B&O PLAY INTRODUCES
NEW WIRELESS BEOPLAY H4: FALL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC ALL OVER AGAIN
NEW WIRELESS BEOPLAY H4: FALL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC ALL OVER AGAIN
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The
wireless Beoplay H4 is available in Charcoal Grey and retails for
SGD$399.
wireless Beoplay H4 is available in Charcoal Grey and retails for
SGD$399.
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10 February 2017,
Singapore – B&O PLAY today introduced Beoplay H4, a new
archetype within the wireless headphone segment in a clean and contemporary
design by Danish Jakob Wagner. With an emphasis on pure materials, pure design
and pure sound, Beoplay H4 offers a beautiful build quality with lambskin,
braided textile and aluminium, has a minimalist design expression with an
unmistakable link to the B&O PLAY design heritage and comes with the renowned
Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound for a powerful and authentic music
experience.
Singapore – B&O PLAY today introduced Beoplay H4, a new
archetype within the wireless headphone segment in a clean and contemporary
design by Danish Jakob Wagner. With an emphasis on pure materials, pure design
and pure sound, Beoplay H4 offers a beautiful build quality with lambskin,
braided textile and aluminium, has a minimalist design expression with an
unmistakable link to the B&O PLAY design heritage and comes with the renowned
Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound for a powerful and authentic music
experience.
“Beoplay
H4 started as an exciting idea of a new, dynamic archetype that would give us
the opportunity to expand our best-in-class sound, craftsmanship and design
language to a much broader audience”, says Global Head of Marketing Jens
Jermiin for B&O PLAY and continues:
H4 started as an exciting idea of a new, dynamic archetype that would give us
the opportunity to expand our best-in-class sound, craftsmanship and design
language to a much broader audience”, says Global Head of Marketing Jens
Jermiin for B&O PLAY and continues:
“Music
is an art that explores the aural space. It is meant to stir up emotions and to
provoke feelings. Growing up in the digital age, when HiFi listening was
replaced with smartphone earplugs, it is easy to forget how immediate and
beautiful a piano sounds, how percussion sparkles and how full and tuneful a
bass really is. For those who want a way back in, Beoplay H4 is a beautiful and
powerful piece of design that will make you fall in love with music all over
again”.
is an art that explores the aural space. It is meant to stir up emotions and to
provoke feelings. Growing up in the digital age, when HiFi listening was
replaced with smartphone earplugs, it is easy to forget how immediate and
beautiful a piano sounds, how percussion sparkles and how full and tuneful a
bass really is. For those who want a way back in, Beoplay H4 is a beautiful and
powerful piece of design that will make you fall in love with music all over
again”.
Wireless headphones have been around for
almost a decade now and have gained popularity in Singapore and globally over
the years. Headphones have enjoyed a comeback in recent times with many users
choosing the latter over earphones for the aesthetics, comfort and type of
sound. Part of the headphone renaissance in Singapore can be attributed to
individuals who want to make a fashion statement and carve a unique, stylish
image for themselves.
almost a decade now and have gained popularity in Singapore and globally over
the years. Headphones have enjoyed a comeback in recent times with many users
choosing the latter over earphones for the aesthetics, comfort and type of
sound. Part of the headphone renaissance in Singapore can be attributed to
individuals who want to make a fashion statement and carve a unique, stylish
image for themselves.
A
minimalist and pure design expression
minimalist and pure design expression
Rooted
in B&O PLAY’s design heritage, Beoplay H4 has been designed from the bottom
up to define a new archetype for people who value iconic simplicity. Clean
lines, a minimalist expression and a focus on pure essentials makes Beoplay H4
stand out beautifully, and a more refined design with fewer visual elements
give a sharper impression.
in B&O PLAY’s design heritage, Beoplay H4 has been designed from the bottom
up to define a new archetype for people who value iconic simplicity. Clean
lines, a minimalist expression and a focus on pure essentials makes Beoplay H4
stand out beautifully, and a more refined design with fewer visual elements
give a sharper impression.
“The
core philosophy at B&O PLAY is to deliver authentic sound – considering
each part separately to improve and simplify an expression of purpose. So
listening becomes an authentic experience for all our senses. Our challenge was
to express that through every detail”, says the Danish designer Jakob Wagner.
core philosophy at B&O PLAY is to deliver authentic sound – considering
each part separately to improve and simplify an expression of purpose. So
listening becomes an authentic experience for all our senses. Our challenge was
to express that through every detail”, says the Danish designer Jakob Wagner.
True
materials: soft lambskin, aluminium and braided textile
materials: soft lambskin, aluminium and braided textile
The
materials used to achieve the build quality of Beoplay H4 are honest, simple
and true. Beoplay H4 comes with soft lambskin ear cushions as well as a
lambskin covered headband. The inside of the ear cushion is made of memory foam
that adapts to the shapes and curves of the ear for a tight yet comfortable
fit. The ear cushions create passive noise isolation, which means that the
external sounds will not interfere with your music, and at the same time, your
music will not leak out to the surroundings.
materials used to achieve the build quality of Beoplay H4 are honest, simple
and true. Beoplay H4 comes with soft lambskin ear cushions as well as a
lambskin covered headband. The inside of the ear cushion is made of memory foam
that adapts to the shapes and curves of the ear for a tight yet comfortable
fit. The ear cushions create passive noise isolation, which means that the
external sounds will not interfere with your music, and at the same time, your
music will not leak out to the surroundings.
