. 🔥🔥

[@csaba5415]

Very well explained and thorough review, John, loved this one! You have answered all my questions I’ve been wondering about with the H9i in mind. Tempting release, as always.

[@jtoddbrown]

Csaba Rozinyak This isn’t so much a “review” as a marketing video. Note whom the account belongs to!

[@Mikipedia]

I see John and I hit like! I hear Bluetooth 4.2 and am deciding if I should blame John personally or not :p I hear chamfered edges and I am satisfied :D

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Chamfered edges are always the answer! John

So I had the H9i, got an extra battery, stopped connecting the BT, asked for warrany, got a new one H9 3rd without asking, and now I have a spare battery for a headset I don't have. Amazing!

[@Mr-Raccoon]

I like your reviews John ! I finally buyed H9i after seeing that this new model hasn't got a replaceable battery ;-)

[@user-wc2hi5yb1y]

- CHR1S where can I get the battery for h9i?

[@simonleonp]

배태환 go to the website

[@Beefers26]

A good, honest review. My original H9s are still going strong and I love them so I don't feel the need to upgrade. But these new headphones look lush.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Thanks Lord Beefers, they are lush indeed.

[@liamdeath]

Just got these as a free gift with my phone and was thinking I'd got a inferior model because it wasn't the H9i that was advertised thanks for clearing that up. This is definitely the most through review I've seen. These are fantastic headphones one of the best I've ever used and I've tried studio quality £1000+ headphones and these are as close as I've heard from any headphones. Having the wired ability means I've been using these as my main Xbox headphones and they work brilliantly. Hearing things in boarderlands 3 I didn't know were there after 80 hours of gameplay.

[@ptingz9307]

I just got my 3rd gen a couple months ago, they were expensive but I love them!!

[@ShehZad]

2nd generation and 3rd generation has one more difference as I read on the website and compared myself, is play and pause music when you take off your H9i over your ears where as H9 3rd generation does not have it I believe. It is my kind request if you can recheck the features and let me know, because I am waiting for the new stock's arrival and purchase either of these 2 generations depending on your feedback. Thank you very much!

[@PalmTree26]

The new ones (H9) now support aptx apparently.

[@ShehZad]

@@PalmTree26 thanks

[@ShehZad]

@@PalmTree26 did you try it?

[@PalmTree26]

@@ShehZad I ordered them last night. I'll let you know when I get them

[@ShehZad]

@@PalmTree26 thanks. thats very kind of you.

[@racerx1326]

For that price I think you should give a good case to protect the device. A little lanyard bag is unacceptable

[@MrAshLloyd]

Just purchased mine because of your review John. I went with the black.. the mattblack - gunmetal is stunning in real life. I also owned the h9i but I sold them - I couldn’t resist getting some more. Happy with them

[@arielsilva1793]

sold. ordering mine in a minute. thanks!

[@alexander_hro]

great review. Thank you! Can you please tell if the new H9 (3Gen) is louder or quieter than the H9i. because the very first version was much too quiet.

[@Mr215Alive]

Agree. Wayyy too quiet

[@scotttait2197]

Have the H9i , too quiet

[@chrispyp2331]

Thanks for the review John. I do have one question though which is, what is the lifespan of the battery? Considering it isn't replaceable, once the battery dies, I would lose the wireless functionality, and be forced to buy a new pair of headphones.

[@jtoddbrown]

Chrispy P And the answer is… crickets.

[@justina9914]

Listen wired 300iq

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

10,000 days and 5,000 nights.

[@Max-gc3bp]

They look so good, great review John!!!

[@tmgp]

Hi there! ANC improvement isn't mentioned on any official information from b&o. I trust your reviews, and listening is way more important than reading, but can you use your information channels to confirm? That was a competitive gap versus other options on the market and it seems strange that they aren't advertising the improvements clearer... I only see improved battery, controls, comfort and voice assistant button. Thanks! Note: if you or any of your customer could test them on a plane it would be great :)

[@alexander_hro]

try the new Firmware 5.0.7. for the H9i- its change the Sound and NC.

[@tmgp]

@@alexander_hro They confirmed on facebook that indeed the ANC is improved, but strangely no advertised.

