Several audio companies they jumped the open headphones, a headphone design in which the speaker sits outside the listener’s ear rather than inside it. Beyerdynamic is the latest to offer this listening option with the VERIO 200, the brand’s first set of open-ear true wireless headphones. The kit costs $220 and can be ordered today.
Open-ear headphones may come with some sacrifices in sound quality, but this set has a dedicated 16.22mm graphene driver. The use of lightweight graphene in the speakers can reduce sound distortion, so the premium material can help negate the usual performance ratio with this style. If you don’t enjoy the usual in-ear headphone experience, the open-ear approach may also be more comfortable. And you’ll be able to hear your surroundings better with this design, something that can be important for people who wear these outdoors. VERIO 200 even has a hook design to keep the headphones secure during physical activity.
Battery life is always a concern for true wireless devices, but Beyerdynamic claims pretty solid longevity. The company says the VERIO 200 has up to eight hours of battery life, and its charging case adds another 27 hours. The buds are Bluetooth 5.3 compatible and can be paired with both iOS and Android devices. They can be controlled by voice or via Beyerdynamic’s new mobile app, which offers fully custom EQ capabilities and sound adjustments.
The company has provided several firsts in recent product releases, including its first product wireless gaming headset In 2023 and first true wireless headphones in 2022.
