Beyerdynamic T5

Beyerdynamic T5: A Premium 3rd Generation Headphone

The T5 is a high-end closed-back circumaural headphone from the German brand Beyerdynamic. This is the 3rd generation of this iconic model, benefiting from the brand’s latest technological advancements.

Designed for mobile use with its low impedance of 32 ohms, it nevertheless offers sound performance worthy of the best hi-fi headphones. Its weight of 360g remains acceptable for comfortable listening on the go.

Refined Design and Noble Materials

The T5 features a sleek and elegant design, focusing on quality rather than extravagance. The ear cups are made of finely brushed and lacquered aluminum, while the arms use anodized brushed aluminum. The headband is covered with Alcantara, a noble material offering softness and durability. The replaceable ear pads are made of high-quality synthetic leather with memory foam padding, ensuring excellent comfort and optimal acoustic isolation.

Latest Generation Tesla Transducers

At the heart of the T5 are the famous Tesla transducers developed by Beyerdynamic. These 45 mm speakers benefit from an extremely powerful magnetic field. This allows them to reproduce the audio signal with exceptional dynamics and minimal distortion, even at high volumes.

This 3rd generation of transducers brings improvements in terms of definition, frequency response, and spatialization. Every detail of the music is rendered with surgical precision, from the deepest bass to the most crystalline highs.

Immersive High-Fidelity Sound

Thanks to its advanced transducers and optimized acoustics, the T5 delivers sound with striking purity and realism. The sound signature is balanced and transparent, without artificial coloration or emphasis.

The very wide soundstage gives the impression of being at the heart of the music. Each instrument is perfectly localized with a great sense of relief and depth. Effective sound isolation allows for total immersion in listening, blocking out surrounding noise.

Optimal Listening Comfort

With a weight of 360 grams, the T5 offers excellent comfort even during long listening sessions. The synthetic leather ear pads with memory foam padding perfectly envelop the ears, reducing fatigue and pressure. Effective acoustic isolation allows for total immersion in music while attenuating ambient noise.

32 Ω Impedance for Versatile Use

Despite its status as a high-end hi-fi headphone, the T5 boasts an impedance of only 32 ohms, making it compatible with a wide variety of audio sources. Whether with a dedicated headphone amplifier, a high-end portable player, or even a smartphone, the T5 will deliver exceptional audio performance without requiring high amplification power.

Hi-Res Audio Certification for Optimal Sound Resolution

The T5 is Hi-Res Audio certified, ensuring high-resolution sound reproduction without loss. This certification attests to the headphone’s ability to faithfully reproduce all the details and nuances of the original recording, offering a listening experience as close as possible to a live performance or studio session.

A soft fabric cover allows you to store the headphones folded flat safely when taking them with you. The cable can be wound without the risk of knots or twists.

Is the T5 suitable for all music styles?

Absolutely, its neutral and transparent sound reproduction enhances all musical genres, from classical to electronic, including jazz and rock. Each style is rendered with the appropriate energy and emotion.

Can the T5 be used with a smartphone?

Yes, its low impedance of 32 Ω is perfectly suited for mobile devices. No additional amplifier is needed. Just plug in the cable and enjoy hi-fi sound in any situation.

What is the difference between the T5 and the T1 from Beyerdynamic?

The T5 and T1 share many technical features, including Tesla transducers and premium materials. The main difference lies in their design: the T5 is a closed-back headphone, offering better acoustic isolation and a more intimate sound, while the T1 is an open-back headphone, delivering a more airy and spacious sound at the expense of isolation.

Is the T5’s cable replaceable?

Yes, the cable is detachable and can be replaced in case of wear or damage. Cables of different lengths are available as options to suit all uses (portable or stationary listening).

Does the T5 require a break-in period?

Like any high-end headphones, the T5 reaches its full potential after a break-in period of about fifty hours. Over time, the sound gains in breadth, dynamics, and fluidity.

Does the 32 Ω impedance limit the T5’s performance?

No, thanks to the latest generation Tesla transducers, the T5 offers exceptional performance even with low impedance. It delivers a wide and dynamic sound, with excellent bass response.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Transducer: Dynamic
• Operating principle: Closed
• Frequency response: 5 to 50,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 Ω
• Weight without cable: 360 g

Audio Performance

• Nominal sound pressure level: 100 dB (1 mW)
• Total harmonic distortion: < 0.05% (2 kHz / 1 mW)
• Power handling capacity: 300 mW
• Maximum sound pressure level: 124 dB (300 mW)
• Wearing style: Circumaural

Physical Characteristics

• Headband pressure: Approx. 4 N
• Cable: 1.4 m, dual
• Connectors: Gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, 6.35 mm jack adapter

Technologies and Design

• Closed design for ambient noise isolation
• Optimal sound neutrality
• Tesla technology
• High-fidelity detachable dual cables
• Aluminum housing
• Replaceable ear cushions
• Handcrafted in Germany

Delivery Contents

• T5 Headphones
• 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack connection cable (1.4 m)
• 3.5 mm / 6.35 mm jack adapter
• Hard case

Optional Accessories

• Connection cable (ref. 718904)
  • 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
  • Length 3 m
  • Screw-on 6.35 mm adapter
• Balanced cables
  • 4-pin XLR, 3 m (ref. 718912)
  • 4-pole 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack, 1.4 m (ref. 718106)