B&O outs new wireless earbuds

Bang & Olufsen’s new earphones are for sports-inclined users who don’t want to fuss over wires.  The Beoplay H5 earphones are dust- and splash-resistant and linked together by a cord covered with braided textile to keep it safe from sweat or the rain. The earbuds come with magnets so you can hang them around your neck when they aren’t in use. Each earbud has a 6.44mm electro-dynamic driver and 20 – 20,000Hz range. The Beoplay H5 connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth 4.2-connection. It has a companion app that works with iOS devices. The Beoplay H5 retails for US$249 (around CA$320).

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CES 2016: Bang & Olufsen introduce all-in-one soundbar

What does it mean for a soundbar to be an all-in-one device? Well, it won’t just be able to boost the audio from your TV. In the case of high-end audio maker Bang & Olufsen, its new BeoSound 35 supports music streaming services like Spotify and Deezer so you can already get your music going from there. It also supports Google Cast, Bluetooth connectivity, and AirPlay. Access to it is easy because you can use any B&O remote to control it or even use the BeoMusic app. And, of course, it works with the company’s other audio gear. It promises to beam audio 180 degrees, which is said to be enough to fill a room.

The unit has its own OLED display with on-board touch controls. And it steps a bit away from the usually boxy soundbars with a more pentagonal shape. It has the loud speaker at the center and its tweeters on the ends. Plus, it’s made with an aluminum outer shell to make it look even more striking (and it helps heat management, too). You can opt to wall-mount this or place it on a stand. Of course, this comes with a steep price tag at US$2785 or almost $4,000 when it sells starting April.

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Bang & Olufsen partners with HP for audio solutions on new PCs, tablets and peripherals

In the past, HP partnered with Beats Audio for speakers and audio technology on various of its products. Now that Apple owns Beats and its various patents, products and technologies, HP has decided to hook up with a new partner to continue its focus on great audio experiences.

The first HP personal computing systems with Bang & Olufsen and B&O PLAY audio will be available this Spring.

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CES 2015: Bang & Olufsen introduces BeoPlay H8, first wireless headphones

It looks as sleek as any other Bang & Olufsen device. The new BeoPlay H8 from the premium audio brand is the company’s first Bluetooth, noise-cancelling headphones. It has high-quality playback features like aptX/A2DP and features a custom metal touch interface. Active noise cancelling is touted to last for around 30 hours when wired and 14 hours when wire-free. But with this high-quality cans expect to pay a hefty price. It’ll set you back US$500 when it launches later in the month.

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