The story of this device
An icon of 2000s open-air earphones, crafted with adjustable aluminum joints that contour to the ear. Its architectural design and airy acoustic tuning turned personal audio into high fashion.
Bang & Olufsen
Earphone A8
Bang & Olufsen · Audio & MP3 players · Released in 2000 · A8
Adjustable aluminum ear-hook design, 3-way custom fit, crystal highs
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- Brand
- Bang & Olufsen
- Model
- A8
- Release year
- 2000
- Category
- Audio & MP3 players
Specifications
- Connectivity
- Wired 3.5mm stereo mini-plug (1.2m cable)
- Media
- 14mm dynamic driver, 50Hz–20,000Hz frequency response, 19 ohms
- Weight
- Approx. 8g per earpiece (~22g total)
- Notable
- Designed by Anders Hermansen, 3-axis adjustable ear-hook mechanism