The COVID pandemic changed how we work in the office and at home; millions of people have not returned to the traditional way of working and have outfitted their home offices to accommodate Zoom or Teams conference calls with a combination of video and audio technology. Beyerdynamic have announced their new SPACE loudspeaker/microphone system for just the purpose.
Beyerdynamic are responding to this change in a very similar manner to Audeze which launched its FILTER in Q4 2021.
Beyerdynamic have also jumped rather aggressively into the gaming headphone category; another area where Audeze have invested a lot of time and money with tangible results.
Unlike the Audeze FILTER, the Beyerdynamic SPACE can be used as a stereo pair of loudspeakers on the desktop and that is a genuine advantage for the Beyerdynamic speaker.
I had the opportunity to try the Audeze FILTER last weekend at CanJam NYC 2022 and the ANC made it possible to have a real conversation in a crowded ballroom with someone on the phone; I’m fairly certain that the sound quality would have been even better in a quiet home office setting.
The FILTER is also foldable and comes in a leather travel case which makes it rather useful for business travelers who may want to join a conference call from the privacy of their hotel room.
The price point on both products is below $200 which reflects the ceiling for this type of product in the market.
Make Calls and Listen to Music with Best Sound Quality
From the press release:
“The worldwide renowned beyerdynamic sound is of course also used in the brand’s new speakerphone: Thanks to a high-performance speaker system, beyerdynamic SPACE has excellent sound quality. Voices are reproduced with crystal clarity – users can understand the person they are talking to smoothly at all times during phone calls. When playing music, beyerdynamic SPACE unfolds its full potential and impresses with a balanced sound image, regardless of the music genre. For the respective application, the flexible speakerphone automatically switches between Voice Mode for intelligible speech reproduction and Music Mode for lively music playback.”
Thanks to true wireless, two Beyerdynamic SPACE devices can also be paired for a spatial stereo presentation of music and sound – perfect for an immersive music experience or a convincing business presentation.
Decades of expertise in microphone development and the latest innovation, 360° SMART MIC TECHNOLOGY, ensure maximum speech intelligibility and freedom of movement for professional or private phone calls from home or personal meetings with up to six participants.
The microphone system with four MEMS microphones automatically detects whether the signals are voices or noise and suppresses unwanted reverberation, echoes, or interference. In addition, the volume of the voice is adjusted automatically.
Full-duplex-audio allows participants to speak and be heard at the same time, without dropouts or cut-off voices. This forms the basis for an uninterrupted, harmonious conversation – even with multiple participants.
From start-ups to enterprises: beyerdynamic SPACE can be used as a meeting solution in individual offices, huddle rooms and small meeting rooms. With the integrated Kensington lock, theft protection is integrated.
In addition, the versatile speakerphone is equipped with software features adapted to everyday office use. For example, it can be switched to Business Mode, which prevents any unintentional connection with surrounding Bluetooth devices.
Designed to Match Your Office Space
Aesthetically across the board: Inspired by modern interior design, the Beyerdynamic SPACE is not only technically but also visually convincing. With the exciting contrast of matte surfaces and high-quality antibacterial textile fabric, it blends harmoniously into its surroundings.
The three different color variants in Nordic Grey, Charcoal and Aquamarine allow individual freedom for design – whether as a stylish speaker in the living room or as an eye-catcher in the home office. The illuminated LED control panel provides clear access to all important functions.
The Beyerdynamic SPACE is particularly flexible due to its compact form and the long battery life of up to 20 hours, which allows quick and spontaneous changes of location.
The Beyerdynamic SPACE has broad compatibility and connects quickly and easily to laptops, smartphones or tablets via USB or Bluetooth for easy communication across platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
For extended remote compatibility between speakerphone and communication apps, an optional USB Bluetooth adapter will be available.
Thanks to the proven quality of manufacturing and high-quality materials, the beyerdynamic SPACE is a long-lasting companion. If necessary, parts such as cables, operating components or battery can be replaced.
Availability and Pricing
The Beyerdynamic SPACE is available as of today for a recommended retail price of $179 from the beyerdynamic online store and Amazon, as well as from selected retail partners.
