Beyerdynamic AMIRON 200 vs JBL Endurance Zone: Fones de Ouvido TWS On-Ear

SOUNDSTAGE & IMAGING

Now the listening portion. Between the AMIRON 200 and the JBL Endurance Zone, the soundstage is one of the most expansive you will hear in true wireless devices. Because there is no seal in the ear, the earphones have a soundstage on par with an open-back headphone. The AMIRON 200 gives you more balance between the highs and lows, while the Endurance Zone has more emphasis on the space at the top end. I would say the AMIRON 200 has a bit more depth because of the more present low end, but both the Endurance Zone and AMIRON 200 give you plenty of horizontal space to be immersed in your music. 

The sound signature of the AMIRON 200 is certainly cleaner than a lot of open-ear true wireless devices I've used in the past. The clarity is exceptional, but the JBL Endurance Zone puts up a good fight to be close competition. The JBL creates a detailed image in terms of instrumental placement. You can hear those details clearly from the midrange to the treble. The AMIRON 200 brings that detail to the bass as well, so there is an added layer of character to the Beyerdynamic signature. 

If you're looking for something with better detail and balanced sound, the AMIRON 200 is a good choice for your listening. If you are someone who is sensitive to bass and prefers something with wide, top-end sound, the JBL Endurance Zone is a better choice for you. 

BASS FREQUENCIES

Like open-back headphones, the on-ear true wireless designs do not produce a lot of bass. The low end drops out a bit and favors the treble more, so you don't get too strong bass hits. Between the two earphones, I would say the AMIRON 200 has more bass than the Endurance Zone. It gives the signature more depth and warmth, and there is more three-dimensional sound. The color of bass instruments comes out strongly and full of character, so genres like EDM and hip-hop are really fun to listen to. The bass didn't come to the forefront of the mix on the AMIRON 200, but it definitely made its presence known and matched with the airy treble.

On the other hand, the JBL Endurance Zone had considerably less bass in comparison. There still was a bass response that you could hear pretty well, with a tight and controlled sound that was good for percussion hits or sharp notes on a bass guitar. It is definitely more recessed than that of the AMIRON 200, though you still get it to come through in those bass-heavy genres. The sub-bass frequencies disappear as the low end rolls off. If you're looking for a set of earphones with a good amount of bass and punch, the Endurance Zone likely won't be the one to choose; you'd have better luck with the AMIRON 200.

MIDRANGE FREQUENCIES

The midrange is where the AMIRON 200 and the Endurance Zone meet and are pretty equivalent to each other. This range opens itself to a lot of detail and clarity, both in AMIRON 200 and the Endurance Zone. From my listening, the midrange came forward and showcased more detail in the AMIRON 200. Because the bass and treble were more evenly matched, it made the midrange stand out as a forward element in any track. These earphones got loud fairly easily, which allows you to hear the textures and timbres of each instrument. Vocal reproduction was also a highlight, as the singers sounded right up front to be the AMIRON 200's main center of attention. 

The JBL Endurance also has exceptional detail. Because the bass is less prominent, a lot of attention gets drawn to this range. This could cause some 'overcrowding' in the midrange, but the separation in the Endurance Zone allows you to hear each element distinctly and clearly. The Endurance Zone's midrange shows off a lot of color and texture that make it very entertaining to listen to: perfect for athletes who want a pep in their step during workouts. Like the AMIRON 200, these earphones aren't for reference listening, but they do give you a pretty honest sound of what instruments and voices sound like. 

TREBLE FREQUENCIES

Comparing high ends, JBL takes the cake for a more prominent high end over the AMIRON 200. It makes up most of the signature, so it's definitely more noticeable. The AMIRON 200's treble sound is bright and more airy, so you get a relaxing transition from the music you are listening to your ambient environment. It brings a whole new layer of clarity to the other ranges, and it stays bright to balance out the depth from the low end. I liked the AMIRON 200 for its colorful top end that blended seamlessly into the sounds around you, so everything felt very natural during listening. 

JBL, conversely, has a lot of detail due to the treble being the most prominent part of the signature. The detail in the Endurance Zone came from this top end and gave the entire signature a little boost in energy and lightness. The color at the top end was great for pop and rock tracks. As mentioned in the midrange analysis, the Endurance Zone is an excellent companion to athletes who want fun music while they listen. The top end is more present in the JBL than the AMIRON 200, so people looking for that treble detail will definitely want to check out the Endurance Aone.