When you’ve been in the audio game for over a century, like beyerdynamic has, you tend to know a thing or two about sound. Founded in 1924 and still engineering its masterpieces in Heilbronn, Germany, the company has long been the force behind some of the world's best headphones, microphones, and studio gear. From Beethoven symphonies in concert halls to the chaotic brilliance of garage band jam sessions, beyerdynamic’s gear has made ears happy across every octave imaginable.
Now, they’re turning up the volume—literally—with a new lineup of in-ear monitors (IEMs) that promise to please even the pickiest of audiophiles, musicians, and sound engineers. Four fresh models—the DT 70 IE, DT 71 IE, DT 72 IE, and DT 73 IE—are officially available for purchase at $499.99 a pop, and they aren’t just shiny earbuds with a German accent. They’re mini marvels of engineering built for live performance and studio precision.
The Ear Arsenal
Each model is powered by beyerdynamic's secret audio sauce: the TESLA.11 dynamic driver system, a tiny titan capable of delivering “superior resolution, crystal-clear audio, and minimal distortion.” And when they say “minimal,” they mean it—Total Harmonic Distortion sits at a microscopic 0.02%. A statement from the company discloses that these IEMs offer “exceptional impulse fidelity for precise sound reproduction,” and if you're wondering what that means, it’s basically a fancy way of saying they’re fast, accurate, and won't fudge your snare hits or synth stabs.
Of course, what’s high fidelity without high comfort? beyerdynamic thoughtfully includes five sizes of silicone eartips and three pairs of Comply™ memory foam tips, so you’ll get a perfect seal and isolation up to -39dB. All-day wearability is also a selling point, which means you can go from rehearsal to recording without pulling them out.
Here’s the breakdown of each model—and who they’re meant for:
DT 70 IE:
If you're into mixing and critical listening, this is your go-to. A statement from the company discloses that the DT 70 IE is “engineered for studio professionals,” with a balanced sound that aligns with the Fletcher-Munson curve—basically, your ears' best friend for consistent audio at all volumes. It’s got linear tuning, low-end accuracy, and a cable that doesn’t transfer every jacket rustle into a sonic earthquake.
DT 71 IE:
Bassists and drummers, rejoice. The DT 71 IE is tuned to deliver “deep bass and crisp treble” with slightly dipped mids for better transparency. According to the company, the design “enhances low frequencies while maintaining clarity for cymbals, percussion, and bass guitar overtones.” Translation? You’ll feel the thump and hear the shimmer—without your kick drum sounding like it’s stuffed with packing peanuts.
DT 72 IE:
Guitarists and vocalists finally have an IEM that won’t muffle their mids or drown their dynamics. A statement from the company notes the DT 72 IE features a “natural sound balance for enhanced clarity,” with attention paid to the 200–500 Hz range to fight the dreaded “occlusion effect” (A.K.A., the sound of your own voice bouncing around in your skull like an unwanted reverb pedal). It’s articulate, balanced, and about as subtle as a jazz solo at midnight.
DT 73 IE:
Pianists, keyboardists, and orchestral musicians get the DT 73 IE, a finely-tuned companion designed for “natural bass and midrange with refined treble.” A company statement highlights that it features a linear response from 20 Hz to 1 kHz and a “subtle treble boost above 5 kHz,” which makes those delicate harmonic overtones shimmer like freshly polished Steinways. It’s made for nuance, not just noise.
So, whether you’re on stage hammering out a drum solo, laying down vocal takes in the studio, or simply the kind of person who insists on FLAC over MP3 (and will die on that hill), beyerdynamic’s latest in-ear monitors have something for every audio obsessive.
They may be small, but they speak volumes.