[@drunkaviator81]

Alexander Supertramp I’ve definitely thought the same.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

The fact that this John hasn’t answered speaks volumes on that matter.

[@apostoly13]

I have just ordered the H9i, and then saw this video! i am in Australia and have not seen these advertised anywhere yet. Are the new ear cups a significant amount more comfortable than the H9i? and are they able to fit from 3rd gen to H9i? Trying to weigh up if i should cancel the order ( i got them at a decent price) and wait for 3rd gen, which i am sure will be more expensive anyway. thanks

[@nataschabeijer7877]

Hi! Thank you for the in depth review. Quick question: on the H9i I had two distinct problems: 1. when walking the with ANC on I would get a crack/thump with each step taken, which appears to be a know problem. 2. In the right earcup there would be a high pitch sound, supposedly due to the bluetooth connectivity and insufficient shielding, which a lot of other users had as well (supposedly B&O once stated that a lot of people are unable to hear this). Do you happen to know if any of these issues have been resolved with the H9 Gen 3?

[@tonyem0253]

Natascha Beijer late answer but no, I recently bought a pair of H9 3rd gen, and in some songs (with noice cancelling on) there will be a ”schh” sound. I don’t know why but sometimes it’s just there and it’s annoying af

[@charlesa1234]

3rd gen still no hard case? What gen will it get a hard case?

[@turtlej72]

great B&O reviews as always, I'm quiet happy with my H9i and E8 2.0.. assistant button would not make a difference to me as i dont use it on the Bose 35 ii. but damn B&O even with a new and improved pair of headpones at £450 you still include the god awful shoe bag to place them in, wake the hell up B&O !! :(

[@afanasieguler7833]

I agree this is frustrating, however B&O doesn't require a hard case as they are very well build and they won't break in a pouch, I think that's the idea. (Bose or Sony would definitely break).

[@changym1980]

The rimowa ones would be nice

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Afanasie Guler so why do they sell official hard cases at £80 a time ? They should be included with the headphones for the price they charge.

[@Mathwonn]

Just got mine after rocking the in ear B&O for almost 2 years. They're great for working out, library and the casual use BUT the h9 third gen are an absolute banger of an experience when it comes to listening to music and completely drifting away! But I tend to be overly careful with them and don't feel like using them on the bus and such since they're kinda pricey for headphones. Great product nonetheless!

[@sudo_nym]

Tried these in John Lewis, but simply could not get the volume/track controls to work reliably, so bought the AirPods Max instead. They have a super-easy to use rotating crown that works for volume, play/pause, track advance/repeat. None of that daft round and round gesturing.

[@BangOlufsenRus]

Hi John! Great video! Thank! Tell me, does the assistant's button work with Siri on the Apple?

[@Mercy_Pants]

BANG & OLUFSEN RUS it does

[@justina9914]

Lol bang and olufsen Russia asking bang and olufsen Manchester about a Danish product haha

[@BangOlufsenRus]

@@justina9914 Unfortunately, new products are delivered to Russia for a very long time and sometimes some information can only be clarified with John, and an additional comment on the Manchester channel helps my colleague in promoting BANG & OLUFSEN on KZbin. It's simple! )

[@justina9914]

@@BangOlufsenRus haha! B&o h9 3rd gen stardust blue очень красивый!

[@vjeff777]

The most drastic disappointment with these is the deliberate reduction in versatility after adding functionality with the voice assistant. Taking away this benefit of being able to swap a battery takes away the flexibility that was actually valuable and something you would expect to atleast remain with "newer, more advanced" models.

[@inner_peace_inn]

Nobody swapped batteries on a 25 hour headphone man, ur like the typical dude asking for a headphone jack in flagship smartphones in 2021

[@colddeadhands7202]

Oh, you can change the sound settings, bass, treble etc. Their set flat at factory. It’s in the BeoLink

[@Fman990]

I would have ordered these to try them if they had the latest Bluetooth spec, I just got the Bose 700 which work great, but lacking style. The build quality of these H9 look great, I love the styling and the fact that the charge port is USB-C. Great video btw, I just wish thy had Bluetooth 5.0. I’ll probably go with the newer version next time they refresh the line

[@otiswhite9867]

Hi I'm currently looking at buying a pair of H9 headphones but I read on a review site that Europe has a law that limits how loud the Bluetooth headphone volume can be turned up. Do these headphones suffer because of that law? I just don't want a pair of headphones that are limited due to politics. Thanks.

