Beyerdynamic, ever known for their studio monitor headphones, has created a couple new Bluetooth products that are turning some heads. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a pair of the AVENTHO 300, a new wireless Bluetooth headphone with active noise canceling technology. Not only is it priced at the same level of Sony and Sennheiser models, but it comes with some great features that we’ll dive into today. 

What Comes In The Box

• AVENTHO 300 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
• 3.5mm AUX Cable
• USB-C Charging Cable
• USB-A to USB-C Adapter
• Drawstring Bag
• Hard Case
  

Aesthetics and Functionality

The Aventho strays from classic beyerdynamic design. Normally, beyerdynamic takes on a circular ear cup shape; with the Aventho, they go for an ergonomic shape that is more tailored to your ear. They are still large and fit nicely over your ears, making the noise cancellation by design already very good. The clamping force was a bit tight for my head, but it ensured that the headphones would stay on no matter what I was doing. The robust build and accessibility for it to collapse into its carrying case is very convenient for the frequent traveler who needs a durable pair of headphones. 

Connecting the Aventho to my devices was very simple. Holding down the power button puts it into pairing mode, and I connected to my phone easily and the beyerdynamic app. The controls for the headphones are via sensor, where swiping on the right ear cup allows you to adjust volume, change tracks, and pause the music. The Aventho also comes with the auto-play feature, where the music will automatically pause when you take them off. These controls were all fairly easy to use, and I didn’t really have to touch my device to adjust any settings during my listening. 

Tech Specs

• STELLAR.45 Drivers
• Battery Life: Up to 35 hours hours wv ANC
• Frequency Range: 5Hz - 22kHz
• Range: 15m
• Bluetooth version 5.4
• Codecs: AAC, aptX™ Lossless, aptX™ Adaptive, LE Audio
• Dolby Atmos with Head Tracking Technology

Listening Review

Soundstage & ANC

Beyerdynamic has always delivered a stellar sound profile, and the Aventho follows that trend. It lives up to the name of the STELLAR.45 drivers! The soundstage is fairly wide and has very good imaging qualities. I liked the way the sound was immersive and put me into the field with the instrumentation, and I was in my own world all throughout listening. The sound has a V-shaped signature, with the midrange coming in front of everything else. 

One thing that was incredibly impressive was the active noise cancellation. Once I put on the headphones, I was taken away from the outside world and my sole focus was on the music. Beyerdynamic did an incredible job in honing in  on the noise canceling, allowing for these to be a worthy competitor to that of Sony and Sennheiser. You have a couple different modes to choose from with the ANC/Ambient mode, and you can adjust it in the app as well. 

Low Frequencies

The low end is very powerful with the Aventho. The bass is thick and heavy, making kick drums, low synths, and basslines have an extra boost. Those low frequencies cover the entirety of the range and leave nothing out of the picture, and I am impressed by the clarity that still comes through. Nothing sounds muddled or washed out, and you can feel each kick from the low. Rock songs were my favorite to listen to, with the low end instruments getting that extra body to make it hit harder. “Lump” by the Presidents Of The United States Of America was really great to listen to. The hard kick drum hits paired with the low vocal fry from the lead singer gives the track a lot of warmth and drive.

Mid-Range Frequencies

During my initial listen, I thought there was something off about the midrange. I wasn’t sure what it was, as everything sounded exceptionally clear in the layers. I was getting a lot of good reproduction from vocalists, but the instruments in the midrange sounded slightly off. After messing with the EQ a bit, I realized some instruments sounded a bit synthetic to my ears, particularly some of the guitars and lower brass. While the high mids did take on a bit of a fake quality to my ears, it didn’t take me out of the listening. I still enjoyed the frontal presence from this range and all the color that came with it. 

High Frequencies

The high end is very clear and has a lot of bright color. I like the way it balances out the thick low end, with an airy quality that is still punchy and has an entertaining sharpness. The frequencies cut off a bit at the very top, but it's not enough to feel unnatural or jarring. “Are You Ready Yet?” by Fatty Gets a Stylist was a nice track to listen to for its high end. The punchy synth keys are beautifully bright and give the song a whole new life on top of the already dynamic profile. 

Summary

The wireless headphone market is expanding everyday, and Beyerdynamic just made the competition even more fierce. With excellent noise cancellation, powerful bass, and colorful highs, the Aventho 300 covers a lot of ground in delivering a stellar sound to people. Their robust build and easy travel accessories make this a worthy investment at $399. People will definitely want to get their hands on these before they run out. 

The Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 is available today at Audio46.