Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: awesome wireless headphones in almost every way
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300: two-minute review
The Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 is an excellent wireless headphone. Using the same drivers as the company’s studio-focused DT 700 Pro X and DT 900 Pro X, the sound quality will make you feel like you’ve removed a blanket from your music, especially if you’re upgrading from cheaper, smaller models . And they’re as feature-rich as any other model in this price range.
I believe that, since their release this year, they belong The best wireless headphones. They do have better active noise cancellation (ANC) than Bose and sony flagship. However, they still performed well. Again, they sound great. Best of all, battery life is very, very good.
There are several areas where the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 falls short of perfection. For example, the earpads are difficult to remove—a problem if you’re worried about potential wear and tear. And, the main way to control the headset’s audio is the touchpad on the right ear. It’s innovative, but slow to respond and has a bit of a learning curve. Since I usually use my phone or computer for things like adjusting volume and fast forward/rewind, this isn’t a huge issue. Still, it’s annoying.
However, at the end of the day, the pros far outweigh the cons.
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300: price and release date
- Released on September 9, 2024, available from November 2024
- Priced at US$399.99/£359.00 (approximately AU$640)
There is no doubt that the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 is one of the more premium options among wireless headphones. They’re priced at $399.99 / £359.00 (approximately AU$640), which is Sony WH-1000XM5 Price is £380 / US$399 / AU$649. Both are great-sounding headphones. Sure, the Aventho 300 folds and has faster Bluetooth connectivity, but the WH-1000XM5 has class-leading ANC.
There are also more expensive options, such as the one priced at $899/£599 Dali IO-8 Or $549/£549/AU$899 Apple AirPods Max You pay as much for a name or quality materials as anything else. Therefore, the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 is reasonably priced and good value for money, but it is not cheap.
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: Specs
| driver | Made in Germany Stellar 45mm drivers |
| Active noise reduction | Yes |
| battery life | Up to 50 hours (ANC on) |
| weight | 319 grams |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4 | 3.5mm jack (USB-C charging) |
| water proof | not applicable |
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: Features
- Very useful equalizers and presets
- There are many accessibility features in the app
- Features multipoint connectivity and lossless codecs
In terms of features, the only thing the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 is missing is some kind of personalized enhanced sound profile. That said, there’s plenty of flexibility in the app to adjust the EQ. Not only are there six different presets to choose from, including the interesting “Neutral” (more on why this may be necessary for some later), but there’s also a five-band graphic equalizer that’s capable of boosting Or cut down by up to 6 dB, you can save your preferred EQ curve.
Speaking of the app, there are more features to choose from, including using different levels of ANC and ambient modes and turning on Dolby Atmos and head tracking. The ANC and Ambient modes have five sensitivity levels and work very well, blocking out sounds or letting you hear your surroundings. They’re not quite cutting edge, but unless your neighbors or co-workers are particularly noisy, you’ll probably be happy with them.
In the app, you can also turn the voice assistant on/off and adjust the content of the internal voice prompts. For example, I like hearing the battery level when I turn on my headphones, but I don’t want to hear which codec is being used during the first few seconds of the first song I listen to.
The app also allows toggling features such as auto-off, sidetone, and LED brightness. There’s even a touch guide showing how to use the touchpad on the side of the headset.
Although you won’t see it in the app, multipoint connectivity is available. It’s also worth noting that there’s AAC and aptX lossless (and adaptive) support.
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: Design
- A bit bulky but beautiful
- The touchpad has a learning curve and inconsistent sensitivity
- Very long battery life
The Beyerdynamic Aventho 300’s chunky design is not only beautiful, but it looks very similar to most over-ear headphones. Available in black and Nordic gray (see here), the color is the same throughout from the earcups to the headband and all the plush materials, save for the metal (presumably aluminum) yoke and the model number printed on the left earcup Name – Nordic Gray models are in Silver and Black models are in Nordic Gray.
The ergonomics are solid, with the ear cups angled to rest more naturally on one side of the face, but the headband doesn’t seem to extend enough for larger heads. The earpads and headband are covered in faux leather, which is comfortable enough, though not the most breathable. I can definitely wear them for a while without getting tired, but they’re not the best in terms of comfort. On top of that, the clamping force is a bit strong, so you may need to stretch them a bit if you’re sensitive to that.
