Bang & Olufsen has released the latest in its line of top-end cans; the Beoplay HX. They come with plenty of bells and whistles, matched by a premium price tag.
Bang & Olufsen Releases Beoplay HX Headphones
Dutch audio brand Bang & Olufsen has added a selection of new headphones to its range of high-profile, personal, audio equipment.
The Beoplay HX over-ear 'phones are currently available to buy in black, and will cost you $499, making them some of the most expensive wireless ANC (active noise cancellation) headphones on the market.
If you're in the market for some new cans and you've got the cash, then these look like an excellent investment. You can grab a pair right now over at bang-olufsen.com.
If you'd rather wait for a different color, then you can grab a white pair at the end of April, or wait a bit longer and get the stylish white and tan version, which B&O will drop in May.
What Is So Good About the Beoplay HX Headphones?
Well, a name like B&O is synonymous with quality, and that is just what you're getting with the Beoplay HX headphones.
Bang & Olufsen crafts the covers for the ear cups in soft lambskin for a soft skin-feel, furthered by the memory foam the covers conceal. Likewise, the headband is a mixture of woven fabric and cow's leather; again all for premium comfort as you use the headphones.
The materials used here are a salient point. B&O has used animal products in the construction of these headphones. So, if you oppose the use of animal skin, then unfortunately you have no way around that.
Elsewhere, the battery life is something to behold, with a whopping 35 hours of juice in the tank. That is pretty damn impressive considering Sennheiser's Momentum 3 headphones—a similar product in many ways—only carry around 16 hours of charge. Sometimes less (believe me, I own a pair).
Like the Sennheisers, the Beoplay HX can be used in both wireless and wired modes. You receive the headphone jack in the box with the headphones, so no need to buy a separate one to use the function (Apple, take note).
Everything else is pretty standard fare that you'd expect for wireless headphones. Controls on the cups, aluminum frame, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C charging, and a range of codecs (aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC). You also get Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair capabilities.
Will You Be Buying the Beoplay HX Headphones?
Without a review, we can't attest to the sound quality of the Beoplay HX headphones. However, we know that B&O is a fantastic brand and that it doesn't cut corners in design and manufacture.
Obviously, $499 is a lot to spend, but think of this as an investment. B&O creates high-end audiophile equipment, so we can't see them changing that soon. The Beoplay HX should repay your investment many times over.
However, we would advise that you have a proper shop around and ensure you're getting the right headphones for your needs. There are plenty of options to choose from. Even for vegan audiophiles.