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BÖHM B-66 Wireless Headphones Review

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1
Reviewed Apr 22, 2016 at 10:51 am
Latest change: Test bench update Nov 21, 2019 at 11:22 am
BÖHM B-66 Wireless Picture
6.6
Mixed Usage
7.3
Neutral Sound
6.6
Commute/Travel
7.1
Sports/Fitness
6.4
Office
5.1
Wireless Gaming
6.9
Wired Gaming
6.3
Phone Call

The Bohm B-66 are above-average wireless Bluetooth headphones that sound great and won't disturb the people around you at high volumes. They're stable enough to not slip off your head easily but feel too tight, which can get uncomfortable. They also poorly isolate listeners from ambient noise in loud environments.

Our Verdict

6.6 Mixed Usage

Decent performance all round the Bohm B-66 will make good everyday headphones if you like their on-ear design.

Pros
  • Great audio reproduction.
  • Minimal leakage.
  • Stable fit.
Cons
  • Uncomfortable clamping pressure.
  • Poor noise isolation.
7.3 Neutral Sound

Average for neutral listening. They have a good sound but their closed on-ear design limits their soundstages.

6.6 Commute/Travel

Could be better for commuting. Noise isolation is a little weak, but they're lightweight and a decent size to carry around on your person.

7.1 Sports/Fitness

Decent for sports use. They're tight on your head and won't fall easily. However, there not too comfortable.

6.4 Office

Decent for office use. weak isolation lets the chatter of a busy office seep into your audio but they don't leak much.

6.9 Wired Gaming
  • 6.6 Mixed Usage
  • 7.3 Neutral Sound
  • 6.6 Commute/Travel
  • 7.1 Sports/Fitness
  • 6.4 Office
  • 5.1 Wireless Gaming
  • 6.9 Wired Gaming
  • 6.3 Phone Call
  1. Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
  2. Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
  3. Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
  4. Updated Sep 28, 2017: The microphone has been tested with our new methodology, as explained here
  5. Updated Aug 10, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
  6. Updated Mar 01, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
  7. Updated Apr 22, 2016: Review published.
  8. Updated Apr 20, 2016: Our testers have started testing this product.
  9. Updated Apr 11, 2016: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Test Results

Design
Design
Style
Type On-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Yes
Transducer Dynamic

The Bohm Wireless Bluetooth are sleek looking headphones. They have a two-tone black and silver color scheme that looks great feels modern. This, combined with their wireless design, gives them a minimalist aesthetic that's visually appealing. They are also offered in a different color scheme.

6.0
Design
Comfort
Weight 0.37 lbs
Clamping Force
1.05 lbs

The Bohm B-66 wireless headphones feel too tight on the head. They are moderately well-padded and the ear cups, although small rest well on the ears. Unfortunately, to maintain a stable fit the headband exert an uncomfortable amount of tension on the head. This makes the headphones hard to use for long listening sessions as the pressure can cause soreness and physical fatigue.

6.0
Design
Controls
OS Compatibility
Not OS specific
Ease Of Use Mediocre
Feedback Good
Call/Music Control Yes
Volume Control Yes
Microphone Control No
Channel Mixing
N/A
Noise Cancelling Control No
Talk-Through
No
Additional Buttons No

Button layout and functionality is above-average. These headphones provide call/music, track-skipping, and volume controls. The buttons have excellent tactile feedback, but the overlapping functions for volume and track-skipping controls might take some time to get used to.

7.7
Design
Breathability
Avg.Temp.Difference 2.6 °C
6.4
Design
Portability
L 7.09"
W 6.69"
H 1.38"
Volume 65.41 in³
Transmitter Required N/A

The Bohm B-66 are mid-sized on-ear headphones that do not take up much space in a backpack or handbag. Unfortunately, they do not fold up into a compact format, which means they won't fit in a pocket, even large jacket pockets.

8.0
Design
Case
Type Hard case
L 8.66"
W 8.66"
H 1.57"
Volume 118.11 in³

These headphones come with a sturdy hard case that will protect them from scratches and from falls. However, it does add a little bit of volume to the headphones.

6.5
Design
Build Quality

Build quality is average at best. The Bohm wireless Bluetooth headphones are sturdy enough to handle a few drops without being damaged. Unfortunately, their lightweight design doesn't feel as durable as some other headphones and the swivel mechanism feels loose and susceptible to breaking under physical stress.

7.5
Design
Stability

The Bohm Bluetooth headphones are surprisingly stable on the head. The clamping tightness that may be uncomfortable for some prevents these headphones from slipping off the ears even while running. They're not designed for sports so during high-intensity activities they will move slightly, but they easily maintain their position during casual listening sessions.

