Beyerdynamic Aventho Y Upgrade Kit black

The AVENTHO Y headphones already handle phone calls thanks to their two built-in microphones, but they use Bluetooth, with the slight delay this causes when watching a video or gaming. This kit adds two components to the headphones: a small USB-C dongle that establishes a low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless connection, and a detachable microphone on a flexible boom. The headphones then become a headset for video calls, voice chat or voice recording.

A 2.4 GHz connection to keep sound in sync with the picture

With Bluetooth, sound is compressed and then buffered before reaching your ears. This delay goes unnoticed with music, but becomes apparent whenever you need to follow an image: lips move slightly before the voice, or you hear a gunshot after seeing it on screen. The kit’s dongle does not use Bluetooth. Plugged into a computer’s USB-C port, it establishes a dedicated, stable, low-latency radio connection with the headphones in the 2.4 GHz band, without a complicated setup. The beyerdynamic app already offers a low-latency Bluetooth mode, whereas the dongle bypasses Bluetooth entirely for a connection dedicated to the headphones.

The dongle stores inside the headphones. A compartment inside one earcup protects it during travel, so you won’t have to search for it at the bottom of a bag. It connects via USB-C only: a computer with only USB-A ports will need an adapter.

A boom microphone positioned in front of the mouth

The AVENTHO Y’s two built-in microphones, assisted by ENC noise reduction, are sufficient for a phone call. However, they remain in the earcups, far from the mouth, and rely on digital processing to isolate the voice. The kit’s META VOICE microphone places the capsule close to the mouth. The closer it is, the more the voice stands out over room noise, keyboard clatter or the computer fan. The flexible boom bends to find the right position, in front of the mouth or slightly to the side to reduce breath noise.

As it is detachable, the microphone can be removed when taking the headphones on a train journey or listening to music. The AVENTHO Y then returns to its portable headphone look, and its built-in microphones are sufficient for calls.

Four colours to match each version of the headphones

The kit comes in the headphones’ four shades: Liquid Black, Blue Fusion, Peach Blush and Soft Jade. The microphone matches the chosen colour, so simply choose the same variant as your headphones. The kit works only with the AVENTHO Y.

Everyday video calls, voice chat and voice-overs

A video meeting on a laptop illustrates the kit’s benefits well: with the boom positioned in front of the mouth, the meeting’s sound goes through the dongle, and the other participants hear a clear voice rather than the surrounding room. The same setup works for an online game with voice chat, where the sound stays in sync with the action, or for recording a voice-over for a video or a simple podcast. Beyerdynamic describes it as casual gaming, and the term is apt. The AVENTHO Y remains an everyday pair of closed-back headphones, with its 45 mm dynamic drivers and sound settings in the app. The kit adds a microphone and a fast connection, but does not turn it into a competitive gaming headset.

Technical specifications

Type and compatibility

• Type: headphone expansion kit
• Compatibility: beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Connection and audio transmission

• Wireless connection: 2.4 GHz
• Audio transmission: low latency
• Connectivity: USB-C

Microphone

• Detachable microphone
  • Flexible boom
  • Adjustable positioning

Uses

• Calls, voice chats, content creation, casual gaming