Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm Headphones - Honest Review After 2 Years Use
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- After owning the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm studio headphones for almost 2 years I put together this review. Have these headphones stood the test of time and are they still a good buy in 2021?
Timestamps:
0:00 (Intro)
0:45 (Pros - Cost)
1:41 (Pros - Comfort)
2:08 (Pros - Long Cable)
2:26 (Pros - Durability)
3:08 (Pros - Adapter Included)
3:40 (Cons)
4:37 (Which Ohm Value To Get)
6:23 (Open Backed vs Closed Backed)
7:54 (Outro)
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Just about the best possible review that one could ask for. You've clearly owned the headphones awhile, you're unsponsored, and you covered everything I wanted to know effectively and quickly. THIS is specifically what I love about seeing things I'm interested in reviewed on UA-cam.
yeah the best one for me as well, subscribed and bought them xD hoping is all good, but hey from all I watched it is one of the best in the markets at this price, so hoping the best
Great review! Thanks m8!
Listening to this trough my DT770 80 Ohms just reassuring that I have the best headphones for my use. Heavy construction work outside and very nice to block it out with the passive isolation.
😆
Had mine 2yrs too. If I was writing a review on mine, it would be in line with yours.
brilliant video. I have the DT990s 250ohm which are the same but open back. But a lot of what you say applies also to the 990s. In the hifi community they have had some good and some bad reviews. Some saying that the treble is too much. But I really love mine. I honestly ask myself the question could it sound any better ? The sound is dynamic, powerful, clear and I only plug it into my MacBook Pro, I even love the spiral cable because it keeps things short and neat but can expand if needed. My 12 year old son uses mine all the time too so they get a lot of use. One other thing I dont think the driver change over time but the sound apparently does because the pads themselves get a little flatter moving the driver closer to the ear. But then again I cant remember how they really sounded when I bought them.... all I know they sound fantastic now...
I have the 250 ohms and they power my phone but not loud and I love them. Bass and everything sounds good they're very neutral.
Watched this and your recording synths and found them helpful.
Thanks for making them.
Great video!
MAN! THIS IS THE BEST REVIEW! THANKS! REALLY!
I was so nervous you were gonna say they are crap - just ordered some
Thank you!
Thank you for the informative video. I have a Behringer XR18 digital mixer and its headphones output impedance/level is rated at 40 Ohm / +35db (stereo). Which DT 770 PRO should I consider? 32, 80 or 250 Ohm?
80 will be good, but it still matters on to what extent you want it to be used
Thanks for sharing bro! You think the 80 ohms version works good with phones or computers without an external amplifier or audio interface? I'm seeking the right one for recording and for listening music on the beach and things like that...
Have a nice day! From Chile...
It did look like he was using it alone just on his laptop
I try lots of headphones headset in past 3 years had 4 top level top brands but after trying these I can agree with 100% these are the best i have ever had! Like quality is sooo good i was shocked ! Get them from eBay there is so many good deals i got mine for £45
The biggest downside with these (at least in my Opinion) is the fixed cable. I'd really like an Mini xlr socket, so i could change the cable if it breaks (happened to me, was relativly easily with a bit of soldering) or use a different length cable
mini xlr cable mod is really simple for this headphone if you know how to solder
Do you use a amp or interface with them?
Great review, thank you . I just bought these 80 ohm headphones . I´m using a Focusrite Scarlite 2i2 (3rd generation ) and I can´t seem to figure out why I can´t get any volume out of these. I don´t know much about technology . I am kind of disappointed . I hope I don´t have to buy a headphone amp. Would you happen to know what I may be doing wrong? I´d really appreciate any help . Thank you ! , Marc
Any update on this, Marc?
Tank you!
You should try the 990 pros!
I was an ATH M50X.. I found that the treble is a bit harsh in some songs. Tried my buddy's DT770pro and I'm sold
Exact same path as me, they're also really uncomfortable in comparison
Which one? 32/80 Ohm?
