Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones - 5 simple hacks to improve comfort and sound quality! [4K]

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Steve from Sounds Heavenly explains five simple solutions to get better sound from your B&O Beoplay H9 headphones and make them more comfortable to wear.
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[@soundsheavenly]

Steve from Sounds Heavenly explains five simple solutions to get better sound from your B&O Beoplay H9 headphones and make them more comfortable to wear. The cables mentioned in the video can be seen on Steve's website here: soundsheavenly.com/bo-play/150-2327-premium-braided-cable-for-beoplay-h95-hx-portal-h2-h4-h6-h7-h8-h8i-h9-h9i-headphones-with-metal-plugs.html#/3-length-2m If these videos have helped you to enjoy your Bang and Olufsen products, please consider buying Steve a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/soundsheavenly - many thanks!

[@benjamin_rys]

Hi Steve, can you ship the cable to Belgium and would I have to pay import taxes? Als I noticed in the link it's not a braided cable anymore... seems like plastic or rubber

[@soundsheavenly]

@benjamin_rys Hi, yes I can ship to Belgium. I have several versions of this cable, please contact me via my website for any questions. Thank you!

[@m6j159]

Some great tips there, Steve. I am consistently impressed with how versatile B&O products are. Thank you👍👍👍

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@noodlefringe]

I purchased a 2m cable for my H9s from your site has doubled the quality and the loudness. Really shows what they are capable of. Thanks

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, really glad to hear that the new cable has helped you to enjoy your headphones!

[@weirdkidnextdoor7644]

Hey Steve. Big fan. I am here thanks to the suggestion of Ruth. Love your channel. Keep it up. Slaayyyyyy 💅💅💅💅

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks!

[@BPLeroyLotusEvora]

Steve that was great advice, as always. You are so modest despite being so incredibly knowledgable. Thank you! Bart

[@simonduncan8327]

Absolutely agreed Steves a Bang and Olufsen legend and very modest and honest too a B n O guru 👏👏👏👏

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks Bart!

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks 😁

[@jaredweiman2987]

Is there not a way to delete user created sound modes anymore?

[@soundsheavenly]

That is an interesting point - I have also noticed that sound modes in the B&O app can't be edited or deleted since the last app update. I will raise this issue with B&O.

[@Geemeel1]

GREAT review , thanks ✨

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@goncalomatos9484]

Great video Steve! Having used both, are the h95s worth the upgrade from these in your opinion?

[@soundsheavenly]

Thank you! Yes, I personally rate the H95 as the best sounding headphones I have ever worn. Happy to recommend them.

[@shawnswinney8539]

Here is something that might help someone… I found the H9s uncomfortable until I found a post where the person suggested pushing them way back so that the earcup rests behind your ear. This seems like it should be a bad idea, but for my ears it sounds the same and is very comfortable.

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, that is interesting... I will try that out

[@simonduncan8327]

Hi Steve another great video I got the H95s and as much as they and all B n Os headphones will sound fab on Bluetooth as they do I play Ghosteen by Nick Cave and the bad seeds or various Pink Floyd numbers to test out the sonics and it sounds great on Bluetooth But wiring them into a Beocenter or whatever source you wish to use has no equal cables never crash !!! I got the 2 metre one of you and am very happy with it Cheers Simon

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks Simon!

[@simonduncan8327]

@@soundsheavenly I put same msg twice on there I thought I’d deleted by accident!

[@prabodhjadhav1225]

I am buying H9 3rd Gen. Would like to get more tips to save battery from you

[@soundsheavenly]

Sure! The best tiip is to use them in passive mode with a cable when possible, this doesn't use any battery life at all. Then only use the active mode when you need them to be wireless. I keep upgraded cables for these headphones to improve the sound, you can see details here: soundsheavenly.com/bo-play/150-2327-premium-braided-cable-for-beoplay-h95-hx-portal-h2-h4-h6-h7-h8-h8i-h9-h9i-headphones-with-metal-plugs.html#/3-length-2m

[@carlchilders6069]

Just bought a pair of H9i headphones. I did research on upgrading the cable and found my way here. I will order your cable straight-away. Thanks for the hacks. I haven't even received mine yet...I keep looking out the window for the delivery truck! HA HA. UPDATE: Tried to order the cable but says "NO SHIPPING ADDRESS". I live in USA. Thanks for the hacks though...guess I need to find another cable.

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, sorry I can't ship to the US at present, but if you have a freight forwarding agent with a UK address then I can still help.

[@EastMontana1]

Steve, you have to show the app on the phone. Which one to download 👍👍 and how to use it.

