Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Wireless Headphones Review

When it comes to headphones, many will argue that the ones coming out of Germany are the best.  Having been in business for nearly 100 years, Beyerdynamic makes some of the best.  And if music is important to you, why not look at some of the best?  Up for review today is one of their better wireless models, the Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Wireless Headphones.

 

Features and specs:

OPERATING PRINCIPLE: Closed

TRANSMISSION TYPE: Wireless via Bluetooth®

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE HEADPHONES: 20 ohms

WEIGHT HEADPHONES WITHOUT CABLE: 283 g

BATTERY RUNTIME: Up to 45 hours

BATTERY RUNTIME WITH ANC: Up to 24.5 hours

HEADPHONE FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 - 30.000 Hz

SUPPORTED BLUETOOTH PROFILES: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, SPP

CODECS: aptX™ LL, aptX™, AAC, SBC

SOUND COUPLING TO THE EAR: Circumaural (around the ear)

ARTICLE NO.: LAGOON ANC

 

The Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC came in a great looking color printed box, with phots and specs of the headphones. Opening the box showed a well-protected headphone held in place in the hard zipper case. Materials used in the construction was mostly plastic, with some metal. The earcups are wrapped in ultra soft leatherette with what feels like memory foam behind it. Quality of materials used, as well as fit and finish, are all excellent. Also included was the charging cable, audio cable and quick start guide.

 

  

I really enjoy the awesome design of the Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC. One earcup has all the connections, as well as Bluetooth and ANC controls. The earcups are super soft for long listening sessions, and they fold in for more compact storage in the hard case. The light guide system is a cool way to show their status. And of course the MOSAYC software helps to tailor the sound by adjusting the output of the different frequencies based on your hearing needs, thanks to the hearing test that the app does. Now let’s hear how they sound.

 

 

Toto: Africa- Kick drum had very good tight clean impact with low end extension. Congos had very good full sound with very good resolution of the pad. Cowbell had very good resolution and metallic sound. Vocals were silky smooth with very good texture of the timbre. Soundstage was both deep and wide. Drums had excellent dynamics and tight deep impact. Cymbals were crisp and clean. Gong had clear decay. Recorder had good air. Piano sounded natural.

 

 

Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody- Soundstage was absolutely huge, both wide and deep, giving the impression that you were actually in the recording studio. Harmonics of the vocals were excellent and really revealed the layers of texture of the timbre, in silky smoothness. Piano sounded more natural than it should at this price point. Cymbals were crisp and clean. Drums were dynamic with excellent impact, fullness and low-end extension. Guitar was nice and raw.

 

 

The HU: Sugaan Essana- The thunder at the very beginning sounded extremely life-like it surprised me! There was very good resolution so you could hear the bow slide across the strings of the lute. Drums were very dynamic, played with great depth and tons of authority and did so cleanly! The vocals were amazingly raw with tons of resolution of the timbre and texture.

 

Beyerdynamics Lagoon Traveler provided another sound signature that was neutral, leaning just a hair on the warm side. Resolution was raised a tad as well. That’s in part to their tesla driver. Vocals were silky smooth. The bang for the buck continues, thanks in part to their sound app. You get your own little hearing test, thanks to which you get a sound tailored to your own hearing need. Can you say bespoke headphones? Your mind will be blown!

 

Headphones are giving a lot of bang for the buck now, and many of them come with an app as well to customize the sound.  Beyerdynamic took the app to a whole new level, providing an actual hearing test, to get the sound just to where you need it.  And the headphones are also very well made, to provide years of used.  Based on their design, features, quality, and performance, the Beyerdynamic Lagoon AND has earned our Editor’s Choice Award.  For more info and specs, check out their website at www.beyerdynamic.com.