Beyerdynamic Aventho wired reviewed: Great endurance, no-frills
10-10-2026
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Pictures: Florian Bodoky
With the Aventho Y, Beyerdynamic is shaking up the mid-range market. It lasts for days, can be repaired, and converted into a gaming headset – all for very little money. However, you will quickly notice where the manufacturer has cut corners.
With the Aventho Y, Beyerdynamic aims to cover as many areas of use as possible at once – listening to music, gaming with a microphone, and the over-ear headphones are also intended to be a lifestyle gadget. And all this at a nice price: 149 Swiss francs or euros. To live up to the lifestyle aspect, the headphones are available in four colors: black, blue, turquoise, and pink. How does the package hold up against the tough competition in the mid-range segment?
Metal where it counts
The build quality of the Aventho Y is a wild mix of materials. The sliding brackets are made of aluminum, and stainless steel was used for the hinges. This gives the headphones stability and should benefit their longevity. However, plastic clearly dominates. It feels very light and, with its colors and buttons, reminds me a bit of the Tune 780 NC from JBL – somewhat playful, but solidly built. In addition, the (removable) earpads and the underside of the headband are covered in synthetic leather, with foam underneath. Nevertheless, the Aventho Y is not that light: it weighs in at 316 grams.
Despite the weight, I find them very comfortable. The large, round ear cups enclose my ears completely without pressing on them. The headband is also sufficiently padded and has a recess at the crown that reduces pressure. I think the manufacturer has tuned the clamping force well. The headphones don't slip when I'm on the move (I'll catch that bus!) and they don't press uncomfortably – even when I'm wearing sunglasses.
As if Beyerdynamic knew me personally, the manufacturer sells velour earpads (as an additional option for 19 euros). This means I have neither heat buildup nor gross films of sweat around my ears. Sure, I have to clean them regularly with a damp cloth because the velour simply absorbs the sweat. If that's not for you, there are of course also simple replacement pads available in the same shop.
However, I do have one small point of criticism: the size adjustment clicks into place in very fine increments. If you – like me – want both ear cups at exactly the same height, the adjustment is a matter of millimeters.
If you want to stow the headphones, you can rotate the ear cups and fold them up. Then you pack them into the included pouch. Here you notice the compromises you make for the price: a fabric pouch with a drawstring does the job that a proper case with a snap or zipper does for more expensive headphones. At least the pouch has a sewn-in side pocket for the color-matched USB-C cable. But that's all Beyerdynamic includes. The headphones are not really protected during transport. Speaking of transport: the headphones have an IP53 certification. So dust and splashing water won't harm them if you get caught in a light rain shower while on the go.
Right to repair: Simply replace the battery
What's under the hood is more exciting: you can replace the 650 mAh battery yourself. The manual that comes with the Y explains how to do it. Spoiler: you simply remove the left ear pad (it's held on magnetically), then you see a small flap. You have to open this, then you can simply take out the battery and replace it. A replacement battery can be ordered on the website, but is apparently currently out of stock.
Until you need to replace the battery, "several years" should pass. And during this time, you control the Y with physical buttons. You will look in vain for swipe gestures here. The manufacturer has installed a sliding switch on the left ear cup for switching on and pairing. You will also find the ANC button and a multi-colored LED for the charge level there. On the right, you can see the volume buttons as well as a button for play/pause. You can also assign these to skip/search in the app.
But be careful: you might need the pause button, because the Aventho Y does not have wear detection. So the sound will happily keep playing when you take the headphones off.
You can connect multiple devices via multipoint. The Y supports Bluetooth 6.0 and Google Fast Pair. Practical for Android users, because pairing only takes seconds. A weak point is the codecs. SBC and AAC, that's it. However, that is to be expected in this price range. In return, Beyerdynamic gives the headphones a 3.5 mm jack port.
Warm, loud, and a matter of taste
Inside the Y, dynamic 45-millimeter drivers work with a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hertz. Even during the first test listen, I notice that the headphones are quite loud and somewhat difficult to level because the volume is stepped quite coarsely. So it gets significantly louder or quieter with just one press of the button. What also strikes my ear: the sound is very warm and has a certain spaciousness. Fans of a flat, true-to-original sound can stop reading here.