[@drunkaviator81]

Hi John, I have a question about the improvements to the noise cancelling. I’ve just installed a software update to my H9is (5.0.7), I’ve noticed the ANC sounds different, the noise floor seems lower, and I could swear the ANC is slightly more effective. I’m wondering if these are the same improvements as the 3rd gen?

[@tom8639]

Paul Neal you already got 5.0.7？why my b&o app only gave me 5.0.4

[@drunkaviator81]

Hi Ben, I updated through the Mac updater app, not the iOS one.

[@jasabi3303]

@@drunkaviator81 on my mac it says 5.0.4 as well

[@drunkaviator81]

@@jasabi3303 Hi, I just checked mine and indeed it's been rolled back to 5.0.4...it seems they've pulled the update. I hope this is temporary and not a way to get people to buy the new model.

[@gowrthamananthan1238]

I tested both the H9i and and H9 today, the H9i seems to sound brighter and louder, but the H9 is more heavy on the bass. For some reason audio clarity wise the H9i wins. Do you agree?

[@agnespatakfalvi1159]

Just got them. What can I say? Amazing 😍. Thanks for the review

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

My pleasure 😊

[@bigggdaddy6272]

The design is amazing If it ain't broke don't fix it

[@danielhan8995]

Hey i got the h9i and they have a wierd crackly noise on the left when i walk is it a defective model or normal and a software thing. Love ur vids allways unbiased even though you work for them and critique the important details.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Mine don't do that at all. I would contact Bang & Olufsen here www.beoplay.com/en/support/product%20support

[@unintentionallyfire]

How’s the sound compared to the H6 Gen 2? Never letting mine go, but could be interesting in getting these new H9’s for travelling.

[@sinetwo]

If these were the same price as the h9i I'd get em! Guess I'll wait it out until Sony releases their xm4 to check the differences. I'm assuming b&o will destroy the Sony in terms of sound quality.

[@stuartbladen]

The H9i destroyed the Xm3...so you are probably correct!

[@justina9914]

Sorry to disappoint you all, no. The b&o has a much smaller range of frequencies and does not support codecs like ldac aptx HD aptx adaptive etc. The sub bass is uncontrolled and masks higher frequencies. Bass is powerful in terms of the lower end rumbling but not tight and punchy like the sonys or b&w. 40mm drivers are not as powerful as some competitors on the market. If you want the best sound go for master and dynamic mw65 or sennheisers or b&w or shure or beyerdynamic and if you are willing to sacrifice noise cancellation grado gw100 and hifiman devo

[@leejaewon2]

I have been using H9 3rd gen for about amonth now. Sound quality: Compared to Bose QC35 2 and Nuraphone that I tried, H9 is definitely a level up. It sounds clearer and more powerful both in high and low range. ANC: Better than BOSE QC 35 2 and Nuraphone. Not sure if it's due to the clearer sound but I could hear better with significant noise in Jubilee line between Canada Water and Canary Wharf. Call quality: At least so far, better than Bose and Nuraphone. Comfort: Worse than Bose as it s a round cup. Oval is better idea for comfort.

[@jamesfong6843]

One of the main reasons I bought B&O H7, yes I said H7, not H9, was because it has removable battery but now B&O decided to go non-removable from now onward is a real bummer. H9i still has that removable battery and I'm going to get em and use em forever...😔😔😔

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

H9i and H7 are fine headphones, nothing wrong with that. I'm still using H9i and love them. John.

[@kings7man]

One of my gripes with BAND O is this non removable battery move . Has to be done at service centre thereby creating another opportunity for the company to make money . Also the later models have ditched the aircraft adaptor nor sure if the third gen h9 has one but it was dropped from the HX . I enjoy using this company’s headphones in aircraft rather than using those supplied by the airline .

