- Beyerdynamic’s new IEMs come in four specifications, for each band member
- The numbers you should remember are 70, 71, 72 or 73.
- …Oh, and $499, that’s the price.
Revered hi-fi brand Beyerdynamic (check out the Aventho 300 for the company’s latest headphone hit, but that’s just for starters) has launched a new line of professional in-ear monitors, and the company wants you to know that everyone band members has been specifically catered for here.
The DT 70 IE, DT 71 IE, DT 72 IE and DT 73 IE (that’s the whole quartet) feature Beyerdynamic’s TESLA.11 dynamic driver system, which features total harmonic distortion (often abbreviated as THD). of only 0.02%. which is actually very low – anything below 0.1% is generally considered excellent for an in-ear monitor. Beyer calls it “one of the loudest, lowest distortion systems available,” but you also get five different sizes of silicone eartips and three pairs of Comply memory foam eartips for a decent fit and seal (no one wants distractions from the delivery driver). Amazon). outside while trying to lay down a particular riff).
So what’s different about each set? Acoustic tuning, friend. For example, if you’re a drummer, Beyer knows you need crisp bass and clear highs with just slightly reduced mids, to get what you need from the mix, so the DT 71 IE is the pair for you…
The new Beyerdynamic IEMs will be available in Q2 2025, priced at $499.99 per pair, which is around £409 or AU$799, give or take (but those last two figures are estimates, rather than official prices).
Which of the Beyer group is better (for you)?
So let’s briefly delve into which of Beyerdynamic’s quartet of IEMs might work best for you.
The DT 70 IE is advertised as the ideal equipment “for mixing and critical listening” with a “linear and precise tuning that follows the Fletcher-Munson curve.” It is therefore the set aimed squarely at the audiophile and live mixer, with a cable that, according to the company, “minimizes structure-borne noise”, plus a gold-plated MMCX connector for a stable and long-lasting connection. .
The DT 71 IE is simply “for drummers and bassists” with a Custom sound signature that Beyerdynamic assures us “boosts low frequencies while ensuring detailed reproduction of cymbals, percussion and bass harmonics” with slightly reduced mids (because some vocalists can be many).
Speaking of vocals, the DT 72 IE is “for guitarists and singers” with a “subtly tuned bass” that its creators say won’t overwhelm during performance. Beyerdynamic also notes that the frequency response between 200 and 500 Hz compensates for the “occlusion effect,” which should eliminate any muffled mixing during the concert.
Finally, the DT 73 IE is the ideal pair for you if you are an orchestral musician, pianist or keyboardist. Special care has been taken here with the treble nuances (there is a subtle increase from 5 kHz onwards), along with the natural bass and midrange. It’s about hearing the intricate harmonic details clearly, but in a non-fatiguing sound profile.
Oh, and you may have seen acclaimed jazz pianist, gospel artist and producer Cory Henry in press photos. That’s because he and Gina Miles (winner of The Voice Season 23) will help showcase the new products. As? Performing at select times at the Beyerdynamic booth at the National Association of Music Merchants (or NAMM) in Anaheim, from (Thursday, January 23) through Saturday, January 25. Don’t forget…