Design
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Design
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Design
In The Box

  • Bohm B-66 Headphones
  • Carrying case
  • Audio cable
  • USB cable
  • Manual

Sound
Sound
Sound Profile
Bass Amount
-2.74 dB
Treble Amount
-3.68 dB
8.3
Sound
Frequency Response Consistency
Avg. Std. Deviation
0.33 dB
Sound
Raw Frequency Response
9.1
Sound
Bass Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.33 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
18.34 Hz
Low-Bass
0.3 dB
Mid-Bass
0.29 dB
High-Bass
2.26 dB
7.5
Sound
Mid Accuracy
Std. Err.
3.4 dB
Low-Mid
2.11 dB
Mid-Mid
-0.97 dB
High-Mid
4.46 dB
6.6
Sound
Treble Accuracy
Std. Err.
4.64 dB
Low-Treble
1.39 dB
Mid-Treble
-0.28 dB
High-Treble
-10.3 dB
6.6
Sound
Peaks/Dips
Peaks
2.27 dB
Dips
1.85 dB
7.5
Sound
Imaging
Weighted Group Delay
0.21
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
2.24
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
2.29
Weighted Phase Mismatch
9.24
4.8
Sound
Soundstage
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
2.71 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)
2.55 dB
PRTF Distance
8.8 dB
Openness
4.0
Acoustic Space Excitation
2.5
7.7
Sound
Weighted Harmonic Distortion
WHD @ 90
0.273
WHD @ 100
0.138
Isolation
5.9
Isolation
Noise Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
-16.45 dB
Noise Cancelling Yes
Bass
-8.08 dB
Mid
-7.41 dB
Treble
-33.37 dB

Poor isolation. The passive isolation provided by the ear cups does a good job in the treble range. However, the effectiveness diminishes as the frequency lowers. The active isolation provides a maximum of 10dB of cancellation in the bass range, which is below average and does not do much in the mid and treble ranges.

7.9
Isolation
Leakage
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
33.9 dB

Very good leakage. The majority of leakage is in the treble range and the overall level is low. Listening to these headphones at loud volumes shouldn't be an issue in most situations.

Microphone
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
Yes
In-line
Yes
Boom
No
Detachable Boom
N/A
Mic Yes
6.4
Microphone
Recording Quality
Recorded Speech
LFE
246.75 Hz
FR Std. Dev.
4.42 dB
HFE
3,368.2 Hz
Weighted THD
2.988
Gain
28 dB
6.0
Microphone
Noise Handling
Speech + Pink Noise
Speech + Subway Noise
SpNR
11.62 dB
Active Features
5.8
Active Features
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargable
Continuous Battery Life
10.43 hrs
Additional Charges
0
Total Battery Life
10.43 hrs
Charge Time
4.4 hrs
Power Saving Feature
No
Audio While Charging
No
Passive Playback
No
Charging Port micro-USB

The Bohm B-66 have a battery life that's just below average. Unfortunately, they take surprisingly long to charge, which makes them not ideal for prolonged use. They also can't stream audio and charge at the same time coupled with the lack of an auto-off feature, results, in a poor battery performance overall.

0
Active Features
App Support
App Name N/A
iOS N/A
Android N/A
macOS N/A
Windows N/A
Equalizer
N/A
ANC Control
N/A
Mic Control N/A
Room effects
N/A
Playback Control
N/A
Button Mapping N/A
Surround Sound N/A

No compatible app.

Connectivity
7.2
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
4.0
Multi-Device Pairing
No
NFC Pairing
No
Line of Sight Range
177 ft
Default Latency
122 ms
aptX Latency
N/A
aptX(LL) Latency
N/A
0
Connectivity
Non-Bluetooth Wireless
Non-BT Line of Sight Range
N/A
Non-BT Latency
N/A
9.5
Connectivity
Wired
Analog Audio
Yes
USB Audio
No
Detachable Yes
Length 4.23 ft
Connection 1/8" TRRS
Wired Latency
0 ms
Connectivity
PC / PS4 Compatibility
PC / PS4 Analog
Audio + Microphone
PC / PS4 Wired USB
No
PC / PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
Xbox One Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
Audio + Microphone
Xbox One Wired USB
No
Xbox One Wireless
No
0
Connectivity
Base/Dock
Type
N/A
USB Input
N/A
Line In
N/A
Line Out
N/A
Optical Input
N/A
RCA Input
N/A
Dock Charging
N/A
Power Supply
N/A