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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6

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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • easy on the eye and easy on the ear
  • Stylish and great-sounding -
  • style

Cons

  • bass-boosting headphones
  • One missing element is a folding headband
  • a bit cumbersome to carry around on your person

Key specs

  • 30 Ω
  • 20, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 - Pros & Cons

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6

Pros

  • easy on the eye and easy on the ear
  • Stylish and great-sounding -
  • style
  • comfort and fine sound
  • blend of quality and performance is definitely appealing
  • Lightweight and sturdy build quality
  • versatile enough for most use cases
  • lightweight and stable enough to jog with
  • comfortable
  • lightweight and easy to use
  • headphones are pleasing to the eye and easy on the ear as well

Cons

  • bass-boosting headphones
  • One missing element is a folding headband
  • a bit cumbersome to carry around on your person
  • sound noticeably thin and slightly muffled
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • lack some of the active features and customization options offered by true gaming headphones
  • block a lot of ambient noise for really noisy office environments
  • the headphone pads for the first time is a bit hard and headband pressure is
  • overpriced and underperform
  • There is not a single groan or squeak from the chassis
  • cheap cable and the lack of accessories

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
30 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
230 g
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Width7.76 in
Depth7.64 in
Height1.57 in
Weight8.11 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Champagne,Grey
  • Graphite
  • Grey
Acoustic designClosed
Control typeIn-line control
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminium
  • Plastic
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Water resistantno
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Sound
Impedance30.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Built-in heart rate monitorno
Calorie counterno
FM radiono
NFCno
Vibrationno
Carrying caseyes

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olufsen - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Review: Bang & Olufsen's BeoPlay H6 headphones - Gear | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service
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Silicon Republic
Published: 04.10.2013
Review: Bang & Olufsen's BeoPlay H6 headphones - Gear | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service

Bang and Olufsen has brought its signature sleek style to audio on-the-go with its Play range of headphones. We find out if the BeoPlay H6 premium headphones sound as good as they look.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 B&O BeoPlay H6
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.01.2014
B&O BeoPlay H6
4.0

B&O BeoPlay H6 review - Portable headphones that sell for around £330, making them some of the priciest headphones in town.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 B&O BeoPlay H6 review
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T3
Published: 10.05.2013
B&O BeoPlay H6 review
4.0

The Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 headphones are high-end cans with a stylish design

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Beoplay H6: Headphones Review
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Music Photo Life
Published: 26.05.2014
Beoplay H6: Headphones Review

Last Friday I was at Fidgets, an indoor children’s playground at Turf City Singapore. The…

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 headphone review
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Good Gear Guide
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 headphone review
4.5

Worth every cent

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 B&O Beoplay H6
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 22.08.2013
B&O Beoplay H6

Bang & Olufsen | B&O Beoplay H6: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' Website

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Headphones
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techsmart.co.za
Review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Headphones

Despite serving up superb sound in a beautiful body, the H6 Over-Ear headphones from Bang & Olufsen lacks the added features of other BeoPlay offerings to justify its R6 000 price tag.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Headphones Review - Not The Headphones for Kids
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techwalls.com
Published: 21.11.2014
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Headphones Review - Not The Headphones for Kids
4.4

Bang & Olufsen just came back to the headphone market in 2013. We are going to take a look at the high-end BeoPlay H6 headphones in the review.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 headphone review
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PC World
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 headphone review
4.5

Worth every cent

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Headphone
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Sound & Vision
Published: 21.10.2013
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Headphone

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olfusen Beoplay H6 Review
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Booredatwork
Published: 30.12.2014
Bang & Olfusen Beoplay H6 Review

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 are an Impeccable pair of headphones that combine seamless style and substance in smooth...

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.09.2013
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Review
4.0

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.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 23.01.2018
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Review
3.7

The Beoplay H6 2nd Generation are a pair of great-looking headphones with a lightweight yet durable design. They have an above-average sound and a comfortable de...

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 17.03.2017
Home review

Stylish and great-sounding – these are a fine pair of portable headphones

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Headphone Review
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Audiophile On
Published: 19.09.2018
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H6 Headphone Review

Audiophile On reviews the Bang & Olufsen H6 headphones. The H6 are a mid range designer headphone from world renowned audio brand B&O. They are expensive so how to they compare to the competition?

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