Beyerdynamic Custom One First Impression (Prototype)
I have chance to listen is latest headphone (T90 not counted
) from beyerdynamic. This headphone can let customers to customize the outlook, as well as the sound
Note: This headphone is still in prototype, all outlooks, sounds, etc. have NOT been finalized and the retail version maybe different from what i hear in that moment.
1. Outlook and Headband
When i first look at the phone, the first idea is, it is beyerdynamic! the shape is in par to DT7/8/9 series, standard round earcup with leatherette headband.
I'd like to mention more about the headband. it changed to Velcro type, making it easier to get it on and remove, unlike the one used in standard version. As you can see in my ONLY photo (sorry, but it's the photo i authorized to post), the prototype is in red color, as well as the earcup. However, i worry about it may become dirty (like Sony's 010) after some time wearing.
Also, the
metal framework under leatherette headband also redesigned, it is reinforced by some framework that allow certain level of bending
One more thing need to mention is the
Earcup Cover. Beyer allows customer to change the cover by themselves ( with the hexagonal wrenches ), the outer cover ring (blue in my photo) is also changeable. In this prototype, they supplies several covers and rings to choose.
Before i change the cover, i wonder is the COVER changes the SOUND as well?? sorry, i cannot disclose this according to the NDA, forgive me.
The only thing i can tell is the surface of cover is in metal (should be aluminium)
Beyer also allows customer to upload their own pictures (they haven't tell me the dimension for this) and make it as the cover (of course, with extra cost)
2. Adjustable Slider
Another spotlight for Custom One is the slider.
There is a adjustable slider under each earcup. Like Sennheiser IE8, it enable the user to precisely fine-tune the bass response according to their preference
There are FOUR levels to adjust (i have completely closed in my photo)
For the sound difference between them, let me describe it further in next post.
3. Detachable cable
it is the FIRST headphone that allows customers to change their headphone cable by their own!
In the prototype, they offer the standard one, and the one with iPod integrated mic and remote one. It is very easy to detach and install.
Some people, esp. DIYers will keen on asking, what
adapter it is on the phone side?
Sorry, i cannot answer this, but the one i use is VERY easy to find, it is somehow generic type. You may see from their promotion photo in its page to find it out.
It's more or less enough for the Outlook, i will go on for its sound in next post. Stay tuned!!!
