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Beyerdynamic Launches the Free Byrd TWS Earbuds with ANC and Qi Charging Case

beyerdynamic - the audio brand of choice for music lovers around the world - is finally entering the true wireless earbud category with the release of Free BYRD. The all-new TWS earbuds marry beyerdynamic's beloved premium sound quality with a design language reminiscent of the classic guitar pick. By combining the experience of beyerdynamic's audio specialists and world-class manufacturing, Free BYRD provides consumers with meaningful beyerdynamic sound experiences anywhere, anytime. Free BYRD stays true to beyerdynamic's legendary audio quality, and offers smart features like easy Bluetooth pairing, active noise cancelling (ANC) and up to 11 hours of battery life. The new beyerdynamic Free BYRD earbuds are available beginning today for € 229.00 in the beyerdynamic online store and on Amazon.

Free BYRD's release marks the first time the company has brought its genuine premium sound - designed and developed in Heilbronn, Germany - to compact true wireless earbuds. beyerdynamic's obsessive attention to sound quality and detail is paramount in every product brought to market, and no exception was made for its first-ever true wireless earbuds.
"We are not the first company to release true wireless earbuds," said Edgar van Velzen, CEO of beyerdynamic. "However, we are the first to release true SOUND wireless earbuds with the "MOSAYC - Attention to Detail with Mimi Sound Personalization. We're proud to have prioritized sound quality over market pressures, and with this time taken, have successfully achieved a new level of development in sound performance, offering audio enthusiasts the perfect pair of in-ear TWS earbuds that look and feel as great as they sound."

The unique acoustic design, powerful 10 mm driver, and the latest aptX adaptive and AAC codecs create detailed sound with brilliant highs and powerful bass. Whether listening to music, watching the latest series, or gaming during a commute, Free BYRD's engine is up to the task.

Onboard digital ANC with hybrid technology gives music fans a sound experience with consistent quality and no distracting ambient noise. Want to hear the world around you? Ambient noise can be easily mixed in via Transparency Mode, so you can go from an immersive soundscape to a meaningful conversation with just a tap of the earbuds.

Key to the classic beyerdynamic audio performance is a comfortable and secure fit. Consumers can choose between five different silicone earpieces designed by beyerdynamic's acoustics specialists to ensure the best possible fit with a focus on in-ear ergonomics. Three additional memory-foam earpieces are included for use during sporting activities, while Free BYRD is splash-resistant with IPX4 certification to protect against sweat during extreme workouts or rain while on the go.

Listen Smarter. Not Harder.
Free BYRD's speech intelligibility during phone calls or meetings remains at the highest quality, even in a noisy environment, thanks to the inclusion of Qualcomm dual 2-mic cVc technology. A total of four microphones, two each on the left and right earpieces of the Free BYRD, deliver natural phone calls. With Google Fast Pair, the earbuds connect to Android devices within seconds, while Bluetooth connection options are available on iOS, Mac OS, and PC devices. Certifications from both Amazon and Apple also add 'Hey Alexa' and 'Hey Siri' voice assistants to Free BYRD.

Gamers and series fans will love Free BYRD's Low Latency Mode which ensures perfect synchronization between image and sound. The Light Guide System helps facilitate different user operations such as the Bluetooth pairing mode by using different color LEDs.

Free BYRD can also be connected to beyerdynamic's innovative and updated MIY app. The "MOSAYC - Attention to Detail with Mimi Sound Personalization" elevates the sound of the Free BYRD to the next level. After a listening test of just two minutes, the sound and settings of the headphones can be personalized within the app and completely adapted to the individual user's hearing profile. In addition, the equalizer offers customization of audio content to one's preference with presets. The app can also be used to keep the earbuds up to date with the latest technology via over-the-air firmware updates.

The beyerdynamic Free BYRD earbuds have an extra-long battery life of up to 11 hours after a single charge. For charging, the earbuds can be stored in the compact charging cradle/case at any time, powered via USB-C or Qi wireless pads. If users are in a hurry, a quick 10-minute charge provides up to 70 minutes of listening pleasure.

Availability and Costs
The beyerdynamic Free BYRD true wireless earbuds come in either Black or Gray and are available starting today for € 229.00 from the beyerdynamic store or Amazon.com.
Source: Beyerdynamic
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6 Comments on Beyerdynamic Launches the Free Byrd TWS Earbuds with ANC and Qi Charging Case

#1
SOAREVERSOR
TWS pass. Stick with over ears closed back dynamics where you are actually OK at.
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mazzilla
Not a great fan of earbuds, I have tried a few different ones and my general feeling is that they sound ok-ish but it varies all over the place when it comes to the microphone. A couple "worked" as in they could hear me but I tried a pair of Bose earbuds and the person who I was speaking to heard more of the noise around me than they did of me. I would have to try them to see how they are but they will probably sound average.
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Chomiq
I'm not a fan of headphones with built in battery, sooner or later that thing is going to have a dead battery.
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TheLostSwede
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mazzillaNot a great fan of earbuds, I have tried a few different ones and my general feeling is that they sound ok-ish but it varies all over the place when it comes to the microphone. A couple "worked" as in they could hear me but I tried a pair of Bose earbuds and the person who I was speaking to heard more of the noise around me than they did of me. I would have to try them to see how they are but they will probably sound average.
Check the Sony WF-1000XM4, they have seriously good microphones and the noise cancelling during calls is insanely good.
My SO got hers in Tokyo and was walking around there talking to me and I could barely tell she was outside.
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SOAREVERSOR
mazzillaNot a great fan of earbuds, I have tried a few different ones and my general feeling is that they sound ok-ish but it varies all over the place when it comes to the microphone. A couple "worked" as in they could hear me but I tried a pair of Bose earbuds and the person who I was speaking to heard more of the noise around me than they did of me. I would have to try them to see how they are but they will probably sound average.
It's a TWS sound quality is just not going to be there compared to a wired set costing the same amount. You're paying for wireless, form factor, mic (possibly ANC), and possibly some sort of software integration (apple, amazon, surface, samsung). You are not paying for sound.
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trsttte
SOAREVERSORIt's a TWS sound quality is just not going to be there compared to a wired set costing the same amount. You're paying for wireless, form factor, mic (possibly ANC), and possibly some sort of software integration (apple, amazon, surface, samsung). You are not paying for sound.
Thing is, it's cheaper and easier to build good headphones based on software (like Sony, Bose, Apple, etc) than it is to build good headphones based on acoustic properties (Beyerdynamics, Sennheiser, ATH, etc.). Wired headphones with the same quality as wireless can be had for less but the good wireless headphones have gone a long way and can't be beat in terms of confort and usability for day to day use (though charging batteries sucks)

I expect this to have the same advantages and problems as the first iterations of Sennheiser wireless earphones: sound is great but the confort, anc and software features kinda suck compared to the competition
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