AAA *****SUPERB ! The customer service , advice, help & delivery from Richard was impeccable , as I have experienced over the last 10 years or so ----ordered circa 4:30 pm & arrived by late morning next day.These headphones are excellent high quality instruments giving the close HiFi experience that I hoped for running directly from my Marantz SACD player's internal headphone amp.Thank you ,Richard

These are a fantastic set of headphones. Not cheap, but worth every cent. I actually think I prefer the 2nd Gen model to the new 3rd Gen for my home use with a dedicated headphone amplifier, and at the same time the release of the 3rd Gen meant that I got the 2nd Gen at a discounted price. Win-win.

I have several high quality headphones: Beyerdynamic T1 Gen 2, Audeze LCD2 and Sennheiser 650. I also have a Burson Conductor DAC/Amp and a Bottlehead Crack valve headphone amp (with all upgrades) that I built myself. I have listened carefully to all 3 headphones using both headphone amps (can’t use the LCD2s with the Crack as their impedance is too low). I can categorically state that the Beyerdynamic cans are without doubt the the best. Their sound is glorious with great bass and a seductive mid range. Their ability to retrieve detail is incredible and those who like to hear usually inaudible studio background noise, such as pages turning or a quiet aside from one muso to another, will be in for a treat with these headphones. They are superbly made and beautifully ... MoreI have several high quality headphones: Beyerdynamic T1 Gen 2, Audeze LCD2 and Sennheiser 650. I also have a Burson Conductor DAC/Amp and a Bottlehead Crack valve headphone amp (with all upgrades) that I built myself. I have listened carefully to all 3 headphones using both headphone amps (can’t use the LCD2s with the Crack as their impedance is too low). I can categorically state that the Beyerdynamic cans are without doubt the the best. Their sound is glorious with great bass and a seductive mid range. Their ability to retrieve detail is incredible and those who like to hear usually inaudible studio background noise, such as pages turning or a quiet aside from one muso to another, will be in for a treat with these headphones. They are superbly made and beautifully designed. You can listen for hours in complete comfort. The only drawback, and it is a very insignificant one, is that at 600ohm impedance those buying these cans will need to use a dedicated headphone amp, and a high quality one at, that to fully appreciate their abilities. I bought these on a whim at a store promotion where I received a big discount. I’m glad I did as they are the best headphones I have ever listened to. Highly recommended.

In balanced this is a superb headphone just behind my Focal Utopia for detail.Important to use a decent amp to understand what this headphone can do. It is not a poor mans HD800 it’s far more musical - fantastic with rock and Jazz. Just make sure you listen to well recorded music as it is very revealing. Single ended is excellent too, however in balanced it’s true capability’s shine forth. In the up to $1500 headphone category very few real challengers. If you can get this for $1100 a real bargain for the all round quality. I have thus far tested T1 with FLAC/HiRez files ripped to Sony Walkman in Sony dock USB in to headphone amp/dac RME ADI Pro FS balanced input.

3rd Generation Legacy from the Inventors of the Dynamic Headphone

I have been using this newest open backed Beyerdynamic Tesla for a little over a year and have been quite pleased. Compared to the T1.2, the impedance and sensitivity are changed dramatically, and the tuning is wildly different.The T1.3 tuning is a bit controversial. Looking at the recessed mids, I am firmly convinced Beyer are accounting for loudness curves to facilitate pleasurable listening at lower volumes. They have also introduced a great deal of lower mid warmth/bloom, which may be to try to cover some of the coloration people liked from OTL Tube amps paired with the older 600 ohm models (no longer possible).I quite like the tuning, but I would also not part with the more traditional T1.2.It's also disappointing that Beyer have reduced their warranty from 5 ... MoreI have been using this newest open backed Beyerdynamic Tesla for a little over a year and have been quite pleased. Compared to the T1.2, the impedance and sensitivity are changed dramatically, and the tuning is wildly different.The T1.3 tuning is a bit controversial. Looking at the recessed mids, I am firmly convinced Beyer are accounting for loudness curves to facilitate pleasurable listening at lower volumes. They have also introduced a great deal of lower mid warmth/bloom, which may be to try to cover some of the coloration people liked from OTL Tube amps paired with the older 600 ohm models (no longer possible).I quite like the tuning, but I would also not part with the more traditional T1.2.It's also disappointing that Beyer have reduced their warranty from 5 years on the prior models, to only 2 years on the current. It's ironic, but my T1.2 will remain on warranty for several years after these newer ones are no longer covered. That said these are incredibly sturdy, especially for a luxury TOTL model such as this.

600-ohm headphones, flagship Beyer T1 yeah theyre great

Obviously they are great but careful with choosing attached equipment. Its for amps and good recordings not bad equipment and poorly recorded music. You have to get capable acccessories.

Beyerdynamic T1 3rd Gen Headphones

Only a week old, but I really hope these headphones run in well. The sound is too boomy at above moderate volume and there is some distortion too.I am comparing them to my T5 2nd gen headphones which despite being closed back, sound more like open backs compared to the T1’s which simply shouldn’t be the case, run in or not! Hoping for a big improvement.

Great sound but takes time to burn in

Great sound with low mids & highs hitting the rights spot along with that wide stage presence you would expect for open back headphones. Just be aware these do require a period of burn in (2 weeks at 4 hours per day in my case) to get the true sound coming through

Proabably the best headphone you'll never buy.

I bought this on a whim and it really paid off. The tuning is very different but the sound quality is amazing! The bass is to die for. This is a headphone made for pure enjoyment than analytical listening. Try it before you buy but I'm sure you won't be disappointed with it! 😎

Wow! Wow! Wow!

Amazing headphones! I love them so much I can’t put them down. Thanks Audio 46 and Beyerdynamic for an amazing headphone.