[@raresiliescu3936]

Hey man, love your videos! Can you please tell me if the h9 3rd gen have a proximity sensor in them? Because I couldn't find this piece of info .

[@lukewilliams2600]

Would love to hear a review from someone that doesnt work at Beoplay. but thanks for the review. sounds like both are good. considering one is half the price of the other i might just go for the h9i

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Hi Luke, I know I work for a B&O franchise but this KZbin business is a bit of a hobby. I'm not afraid to say if I don't like something (BeoPlay E4 is a good example!). I still use H9i and love them, I'm sure you won't be disappointed either way. Thanks for watching. John

[@Chris09978]

I have personally purchased these at 500$ all I have to say is outstanding very well made but do have two down side which is the eq Settings I wish the eq setting I could do more with instead of these four choices I have to use Spotify eq to adjust to my listing and I wish they were a louder by 2 noch either than that very well done b&o when will the web page will be fixed cause I might need some new earcups for my h9 either than that very very well done B&O

[@seif.z]

will the battery be replaceable by the store in 3-4 years when it degrades ?

[@nir8924]

For me, the non replaceable battery is a no go. It's the reason why I'm thinking of buying the h9i over the new h9, over Sony, over Bose etc.

[@maximiliansonntag410]

@@nir8924 I currently own the first H9 and I never bought a second battery. Battery time is good enough for me and I can charge it and listen to music at the same time, so why would I need a replaceable battery? I dont think you would need the replaceable battery.

[@nir8924]

@@maximiliansonntag410 oh I'm not worried about how much "juice" I get from a single charge. I'm worried about what will happen when the battery actually dies. there are no B&O service centers in my country so a replaceable battery is the only way to enjoy the headphones beyond the battery lifespan.

[@2gfstudios56]

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[@alexandriaadamsonmusic-aut4575]

Thank you so much for this John, just wanna clarify something... Are the H9’s suitable for users with severe autism and hypersensitive to background noise? And are they compatible with iOS devices like iPad?

[@MrBPM75]

Great review. Quick question: I see there are two new colours for H9 for AW19. Chestnut and Peony. Have you seen them in person and which colour looks more wicked between the two?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I absolutely love the Chestnut colour, reminds me a little of retro headphones and looks super luxurious. My vote goes Chestnut without a doubt. John

[@MrBPM75]

@@BangOlufsenManchester Cheers for the reply. I am still torn between peony and chestnut. We had the store in my city which got closed so there is no way to see in hand and see if certain colour gives the vibe. Afterall I will be using for long time. Anything you didn't like about Peony? I know it is it a daring colour but is it too much feminine or unisex?

[@justina9914]

@@BangOlufsenManchester the stardust blue looks gorgeous

[@colddeadhands7202]

These B&O H9’s are awesome. Just need more bass. Is their a way to turn it up ?

[@Chris09978]

Cold Dead Hands I use the Spotify eq Settings to help with that

[@ganto77]

Two years later, I have a pressing question: I see the same H9 3rd gen headphones being advertised as over ear, and on ear. Are there two models, or is it the same thing? Thank you.

[@WindohsCrasher]

So Bang & Olufsen reviewing their own products and lending "seals of approval" to them - am I missing something? ^^

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I know what you mean but I'm not endorsed by Bang & Olufsen and I will say if I don't like something. As an example look at my BeoPlay E4 video. I just wanted to try a KZbin channel and have access to lots of products before everyone else. All of this is just a fun hobby for me. John.

[@arunashamal]

@Mrs. Phyllis Stephens So.... what is your problem with a $100 leather case?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

@Mrs. Phyllis Stephens Nobody made you watch it! Life's too short to watch things that annoy you.

[@JohnyJR-1]

Finally someone has them

[@nickvogelius]

Is it just me or do they sound very if not extremely thin in the treble area compared to the old H9i, that with some songs could be a little too much and even with a little sibilants?

[@alexander_hro]

Great Video- But i Love my H9i 😏

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Me too Alexander.

[@treasurelawani]

The Beoplay H9 3nd is a nice headset, I like the sound quality.

