Our Editors’ Choice award goes to Sony’s WF-1000XM4 earphones because they provide better noise cancellation, a better app, and equally impressive audio quality for a little bit more money. Beyerdynamic, a manufacturer of headphones, took its time to develop a product that would live up to the company’s renown for excellent standards rather than rushing to market with a shoddy Apple AirPods rival. also you will learn our article on Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review. It was worth the wait for Beyerdymanic’s first pair of genuine wireless noise-canceling headphones, the Free Byrd. Listeners looking for the best sound in their wireless in-ear headphones will undoubtedly be pleased with Beyerdynamic’s decision to priorities audio quality over other factors. However, the Free Byrd earbuds are also somewhat heavy, and the noise cancellation, while generally excellent, isn’t as effective as that offered by Sony or Bose.
Design
These earphones have a hefty appearance. The Beyerdynamic Free Byrd’s top, which has a triangle- or guitar-pick-shaped design, conceals its source of inspiration. Each earbud has an LED in the middle that can only be described as expressive, sitting on a thin, slightly raised button. It flashes blue when attempting to connect, blue and orange when pairing, and solid green when charging. The buttons themselves have excellent touch sensitivity. The list of pushes and holds to conduct actions is pretty long, so read the handbook before you start pushing anything. For instance, pressing and holding on the right earbud increases loudness while doing the same on the left decreases it. The earbud’s body does slightly thin down, so the fit is actually rather cozy. The Free Byrd’s apparent chunkiness just makes it appear slightly bigger in the ear. In comparison to other earbuds I’ve worn, it didn’t feel any more obtrusive. Beyerdynamic was considerate enough to include three sizes of foam tips and five sizes of silicone tips, making it simple to fine-tune the fit. Once you’ve chosen the proper size tips, the earbuds do appear to seal very tightly, which is good for both working out and passive noise cancelling. We had no problems with them remaining in place while jogging while wearing them. Additionally, due to their IPX4 classification, sweat won’t harm them. The charging case is an upright, taller variation. The case is matte black, matching the earbuds, and has a Y on the lid and the brand’s logo across the front in gray. When the case is charging or the lid is opened, an LED on the front of the case illuminates. Additionally, there is a USB-C port for charging on the back. Wireless charging is another option for recharging.
Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review: Comfort
The Free Byrd earphones are not the lightest on the market, at 0.25 ounces each side. A very large assortment of ear tips and the moderately ergonomic design we’ve already described make finding the right fit simple. In the Free Byrd box, Beyerdynamic includes eight sets of ear tips, so there should be something to fit even the strangest ear. There should be enough of the three foam pairs (designated “S,” “M,” and “L”) with a very vibrant orange finish and the five silicone pairs (designated “XS,” “S,” “M,” “L,” and “XL”) in a somewhat more subdued black. Although they don’t feel the most secure when worn, there isn’t much to complain about in terms of comfort and fit as long as you realize that these are not sports earbuds and will come undone if you run for an extended period of time while wearing them.
Connectivity
The Beyerdynamic Free BYRD connects to your device through Bluetooth 5.2. The aptX Adaptive codec, which offers excellent streaming quality while dynamically scaling the bitrate, is supported by the earbuds. Theoretically, you get the advantages of “high-res” streaming at up to 420kbps along with the advantages of low-latency streaming (great for watching videos or playing games). However, the 270ms of latency that we measured during testing was quite observable. you can read our article on Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review. The latency decreases to approximately 152ms when “Low latency mode” is intentionally enabled. For reference, any delay greater than 150ms will be noticed by the majority of listeners. Owners of Apple devices will likewise benefit from excellent streaming quality to their headphones when using the AAC codec. The earbuds also support the common SBC codec as a last resort. The Beyerdynamic Free BYRD only supports single-point Bluetooth connections, so you can only connect to one device at once.
Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review: Noise Cancelling
Only a few models can reduce external sounds over the frequency spectrum, notably high frequencies, as well as Beyerdynamic’s hybrid noise-cancelling technology. Although we wouldn’t put the Free Byrd higher than the Sony WF-1000XM4 or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds in the truly wireless ANC category, it still has a strong standing. Using the buds indoors offered a peaceful setting for work. We were able to focus despite interruptions from deliveries, family conversation, TVs, and our toddler’s technological gadgets. The laundry room’s rumbling noises were muffled. We were most amazed by how effectively the feature lessened our son’s crying. It was wonderful to hardly hear him while our family member was putting him down because he gets loud and whiny before a nap. Whistles and other loud noises like sirens were audible, but neither bothered me while listening to music. The transparent mode helped us become more conscious of our surroundings. We could hear cars coming from up the block, planes flying over the house, and people speaking into their AirPods while walking, though the latter was muffled. We were concerned that speaking to a family member close by would make it difficult to hear them clearly, but the quality was excellent and allowed us to carry on a full conversation without taking off the earbuds.
Audio Performance
Each earbud in the Beyerdynamic uses a 10mm full-range dynamic driver to transmit sound. By current standards, that is a rather large item, and it produces a fairly large presentation. In terms of scale, momentum, or low-frequency presence, an MQA-powered TIDAL Masters file of GusGus’ “Hold Me In Your Arms Again” featuring John Grant is without a doubt perfect. The Free Byrd offer a roomy, distinct listening experience with plenty of vigour and drive. The bottom end digs deeply and strikes strongly in an analogue fashion, grinding and squelching. The treatment on some of the voices is audible, and there is a great pocket of space in the midrange for the different vocal strands to exercise their muscles. There is no lack of force or attack here, but the top end is slightly rounded off, which can make the overall presentation seem a little harsh. A slight lack of articulation in the Free Byrd is revealed when listening to Ljósi by lafur Arnalds, which is quieter, more reflective, and significantly less hectic. The Beyerdynamic aren’t the most accurate or perceptive earbuds this kind of money can buy when vivacity isn’t necessary. Broad dynamic shifts are no problem for them; in fact, they seem to enjoy them, but the Free Byrd are less sensitive to harmonic variations in solo piano or unaccompanied violin than they could be. As a result, the composition lacks some of its intended lyricism and emotional impact. Although there is a relative lack of insight and specificity, the tone is constant from the lowest frequency to the highest. The Beyerdynamic are adept at expressing rhythms and equally assured in terms of integration and sound staging. No significant issues are presented by even difficult or uneven tempos. The Free Byrd are competitive in noise cancellation without ever posing a threat to the class leaders (by which we mean Bose, really, with Sennheiser and Sony both part of the argument too). They are excellent at handling low-frequency sounds and effectively reduce wind noise as well, although higher-frequency outside sounds frequently get through.
Call Performance
An outstanding headset for calls is The Free Byrd. If you talk inside, your outcomes will be crystal clear. The amount of noise that each microphone let in outside made it 50/50. Small noises like bird chirps and chatter didn’t affect quality in mildly transparent environments like our backyard, but there was definite muffle. Conversations were disrupted by wind, construction equipment, and car horns in louder environments. also you can check our article on Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review.
Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review: Battery and Charging
You won’t want that carrying case as frequently thanks to the long battery life of these earbuds. These earbuds will give you 11 hours of battery life on a single charge as opposed to the standard 4-6 hours. That is very outstanding. The case can charge the earbuds four times. Unlike the earbuds, which you can monitor in the app, the charging case’s battery life cannot be seen. In fact, after four hours of use, the earbuds read as having 65% battery left, even though active noise cancellation and Low Latency Mode were turned off. Having said that, we only needed to charge the case once when we first received the Free Byrd and we didn’t need to re-plug the earbuds during the two weeks that we tested them.
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Conclusion
The Beyerdynamic Free Byrd has many positive qualities, like being well-built, having a wide range of control settings, and having a compelling sound—albeit one that makes you cry before bed because you’ve had too much coffee. However, they face fierce competition, and when compared to their greatest adversaries, they may come across as less than persuasive. Even so, Beyerdynamic’s true wireless earbuds adventure is still in its infancy, and we can’t wait to see what happens next.
