Dysons new headphones

[maximit]

Dyson has a new headphone called OnTrac. Their marketing claims: "Custom-built 40mm, 16-ohm neodymium speaker drivers deliver an expanded frequency range, to reveal expanded sub-bass and high-end brilliance, for a richer experience from every note. Most headphones operate on a frequency range from 20 to 20,000 Hertz. Our technology expands that range, from 6 Hertz at the low end to 21,000 Hertz at the top."

https://www.dyson.com/headphones

Dyson's New OnTrac Headphones Rival AirPods Max With 55-Hour Battery Life and Customization Options

Dyson today introduced its second pair of headphones, the OnTrac, focusing on customization and premium features to directly compete with the likes of Apple and Bose. The new headphones represent a significant shift from Dyson's previous attempt, the Dyson Zone, which combined noise-canceling...

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[staticV3]

Most headphones operate on a frequency range from 20 to 20,000 Hertz. Our technology expands that range, from 6 Hertz at the low end to 21,000 Hertz at the top."

What a load of nonsense.

Still, Dyson's first headphone ("Zone") had surprisingly good tuning, so the OnTrac could actually be worthwhile:

(oratory1990 measurement)

 

[maximit]

Cant wait to feel the 6hz vibrating my head. lol

Also not quite sure why I would want to hear 21,000hz shriek.

In regards to tuning, all these Bluetooth headphones have DSP so i expect all of them to have proper sound. Most of them have some basic EQ in the app, Dyson does as well.

 

[Jeromeof]

Cant wait to feel the 6hz vibrating my head. lol

Also not quite sure why I would want to hear 21,000hz shriek.

In regards to tuning, all these Bluetooth headphones have DSP so i expect all of them to have proper sound. Most of them have some basic EQ in the app, Dyson does as well.

Often the EQ in these apps are poor (e.g. the Sonos Ace only had basic Bass and Treble) but I agree this might be a very good headphone.

Though it looks 'heavy' in the video - there is a reason lots of ANC headphone use plastic.

 

[maximit]

451g and might be heavier with the custom CNC cups. Will give your neck a good workout!

 

[solderdude]

Same weight as Focal Clear, 150gr lighter than LCD4.
But... not a lightweight headphone, most headphones usually weigh between 220 and 350 gram.

 

[olieb]

Dyson has a new headphone called OnTrac. Their marketing claims: "Custom-built 40mm, 16-ohm neodymium speaker drivers deliver an expanded frequency range, to reveal expanded sub-bass and high-end brilliance, for a richer experience from every note. Most headphones operate on a frequency range from 20 to 20,000 Hertz. Our technology expands that range, from 6 Hertz at the low end to 21,000 Hertz at the top."

ww.dyson.com/headphones

("expands to 21,000 Hertz" - what a nonsense)
I followed the Dyson link. But the obnoxious webpage with its lack of information will make me not go to Dyson (for anything) ever again.

 

[Mr Swing King]

I kinda like the colourful design although it doesn’t look all that comfortable to me.
Dyson making headphones isn’t that weird though. Yamaha makes a lot of crazy things including headphones.
I’d be surprised if they are any good, but then again Aune just made their very first headphone and it absolutely rocks. Perhaps this Dyson won’t suck?

Edith: ohh and I only buy headphones that go below 20 hz, of course! My father is an elephant.

 

[nerdstrike]

It would be a bold move to wear these on public transport.

 

[Multicore]

And it really does look like their goofy vacuum cleaners. What a surprising thing to want to model as a fashion statement.

 

[dweeeeb2]

I’m interested in the pads, they look good. Anything else out there with similar stuff?

 

[staticV3]

I’m interested in the pads, they look good.

The ear pads or the headband cushion pads?

Anything else out there with similar stuff?

Please be more specific. Do you mean the ability to mix and match colors?

 

[Multicore]

Caption competition​

Rose seeks an escape route as Daleks overwhelm the railway station.

I'm not good at these. You do one!

 

[Curupira]

6 Hertz at the low end to 21,000 Hertz at the top.

GS delight.

Shame they don't come with the old filter

 

[dweeeeb2]

The ear pads or the headband cushion pads?


Please be more specific. Do you mean the ability to mix and match colors?

The ear pad material looks interesting. It looks like they could provide a very comfortable and good seal. I haven’t seen it before.

 

[Curupira]

The ear pad material looks interesting. It looks like they could provide a very comfortable and good seal. I haven’t seen it before.

Search for Dekoni and ZMF velours and suedes, they might be similar.

The HarmonicDyne Athena, from YT reviewer ZeosPantera, comes with such pads:

HarmonicDyne Athena

New Voice Coil and Magnetic Drive System To power the new 50mm diaphragm, we have developed a new high-performance ultra-fine voice coil and high-flux magnetic enclosure within the driver. The ultra-fine voice coil features thinner strands wrapped more cohesively and tightly to better respond to...

www.linsoul.com

 

[Keith_W]

Perhaps this Dyson won’t suck?

Of course it won't suck. It's a freakin' headphone, not a vacuum cleaner.

 

[mhardy6647]

re: 6 to 21k response.
I mean... in the 1970s, man...

source: https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Catalogs/Lafayette-Catalogs/Lafayette-1975-750.pdf

source: https://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/flipbook/1979_radioshack_catalog.html

 

[Jim Taylor]

"OMG! That 6 Hz just made me crap my pants!"

"Why yes ... yes, I am a mouth breather! Why do you ask?"

"Breathe in ... breathe out ..."

 

[kemmler3D]

"What the... I didn't know Dyson made vacuums! Why does it look so much like my headphones, though?"