beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, 80 Ohm, Closed Back, Over Ear, Wired Professional Studio Headphones, Home Recording, Podcast, Monitor, 3m Straight Cable, Black with Limited Edition Black Velour Ear Pads

Without a DOUBT the best headphones I’ve ever had for a reseaonable price! I was looking to replace my gaming headset for something with better audio and not with the “gamer” tag. The build quality is great, metal reinforced with a comfortable soft headband for long gaming OR listening sessions. The cord is long enough to allow me to freely move around my room like my previously wireless one. Connecting was as easy as plugging into my amp (which you might need depending on your Ohms and motherboard). I would definitely recommend it for gamers looking to move on from the over priced mess that is the gaming headset market. Sound is great, noise canceling via Closed Back sound stage, did I mention COMFORTABLE? Highly recommend!!

These headphones truly exceeded my expectations. I’ve used many studio headphones before, but the DT 770 Pro 80 ohm Limited Edition stands out immediately. The sound is incredibly clear, balanced, and detailed — perfect for recording, editing, or just enjoying music with amazing quality. They are also extremely comfortable, even during long sessions. The build feels solid and professional, and the noise isolation is excellent without feeling too tight. I’m very impressed with the overall performance, and I’m glad I made this purchase. Highly recommended!

For this price point, these are amazing close back headphones that offer top notch sound quality. They are very comfortable and do not press in too hard on the sides of my head.

My youngest saved up for a pair of these and loved them - until she somehow managed to get them caught between the chair and the pc, bending the plug. When I went to get her a replacement, this was all that would do (thankfully they'd come down in price a bit by then!). So, about the headphones. They are actually some of the more comfortable ones we've found out there - they've never pulled her hair while taking them off, soft ear covers, etc. She's prone to migraines, and the weight of these have never been an issue. The sound is excellent. She plays a lot of online games and the sound is clear and adapts to the wide range of volumes and tones easily. East setup, long cord, work well.