@@MrHubyBuby 80ohm
@@koncomartalegawa
With what setup?
Can I use the 80 with my smartphone? Probably with dongle DAC right?
Maybe the IKKO ZERDA dongle ( claims to handle up to 600 Ohm), or FiiO BTR5 (claims up to 100 Ohm) will work?
@@MrHubyBuby classic 4th gens apple iPod. For masrthpone you might nees to get a decent portable amp, unless u use LG G/V series
You seem to be the only person to reassure me that I can get the 80 Ohm and it will work with a laptop and possibly a phone. Have you noticed them being significantly quieter when used with these devices without an amp compared to other regular lower Ohm headphones?
I would say they are quieter but definitely go loud enough on my phone. I used to use them for listening to audiobooks on the busy commute and I never had issues.
@@Tunelighting That sounds great. I managed to find another video where a guy tests 250 Ohm with laptops and that works just about so I'm fairly confident with the 80 Ohm. No real plans to use them with a phone as they are too bulky for that so I should be alright. But having the option to do that is always good. Thank you very much. I appreciate the video and your reply.
@@TomDingleby I've actually ordered the 990s in 250ohm as I want to do a comparison. They are meant to come tomorrow so I will check them and let you know but everything Ive read states they need an interface or amp
@@Tunelighting Much appreciated. Gave your channel subscribe. I was considering the 990s as an open back back but quiet is more important than sound quality right now. But yeah stick them in a laptop and see. Thanks!
I own the 80ohm ones and they are absolutely fine without an amp, I use an amp and DAC when im working on music, but I also plug them straight into my iphone when im on the go and they work fine. The amp will definitely get you better performance loudness wise, but its not a necessity. without an amp they are almost like a 32ohm headphones on 84% volume (loudness-wise only).
Hi which headphones would be best for casual/enjoyable listening 80 or 250 ohms? Have a DAC that will be able to power either headphones.
Thanks = )
I don't care about cable since it made me learn soldering which is awesome skill to have.
Would the 250 version work with Galaxy Note 20 and the ifi hip dac ?? , great review 👍
The max volume would be extremely low as your phone doesn't have the power to drive it. Frequencies will be lost and overall sound is significantly reduced.
Consider pairing with a Headphone Amplifier/DAC or consider the lower Impedance versions.
@@varindralakhan3654 thank you for your reply 👍👍
@@TheSteve57 You're welcome dude
You can hear the music but its not loud.
There seem to be three different versions of the 80ohm headphones, one of them, the most widespread and possibly the oldest have a gigantic 3-4khz cut, the most recent have recessed treble and almost no cut, the ones that sonarworks got years ago had the best frequency response there is, have you noticed a high mid cut of some sort?
I hadn't noticed this too much but I tend to mix on my dt990s because I like the open backs so I'd not got into that level of critical listening with them. I just checked on sonarworks and they seem to think there is a dip like you say and then a boost between 8 and 10khz too. I can't say I noticed this too much on mine I still think they sound fairly flat
what a bout amp and dac for these 80 ohm version? i kinda want them for my pc, music, movies and gaming, do i need amp and dac or no? i will not use them on mobile and neither studio, pure pc usage
How do these compare to the Tygrs because I didn't care for those? They sounded muffled and bland. I have the new Sivga Robins and X2HRs and love both but searching for neutral headphones to mix on.
any new launch suggestions?
i'v e got the focusrite first gen 6i6 and i am maxed out on the volume do i need the 3rd gen interface or the appolo twin
@Tunelighting Do you think the dt770 pro 80 ohm can be used on a computer without an audio interface?
Just what I needed! I was wondering if the 80 ohms would work with my iPhone, nice to know they will! How loud can you get them on a mobile device? Compared to something like the apple earbuds?
Edit:
I bought them and they work beautifully out of my iPhone 11, but didn’t work so well out of someone’s IPhone SE that I know, so might only work to it’s best on higher end models idk
same question i have
@@djhamimusic well I bought them, and they work very nicely out of my iPhone 11!