The controls include a power button that also pairs via Bluetooth, a button that cycles between ANC, ANC off, and transparency mode, and that touchpad I mentioned that covers the entire flat portion of the right earcup. This capacitive area allows for a variety of controls by tapping and gesturing in the appropriate direction, including volume control, skipping songs, answering calls, and more. It’s a good idea, but it takes some time to learn. What’s more, the sensitivity seems inconsistent, so I sometimes had to make multiple gestures to get the headphones to react to what I wanted to do. This is probably the area where these headphones can be tweaked the most finely over subsequent models.
At least the battery life is great, as it’s good for 50 hours with ANC turned on, which can easily drain the battery. After about 10 hours of listening, I still had 80% battery left and no need to recharge. Considering they charge via USB-C, a 10-minute charge gives you about 5 hours of playback.
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: Sound quality
- Seems neutral but has prominent bass and slightly exaggerated high end
- Soundstage is quite wide
- Dolby Atmos and head tracking work well
If you don’t want to read the next 200 words or so, just know that the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 sounds really good. Since these headphones share the same Stellar .45 drivers the company introduced in its studio-focused DT 700 Pro X and DT 900 Pro X headphones, the frequency range tends toward a very clean, high-headroom experience, for the first time It sounds almost neutral when listening, just like a pair of headphones would sound in a recording studio.
After spending a little time listening to a variety of genres, from rock to hip-hop and folk, the nuances became even more apparent. First, although the sound sounds clean and even, the bass is actually quite heavy (note that the frequency range is as low as 5Hz), especially around the bass region. Any rock or alternative track I listen to has the bass becoming very prominent, even though these genres are typically more mid-range focused.
Of course, it’s a testament to the quality of the drivers that you can get such prominent bass while still hearing everything else clearly.
The high end is also a bit exaggerated, which adds a bit of clarity. However, it’s not that prominent or distressing. In the EQ mode I mentioned earlier, the Neutral setting actually boosts the mids slightly while lowering the lows quite a bit and lowering the high end by a decibel or two.
The soundstage is equally excellent. It felt wide enough that I felt like I was sitting on the stage with the musicians. The distant elements are well placed, giving me a truly immersive sense of space. Now, these aren’t the widest-sounding headphones ever made, but they sit in the sweet spot between intimate and concert hall.
Thanks to Dolby Atmos support, I should say it’s a pretty good experience. However, it’s a virtual spatial audio, so everything sounds like it has a little more reverb. While more dimensional, it doesn’t really add much to the experience unless you’re watching a movie or show. I feel the same way about the head tracking that can be enabled. Works great if that’s important to you.
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: Value
- Pricing is about what one would expect from flagship wireless headphones
- Pay for consistency
- Comes with hard shell and soft shell cases
As a value proposition, the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 is good, but not great. As mentioned, they are not much better than the Sony WH-1000XM5 and are comparable in many ways, some slightly better and others slightly worse. You might end up spending more money on models that aren’t actually better. But you can spend less money and still get really good-sounding headphones.
However, Beyerdynamic headphones are consistently great, so you somewhat get what you pay for with what you use. apple When it comes to your phone or laptop. At the very least, you get a nice hard-shell case and drawstring bag with the deal.
Should I buy the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300?
| property | notes | grade |
|---|---|---|
| feature | There’s no listening test to create a personalized audio profile, but that’s pretty much all you’re missing | 4.5/5 |
| design | Good looking, reassuringly good quality and has a long battery, just maybe a bit bulky for smaller heads | 4.5/5 |
| sound quality | The sound quality is great, with clean, polished sound and thick bass. | 5/5 |
| value | They’re not a budget buy, but the Beyerdynamic headphones are consistent and the accessories are helpful | 4/5 |
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: You can also consider it
How I tested the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
- After more than two weeks of testing
- Test with different music and video streams
- Carefully test every feature
I spent a few weeks using the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 as my daily headphones. While using them, I listened to a variety of genres from electronic and hip-hop to rock and acoustic to compare frequency ranges and soundstages. I also tested them using streaming video and playing around with various settings like ANC, ambient mode, and EQ.
After testing, the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 seems best suited for those who want an almost neutral audiophile-like experience with a set of wireless headphones without sacrificing functionality.
I’ve been reviewing audio gear for the past few years, and have spent even longer using my picky ears as a listener and musician to understand what sounds good and what doesn’t.
- First review time: December 2024