If I hadn't already seen the marketing campaign for the Aventho Y, it would have been clear to me at the latest by the bass line that this is not aimed at a listener base obsessed with brilliance and detail. The basses are loud, give drums in particular a certain punch, and reach cleanly into the sub-bass without it turning into an acoustic mush. However, the bass is not fully utilized ex-works. The low-frequency range sounds a bit capped and could reach further down and build up more pressure. A case for the EQ in the Beyerdynamic app.
Meanwhile, the Aventho Y reproduces voices very clearly and precisely. They are in the foreground when they are supposed to be. In addition, they are well separated from the instruments. However: when I listen to tracks with heavily distorted guitars (for example AC/DC), the guitar tilts somewhat into the cutting.
It's similar at the top end. The upper frequencies sound bright and airy. I hear a boost, as if the high sounds had to assert themselves against the basses. Unfortunately, this makes the sound somewhat sharp in places, depending on the genre. The highs of the Y bring life to the cymbals, but it does not reach the clarity and brilliance of high-class headphones. Overall, the sound also sounds comparatively somewhat compressed. For analytical listening or as a classical music fan, you'd better look elsewhere. The Aventho Y is at home in pop or the electronic sector – or in dark metal, where the bass guitar leads and the electric guitar also plays rather low.
Hammer battery, decent ANC, compromises when making calls
For noise canceling and the transparency mode, the manufacturer uses two microphones. That is little compared to the competition. At least I don't hear any background noise, which otherwise really annoys me. I don't hear a large pedestal fan nearby at all while working. The ANC also blocks out my kettle and my mechanical keyboard. And most importantly: voices on public transport cannot be heard. But when it gets really loud, for example with trains at the station, some noises still get through. Bose, Sony, and their ilk are clearly pulling away here. The transparency mode is fine as far as it goes. It brings my surroundings to my ear clearly and naturally.
The purely passive shielding of the Aventho Y will do in a pinch, but you actually only need it if you can't get around to charging the Y for a long time. Because even with ANC, the battery lasts up to 60 hours according to the data sheet. In my everyday test, it gives up after a good 56 hours. That's fine. If you turn off the ANC, it's even up to 90 hours. Fast charging is also good: five minutes of charging time for six (!) more hours.
For making calls, the Y relies on its two microphones with ENC noise suppression. This filters out background noises such as street noise, chatter, or wind. Unfortunately, it doesn't really convince me. You can certainly use the headphones for everyday office life. Outside, the voice quality left something to be desired. The person on the other end complained about the wind and the dullness of my voice. The wind also took the fun out of making calls for me. So if you make a lot of calls while on the go, you should take that into account. Beyerdynamic does offer a clip-on boom mic with a USB-C dongle – but that is intended more for gaming and must be purchased separately. I did not have it in the scope of the test.
In a nutshell
An all-rounder for a tight budget
The Aventho Y is not a pair of headphones for audiophiles. But it doesn't want to be. It is a companion for everyday life that won't let you down even after several days. Great for commuting, the gym, or the office. It also has a cool, sustainable concept and can be upgraded to a gaming headset. You have to make compromises with the codecs, the accessories, and especially when making phone calls. I also missed having a hard case. In terms of sound, it is convincing in the areas it is intended for. With present vocals and a warm, lively mix. The bass is also good after some EQ adjustment. Furthermore, the velour ear pads are super comfortable. Ultimately, you get what you pay for. A mid-range headphone for relatively little money that is intended to appeal to a young, pop-oriented clientele.
Pro
- up to 90 hours of battery life
- removable battery
- magnetic ear pads
- comfortable seat
- physical buttons with a clear pressure point
Contra
- somewhat compressed sound
- only SBC and AAC codec
- Call quality not always convincing
- no hard case for transport
Header image: Florian Bodoky
Florian Bodoky
Senior Editor
Florian.Bodoky@digitecgalaxus.chI've been tinkering with digital networks ever since I found out how to activate both telephone channels on the ISDN card for greater bandwidth. As for the analogue variety, I've been doing that since I learned to talk. Though Winterthur is my adoptive home city, my heart still bleeds red and blue.
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