I think one of the strongest selling points for these phones are their comfort. You don't think you need it until you try it once and understand the difference - because it turns out being distracted by any discomfort will disrupt your listening experience in ways you really wish it didn't. These headphones feel incapable of discomfort even if you wore them all day long. As for the sound quality, these phones (like any other headphones) are going to show 'colorization' at certain frequencies and this model has colorization behavior that concerned me and most likely others too. These headphones are a just a bit too bright at louder volumes (particularly for music). It's very clear they are this way if you check out their frequency response graph (see photo) - especially at higher volumes. Another graph clearly shows it gets even more pronounced the louder it gets (see photo). If you don't suspect you will listen to these at louder volumes most of the time, then this isn't really an issue, and can actually be an advantage because brightness at lower volumes generally improves clarity. That said, my impression is that these headphones were not quite intended to be used at higher volumes. From a numbers perspective, the graphs show this, and additionally, this particular model is rated up to 100 mW of power whereas other comparable phones can handle up to 1,000 mW (there's not a lot of room for loud volumes / higher power use). In fact, if you run these at louder volumes, you can tell they start to clip a bit sooner than you might expect. Granted, a lot of people are not going to use these at higher volumes - but I also know there are people out there that really want to listen to music loudly (not ear bleeding!) and these headphones show concerns at the kind of loudness I am trying to describe. If you think you will listen to these loudly - what you can do about it is use software (or hardware) to alter the EQ of whatever you are running these on. I use them on my laptop (behind a DAC/Amp) and for those of you who are using them on a computer, you may be very interested in a free software called Equalizer APO along with the Peace plugin. It will give you a 13 band EQ where you can set the changes wherever and however you want. The most useful feature of this software is you can overlay the picture of the frequency response graph on top of the graph of the changes you are making. When done this way, you can achieve a highly accurate and complete correction of the colorization (see photo). Do note that if you do this, to not apply as much correction as you get closer to the high end because of the way the headphones behave with volume changes - you will want to only correct about 2/3 to 1/2 as much to give some room for these changes. If you bother to do this - it will drastically improve the sound profile of these headphones. It will feel like you added 100's of dollars of value to them because frankly - it's quite difficult to manufacture headphones to sound uncolored by themselves - the physics behind it will always introduce some colorized sound. There is some color you may want and others you don't - but if you don't bother to use something to correct for the colorization - you might find yourself wondering if some other pair of headphones will more closely produce your 'ideal' sound and begin a cycle of trying to find that 'perfect' pair and keep discovering they all have some bit of colorization. If you spend about $150 here you can get top of the line comfort and very capable headphones, and for free, help correct it's sound profile to your needs. Now, you can't improve certain things like sound stage or imaging this way - but if you were concerned about that there's a good chance this model wasn't your first choice because these are closed headphones and not the top of the line model offered by this company. Beyond the brightness colorization, the mid and bass response are great. The mids stay pretty neutral at all volumes. As some people have noted, they can be bassy. Yes - they are very capable of reproducing the low end in ways most headphones just can't. To be more specific, they have pretty good low end *range* - as in you can really hear the sub bass. But, there is a slight problem with their bass response at specifically around 210 Hz. I highly suspect with non-electronic music you may not notice this because it's not the most represented frequency - but if you do listen to electronic music - there's a good chance you will feel the bass doesn't quite sound the way you remember. Well, it happens to be a prominent frequency for kicks and bass lines - so it's fairly present in the sound spectrum for electronic music. I would boost this area specifically to see the difference and leave it at that. There will be some people who think that, overall, the bass is too present, and indeed it's true that there is significant bass response if you look at the frequency response graph. Just like with the brightness, it gets more pronounced the louder you go. For those of you who listen to electronic music, there's a good chance you will really appreciate this - it can be amazing how these headphones respond. However, if you don't listen to electronic music - this is probably unwanted in a lot of cases. Again, I would apply EQ correction for this - but in this case I would just apply an overall bass reduction as the bass response is pretty even unlike the high end which has several peaks and valleys in that range and is more complex to correct. That about wraps out my thoughts on the sound quality. I will say that if you don't have an amp for the 80+ ohm models, you will most likely find these too quiet - they will sound about half as loud as you expect they can achieve. This is expected because of the higher resistance. Most likely, you will want an amp to drive these. That said, I don't recommend the 80+ ohm models for mobile users... those are more for stationary users. If you don't already have an amp, and plan on getting one, do yourself a favor, and make sure that either your amp has a built-in DAC, or plan to get a separate DAC. The main reason for that is the DAC will ensure the amp is getting the kind of electrical signal it's expecting. In my case when I only had the amp and no DAC, the amp was prematurely clipping at lower volumes because of the output from the laptop - this was immediately fixed by the DAC I bought. As for the build quality - pretty sure these will last a lifetime with care. There's nothing particular cheaply made that I noticed about these phones. I'm not concerned with the way they look. They aren't displeasing to me - but I'm also not thinking these are the coolest looking phones, but I don't care about that.