@@ZEK.0 really ?? enough volume and quality??
@@djhamimusic certainly, I promise it’s good. Although, I did try them with a relatives iphone SE (second gen) and they were very quiet, so I can only vouch for the iPhone 11.
I’ve never been huge into audio, so can’t say for sure about quality, but they sound really really good. I’m sure with a £100 DAC and AMP, they’d sound better but considering they’re running out of a phone, they’re amazing
@@ZEK.0i appreciate your feedback because made me comfort a little Zac, nice to know this i will try to buy them .. thanks bro
What about frequencies? What about distortion? What about mids?
Just to confirm the DT770 80 Ohms will work with my IPad Pro as well as using them in my home studio on my MOTU M4 USB interface
Yes, mine work fine with a phone or iPad etc. Not the loudest headphones in the world but definetly loud enough
Even the 250 ohm are working with my ipad
Did you end up getting the 80 Ohm version? I have the MOTU M4 as well, and am wondering how they perform with it? Thank you so much.
idk if i have alien ears but had a pair of them tried to mix on tuem and yes as comfortable as they are the hype on the mids and highs was enaough to return them
How does a piano VST sound on these, have you tried? I’m worried that its ridiculous V-shaped curved (from other review) might ruin the sound a bit. Thanks.
It does have a couple of Dips in the frequency but nothing that affects anything that drastically, if you are just practicing. If you are mixing piano then probably worth using with sonarworks if you are nervous about missing stuff or just checking on other systems
The long cables are a bit of an issue for me. I used roll over them all the time with my chairs wheels. Need to get some velcro or something to stop that. Still these headphones are king, just a damn shame that in my country, we pay the same price as the headset with the duty fees and shipping...
If u get a 250 ohm version then it's coiled. U will need an amp
@@Kana0211 Definitely friend. I got the 80ohm version and you don't need an amp for that, works very nicely with my pc and phone but definitly need to tweak the EQ to get the best experiance as these are quite bass heavy, at least on default EQ settings.
I having a question can you run the 770 pro 80 ohms run out of a phone I use a iPhone XR is it loud enough?
Are those the original ear pads?
Is there a difference between DT770Pro and DT770M 80ohm
no mention of how well they fit on your head, although this may have been included in your comfort description
i found with some big headphones they fall off my head when I bend down to pick something up
That's a really good point, I'd not really though about it but they never fall off my head as they fit rather snug. But now you've said that I remember my old headphones would always fall off when messing around with guitar pedals etc. So I guess that's another added bonus!
@@Tunelighting The fact you never brought it up, I'd assume, is key to why it's not an issue. I'm sure you'd have mentioned it if it was, or at lest be reviewing a different pair by now. Not sure how many musicians, producers etc would endure using a pair of headphones for over two years that are prone to falling off all of the time.
The non detachable cable is my only issue at the moment, but it's not a major thing. It's just that I have gotten used to being able to detach, having the freedom to swap out a cable if necessary. But that said, if you've taken yours on the road, mildly abused them, and not had a problem with the cable over their lifetime to date, then it would be reasonable to assume they included a high quality cable in the design plans. Therefore, I probably shouldn't be too concerned about that, anticipating getting a good few years out of them before any faults cropped up.
Besides that, sound review, and like you stated, it is better than those unboxings as this is a true testimonial after years of use. I am almost swayed to get me a pair
I'd love to have a coil cable but it seems the only coil cable is with 250 ohms...... Do you find the cable of 80 ohms robust enough?
the Custom Studio is pretty much DT770 80 ohm and it comes with a detachable coiled cable. I love my pair.
I use Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd, would the bass of 770Pro 80ohm be good with this interface? I literally can't find any answers about the bass and I listen to a lot of hiphop (which needs bass haha).
Didn't your cable still break??
1 of the big selling points of these for me was the extra long uncoiled cord, however, after a year's use, the cord has become curled in 2 separate large areas, and I haven't been able to straighten it back out. Are there any tips to uncurl it and get it straight again. When I try to pull it straight, it just curls back into a permanent coil.
