{"id":8055,"date":"2018-08-26T14:47:53","date_gmt":"2018-08-26T02:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/?p=8055"},"modified":"2018-08-26T14:47:53","modified_gmt":"2018-08-26T02:47:53","slug":"beyerdynamic-amiron-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/beyerdynamic-amiron-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyerdynamic Amiron review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These comfortable over-ear headphones serve up sound of the highest quality&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"price-field\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"field-verdict\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-verdict field-type-text-long field-label-above\">\n<div class=\"field-label\"><strong>Our Verdict 5 Stars<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">Beyerdynamic has made a pair of headphones that sound as good as they feel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"field-for\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-for field-type-text field-label-above\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"field-label\"><strong>For\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">Nice bass detail<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-item odd\">Clear and organised<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-item even\">Handles treble well<\/div>\n<div class=\"field-item odd\">Insightful midrange<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"field-against\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-against field-type-text field-label-above\">\n<div class=\"field-label\"><strong>Against\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">Nothing of note<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>If we had to choose one word that encapsulates both the design and sound of Beyerdynamic\u2019s Amiron headphones, it would be \u2018comfortable\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>But good reviews are usually longer, and more insightful than just one word \u2013 and the Amirons are talented enough that they\u2019re worth writing about.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title closed processed\">Build and comfort<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_07.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8074 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_07-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_07-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_07-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_07.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re unlikely to have many complaints about how these headphones feel.<\/p>\n<p>Beyerdynamic has used alcantara microfibres (a blend of polyester and polyurethane with a similar texture to suede) and microvelour to make the earcups and headband.<\/p>\n<p>The result is that you could easily wear these headphones for hours on end, and while that may sound like marketing spiel, the Amiron manages to live up to it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_06.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8076 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_06-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_06-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_06-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_06.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These headphones sit on your head easily, without feeling heavy, and the pads around their 45mm drivers give even the largest ears enough space.<\/p>\n<p>Connecting the cans to your amp is a 3m long cable, with a 6.3mm jack that unscrews to reveal a 3.5mm connection.<\/p>\n<p>As is to be expected from open-back headphones, the Amirons leak sound like a sieve \u2013 while the benefit is a larger, more spacious quality to your music, be aware that other people around you will be able to hear it too.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title closed processed\">Sound<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8077 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_04-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_04-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_04-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_04.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And the fact that your music will sound larger is a definite positive for these headphones \u2013 their sound quality is superb.<\/p>\n<p>Blasting a rock classic, the bagpipes in AC\/DC\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/7nemcVsXVFZF01iqpIIo2Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>It\u2019s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll)<\/em><\/a>\u00a0are a good test of how a pair of headphones can handle treble. The Amiron takes them in its stride, keeping a good grip on the high frequencies without any harshness.<\/p>\n<p>On the softer side, the midrange vocals in Fountains of Wayne\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0Xhf2JSe7YEOipbqatOgZ0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Action Hero<\/em><\/a>come across clearly too, giving an insightful rendition of the way that Chris Collingwood drags and emphasises the ends of his words that the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/audio-technica\/ath-w1000z\/review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audio Technica headphones<\/a>\u00a0just can\u2019t quite match.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8078 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_02-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_02-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_02-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_02.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also tightness to the Amirons\u2019 timing.<\/p>\n<p>The regular high-pitched pips that run in the background throughout the song are kept regular and rhythmic \u2013 which is vital when the focus of half the song is on someone hooked up to a heart monitor.<\/p>\n<p>And the headphones do a nice job of keeping track of instruments, even during the busier clash of distorted synths, drums, and guitars in Mitski\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/16i5KnBjWgUtwOO7sVMnJB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Puberty 2<\/em><\/a>\u00a0album.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3jDrzfqmYAKJNKVRWAb6ub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Your Best American Girl\u00a0<\/em><\/a>remains resolutely organised when coming out of the Amirons, building to the climax without losing track of Mitski\u2019s voice and ensuring that stays intact amidst the chaos and feedback.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_05.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8079 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_05-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_05-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_05-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/beyerdynamic_amiron_05.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no question that the Amirons can dig down into the lower frequencies either, even without the emphasis on bass that the closed-back headphones have.<\/p>\n<p>The growling engine in Queen\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5vdp5UmvTsnMEMESIF2Ym7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Another One Bites The Dust<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is solid and detailed when starting up in the middle of the song. While other headphones might sound\u00a0more energetic, the Amirons don\u2019t force any extra enthusiasm into the song.<\/p>\n<p>The dynamism and punch in Queen\u2019s low beats or AC\/DC\u2019s power chords comes straight from the music, rather than being hyped up by the headphones.<\/p>\n<p>The level of level of transparency and range that these Amirons provide means that, if you put high quality sound into it, you\u2019ll get high quality sound out of it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"section-title closed processed\">Verdict<\/h3>\n<div class=\"content section-container closed\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-field-body field-type-text-long field-label-hidden\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<div>\n<p>At this price point, Beyerdynamic\u2019s Amiron headphones provide an impressive sound that takes the whole frequency range in its stride.<\/p>\n<p>We like their clear midrange vocals, their tight timing, and the impressive way that they can handle challengingly messy songs.<\/p>\n<p>On the whole, the ability of the Amirons will keep you happy no matter what they\u2019re playing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more at:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/beyerdynamic\/amiron\/review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/beyerdynamic\/amiron\/review<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to buy Beyerdynamic Amiron:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/Beyerdynamic_Amiron_Home_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/Beyerdynamic_Amiron_Home_<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These comfortable over-ear headphones serve up sound of the highest quality&#8230; Our Verdict 5 Stars Beyerdynamic has made a pair of headphones that sound as good as they feel For\u00a0 Nice bass detail Clear and organised Handles treble well Insightful midrange Against\u00a0 Nothing of note If we had to choose one word that encapsulates both [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8055"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8055"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8055\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8082,"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8055\/revisions\/8082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}