Beyerdynamic, popular for its audio products has launched two new headset, wired in-ear Byron headset and the Byron BTA wireless headset with Qualcomm aptX support in India. Both these have solid aluminium housing and come with eartips in three sizes for optimal fit. The entry-level Byron wired headset comes with a cable that has a remote control to control music and volume.
In the wireless model the acoustic transducers for right and left ear are connected to one another with a short cable, which also carries the wireless remote control for Apple and Android device to control playback. These have magnets on the metal housing to hold the earphone together if required so the Bluetooth headset can be worn around the neck when not in use.
Beyerdynamic Byron in-ear wired headset specifications
- Dynamic transducer
- 10 – 23,000 Hz frequency response, 23 ohms nominal impedance, 105 dB nominal SPL
- Microphone for phone calls with convenient 3-button remote for media control, 1.2m cable
- Weight – 13g
- Solid aluminum housing
- Accessories – 3 pairs of eartips, cable clip and Soft bag
Beyerdynamic Byron BTA wireless headset specifications
- Dynamic transducer Operating principle Closed
- 10 – 25,000 Hz frequency response, 90 dB nominal SPL
- 0.56m cable
- Bluetooth 4.2 with up to 10m range
- Bluetooth profile – HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP
- Qualcomm aptX, AAC codec
- Solid aluminum housing
- Battery life Up to 7.5 h, Battery charging – about 1.5 h
- Weight 13g
- Accessories – 3 pairs of eartips, 1 pair of ear hooks, USB-A charging cradle and Soft bag
The Beyerdynamic Byron in-ear wired headset is priced at Rs. 3650 (MRP), but it is available on Amazon.in for Rs. 2499 and the Byron BTA wireless headset costs Rs. 15,350 (MRP), but you can get it for Rs. 14,599 on Amazon.in.