Spare parts from the 3D printer: Teufel presents "open source speaker" Mynd
Teufel has revamped its entire headphone portfolio, from open-ears to in-ears and over-ears. The Berlin-based company is also showcasing its repairable open source loudspeaker "Mynd".
Just in time for IFA, Teufel is once again hosting a product presentation - on its 45th birthday. The local heroes are showcasing six new devices in their flagship store on Berlin's Ku'damm. The focus this year is on headphones. However, a new speaker somewhat steals the show.
Mynd: Do it yourself
The Mynd, which looks a bit like a handbag, has physical buttons on the top and a detachable carrying strap. You can connect your playback devices via jack or Bluetooth 5.4. The Mynd also has a USB-C port, but this only serves as a power bank. This means you can connect your mobile to it and charge it. Even while it is connected to the Mynd and streaming music.
An integrated subwoofer, waveguides and two passive radiators are at work inside. The battery life is 16 hours, after which the speaker must be plugged in again. A small plus: with IP67 certification, you can also use it near water or in the rain.
The Mynd will be available at the end of the year for 250 euros. It will be available in the colours Warm White, Light Mint, Wild Berry and Warm Black. Swiss prices are not yet known.
First hands-on: Teufel signature sound as you know it
A small demo in their mini-studio confirms that this is Teufel sound as we know it. The manufacturer is working on achieving a greater balance, which is certainly successful compared to previous devices. However, Teufel doesn't want to fundamentally change its image: a powerful and extremely low-frequency bass dominates the sound of the Mynd.
Airy Open TWS: Teufel brings open design
D Teufel has built a touch control function into both headphones so that play/pause, skip/search and volume can be controlled without having to use a mobile phone. A total of four built-in microphones should ensure good voice quality when making calls.
One advantage of the Airy Open is the headband. You can rotate them continuously by up to 90 degrees so that the headband and the position of the speakers can be adjusted to your ear.
The Airy Open TWS will be available at the end of the year for 100 euros in Light Grey and Black. The Swiss prices are not yet known.
First hands-on: thumbs up for the movable temples
Teufel Cage Pro: Is decorative, looks cool
The Cage Pro is Teufel's new wireless gaming headset. I was allowed to try it on briefly in the flagship store, which is why I noticed one detail: why don't more manufacturers cover their over-ear headphones with breathable fabric? I find this much more comfortable than leather, whether real or artificial.
The headset comes with a magnetically attached microphone that can be removed and put back on for "outdoor use" as headphones. There are physical mute and a multifunction button on the headset. You can reprogramme the latter to your own liking via the app. The Cage Pro supports DTS Headphone:X V2 for virtual surround sound (7.1). The signal is transmitted via an included USB adapter or Bluetooth.
The battery provides up to 68 hours of gaming time at medium volume
And last but not least: the Beelzebuben are adapting the design to suit the custom. There are two LEDs on the back of the headphones. When asked what they are good for, they answer with typical Berlin snark: "Is decoration, looks cool".
The Cage Pro will be available from Q3 for 200 euros. The Swiss price is still unknown.
First hands-on: comfortable and delay-free
I'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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