Beyerdynamic's answer to higher-priced ultraportables from AKG and Sennheiser, the DTX 300 p is a competent performer with a surprisingly reasonable price tag.

The Beyerdynamic DTX 300 ps are a great buy for someone who favors comfort and portability over audio quality.

The new Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC has finally touched down on my review desk, and I could not be more hyped. I demoed a prototype at IFA in Berlin back in August. Sinking back into the Corinthian Leather seats of the MajorHiFi Review Jet as we took of from Tegel, I couldn't get the sound out of my...

The Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC headphones deliver solid, rich, clear audio. Their noise cancellation is better than average, and offers two useful modes. The included app can also help you tweak the sound signature to match your hearing profile.

Rich, bright, balanced audio performance; Solid noise cancellation; Useful interior earcup status LEDs

A bit overpriced; Easy to accidentally press touch panel; ANC creates a slight hiss

With a price of 400 Euro, the Lagoon ANC is in the same class as models from Sony, Bose and Sennheiser. For the noise reduction I would prefer Sony's WH-1000XM3 or the Bose NC700 because of its variable adjustability.

There's a big difference between different pairs of top-shelf headphones. It's really a matter of what features you end up paying for. Sometimes, you're paying for extra noise isolation or greater sound quality.

The Lagoon ANC headphones tick all the right boxes for design and features. Their sound is entertaining, and analytical in its approach. They lack the sonic sparkle of the best models at the price, however, and the light guide system is one of the more peculiar features we've tested.

Balanced, even-handed and agile sound; Light, compact and comfy design; Good accompanying app;

Inexplicable Light Guide System; Lack a little sonic sparkle;

When you think of the word "lagoon," noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones probably don't come to mind, but don't let that color your judgment on the Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC. These headphones offer a lot to like, including rich, bright, balanced audio, solid noise cancellation, and cool status LEDs on the inside of the earcups. At $399, however, they cost $50 more than the Bose QuietComfort 35 II, our Editors' Choice. Simply put, for $100 less, these headphones would have a better rating, but at $400 they're priced too high. Design There are actually two Lagoon ANC models available, one with black earpads and headband cushioning, and one with brown earpads and cushioning. Most companies would give the products the same name, but Beyerdynamic has named the black model the Lagoon ANC Traveller and the brown version the Lagoon ANC Explorer. They're the same price, just with different colors on the padding. Between this decision, the peculiar stylized Y logo on the earcups, and the ac...

The wireless Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC headphones deliver solid audio and noise cancellation, but are priced a bit too high.

Rich, bright, balanced audio performance; Solid noise cancellation; Useful interior earcup status LEDs

A bit overpriced; Easy to accidentally press touch panel; ANC creates a slight hiss