[thatonenoob]

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Beyerdynamic's Byron Series​

A new earphone lineup!​

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An Introduction From The Ground ​

 
While visiting the Beyerdynamic booth earlier today at IFA 2016 to touch base on the DT1990, I was introduced to the Beyerdynamic Byron Series of earphones by Anja @ Beyerdynamic. It's primarily comprised of three new product releases:  The Byron (49 euros), Byron BT (99 Euros) and the Byron BTA (199 Euros).  The Byron BT and BTA are both rated for 7.5 hours of playback, and are equipped appropriately with Qualcomm's AptX codec.  The latter model is also AAC compatible.  Furthermore, the luxury Byron BTA has additional DSP that supposedly offers better sound than the regular Byron BT.
 
I'm currently playing around with Byron BT, and I have to say that I am enjoying it a lot. While certainly not super hi-res, these sound great for the price, and I'll be posting further impressions when I do get the chance.
 

Specifications​

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Model	Byron
Transducer type	Dynamic
Operating principle	Closed
Frequency response	10 – 23,000 Hz
Nominal impedance	23 ohms
Nominal SPL	105 dB
Sound coupling to the ear	In-ear
Transmission	Wired
Length and type of cable	1.2m / double-sided
Connection	3.5 mm jack plug, 4-pin
Weight	13 g
Accessories	3 pairs of eartips Cable clip Soft bag
MAP (Germany)	EUR 49

 

Model	Byron BT	Byron BTA
Transducer type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Operating principle	Closed	Closed
Frequency response	10 – 23,000 Hz	10 – 25,000 Hz
Nominal SPL	90 dB	90 dB
Sound coupling to the ear	In-ear	In-ear
Transmission	Wireless	Wireless
Length and type of cable	0.56m / double-sided	0.56m / double-sided
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Standard 4.1	Bluetooth Standard 4.2
Wireless radius	Up to 10 m	Up to 10 m
Bluetooth profile	HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP	HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP
Codec	Qualcomm aptX®	Qualcomm aptX®, AAC
Battery life	Up to 7.5 h	Up to 7.5 h
Battery charging	About 2 h	About 1.5 h
Weight	13 g	12 g
Accessories	3 pairs of eartips 1 pair of ear hooks Micro-USB charging cable Soft bag	3 pairs of eartips 1 pair of ear hooks USB-A charging cradle Soft bag
MAP (Germany)	EUR 99	EUR 199

 

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[twister6]

Did you try BTA?  Curious how it compare to BT.  In theory BTA should have a better sound quality, but I think they offer cradle-only charger which improves the charging time but locks you into a proprietary cable instead of a regular micro-usb charging port as available in BT version.  Or does BTA offers micro-usb charging port as well?

 

[akg fanboy]

Wow, finally a good wireless iem to consider, up until now the best compromise was the jay birds but it looks like that'll be changing very soon

 

[slackerpo]

any news on release date?

 

[akg fanboy]

any news on release date?

They are available now on beyers website and amazon

 

[thatonenoob]

  Did you try BTA?  Curious how it compare to BT.  In theory BTA should have a better sound quality, but I think they offer cradle-only charger which improves the charging time but locks you into a proprietary cable instead of a regular micro-usb charging port as available in BT version.  Or does BTA offers micro-usb charging port as well?

I didn't unfortunately.  BTA doesn't have the micro-USB charging port though. 

 

[Ultrainferno]

I have the BT here with me but haven’t opened the box yet

 

[AlexF]

I wish there was an indicator to show which A2DP codec is being used. As usual, you never know - (some, except IOS) AptX, (IOS) AAC, or fall-through SBC?

 

[thatonenoob]

I like how the earphones magnetically attach to each other for easier and scratch free storage.  

 

[slackerpo]

early reviews seem promesing.

 

[Sorensiim]

 

[Emerald Core]

any updates on BTA ? anyone tried or compared to current flagships like Bose SoundSport Bluetooth ? 

 

[thatonenoob]

These are quite good. Been using it more and have been quite happy with things

 

[obsidyen]

I'm interested in Byron BTA.

 

[slackerpo]

These are quite good. Been using it more and have been quite happy with things

 
any iems comparisons for reference?