I am looking buy studio headphones for gaming, should I get these or the dt990pro
If you have an amp to power them and can live without the great bass and isolation. I would get the dt 880 pro 600 ohm. Personally I wouldn’t buy a 990 under any circumstance. Other then that I’d get 770 80 ohm.
I will subscribe as long as you stop saying "impidence"! It's pronounced 'impeedence' because it impedes ' ( slows down) the flow of electrons. Still gonna buy one though. After this! You've just cost me over a £100! Thanks. 😉
would the 250 ohm work on an apogee symphony desktop ? and thanks for the video.
If you work on a Mac you should have no problems
They do say you need an amp to make the drivers move properly. I have mine plugged into my laptop and the volume is loud enough.
how do you find them for volume with they scarlett
Noice
Now what microphone should I get?
Depends what you want to do mainly, singing, rapping, podcasting, record instruments, all of the above?
@@Tunelighting I've just bought the Shure SM57. Is it good for anything?
@@Tobi-oi3uf shure mics are my favourites. The sm57 is a dynamic mic and so is often used in live settings as its a bit more rugged. They aren't quite as detailed as condenser mics but I think they still sound great and can be used for pretty much everything.
I use a shure sm7b for everything which is basically just the more expensive model of the sm57
@@Tunelighting Thanks! I'm from Eastern Europe so budget friendly gear is definitely my option
Check out the SE2200. It's an incredible mic for the money!
so these will work with a smartphone ?
Nice
Hey. Could you please help me decide between Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm and Sennheiser HD 599? I will use the headphones for games and music on my Pc at home only. Which one is better?
The 770 pro will be perfect for both as I use them for music and gaming.
How is the bass with it.
Great headphones, shame about the shoddy after-sales support from Beyerdynamic.
I still can't really decide which one I should choose. This is kind of a dream of mine and it would be my first "expensive" (at least they are for me) headphones and I really don't like that the cable is fixed. I wish they made it changeable, like an Audio Technica.
Edit:typo
i got my dt 990 pro's in late summer 2014. used them almost everyday untill about a month ago where they finally broke. still debating if i'll try something new, or go the safe route and get a pair of dt770
How did it break? I'm trying to find the most durable headphones possible
@@voreincorporated3056 after 7 years of abuse, the right side speaker cut out. im not over exaggerating when i say i used them for many hours almost every single day, both for film school, work and freetime. i might have swapped out the earpads and headband out a couple of times which makes them feel brand new even after a long time. i bet you could get many more years out of them, but mine had some rough times haha. if its durability you're looking for, then these are excellent headphones. i got myself a new pair of dt770 for christmas. i have never tried another headphone that could compare to these :)
@@frederik4515 If, by chance you still have your DT 990, why not repair it? Had the same problem with my 15 year old DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm, I simply ordered 2 new drivers from Beyerdynamics, the headphones are easy to service and all that is required are some basic tools, like a screwdriver (or for newer models torx or hex keys) and a soldering iron. All parts are available as spares.
Also it is recommended to replace the earpads, as they wear down over time and absorb a lot of the lower frequency sound. Those shown in this vid look completely flattened and worn. I'm handwashing the earpads once or twice with soap, then replace them before they get 2 years old, in the end it depends on the amount of wear.
@@Aliens308 it didn't cross my mind about repairing them tbh, so i threw them out and just got a new pair at the time. i still use the second pair i bought 2 years ago and they still feel brand new. might try to repair these if they ever cut out =]
@@frederik4515 After all they aren't that expensive, so buying new one isn't that bad, but if nothing major is broken it is still interesting to repair them. Here the drivers do cost 48,7€ a piece, so they aren't cheap. First I only replaced the broken one, but the remaining driver did sound a little softer, so I decided to replace it as well. If they are totally broken and worn, one might as well buy a new pair for the price of 2 drivers, a new cushion for the headband and a pair of earpads.