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, this is the main B&O app, free to download from the iOS or Android app stores

[@jihwanzhou8079]

what can i do when the full volume is really low when connected via blue tooth but works completely fine when wired

[@soundsheavenly]

If your phone limits the volume via Bluetooth then it may just be a setting on the phone that needs changing. Alternatively using a cable will always give the best sound quality and full volume potential

[@mirorommelaere7616]

Hey, my dad owns a pair of these headphones. He bought them because he had b&o’s When he was a teenager, but now he barely uses them. So i have used the h9’s daily for over 2 and a half years and the earcups are completely falling appart. Thanks for the tips!

[@soundsheavenly]

Glad the video was helpful, the ear ups are easy to replace so you can keep on enjoying these great headphones!

[@mirorommelaere7616]

@@soundsheavenly true, but i don’t know if i should buy the original ear cups or if i should buy alcantara earcups

[@soundsheavenly]

I haven’t tried the Alcantara ones, please let me know what you think if you decide to try them!

[@mirorommelaere7616]

@@soundsheavenly i will!

[@nemeshperera2126]

Thanks for the tips Steve, have you noticed that the headphones aren’t as loud as others? Do you know why this may be the case?

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks. I know the H9 are quieter than usual when used passively, but I found them to have plenty of volume when used in active mode

[@chrispike5773]

i guess you could make a reverse polarity cable if you always wear them backwards and listen on a headphone socket on your phone.

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, that is a good idea, I will look into that

[@iheartwindshields9770]

I would love a deeper explaination of this...gr8 insight/info into B&O tips and tricks for better performance...

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, plenty more B&O tips and insights to come in future videos!

[@RFGSwiss]

Hey Steve, this is a great channel. topics are interesting and your voice is very calm. one question: my setup is beovision avant in the living room, beolab 3500 in the dining room and beolab 2000 in the kitchen. ive got a nl/ml converter, so i can tune some radio station on the avant, and listen on all three devices at the same time. now i want to make some changes, since i cannot listen to radio in the kitchen, while someone is using the avant as tv. my idea was to swap the beolab 2000 with a beolab35 and make this the master, so i can listen on all three devices radio, or on the 35 and 3500 while someone is watching tv. im not sure, if i can use the avant as loudspreaker with the signal from an other source. i believe, just tune in on the same station at the same time would not be a great idea because of network delay. hope that makes sense. do you think this is a possible solution?

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, thanks for your kind words. Yes, this is possible. Please feel free to get in touch at soundsheavenly.com and I can help you to get everything working.

[@Apollostowel]

I don't seem to have a natural or neutral setting at all in the B&O app. Is it the "clear" setting that hypes up something between more bass and more treble?

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes, the names can be different on some products but the clear setting is a good one to try

[@Leo.501]

Any tips on h95 firmware downgrade from 6.0 to 5.2.1 please? After firmware update on H95 now I hear a hissing noise from bluetooth chip... and need also bluetooth aside from cable... thx, cheers!

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, I suggest contacting B&O for their advice as I haven't had the hissing issue or tried a firmware downgrade (I don't know if this is possible)

[@Leo.501]

@@soundsheavenly Hello, thank you for your reply, I have contact them and they sugest to get them replaced, I will try today at my local store, hope the new ones will be ok. Cheers!

[@khanhlinhnguyen4587]

My ears also touch the driver of the headphones and it hurts them only after 1 hour. So I put makeup pads in the ear cup. The sound does not change, but I'm worried that the headphone will be defective later.

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, that is a good way to resolve the issue. I don't think this would cause any faults, but the other option is to turn the headphones around to see if they are more comfortable that way.

[@xuanyuanzhang8613]

Hi Steve thanks for the great tips for H9. Just wondering by any chance you could comment on HX as well? I have got a pair of HX for a while now but not sure I have explored their potential to the maximum… And for the settings, which is referred as neutral for HX?

[@soundsheavenly]

Thanks, I haven’t heard the HX properly yet, but I will make a video on these once I have spent some time with them.

[@geldermo7832]

Hi Steve! Natural sound mode is that what you mean by original,dont think i have natural in the app?

[@soundsheavenly]

Sorry, I should have mentioned that the names of the sound modes vary between different versions of the H9 - the Natural sound mode on the early H9s should be similar to the Neutral mode on the later 3rd gen versions

[@geldermo7832]

@@soundsheavenly Np:)

[@lamwlw]

The Bluetooth connectivity is inconsistent in my experience. Not uncommonly need to try multiple times before success.

[@soundsheavenly]

It has always worked well for me, but maybe there is an issue with your phone or headphones?

