Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless  Headphones Review

Reviewed Mar 09, 2020 at 12:00pm
Tested using Methodology v1.4 
Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless

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The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are closed-back Bluetooth over-ear headphones with a very premium design. Their understated style might not necessarily turn heads, but makes them look and feel like very high-end headphones. While they're quite comfortable, their fit is a bit awkward - they tend to leave gaps around the ears which not only affects how they feel on your head but also how they sound. They have a fairly balanced sound profile overall, but their frequency response can change a lot depending on who's wearing them, so they tend to sound differently to different people. Their companion app has a sound personalization feature that could potentially help with this for some people, but we didn't test it and there are no other EQ options available. That said, their 30-hour battery life is excellent, and they're compatible with lots of different Bluetooth codecs, like aptX HD and aptX-LL, which can help enhance your listening experience if you have the right source device.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are alright for mixed usage. They don't have active noise cancelling or any features for gamers, but they're decent for casual listening. The way they fit tends to leave significant gaps around your ears, which affects how well they isolate noise. Two people might also find they have different sound profiles. That said, they're well-built, have a great battery life, and are still okay for most uses.

Pros
  • Durable yet premium high-end design.
  • Excellent 30-hour battery life.
  • AptX HD and aptX-LL support.
Cons
  • Bass delivery varies significantly across different users.
  • Slightly awkward fit that tends to create gaps around the ears.
  • Companion app lacks customizable EQ.
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Neutral Sound 

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are decent for neutral listening. While they have a fairly well-balanced sound overall, they reproduce audio very inconsistently across different people - so you might hear a different sound profile than what we measured. Their companion app has a sound personalization feature that creates a custom sound profile based on the results of a 6-minute listening test, but we don't know how well it performs and there are no other EQ options.

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Commute/Travel 

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are acceptable for commute and travel, but they're not ideal. Although they have a closed-back design, they don't isolate noise very well and will let in all the low thumps and rumbles of bus or plane engines. They also have a rather bulky design that doesn't fold into a more compact format, so they'll take up a lot of space in your bag or luggage, even in their carrying case. On the upside, their excellent 30-hour battery life will make it through even the longest international flight.

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Sports/Fitness 

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless could be okay for sports or fitness. While their wireless design ensures there won't be any cables to get in your way, they're not very portable due to their bulky design. They also have an unstable fit which makes them prone to falling off your head while running or working out.

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Office 

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are okay for office use. They don't isolate much noise and do leak a bit of sound, but it's not too bad overall - they should still help block out a bit of office chatter without being too disruptive to your colleagues. While their fit can feel a bit odd at first, they're still quite comfortable, and their long battery life will help you get through your workday uninterrupted.

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Wireless Gaming 

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless aren't recommended for wireless gaming. Since they use Bluetooth, they aren't wirelessly compatible with the Xbox One or the PS4. You could achieve low enough latency for PC gaming with aptX-LL enabled, but you would need to purchase a specific Bluetooth adapter for this purpose.

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Wired Gaming 

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are decent for wired gaming. They come with an audio cable that has an in-line mic so you can plug them into your desktop computer and enjoy both audio and chat support virtually lag-free. They'll also work with your Xbox One or PS4 controller, but don't have any other gaming-specific features.

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Phone Calls 

The Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are disappointing for phone calls. While their microphone recording quality is decent in quiet environments, like in an empty meeting room or silent hallway, you'll be a lot harder to understand as soon as you get in a noisier environment. That said, they do come with an 1/8" TRRS audio cable that has an in-line microphone which could help a bit since you change how it's positioned near your mouth.

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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Mar 09, 2020: Review published.
    2.  Updated Mar 02, 2020: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Feb 19, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
    4.  Updated Feb 04, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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    Style
    TypeLockedOver-ear
    EnclosureLockedClosed-Back
    WirelessLockedYes
    TransducerLockedDynamic

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    Controls
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    Ease Of UseLockedLocked
    FeedbackLockedLocked
    Call/Music ControlLockedLocked
    Volume ControlLockedLocked
    Microphone ControlLockedLocked
    Channel Mixing
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    Noise Cancelling ControlLockedLocked
    Talk-Through
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    Additional ControlsLockedLocked

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    Portability
    LLockedLock"
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    Transmitter RequiredLockedLocked

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    Case
    TypeLockedLocked
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    Sound
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    Imaging
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    Acoustic Space Excitation
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    Virtual Soundstage
    Head Modeling
    LockedLocked
    Speaker Modeling
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    Room Ambience
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    Head Tracking
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    Virtual Surround
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    Weighted Harmonic Distortion
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    Connection
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    Codec
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    EQ
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    ANC
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    Microphone
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    Noise CancellingLockedNo
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    Microphone
    Microphone Style
    Integrated
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    In-Line
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    Boom
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    Detachable Boom
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    MicLockedYes

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    Recorded Speech
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    Weighted THD
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    Gain
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    Noise Handling
    Speech + Pink Noise
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    Active Features
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    Battery
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    Continuous Battery Life
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    Additional Charges
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    Total Battery Life
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    Charge Time
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    Power-Saving Feature
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    Audio While Charging
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    Passive Playback
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    Charging PortLockedLocked

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    App Support
    App NameLockedLocked
    iOSLockedLocked
    AndroidLockedLocked
    macOSLockedLocked
    WindowsLockedLocked
    Equalizer
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    ANC Control
    LockedLocked
    Mic ControlLockedLocked
    Room Effects
    LockedLocked
    Playback Control
    LockedLocked
    Button MappingLockedLocked
    Surround Support
    LockedLocked

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    Connectivity
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    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version
    LockedLocked
    Multi-Device Pairing
    LockedLocked
    NFC Pairing
    LockedLocked
    Line Of Sight Range
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    PC Latency (SBC)
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    PC Latency (aptX)
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    PC Latency (aptX HD)
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    Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    Non-BT Line Of Sight Range
    LockedN/A
    Non-BT Latency
    LockedN/A

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    Wired
    Analog Audio
    LockedLocked
    USB Audio
    LockedLocked
    DetachableLockedLocked
    LengthLockedLock ft
    ConnectionLockedLocked
    Analog/USB Audio Latency
    LockedLock ms

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    PC / PS4 Compatibility
    PC/PS4 Analog
    LockedLocked
    PC/PS4 Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    PC/PS4 Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked

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    Xbox One Compatibility
    Xbox One Analog
    LockedLocked
    Xbox One Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked

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    Base/Dock
    Type
    LockedLocked
    USB Input
    LockedLocked
    Line In
    LockedLocked
    Line Out
    LockedLocked
    Optical Input
    LockedLocked
    RCA Input
    LockedLocked
    Dock Charging
    LockedLocked
    Power Supply
    LockedLocked

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