[@Pepniti]

I own a pair of h9is and I seem to have a connectivity issue. When I pair my headphones to my device, it says "pairing unsuccessful". Followed by "make sure "Beoplay H9i" is turned on, in range, and is ready to pair". This happens to all my devices (iPhone, Macbook, Pc) and I can't seem to find the solution. I've tried restarting the headphones many times as suggested by an article I found. I dunno what to do. Please help!!:

[@stuartbladen]

Hi - I held off the H9i for comfort reasons - the cups were shallower than the H9 Gen 1 and H4 and I could feel the metal rim of the driver unit digging into the top/rear of my ears - a deal breaker for me on comfort. I note that the H9 3rd Gen Earcups have changed for 'improved comfort' - what are the changes and are the cups any deeper? Thanks!

[@seif.z]

they are described to be bigger, but my ears touch, i noticed it the first few days but now i dont feel it anymore, idk if doesnt touch or i just stopped noticing it..

[@klc2578]

Hey, nice review. Does H9 3 sounds better with cable line in?

[@klc2578]

@B R Tq for your info.

[@archier589]

Hello, Fellow owner of the H9 3s here, wanted to know whether a dac or amp would improve the audio experience or is the impedance too low for any noticeable effect to be observed? considering headphones are turned off and running through 3.5mm. Thank you!

[@Godschild77786]

Between this and the h95 Is there a huge difference worthy of the price? Or any other views Anyone

[@benjigruber9292]

I owned the h7 and they didn't fit all the way around my ear. My ear did fit in the circle, the issue was at the back the earcup didn't seal over my ear and there was a little gap where the earcup didn't touch my ear and sound would leak and I would hear outside noise. Will these seal around my ears or leave a little gap?

[@GGs-c1u]

What would be the advantage of Bluetooth 5.0 vs the H9's Bluetooth 4.2? I know 5.0 can transfer data faster but 4.2's bandwidth is enough for CD-quality audio right? And if I'm planning to use the H9 with aptX LL, there wouldn't be any advantage of 5.0, right?

[@spockgsc100]

Hi i have a pair of Bang & Olufsen H9 3rd Generation headphones. my only issue with them is that they're not loud enough(probably restricted to 95db) Is there anyway i can make the drivers louder?. Thanks

[@14sammyj]

Hi, I have just purchased a pair of these headphones to replace my H4's and I'm struggling with them if I'm honest. Mine don't go very loud and in fact the louder you go the worse the sound gets. Mine seem to turn off the sound settings and revert to the optimal sound setting as you go higher in volume? In my opinion my H4's sound far far superior and go a lot louder which can't be right which makes me wonder if either mine are faulty or I'm doing something wrong? Please help.

[@rossini1978]

Hello, does the sound profile adjusted in the app stay within the headphones? If I decide to EQ them a bit and then change the bluetooth device or turn them off, will my own EQ remain? And how does the noise cancelling stack up against the Bose and Sony? Thank you!

[@pooyarb]

Can it be used with a wall adaptor? This one doesn't have one so can I use one from another device or is it gonna mess the battery up? Also, I am having a huge issue with battery indicator on the app. It shows 40% but I get the red light and beeping on the device which is a sign that is running out. In my experience the battery is good and works long enough but the indicator is just way off.

[@ardal9405]

I wish they hadn't taken out the replaceable battery feature

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Me too to be honest. John

[@stuartmelville9718]

I can confirm that the battery is replaceable at a B&O Service Centre!

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

@@stuartmelville9718 Good call!

[@ardal9405]

@@stuartmelville9718 that's right but it's the same thing with all other electronic products, I meant in case the battery dies on a long trip and you can not have an extra one to replace it immediately

[@stuartmelville9718]

Ardalan Amini the added capacity ensures you should get from A-B on a full charge. Most long haul flights these days have USB A charging points in the in flight entertainment area so you can power up on the go. The backup is of course a cable.

[@Yigit_Hacioglu]

I have H9i everything is nice but why do i have cracks on-ear cups? I mean those parts which printed R L i feel sad for this...

