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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Good Headphone From B&O

Written by HP from Pleasant Hill

Aug 18, 2009

Cool old-school style design. Even though everyone just focus on A8, we shouldn't ignore the beautiful sound comes from From 2.
The cons about Form 2 is that the cord is too thin and the plug is easy to break....Best solution is to change the cable and the plug.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Don't Waste Your Money...

Written by MM from Flushing

Aug 1, 2009

(1) Extremely uncomfortable (although this is admittedly a purely subjective observation) (2) Reproduction that is blurry around the edges and annoyingly ambiguous throughout (3) Solid headpiece, but speakers and cables are mechanically flimsy (4) Cable is much too short for flexibility and comfort—useless if you want to use with your MacBook (5) B&O technical assistance and customer service is courteous, but (like the sound reproduction) annoyingly ambiguous. Nothing can ever be resolved. I returned mine to Apple and bought the Sennheiser HD595. The B&O A8s are not any better, unless one is accustomed to hearing music played inside a fuel oil storage tank.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

can't buy a better pair of headphones for 99

Written by OB from Palatine

Jul 17, 2009

My escapade of shopping for a pair of headphones seemed never ending. First of all, if you are looking for a pair of ear buds, you are not going to find a decent pair under 200 dollar. So you might be better off with a good pair of good ol fashioned headphones for sonic quality. I tried the shure se115 and thought they were absolutely awful. no low end or mids for 100?!???! they also came with a rattle in them. then i was talked into the apple in ear headphones. same story only no rattle. then i tested two different pair of bose headphones and i thought they were heavy on lows with no high end. what is a buyer to do if they only want to spend 100 dollars?

enter the B&O Form 2. I was hesitant b/c apple did not have a test pair and i was tired of shopping. i went home and immediately tested them with Bach's St John Passion on CD....WOW!!!! then i tested them with Radiohead OK Computer on the record player. found sounds in there i never heard. Finally, i tried some stuff on my ipod and they were equally impressive given the poor sound quality of an mp3. The overall balance on these are quite astounding and they aren't too bulky at all. i really enjoy these and you can't go wrong. I should also add that i am a studio musician that has been playing and recording for over 10 years. enjoy.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Blew me away!

Written by JL from Hot Springs

May 9, 2009

I've been an audiophile for life, once I heard the quality of these headphones, I must say that the Bang & Olufsen sound quality is just what it is, Quality! People on here are complaining about the bass, the thing about B&O, the reproduced sound is the sound that was meant to be heard, no overkill, no undertone. I rate this a 5 star, if I could I would put a hundred. Mix B&O with a Mac and or iPod, you can't go wrong. Design, form and function! Enjoy this work of art!

22 of 23 people found this useful

Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Balanced Design & Quality.

Written by WC from Toronto

Apr 18, 2009

After having the apple in-ear headphones for about three years, I felt the need to change headphones, and I found these and it was love at first sight.

They may look very delicate, but they're pretty durable and the sound is amazing, it's like rediscovering my entire music collection.

Two cons: not meant for very long-term use, as they tend to hurt after a while, and the bass isn't as strong as I'd like it to be, but that's passable with the level of quality in sound.

10 of 10 people found this useful

Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

AWESOME!!!

Written by AM from Jersey City

Mar 4, 2009

I have had these headphones for about a year and they are AMAZING! There is crystal clear quality! The only thing I don't like about these headphones is that the wire is extremely LONG!! Because of this, I usually leave them at home.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Solid sound, comfy fit

Written by WM from Dallas

Feb 10, 2009

These headphones deliver a nice quality sound. There's not a whole lot of bass, nor is it too tinny. The sound is flat and, I believe, perfectly balanced.
The fit is nice. Since they are lightweight, they are very comfortable. The cord is extremely long, which can be a pain. That's my only complaint. They could have opted for an extension.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

disappointed to this product

Written by CL from Ottawa

Feb 6, 2009

although this headphone looks so cool, but it is not comfortable for long time user. Plus, it is relatively expensive but the quality is not outstanding.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

3 Years and Counting

Written by LH from Bozeman

Jan 13, 2009

I purchased these headphones over 3 years ago from the Apple store in New York. After the break in period of 20-30 hours the sound got even better then heard in the store. Mine have the extra long cable, which I find nice as I often listen to them at work and the long cable affords me the ability to move around my desk while plugged into my MacBook. Lightweight construction makes them very nice to wear and they seem very durable. They can pinch your head if you listen to them for a extended time period (5 hours +). Good sound quality, and a great price.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST FOR $100!

