Beyerdynamic T1

260 reviews

Dec, 2024

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sound (140)
usability (84)
comfort (65)
durability (61)
portability (57)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 260 reviews of Beyerdynamic T1. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and comfort. The portability and usability also get good reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Beyerdynamic T1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Beyerdynamic T1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Beyerdynamic T1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the comfort and durability are generally positive. The usability and portability also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the price.

sound, portability, usability, durability, comfort

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65% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Beyerdynamic T1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 124 user reviews of Beyerdynamic T1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Views about the durability and price are generally positive. The comfort and portability also get good comments, but there are some negative reviews about the size.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Beyerdynamic T1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Beyerdynamic T1 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the mids quality and treble quality. The design and bass quality are also appreciated. Many are critical about the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Thomas (headphoneinfo.com)

Beyerdynamic Tesla T1

Well, here it is: Beyerdynamic's entry into the super high-end headphone market, its magnum opus: the Tesla T1. It's quite a bit different than what we here at HeadphoneInfo are used to, but but the lightened drivers make for an interestingly clear...

The new Tesla line has a long way to go, but it does have its bright spots.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (soundandvision.com)

Beyerdynamic T1 Headphone Review

Performance Features Comfort Value

The Beyerdynamic T1 (2nd Generation) over-the-ear headphone may look nearly identical to the original T1 that debuted in 2009, but trust me on this: The two headphones sound very different. The first thing I noticed is that the new T1 has meatier,...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

Beyerdynamic Tesla T1

The new Tesla line has a long way to go, but it does have its bright spots.

Such is the misfortune of the pioneer—that they are often not the ones to perfect their contributions.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Beyerdynamic T1 Generation 2 review

No change here, the Beyerdynamic T1 Generation 2s are still convincing over-ear headphones...

Impressive combination of insight, fluid dynamics and rhythmic precision ; Comfortable and well made ; Detachable cables

Need a top quality source and amplifier to shine

No wholesale changes here and they weren’t required. The Gen.2 T1s are truly convincing performers

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Beyerdynamic T1 review

Best home on-ear headphones £800+, Awards 2010. If you want to hear every last nuance of sound from a recording, we haven't come across a better way o

Class-leading resolution, control and precision ; impressive bass ; well made

Demanding of source and cables

Best home on-ear headphones £800+, Awards 2010. A stunning pair of headphones that dig deeper into the recording than anything else we’ve heard at this price level

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Jon Marks (techradar.com)

Beyerdynamic T1 review

We break the Tesla barrier with Beyerdynamic's high-end T1 headphones

Detailed midrange and treble ; Good transparency ; Great build quality

Takes some time to 'burn in

A characterful, enjoyable music-maker with a detailed, weighty sound. Anyone in the market for high-end headphones owes it to themselves to audition the T1

Mar, 2010

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Reddot design award winner 2010!

Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

T1 Headphones

The T1 headphones carry forth tradition into the future and consistently continue the design language of beyerdynamic headphones. The stainless steel wire mesh, the genuine leather headband, and high-grade aluminium in combination with select acoustic...

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

The best sound quality I've ever heard from headphones, world class with high resolution audio and Blu-ray

My audio set up & connective trail: 16 & 24-Bit WAV lossless files, Foobar2000 with WASAPI event output, Oyaide d+ class S USB Type B cable, iFi micro iUSB purifier, Furutech Formula 2 USB mini cable, Meridian Explorer 2 DAC, Pure silver litz 3.5mm to...

Treble, mid-range, bass, sub bass, sound stage, separation, comfort, lightweight, resolution, clarity, detail, good quality cable, replaceable earpads

Non-replaceable fixed cable (addressed on 2nd Gen), some plastic used on the construction instead of aluminium (probably being picky)

Mar, 2017

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

The Mercedes Benz of Headphones

The most perfect, all-round headphone! The Beyerdynamic T1 (2nd gen) repaired the only 'negative' I could find in the first gen: I wanted the detachable cable and the 2nd generation has done it. These have the most perfect, natural sound I have ever...

Soundstage Fidelity, Depth, Highs, Lows and everything in between

none since detachable cable now added...

May, 2016

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Balanced and smooth (as possible as dynamic driver can be). Great finish and comfort for long listening

I like T1 V2 for overall competence in sound presentation. Solid build and comfort. There are better headphones in particular areas but these others are not that good all-rounders as T1 are. I do listem many genres of music (I love movie scores,...

Good frequency response, separation,rhythm and drive, details, layering. Coherence in presentation. Perfect for all string instruments sounds.

Unforgiving for harsh sonic material, bad recorded music or weak gear.

Feb, 2016

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