I have used many different brands of headphones throughout the years as I am a music obsessed "junkie." I seriously cannot exist one day without my music! It is my constant energy source (other than coffee) :) I have always been a mostly dedicated Sony girl (still love them), but decided to give these a chance as I love to continue sampling with sound. I can get brand specific, but I am always open minded and adventurous and love to experiment! When you listen to music as much as I do (17-19 hours a day), as well as play around with recording, you like to have a broad spectrum of tools available to you. After reading many of these reviews and researching the specs for each model I decided the 80 ohms were just the right vibe for me and all my applications. Let me say - I love when risks pay off! The minute I slipped these on I was blown away. (which is why this review is rather LONG) Biggest factors were: 1. Comfort - The velour earpads are incredibly luxurious and snug against the head without being claustrophobic or sweat inducing (both of which I have horrible issues with). I was especially concerned about this because it is something that happens to me with pretty much any ear cup trapping heat against my head. I am a hyperhidrosis sufferer of over 28+ years, and since that is never going away and any little thing can trigger a nasty sweating episode, I certainly don't want my number one and favorite activity to be contributing to that! I have been wearing these for hours at a time (longest session was 3.5 hours so far) and at times forget they are on - they are just that comfortable in their design. The cord is long, but if you run it behind your back it never gets in your way or adds considerable weightiness. The adjustable headband is genius in the snap design and I love how sturdy they feel. Although they look heavy I was amazed at how light weight they actually are. Another issue I tend to have with overears is significant pain on the top of my head from plastic rub or behind my ears rubbing. I have been wearing these almost non-stop for about 3 days now and have not had one complaint. I just have to remember to take them off to let my ears have a break from their amazing SOUND. 2. Sound quality (listening) - the 80s are super well balanced if you are using applications that do not require amplification. They are perfectly designed for your every day musical consumption through a computer or smartphone, but I mostly bought this set to record vocals with my mic. They give me a rich, all around balanced experience where i feel the trebles are clear enough and the bass is not so "thuddy" it seems "muddy." It's actually very punchy, warm, and responsive feeling. Don't get me wrong, I err on the side of more bass as I love hearing that rich tone, but I never want it to be overpowered as some in the Beats brand can be. I do use Beats tour 2.0 as my main earbud, but for an over ear they can be a little overpowered. On that note, some headphones require really precise tuning with an EQ to manipulate their best performance, but these Beyerdynamics are as plug and play as you could hope for. I listen to a very broad range of music too - from punk to classic rock to EDM to Alternative to hard rock, to Prog, to some pop and metal etc.. . I'm just an all around music enthusiast and these headphones make me hear all the same songs in a whole new light. And that's exactly what I was looking for since I want to enjoy the same thing over and over, but never tire of having a new experience with something even though it's familiar. You definitely don't need your device turned up too high to enjoy the depth of the sound you get. The pads are not noise cancelling, but they do a great job of isolating sound close enough to you to fully immerse you in the experience. 2.2 Sound (recording) I haven't got to use these as much yet on the recording side with my Blue USB mic, but from the little I sampled with it they are perfectly designed to meet my expectations. They do a fabulous job of isolating the input in your ear, but still allow you to hear some of what is happening around you without it being a distraction. I noticed that right away and loved that aspect. They cut down the distractions, but don't make you "disappear." 3. Aesthetic appeal/long term investment - They are stylish while still being professional - so many headsets can go for one goal and miss out on the other. I think this set does a great job of adding excitement/uniqueness to the design without sacrificing quality. They don't look "stupid" on your head - like a gimmicky, "I just want to be cool" look. But they definitely aren't boring or cheap looking either. In fact, they are less bothersome on my huge head of hair than some headsets have been. If you have alot of hair to hide them, they can almost look like earmuffs instead of headphones, and while possibly an irrelevant point, I thought it was pretty neat. :) All parts are replaceable too! So that sets them apart to be a good long term investment if you find you enjoy the experience as much as I do. Clsoing points are - there is no compromise for quality or well engineered, smartly run, passionate companies. This was my first experience with Beyerdynamic and it has been one well worth having.

Three Years and still going strong. The photos are from this week, and that is out-of-the-box pads still on. Some discoloration, and they are maybe a teeny bit more flat than they were floofy. These have been carried for over two years all over, and have encountered no issues. I have a case if it's going in checked luggage, but otherwise they toss into a bag quite well for a daily travel...although they are not small enough to be remotely considered portable. Well worth the investment, for years on years. _________ Disclaimer: I am not an audiophile. I do not have any experience with recording or studio work or anything other than a simpleton who wants to be comfortable and listen to good music. I paid full price for these (around the two-hundred mark), basically an average consumer. I did read a bunch of reviews before settling on this pair, however. Choosing the company for their modular approach and their user-serviceability. These headphones, firstly, are HUGE. They very easily fit over everyone's ears (and head) and are a dominant piece of headwear. In case that doesn't seem straightforward enough they are NOT PORTABLE. That being said, with a case for protection they can be road or airplane-friendly. I use them for music listening at home, keeping the noise of my neighbours out (and flatmates, who bumble about at all hours) and cannot hear anything but music and the loudest or closest of sounds. Have not been on an airplane... The sound quality is, to my ears, phenomenal. I never knew, for example, that the bass line in "Games Without Frontiers" by Peter Gabriel was so...choppy..until I listened to it through these. Everything sounds very good, although many of the lower-quality rips (and other..acquired musics) sound muffled, muddy. Thankfully, it is not hard to make better rips of all the CDs I have, just time consuming. The pair is easily the most comfortable thing I have ever worn over my ears: as warm as a knit ear-band thing, nowhere near as itchy as any knitted by kind friends out of what I assume to be steel wool. The "velour" (?) earpads are superb, and while they can tickle ears if sensitive, they are so soft it's ridiculous. Sound levels seem fairly even, although I have nothing to compare it to (price-wise). I can say, compared to a pair of Stir-It Up Marleys I own, it is much crisper (?) and nowhere near as bassy. Sometimes I can feel air moving around my ears from lower bass lines, which is a cool feeling (even if somehow psychosomatic). Some YouTube frequency tests (so scientific, I know) prove the range on these, though I am doubtful as to the utility of testing at such piercing ranges. All in all, I would buy them over. I don't need two pairs (they're pricey!), but I would buy another if/when these break, which should be a few years at least..studio phones are durable, and a home-user like me really doesn't test the durability. If you're looking for good phones, go for it, but look into getting a case (casebudi is good)! Maybe an amp too...

