1. Packaging
The earphones come in a very attractive packaging. In response so as can be found on this all specifications of earphones. In addition, all the accessories will be listed with pictures. I especially like the product description in full text to the fields of material and design, sound, comfort, flexibility and compatibility. Sure, can promise the producers much, but even the packaging shows that it is very serious Beyerdynamic with these earphones and they are convinced of their product. But my personal highlight of the package is the little word "Enjoy" on the tab that holds the sealed package. Such a product has to be presented, on which I have long looked forward. As already mutated easy unpacking to a ceremony.
2. Package
IDX 160 iE come up with a very extensive range of accessories. Beyerdynamic delivers no less than 7 different attachments made of silicone, and a special attachment of foam. Here will be something for everyone here.
Moreover, there is a stable hard case, and an adapter to connect 2 earphones to a music source, two different extension cords and a VoIP adapter to use the earphones for example, for video telephony on PC can Such a wide range of accessories can be found rarely.
3. First impression
The first impression of the earphone was consistently good. The aluminum listeners are very well made and make a stable, high-quality impression. The cable is not as thin and weak as with other earphones that I have tried. Everything is meticulously crafted and looks good.
A special feature of this headset is the cable. The earphones attached to 30cm long cables, which lead to a phone jack. Do you need a longer connection cables, so you can use the supplied extension cable. This has the advantage that with a fairly common problem with earbuds cable break on the plug only the extension cord must be replaced.
4. Comfort
Important for Germany EAR headphones is comfort. The earphones may not be uncomfortable or even pain during extended use. For this purpose, it is first necessary to find out from the supplied articles the right. This only works by trial and error. If you have the correct paper found sitting earphones (at least for me) very secure in your ears, they do not fall out, but do not interfere. Beyerdynamik provides these earphones with a coupon, with which you can let yourself make the hearing aid acoustic specialist custom earpieces (ear molds). This should again be significantly better from the comfort of her, but also much more expensive.
The cable is slightly heavier than other models, which can be attributed to the stable version. But this also bothers hardly, the earphones are never drawn from the ears due to the cable weight. The design as a flat cable is designed to counter clutter. This works for me well, but I wrap the earphone after use tidy up and stow them in the provided box. Like Plotting the earphones loose in your pocket around this look different, I can not judge.
The winding of the cable is a little more difficult when you do not want to twist the cable (I try to avoid this if possible to avoid unnecessary stress to the cable). Instead I put the flat cable so my fingers that it is always smooth and occur no twists. This may be an exaggeration and certainly costs more time than doing it just winds up normally, but is likely to serve the durability in the long term.
The included hard case is sufficiently large to accommodate the earpiece.
5. Sound
As with any brand-new transducer, regardless of whether headphones or speakers, it is necessary to give the earbuds time to play along. This makes the membranes more supple and deployed only as their full-bodied sound. The import should take place at a "normal" listening level and with musical pieces from different styles of music for a period of at least 24 hours. Only then can you get away with a real judgment on the sound quality of the earphones.
The sound of the DX 160 IE is very balanced. The bass are clear and defined, without distortion in any volume. The heights are also very clear, but never pointed or flashy. The centers are very well balanced. I have seen many different home EAR headphones owned and tested, but never had such a balanced sound as in this Model. The bass range for their design, very little diaphragm surprisingly deep down, but they never appear exaggerated, yet they hide other frequencies. Those looking for an earphone that comes along very bassy, is hardly happy with this product. However, anyone who is looking for a balanced earphones, should look at the iDX 160 iE necessarily once (and listen).
The stage, which generates these headphones, is quite noteworthy. Of course, it is hardly possible here to find good Over- EAR headphones. Nevertheless, the iDX 160 iE generated quite a broad stage on which can be good places individual instruments.
I hear mostly music from the rock and metal scene, but have also orchestral pieces and classical music with these earphones belongs. Again, fully convinced this model.
What is the volume in terms to say that the iDX 160 IE is a little quieter than other models actually. This is probably due to the relatively high impedance of 47 ohms. I can say that the earphones were too low, however, by no means. For me, listening to music with this earphone at the highest volume is (tested with iPhone 5 and 6 and MacBook Pro) is not possible without doing it in your ears hurt. The volume is thus definitely more than adequate. The higher impedance benefits the sound quality, so Beyerdynamic has been a meaningful way here.
Should also be mentioned that the sound but changed quite significantly with use of the foam article, the sound is bass-heavy and overall musty. That I did not like, so I ultimately use the normal silicone essays.
6. Remote Control
The control of music playback (play and pause, next and previous track, volume) and the phone call (acceptance and placing of telephone calls, volume) works fine. The pressure point of the keys is very pleasant, only the distinction between individual keys could be better, sometimes you have to search a little to serve the right function.
At this point it should be pointed out that the contacts for the remote control in the jack are located on each manufacturer, and therefore can lead to problems with the remote control for devices from different manufacturers. To prevent this, Beyerdynamik supplies with two different extension cable. In these cables, the contacts in the connectors are arranged differently in order to ensure the right contacts as possible for each device. For Apple devices, the extension cable with the white insulating rings is the right choice in the plug. This cable then everything works perfectly.
If your device has to try it, which cable works reliably. This I did not try, so can not say if there are problems.
7. Other
The closed design of the earphones a good attenuation of ambient noise is given. Particularly well this is the foam articles, as this best adapt to the ear. But the silicone attachments provide good shielding, so that ambient noise is good "locked out", at the same time penetrates hardly music to the outside.
In a review it was mentioned that the bass disappear when you push the earpiece too deep into the ear. This I can also observe. Then you should make sure to find a great sound experience.
8. Conclusion
IDX 160 iE Beyerdynamic totally convincing. The sound is well balanced, with no processing defects and the product looks overall very high quality. I have the earphones now for about 6 months in use, and may yet find no faults. Of course, a Wise management is a prerequisite for this, however, should be understood in a product in this price range. For me, these earphones is the perfect companion.
The price is definitely appropriate for this performance. Although you have little deeper into their pockets grab than other models, but worth it. I would buy this home EAR headphones at any time.
9. Overview
+ Very balanced sound
+ For indoor EAR listener big stage
+ Good workmanship
+ High-quality materials
+ Wide range of accessories
+ Interchangeable extension cable (easy replacement cable break)
- So far found none
A little tip: To clean the earbuds, particularly the coverage before the sound exit opening, recommends Beyerdynamik alcohol soaked disposable towels from the drugstore. Here, make sure that eventual cerumen is not driven into the sound outlet.