But apparently they have also changed the type of plastic used for the cups and some parts are manufactured in China nowadays, like the earpads, it says so on the packaging. So might as well keep mine in good working order for the foreseeable future. Next time something breaks I will put a mini XLR socket on them and make the cable removable
I picked up the 80ohm headphones to plug into my Scarlett 2i2. The volume is way too quiet. Especially when trying to play drums with music. I really need amp suggestions. After plugging the headphones into my home stereo, I know what they can sound like. Just need the same sound from my laptop plugged into the Scarlett.
If you're using direct monitoring on Scarlett 2i2, then yeah the volume would be very low. One way of boosting the monitoring volume would be to use an external headphone amplifier with scarlett 2i2. Something like Schiit Magni 3 or something. I have the 250ohm version. My ears are very very sensitive and so I can get away with half the volume levels than a lot of other people. I even found the volume sufficiently loud on my mobile phone at 50% volume! (although the bass was not clean and so I won't recommend that). I'm planning on getting Magni Heresy, but still haven't figured out the best way to connect the audio interface with a headphone amplifier. Some suggested a TRS to RCA cable but that just seems wrong!
@@VamsiMohanKrishnaVadrevu The Magni Heresy is on the top of my list as of today.
will these be good on a plane?
Paid £108.00 yesterday for a pair brand new, Rubadub Glasgow. 18th Dec 2021. Yes Dog's Bollix phones.
Impedence does not mean quality and never did... its just a measure of resistance, the higher the more power it needs to work properly, different tuned drivers will give different results and hogher or lower impedence does not have anything to do with quality.
and also beyerdynamic sells almost every replacement part of most of their headphones
they really need to make the detachable cable
I note the cable is a straight cable, not a coiled cable, have all the DT 770 Pros got a straight cable, which I prefer?
Yes I believe they have because they are closed back and I guess it gives you extra length when using them for monitoring. I have the 990s too which has a coiled cable and I find that seems to get in the way more, personally I prefer the straight one but I think it's personal preference
Dt770 pro 250ohm has coiled cable
i keep hearing they're sibilant as heck. still really want them (only for single player immersive gaming), but unsure.. :/
Can an iPhone drive these 80 ohm headphones?
What amplifier or DAC do you use with the DT 770’s?
Just plug them straight into my focusrite interface. The 80 ohm versions work fine at a decent level even on my phone without amplification
@@Tunelighting Great!
Do you have any sound or volume issue when using it straight into the laptop?
The 80 ohm version of the DT770 will work with a laptop without an interface?
Yes, they will work on a phone too
I have the MMx300s now ... not going to lie, they sound amazing, however the bass is kind of lacking and generally my super old Syberia650s still sound better and much more OOMPH / immersion. I think it's because they have 50mm drivers, boosting that sub bass a bit more vs 40 mm on these, and pretty much most popular headsets.
turn down the ding sound during segments
Bro. I didn't know headphones had impotence lol
There are low impedance headphones that sound really great. The claim of high ohm headphones giving you better quality sound doesn’t hold up. There are lots of factors on what makes headphones good, like the drivers, the materials used in the headphones pads and so on and so forth.
It holds up in the context of same headphones. 250Ohm DT770 does sound a bit better than 80 and 32Ohm versions.
@@skuyzy198 people argue the high ends of 250 ohm is almost painfully piercing vs the 80 ohm version which doesn't have that issue
But thats an ongoing debate since the beginning of time
@@Kevin-yp7yk people are insane.
@@skuyzy198 Its definitely a problem if enough people notice
@@Kevin-yp7yk maybe. But "People" is such a broad thing, that might as well be vocal minority and/or people who come from crappy bassy headphone environment.
DT770 Pro are legendary amongst professionals for a good reason.
I prefer highs in 80ohms version than 250 ohms version, the overall frequency response is better in 80ohms
Er, in actual fact, it's exactly the opposite.
@@officialWWM no
Reny Perucchi check the specs. The reason there is a 250 ohm version is because it increases the frequency response!