[@Max-gc3bp]

Please review the B&O harmony, it looks so good

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I will have one for filming soon. I'll have a video as soon as I can. Can't wait to see it in the flesh. John

[@vincentliu2134]

I thought H9i was ultimate when I took them almost 3 years ago, usb c, replaceable battery, outstanding material and build quality, only downward is not top comfortable compare with Bose and sennheiser and Sony, especially is not big ear friendly. But it s bang Olufsen anyway.

[@arkinvestement]

Does the sound quality drop when you use them turned off but with wired?

[@raywan5205]

Please do a comparison between the new A9 and the beosound edge

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I'm filming that today/tomorrow. It should be live by the end of the week. John

[@SarahsSevenSisters]

So sad about this... I have an h9 pair that I purchased in 2017 and the Bluetooth connection completed stopped working. It was working for almost a year with my iPhone 11 and my MacBook Pro from 2016 with no issue. A few weeks ago the Bluetooth function just stopped working, will no longer connect an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S10 or MacBook Pro 2013, 2016 or 2019. B&O won’t honour the warranty and does not offer repairs. So if you feel like lighting your money on fire, go ahead and buy these headphones, cause that’s what you will be doing.

[@wathog01]

I want to know whether the proximity sensors have been improved? The ones on the H9i never work for me, it will just play/pause continuously when I wear it and I saw a lot of people having this issue. It's the only reason that prevented me from recommending H9i to my friends, if it's fixed on the 3rd gen then it's the perfect ANC headphone.

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I agree. I have the H9i and turned the proximity sensor off. When you turn them on hold them still laying flat until the white light goes out, this calibrates the sensor and makes it more reliable. You can turn it off using the app now too. The H9 3rd generation has no proximity sensor, it was removed. John

[@canadianhangover]

Anyone experience a continuous high pitch humming noise on their h9i when no music are playing? Did they fix that with the 3rd gen?

[@Zvarkov]

Hi, do you know if these headphones are compatible with V-MODA Boom Pro Microphone? I’m considering to use them with that mic so they can be my music AND online gaming headphones. Thanks

[@AP_12]

Which is better beats or the 3rd Generation H9 please advise

[@felipepait8150]

Lovely review. Thanks!

[@taha112498]

do the 3rd gen sound different than the 2 gen?

[@PI37U]

For the life of me I cant imagine why would you remove the user replaceable battery. It's sucha rare treat to come by with todays high end electronics. Removable battery was honestly the thing that got me to buy H9i, it's nice to know that my whopping 500€ pair of headphones are not useless after 2 years of use like these will absolutely be. Hope you'll reconsider that choice somewhere on the line, before you do I'm sticking with my H9i.

[@ayangupta2376]

Hi John, how much does it cost to replace the battery in the UK?

[@rtmpgt]

What're the materials like on these? Specifically I have a pair of QC35iis and the rather flimsy hinge mechanism has broken. Do these feature more metal in their hinge construction?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Yes, the hinge is all aluminium.

[@abdohelal]

hi john i bought it but i have a problem that the sound is tooo low as if its not working any help plz

[@beltskyy]

why does beo company call back 5.0.7 for h9i?

[@youngellen7996]

just when I finally made up my mind about buying the h9i Now what do I do

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Go and have a listen to both. I love my H9i but the new 3rd gen are also pretty nice. On the plus side there will be H9i around now for a reduced price as dealers clear the stock. John

[@mattheww9527]

I just wonder if the ear cushions of h9i can be replaced by h9 gen 3?

[@edmondso657]

So actually what is the difference between this and H9i?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

some technical improvements but google voice is the main difference

[@edmondso657]

I see thx

[@trlegoguns8582]

Hello, I'm very interested by the H9 3rd gen. Before considering buying them, I would like to ask a question. In some reviews, people aught to critique the actual loudness of the headphones for not being loud enough. Being a huge metal fan and frequently traveling student, loudness is vital for my listening experience. Would you consider this as loud (enough) headphones or have you ever experienced these headphones just not being loud enough? Thanks very much and greetings from Belgium! ;)

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

Hello, phone and headphone manufacturers will put certain limits on volume as to not damage user's hearing (they don't want hearing loss claims against them!) The best thing to do is try them for yourself, volume is subjective and what I find loud you may not. I own H9i and never listen anywhere near full as it just becomes uncomfortable for me. John

[@trlegoguns8582]

@@BangOlufsenManchester thank you very much John!

