The sight of corded earphones is becoming ever rarer in the era of true wireless earbuds and phones without headphone jacks. Thus, Beyerdynamic's Soul Byrd in-ears are a welcome respite for anyone seeking quality wired audio. At $89, the price is right, and if you're looking for an accurate sound signature with some added bass depth and crispness, you won't be disappointed. Design The earphones, available in black, have a fairly nondescript design, with a thin matte rubber cable (about 47 inches long) and glossy black eartips featuring the new Beyerdynamic logo. The overall look is simple and sleek, but it definitely doesn't stand out. The inline remote control, located at roughly chin level on the right ear's cable, has three buttons. A central multifunction button handles play/pause, call management, and track navigation (with multiple clicks), and the plus/minus buttons adjust volume. The central button can also summon voice assistants when held down for a little more than a s...
Beyerdynamic's Soul Byrd earphones deliver quality audio in an increasingly rare wired in-ear design.
Strong audio performance with rich bass and detailed highs; Excellent mic clarity; Secure in-ear fit
Not for those seeking booming bass; Design isn't ideal for exercise