Beyerdynamic makes some of the worlds most comfortable headphones in my opinion. In fact, they often feel like pillows on my ears. That’s why I was super excited to hear about the new Amiron Wireless headphones by Beyerdynamic. So are these new, comfy, portable headphones worthy of their audiophile title?  Today I’ll try to find out with this Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Headphones Review.

Wireless for Audiophiles? –  Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Review

In the Box – Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Review

– Amiron Wireless headphones

– audio cable with 3.5 mm connector

– USB-C charging cable

– hard shell carrying case

Specifications – Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Review

– Frequency Response: 5 Hz- 40 kHz

– Impedance: 32 ohms

– SPL: 100 dB (1 mW / 500 Hz)

– THD: <0.05% @ 500 Hz

– Bluetooth Codec: 4.2, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, AAC, SBC

–  Battery Life: >30 hrs

– Charging Time: 2 hrs

Design – Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Review

Fit and Comfort

Like so many of Beyerdynamic’s headphones, the Amiron Wireless headphones are remarkably comfortable. Its headband and earpads are coated in super soft foam. This padding is thick and coated with a soft, almost suede-like material.

The earcups are large, but I forgot about this slight bulkiness almost immediately because of the comfort. The Amiron Wireless hugs the head lightly, creating a secure feeling without too much of a sense of tightness.

The Amiron Wireless headphone’s metal frame makes it durable and strong. It has light metal yolks and a light metal driver housing.

On-Board Controls

The earcups of the Amiron Wireless headphones feature touch-controls for governing playback, phone assistants like Siri and Google Assistant, and phone calls. They seemed to work quite well. They reacted to the perfect about of pressure (not too sensitive, not too rigid). Additionally, the controls were quite intuitive. I was able to predict many of them without needing too much instruction from the manual.

Wireless Connection

The connection of the Amiron Wireless headphones works via Bluetooth and aptX. For both codecs, they linked quickly and easily. The range lasted for about 30 ft with line of sight, a standard strength in the Bluetooth headphone world. Additionally, I was happy to see the battery life lasts for about 30 hours.

Sound – Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Review

Low Frequencies

The low frequencies of the Amiron Wireless headphones have a little bump in level. Therefore, while there isn’t drastically exaggerated sub bass, there is a nice little foundation for kick drums, bass guitars, and other low frequency instruments. As a result, the headphones are less good for hip-hop and pop, and better for jazz, classical, folk/bluegrass, and singer-songwriter.  Despite the modest sub bass, the low frequencies have a natural and good sounding extension. This is particularly noticeable in the song Sweet Amarillo by Old Crow Medicine Show. The thumpy, low-mid rich toms have pleasant resonance in the low mids which don’t intersect too much with the low lows of the bass guitar in the tune– although those low lows are quieter in relation.

Middle Frequencies

The high-mid frequencies of the Amiron Wireless headphones are awesome because while they have presence, they are also super smooth. As a result, these headphones are wonderful at avoiding sibilance without losing detail in the vocals. For example, Margaret Glaspy’s Somebody to Anybody has a beautiful and airy vocal that isn’t harsh at all. But it is interesting because the guitar doesn’t have as much midrange thickness as it usually does. However, it regains its beefiness from the energy in the low-mids.

This recessed midrange, unlike many I’ve heard, is beautiful because while it is quieter in comparison to the bass and treble, it is also flat and even. As a result, midrange instruments still feel realistic even though they are a little quieter in the mix. For example, in John Coltrane’s song, Cattin’, the piano is quieter than it normally is in other headphones. However, it still sounds full and even. It has plenty of harmonic richness despite the sound signature curve.

High Frequencies

The high frequencies of the Amiron Wireless headphones are clear, pretty, and a bit accented. Cymbals sound vivid and lavish. One song where this stands out is in Michael Jackson’s song Human Nature.  The shakers create this mist of energy in the song and really actually contribute to the emotional impact of it (to my surprise)!

Soundstage

The soundstage of the Amiron Wireless headphones is wide and tall, an impressive quality in a set of wireless headphones. The high-mid and high frequecnies, in particular, have a wide dynamic range which contributes to the sense of space depthwise. For example, in Alan Hovhaness’s Symphony No. 22, Op 236 “City of Light”, the cellos, and violins are playing a droning rhythm which creates a breathing sort of motion. This is super detailed in these cans and as a result, it contributes greatly to the emotional impact of those sections.

Overview – Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Review

In conclusion, the Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless headphones are a great set of cans, especially for jazz, classical, folk, and singer-songwriter genres. While you won’t get roaring bass, you will get a beautiful display of detail and clarity.

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