[@seif.z]

​@@trlegoguns8582 i just got mine and i can confirm that they are plenty loud, they are plenty enough, though i still listen on max volume all the time almost, , its interesting that some songs seem to be lower than others, even though i tried different streaming services (i know tracks varry, but i never noticed it this much). when listening to Tidal or spotify on Bluetooth, most tracks are quite plenty loud, but when i plug USB C (on botth ends, no 3.5 dongle) to my Pixel 3 phone, i experience lower volume for some reason, when im using a usb-c to usb-c cable, im still using the integrated DAC as i assume, so i wonder why there is a volume difference where bluetooth is louder, would have expected the opposite

[@seif.z]

Update: i tried the 3.5 cable with the pixel Dongle and the sound is blasting now, much louder but i have to do some research, how capable is this dongle ? i listen to Qobuz sometimes on 24 bit 90 khz, so i wonder if it carrie all

[@trlegoguns8582]

@@seif.z thank you very much for your opinion!

[@mcrobbj]

Nice headphones, but the aux cable is total mince and is destined for landfill. Why even bother including one if its this bad? It sounds like the music is being played through soup. Ordered a replacement but at £450 I shouldn't have to,

[@hverdagsteknologi]

H9i or H9 3rd? Please help me! Which model is best for acoustic music? Which model is most comfortable?

[@zindahoon]

H9 3rd is not comfortable at all it’s huge , and for acoustic music it’s not good at all there are details in sound but as the guy said it’s more bass side , Beoplay H6 are the best for Acoustic music and if you want a bit of bass just tiny bit of bass with lots of details where you can hear every instrument then H2

[@Flohoriaaaan]

Am I the only one who's seeing a touch of purple in the finish of the matte black version?

[@madsjung-jensen978]

Great review, thanks :)

[@Mr215Alive]

Do these pause when my head slightly touch the pillow??

[@nickvogelius]

No, they remove the feature xD I think most people who own the old H9i know why.

[@Mr215Alive]

@@nickvogelius nice!!

[@NetvoTV]

When we will see a new range of B&O earphones with Bluetooth 5?

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

As soon as I know so will you

[@vodanh7514]

As bluetooth 6 goes popular, I guess

[@OwnMakesChannel]

Why did they remove the feauture with the removable battery :(

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I'd guess it's because they made it bigger, maybe the larger battery was too big to fit in a cradle like the old one.

[@OwnMakesChannel]

@@BangOlufsenManchester I'd rather have a smaller one and the ability to change it. The weakness of all modern devices is the battery and I don't want to use mine wired after couple of years.

[@andrewwood8120]

Gabe Logan I believe the battery can be replaced, just not by the user; it’s a serviceable part, just not user-serviceable. A Li-ion battery should last much more than a couple of years.

[@OwnMakesChannel]

@@andrewwood8120 It always depends on the usage and I dont want to spend hundreds of Dollars just to replace a battery

[@stuartmelville9718]

I can confirm that the battery is replaceable at a B&O Service Centre! The mechanics to make it removable make the battery capacity smaller.

[@sonstarrwordlifebmfrc]

What's the difference between the h9 & h9 3rd gen?

[@SuperPussyFinger]

That Band-Aid color is regrettable.

[@jasonbaylor9865]

It looks good in person. I have the tan and silver h6's and they look great. Really wish they sold spare ear pads for them though.

[@justina9914]

If they had Bluetooth 5 and a tighter bass control I would buy it. The sub bass is too emphasised, overpowering the mid bass

[@bertramdahlandersen9198]

Nice video it helped me a lot. But i got one question, man city or man united

[@BangOlufsenManchester]

I was born in Stoke On Trent so geographically Stoke City. That being said I find football as interesting as watching magnolia paint dry so I don't support anyone. John

[@evildead2002]

Bang & Olufsen of Manchester 😂

[@czondag]

Does is work with siri instead of google?