[@lamwlw]

@@soundsheavenly Problem not restricted to phone connection, also PC. Among my other headphones, it was the most difficult to get connection through Bluetooth.

[@soundsheavenly]

@@lamwlw Maybe an issue with your headphones, best to contact B&O for their advice.

[@markbrown9126]

My first gen H9 wont connect i have the app to my Samsung galaxy note 20

[@soundsheavenly]

Best to contact B&O via the support section of their website. Sorry, I just make cables, I don't know about wireless or app support

[@EastMontana1]

Steve, I found the app. (Which is the white one with black logo) BTW. It works fantastic with it. Thank you 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@soundsheavenly]

Glad to hear that all is working well 👍🏻

[@EastMontana1]

Thank you 😊

[@MrTynTyno]

And recommend H9 3rd vs Sennehiser Mommentum 3 wireless? I love pop ballad, country, some time electronic music. Thank you!

[@soundsheavenly]

I haven't heard the Momentum 3 headphones so I'm sorry that I can't comment on them. Please let me know what you think once you have heard them.

[@WeronikaPogorzelska]

Hi! I’m thinking of buying either the HX or H9 but I’m having a hard time deciding between them. Unfortunately I was able to only listen to HX. How would you compare them? I was told that X lacks bass more than H9 lack high frequencies. Would you say that it’s true? Thank you!

[@soundsheavenly]

They are both superb headphones and you can tailor the high and low frequencies of both headphones via the B&O app to suit your preference. HX is more comfortable with better features, but H9 has a passive mode so they can be used without powering them on.

[@19cue52]

is there a mac equivalent for the equaliser please?

[@soundsheavenly]

Sorry I'm not a Mac user but I think the same app may also work on Macs

[@2007zodiac]

Hi Steve, merry Christmas, I’m wondering if there’s a cable that would connect the H95’s to the latest iphones like the 13 & 14 ones, as the one you mention Does not fit? Many thanks

[@soundsheavenly]

Hi, for newer iPhones, you just need the cable I mentioned, plus a genuine Apple 3.5mm headphone adapter from an Apple Store (not a cheap copy from an online marketplace as they rarely work). This gives a higher quality sound than an all-in-one cable as it allows for a higher quality cable to be used than would be possible if it had to fit into the iPhone connector

[@2007zodiac]

@@soundsheavenly Apologies for the late reply Steve, and many thanks for the reply. I’ll Get BOTH ordered now.. like a few of the people that have ordered the H95’s, I’m looking for a slightly higher volume on these headphones, Don’t get me wrong, the quality is second to none, I would just like a slight ‘UMF’.. if that’s possible?..

[@soundsheavenly]

@@2007zodiacThanks, using the cable (with the genuine Apple adapter) allows your phone to set the volume so you can get a louder sound than the headphones will give via Bluetooth

[@2007zodiac]

Hi Steve, thanks for the reply.. I’ve just purchased the Genuine apple adaptor, 3.5mm, they was £9 from apple, and the said cable, now when I wire the headphones, to my surprise they a lot lower in volume?, I’ve tried everything, and on the B&O app, but still the same?.. am I missing something? Many thanks..

[@soundsheavenly]

@2007zodiac hi, if the cable came from my website, please email me with your order number via the contact form on the website and I can help further

[@olahansen]

You who make cords, why not make a cord there right and left is changed?

[@soundsheavenly]

Good question! I will see what is possible...

[@tobiaspedersen8333]

Can’t agree on the jack stick, I sense a much better sound quality without the cable and you are able to turn up much further for the sound.

[@soundsheavenly]

Fair enough, the good thing about music listening is that we all hear differently via our own ears. I certainly prefer the sound from using a cable to the headphones, this also stops the Bluetooth link from dropping out.

[@tobiaspedersen8333]

@@soundsheavenly are you able to have noise cancellation with cable ?

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes, all the noise cancellation and tone controls work as normal when connected via a cable

[@youtubeaccount7137]

​@@soundsheavenlyhow good would je say the anc is in this headset compared to sony? And how goog does the microphone works if i wanted to use in a virtual meeting

[@soundsheavenly]

@@youtubeaccount7137 Hi, I have never heard any Sony headphones so I can't comment on them! The H9 microphone is great for video calls, I have used it on many occasions.

[@gerasimosrico]

You had them wrong left to right….

[@soundsheavenly]

Yes, that is intended…there is a part of the headphone that protrudes into the ear space and this presses against my ears if I wear the headphones the right way around. By turning them around, I can wear them comfortably. A simple cable adjustment reverses the sound, so they play the correct stereo sound.