Beyerdynamic Amiron home
Presentation of the Beyerdynamic Amiron Home Open Hi-Fi Headphones
The Beyerdynamic Amiron Home is an open hi-fi headphone that has established itself as a benchmark in its category over the years. Made in Germany with great attention to detail and exemplary finishes, it offers a premium listening experience for the most demanding audiophiles. Its understated and elegant design, featuring ear cups in anthracite gray synthetic material and a suede-covered headband, gives it a timeless look.
Royal Comfort and Unmatched Durability
Despite its weight of 340 grams, the Amiron Home proves to be exceptionally comfortable thanks to optimal weight distribution between the headband and circumaural cushions. These cushions, covered in Alcantara, perfectly fit the shape of the ears without ever compressing them. The headband pressure is expertly balanced for stable support without a tight feeling. Designed to last, this headphone boasts a highly robust construction with quality materials like aluminum for the ear cup support arms.
Tesla Technology: Exceptional Dynamic Transducers
At the heart of the Amiron Home are 40 mm dynamic transducers featuring Beyerdynamic’s exclusive Tesla technology. With highly optimized neodymium magnets and polar pieces, these transducers develop an extremely powerful magnetic field allowing for precise control over the membranes. The result is an extended frequency response from 5 Hz to 40 kHz, remarkable dynamics, and minimal distortion, ensuring sound reproduction of exemplary fidelity.
A Spacious, Precise, and Balanced Sound
From the first notes, the Amiron Home captivates with its sound that is both spacious and precise. The very open and deep soundstage provides a striking sense of space, placing each instrument and voice in a palpable air cushion. The warm and natural tones, free from any coloration, convey the full harmonic richness of recordings. The tonal balance is exemplary in its neutrality, with deep and powerful bass without any heaviness, a clear midrange highlighting voices, and detailed highs with a touch of controlled brilliance adding a hint of energy.
Impressive Musical Versatility
No matter the music genre, the Amiron Home performs with distinction. It transitions seamlessly from a cozy ambiance to a wide symphonic stage and then to a rock or electro sound wall. Powered by a quality source like an audiophile player or amplifier, these dynamic headphones deliver an immersive and vibrant sound experience without any aggressiveness. Its 250 Ω impedance ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices.
Accessories and Connectivity
Delivered in a sturdy carrying case, the Amiron Home comes with a detachable 3-meter cable ending in a 3.5 mm mini-jack connector and an adapter to a 6.35 mm jack. The cable, of very good quality, ensures optimal contact with the ear cup jacks. Note that alternative cables, including for balanced connections, are offered as options by Beyerdynamic.
Technical Specifications
Design and Construction
- Circumaural headphones
- Open-back design
- Dynamic transducer type
- Optimized Tesla technology for an exceptional listening experience
- High-quality materials for optimal wearing comfort
- Made in Germany
Audio Performance
- Frequency response: 5 - 40,000 Hz
- Impedance: 250 Ω
- Sound pressure level:
- Nominal: 102 dB (1 mW / 500 Hz)
- Maximum: 125 dB (200 mW / 500 Hz)
- Total harmonic distortion: < 0.05%
- Nominal power handling: 200 mW
Connectivity
- Detachable 3 m cable
- Connectors:
- Gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
- 6.35 mm jack adapter included
Physical Characteristics
- Weight without cable: 340 g
- Included accessory: carrying case
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Amiron Home and the Amiron Wireless?
The Amiron Wireless is the wireless version of the Amiron Home. While the overall design is similar, the Amiron Wireless features a closed design and includes a Bluetooth module. Its impedance is lower when used in wired mode. The Amiron Home remains the ideal choice for stationary use.
Is an amplifier necessary to fully enjoy the Amiron Home?
With its 250 Ω impedance, the Amiron Home performs best with an amplifier or an audiophile player capable of delivering sufficient power. However, many high-end portable sources can drive it very satisfactorily. The high impedance has the advantage of making the Amiron Home less sensitive to variations in the output impedance of devices.
Can the Amiron Home be used in a noisy environment?
Due to its open design that allows some external noise to pass through, the Amiron Home is primarily intended for quiet listening. Use in transport or a noisy environment is not ideal. However, the moderate sound isolation provided by the ear pads allows for some contact with your surroundings, which can be appreciated in certain situations.
Are there alternative ear pads for the Amiron Home?
Beyerdynamic does not offer optional ear pads for this model. The original Alcantara pads already provide optimal comfort and contribute to the headphone’s acoustic balance. Replacement is generally only necessary after many years of use.
Where does the Amiron Home fit in the Beyerdynamic range?
The Amiron Home is positioned just below the flagship T1 and T5 models, which represent the pinnacle of Beyerdynamic’s open and closed headphones. More affordable, it shares Tesla technology and a very high level of finish with them. It is an ideal entry point into the world of high-end hi-fi headphones from the German brand.
- Eco-contribution of €0.07 included in the sale price.
- Manufacturer reference: 00226250
- GTIN / EAN: 4010118717529