Beyerdynamic has been founded by the Berlin born Eugen Beyer. The German based audio equipment manufacturer produced loudspeakers for film palaces in 1924 and moved over to dynamic headphones by 1930s. Then the war came, and the company had to freeze all production. In 1948 Beyerdynamic relocated to Heilbronn, where till this day, with only about 300 employees, it manufactures microphones, conference systems, aviation headsets, and of course, headphones. I first discovered the brand (and this particular pair) when browsing around some hi-fi message boards. I've read a few reviews, and after trusting in the ears of audiophiles and their expensive measurement tools, decided to shell out $250 (MSRP) for a brand new pair. My first impression was immediately positive. First, I was incredibly pleased by the soft and fuzzy velour ear pads, that cradled my head like a pair of cushioned ear muffs. Comfort may not be the highest priority for most purveyors of sound, but I assure you, after a couple of hours of listening, they may change their mind. And it's not just the ear pads that make this closed headphone feel snugly on my cranium. There's the soft padded headband that wraps neatly around my crown, and at only 335g (about 11oz), the circumaural constructions feels compact and tight. I tried walking around with them on the street, and was only put off by the length and thickness of the cable that I had to tuck inside my pocket. Perhaps a small price to pay by some, but I really prefer to use them in my studio. Afterall, the DT 770 is a reference headphone for "control and monitoring applications". OK, so what about the sound? Because the pair is a closed-back (sealed as opposed to open on the side) headphones, the set naturally blocks some of the outside ambient noise. The bass is responsive and tight, easily reproducing some of the thumpiest tunes in my playlist. Although a closed-back pair of headphones will give up some of that open-air feel in the soundscape, I had no problems listening to ambient and drone. But I must admit, with a pair of Beyerdynamics I seem to gravitate towards the lower-end frequency-rich tracks. They feel a bit less brighter than the pair of Audio-Technica I have reviewed, but at the same time deeper and warmer. As I write this, I've got Emptyset`s Collapsed (Raster-Noton, 2012), covering the entire spectrum of sounds, at a pretty loud volume. There are a few more notes on the pair I must cover. The PRO suffix in the model means that the headphones are designed for studio and stage professional use. The PRO also boasts the "bass-reflex-openings" at the side of each housing, to allow for the frequencies to "breathe" better, by the moving diaphragm. Don't worry about this particular modifier in the model - we are all professionals here, right? And finally, the listed impedance of 80 Ohms. This requires a whole other paragraph of discussion. Basically, the higher the impedance, the more power you will need to drive the headphone and get a proper output volume. At 80 Ohms (Beyerdynamic also manufactures a 250 Ohms version), this pair can easily be driven by a laptop, MP3 player, and iPhone. The impedance of the headphone has to do with the voice coil, which is a winded copper wire with a particular thickness (and thus associated resistance). The thicker wire has less resistance and low impedance, but does not move as easily (it's bulkier). The thinner wire has more resistance, higher impedance, and a more `natural' movement (and reproduction of sound), but doesn't sound as loud and needs a better amplifier. You need more power to push this thinner wire to the same volume. Again, comparing this pair to a marketing ploy of other, less qualified artist-branded headphones, is not even a subject of this discussion. It's really day and night in terms of sound reproduction - and I challenge anyone to compare the products side by side! If you're a bass-head (I'm talking to you, head-nodding warehouse dweller, you know who you are), then you will absolutely love these cans at your day-job desk! And best of all, no one will be able to hear your beats!