@@officialWWM i read many reviews saying the 250 is more sibilant/harsh in the treble
R A they are not more harsh, they are more accurate!
good for you. I will return those trebly tin cans band wagon hype trains and will continue to enjoy superluxes 681 evo for much more fuller enjoyable sound, but it seems people go with what everybody go...even on my piano synth 681 evo sounds fuller and even sharper. despite dt770 seem to have tiny more detail in some songs but it's non significant, because 681 is just more robust in sound and blows dt770 tin cans out of water
U like bass don't you
@@challenger2724 dt770 have good bass, but it's not wide enough, it lacks body and has metallic treble....disturbing headphones considering many mix their music in it despite that same music sounds like crap in those headphones
No aislan tanto como quieren hacer creer en las reviews, seguirás oyendo
ruido en casa o ruidos (incluso ligeros) que provienen de la calle si
estas cerca de una ventana, oirás hasta el teclado que es silencioso y
más los ruidos del ratón. Menuda decepción me acabo de llevar por eso,
si lo vas a usar para estudiar en un sitio donde hay ruido olvídate,
aisla más que un semiabierto pero no tanto. El sonido es bueno al menos,
apreta un poco al principio.
When were they ever the best headphones. In the 80s?
I need real answer here. I bought them expecting something great... And right away after first try I almost started laughing how bad they sound. Zero bass. Boosted highs. People keep telling me that "You need an AMP" so my question is, DOES AMP MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE? I'm afraid to invest another 100$ on an Amp that won't make difference. And I will be left up with garbage sound and amp that does nothing.
What are you trying to do with them? They aren't meant to sound amazing just fairly flat. I do think you are right that they could be flatter but in terms of clarity etc I find them really good. I tend to use them with sonarworks too just to flatten out those slight peaks and troughs. I think what you get for the price is pretty good.
Did you get 80 ohm or 250?either way an amp will make it sound better for sure. Now the question is, are you someone who is a bass head who thinks the best sounding headphones have a ton of bass on them? If so then you're at the wrong place my guy. These headphones aren't meant to sound like your average bass boosted headphones. These are studio headphones and are meant to portray how something is intended to sound rather than boosting it to sound better like how a lot of casual headphones on the market does.
@@ashonline77 80 Ohms, I like bass on some songs. But not having bass at all makes no sense for me. You loose all the low end just for few high notes that you won't hear on something like XM4's... Idk.
@@gytispranskunas4984 the 770s 80 ohms has one of the highest bass if not the most bass out of all dt series. So it shouldn't be as bad as you're saying imo. Getting an amp will give you more bass but ofc keep your expectations low since its not gonna sound like some kind of bass boosted headphone either way but it should give you more bass with an amp since for things like bass is what you need an amp the most.
These headphones achieve the deepest most booming and punchy bass I've ever heard in a headphone. You probably aren't powering them enough if you cannot hear the bass. For example, the following linked youtube video makes my whole head shake if I turn my volume up to 60% on my PC. If I increase the volume to 80% and hold them in my hands, my whole hand vibrates considerably. (I do have an amplifier) ua-cam.com/video/P8edlLBh0DA/v-deo.html
'Impotence', lol. It's 'impedance.'
dont fall for the audiophile meme just buy superlux hd681
Kevin gates: yes
FUCKING LOUAD BELLLLLLLLLLL
Maybe for studio use. For your average Joe's out there. Do NOT buy this. You will be way more satisfied from your 20$ generic headphones. DT 770 pro have absolutely zero base. I bought them with expectations that they are amazing... But reality is very different. I repeat do not buy this headphones.
I'm the same. Bought them as my first closed back headphones. I own the old HD598 model and I can't stand the soundstage of DT770 and their piercing trebles. If you don't need closed back then from my perspective DT are inferior to HD598 in every way... they probably are a bit better on the details but otherwise they are extremely bright and tight on your head compared to HD598.
What amp/dac were you using?
Lmao impotence