That is far from the case, as theBeyerdynamic Blue BYRD 2 ANCearbuds show.
If you’re not a fan of true wireless earbuds, these make a great alternative.
Youre out of luck if youre looking for more colorful options.
The Blue BYRD 2 ANC earbuds are only available in black.
By making the neckband flexible, Beyerdynamic has eliminated most of the comfort issues of older-style designs.
This is part of what gives the Blue BYRD 2 ANC earbuds their IPX4 water resistance rating.
This means theyll withstand sweat or a few splashes, but dont try washing them off in the sink.
I usually take a medium-sized ear tip, and the medium here fit securely and comfortably.
Another multifunction button on the left controls the power and cycles through noise cancellation modes.
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Beyerdynamic offers a feature called Hearing ID that tailors the sound to your own hearing.
Kendrick Lamars i sounds good on most headphones, but its still a great test track.
While all the instruments were well-balanced, Lamars vocals still cut just as they should.
The Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD 2 ANC take neckbud-style earbuds into the present by making for a more flexible fit, modern Bluetooth connectivity, and a solid app to control EQ and other features. If you’re not a fan of true wireless earbuds, these make a great alternative.
As the name implies, the Blue BYRD 2 ANC earbuds feature active noise cancellation.
That said, its not particularly effective unless you have music playing.
Even then, I had a difficult time telling whether it was enabled or not.
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On the other hand, the Transparent mode was pretty good.
Voice quality for calls and video chats was decent, but nothing special.
This feature seems useful, especially since many people hear differently in each ear.
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There is a case, but its only to protect the earbuds.
What you end up with is longer continuous playback time than true wireless earbuds, but more frequent recharging.
It takes less than two hours to charge the earbuds using the included USB-C cable.
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Should You Buy the Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD 2 ANC?
This is the aspect of the Blue BYRD 2 ANCs that will either make or break them for you.
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