Written by JK

Jan 2, 2009

I just got these headphones and they are incredible. Totally worth the $100. The sound is incredibly sharp and they feel like nothing weight wise only being 2.4oz. They sound louder at first in my view than the earbuds that come with the iPods/iPhones. They are loud enough or quiet enough for any listener. But no one else can hear your music. Overall the best headphones under $150!

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Great headphone for under $150

Written by KM from port hope

Nov 9, 2008

I bought these headphones with a mac wich was stolen within a couple days of me recieving it. i still have the form 2s though. they are the best head phone i've ever owned. i used them for a whole season of snowboarding in bc and they fit perfectly over my fitted hats. i get the cord caught on stuff all the time and i dont see any signs of wear. my dog chewed them once and i simply tightened the screws and they are like new. i had wesc headphones and sony dj700s and i love the open ear style. they can handle max volume on my ipod yet i never need it. i will buy another set as soon as these get stolen.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Best Value!

Written by TT from Los Gatos

Oct 8, 2008

I bought these to use at home, inside and outside, with my stereo and my iPhone.
Quite simply: they are the best value. They are light, very comfortable, and have such clear sound that my happiness runneth over. Older reviews refer to an 9 ft cable.....my more recent purchase came with a 4 ft cable.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Excellent and Comfortable

Written by RP from Studio City

Sep 28, 2008

I've used them for a couple months. They sound great and are durable. I recommend them.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

what a disappointment

Written by MC from Santa Barbara

Aug 31, 2008

What a disappointment. Disappointed in B&O and disappointed in Apple for carrying their product in their online store.

These headphones might look neat but it's just cheap plastic and metal. They hurt your head. They don't sound any better than the free earphones you get on airplanes, and they are already falling apart after about a week.

Avoid avoid avoid.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Superb!!

Written by VP from Salt Lake City

Aug 15, 2008

I have had A8 earphones since 2002 and I just bought these Form 2 headphones couple months ago. I didn't really want to buy them but once I tried them on, I suddenly felt the tempting feeling that urged me to buy them! I felt like if I didn't buy them, I'd die! The quality of the sound was soooooooooooooooooooooo much better than A8!! Like black and white! I'm not saying A8 is not good but I prefer Form 2. I think it depends on favour of each listerner. Form 2 can provide more base sound than A8. A8's sound is too clear and I prefer more base. Plus, it's much cheaper too! Only 1 con is they're not so convenient to carry around like A8.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Good headphone but easy to break

Written by MX from Newark

Jun 13, 2008

Only one con: it is a little bit easy to break.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Recommended

Written by SD from San Francisco

May 28, 2008

I bought these mainly because they were the only headphones with good design and was surprised by the quality of the sound (even the bass is good) and how light and comfortable they are (though like a new pair of shoes, they need to be stretched a bit). They're thinner than most headphones and fit nicely in my laptop bag.

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Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones

Work Okay, but Cord is Too Long!

Written by KE from BROOKLYN

May 12, 2008

The audio on these is average - about what'd I'd expect from typical over-ear headphones; very similar to the kind of headphones that came with portable tape players back in the day. However, I really wish I'd checked the length of the cord on these before I bought them. It's EXTREMELY long. When I took them to work, I'd get it all tangled around my chair. Throw them in my purse, and I'd be wrestling with a mass of cord whenever I opened it. I ended up giving them away. Who needs a cord that long? There's just no good reason for it!

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