The ear
cup discs are made of aluminium which is stamped, polished and anodised, and
you can see how the logo on the plate has been laser-etched in a matching
colour, tuned by the laser cut itself. The cord connecting the headphones is
encased in braided textile that has been made partially visible between the
slider and the headband to add a singular design touch, and sliders are made of
stainless steel, PVD coated and hairline brushed, which make them sleek and
elegant yet robust in design.
cup discs are made of aluminium which is stamped, polished and anodised, and
you can see how the logo on the plate has been laser-etched in a matching
colour, tuned by the laser cut itself. The cord connecting the headphones is
encased in braided textile that has been made partially visible between the
slider and the headband to add a singular design touch, and sliders are made of
stainless steel, PVD coated and hairline brushed, which make them sleek and
elegant yet robust in design.
Simple
user interface
user interface
Beoplay
H4 comes with a simple and intuitive user interface comprised of 3 buttons, a
Micro USB connector and a 3.5mm jack that integrate seamlessly into the sturdy
but smooth material that make up of the headphones’ housing. Keeping the
simplicity of Beoplay H4 front of mind, the user interface is designed for ease
of use. Simply press the centre button to answer/end calls, play/pause, press
upper or lower button for volume control and to skip tracks and press upper and
lower buttons simultaneously to pair your headphones through Bluetooth.
H4 comes with a simple and intuitive user interface comprised of 3 buttons, a
Micro USB connector and a 3.5mm jack that integrate seamlessly into the sturdy
but smooth material that make up of the headphones’ housing. Keeping the
simplicity of Beoplay H4 front of mind, the user interface is designed for ease
of use. Simply press the centre button to answer/end calls, play/pause, press
upper or lower button for volume control and to skip tracks and press upper and
lower buttons simultaneously to pair your headphones through Bluetooth.
Beoplay
H4 comes with up to 19 hours of wireless music with just a 2.5-hour charge. If
Beoplay H4 runs out of power, you can simply plug in the enclosed mini jack
cable to keep enjoying your music.
H4 comes with up to 19 hours of wireless music with just a 2.5-hour charge. If
Beoplay H4 runs out of power, you can simply plug in the enclosed mini jack
cable to keep enjoying your music.
Adjust
the sound profile with Beoplay App
the sound profile with Beoplay App
Beoplay
H4 is compatible with Beoplay App for Android, iPhone and Apple Watch, which
gives you a variety of options for personalizing your listening experience:
H4 is compatible with Beoplay App for Android, iPhone and Apple Watch, which
gives you a variety of options for personalizing your listening experience:
- Bang &
Olufsen sound engineers have created a variety of sound profiles
specifically for Beoplay H4: Commute, Clear, Workout and Podcast. - Users can
adjust the tonality and sound staging themselves with the playful and
intuitive B&O PLAY ToneTouch. The interface lets users feel their way
through different sound settings and find the one that best suits the
situation. Once adjusted, Beoplay H4 saves the setting on the product
itself until you adjust it again. - Connected to
Beoplay H4, the app makes it easy to monitor the battery status of the
headphones. - Users can
control the music (play, pause, forward, back), and they can personalize
the headphones in the app by giving it a specific colour and name. - By connecting
Beoplay H4 to Beoplay App, users also receive software updates over the
air.
Pricing
and availability
and availability
Beoplay
H4 launches in Charcoal Grey and is available for a suggested retail price of
SGD$399. Included with Beoplay H4 is a charging cable and an audio cable.
Beoplay H4 will be available at Changi Airport Duty Free, Apple Premium
Resellers, Bang & Olufsen store in Hyatt, Challenger Newstead and
leading independent retailers from 10 February 2017 onwards.
H4 launches in Charcoal Grey and is available for a suggested retail price of
SGD$399. Included with Beoplay H4 is a charging cable and an audio cable.
Beoplay H4 will be available at Changi Airport Duty Free, Apple Premium
Resellers, Bang & Olufsen store in Hyatt, Challenger Newstead and
leading independent retailers from 10 February 2017 onwards.
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ABOUT THE
DESIGNERS
DESIGNERS
Jakob Wagner was
born in Copenhagen in 1963, and has degrees in Engineering and Product Design.
His designs have won numerous Red Dot and iF awards and have been exhibited
internationally. Jakob Wagner has designed the Beoplay H3, H5, H6, H7, H8 and
H3ANC. To him, the Headphones embodies simplicity at its best, honest in every
detail, with the allure of sophistication.
born in Copenhagen in 1963, and has degrees in Engineering and Product Design.
His designs have won numerous Red Dot and iF awards and have been exhibited
internationally. Jakob Wagner has designed the Beoplay H3, H5, H6, H7, H8 and
H3ANC. To him, the Headphones embodies simplicity at its best, honest in every
detail, with the allure of sophistication.
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