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Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black with Grey
Features
- 80-ohm all-rounder: sounds best from an audio interface or headphone amp; loud enough from most laptops.
- The tracking standard: closed-back isolation keeps the click and mix out of your mic while you record.
- Closed-back isolation: passive shielding for vocal booths, podcast desks, and loud rooms.
- Velour ear pads: replaceable grey velour and a spring-steel headband, built for years of daily sessions.
- In the box: DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm) with fixed 3m straight cable and 1/4-inch adapter. Made in Germany. Best from an interface or amp.
Description
The DT 770 PRO (80 ohms) is a closed dynamic headphone that is ideal for professional use as a monitoring headphone in studios or on the move.
Brand: beyerdynamic
Color: Black with Grey
Ear Placement: Over Ear
Form Factor: Over Ear
Impedance: 80 ohm
Brand Name: beyerdynamic
Model Number: 1000640
Model Name: T 770 PRO
Built-In Media: Headphone
Age Range Description: All
Warranty Description: 2 years
Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging
Number of Items: 1
Series Number: 474746
Item Highlight: Plays from a phone or laptop, best with an amp, the tracking standard for recording and podcast, velour ear pads, 3m cable
Generation: 1
Global Trade Identification Number: 43
Number of Packs: 1
Manufacturer: beyerdynamic
Item Type Name: studio monitor headphones
Mfr Part Number: 474746
Headphones Ear Placement: Over Ear
Headphone Folding Features: Over Ear
Earpiece Shape: Closed-Back
Control Type: Volume Control
Control Method: Remote
Impedance: 80 ohm
Noise Control: None
Frequency Response: 5 hertz
Sensitivity: 96 db
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Noise Control Features: sound isolation
Enclosure Material: Soft PVC
Specific Uses For Product: Entertainment, Gaming, Professional
Antenna Location: Audio Monitoring, Gaming, Recording, Studio
Compatible Devices: Studios
Cable Features: Straight
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Carrying Case Material: Fabric
Additional Features: Noise Isolation
Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm with 6.35 mm adapter
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Wireless Technology: Wired
Hardware Interface: 3.5mm Audio
Input-Device Interface: Audio jack
Color: Black with Grey
Style Name: Professional Closed headphone
Carrying Case Color: Black
Theme: Music
Item Weight: 9.5 ounces
Carrying Case Weight: 1.6 ounces
Unit Count: 1 Count
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Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black with Grey
There haven't been many reviews out there that cover the differences between the different versions available of this product. I found myself in the possession of both the 80ohm and 250ohm so hopefully this can be helpful to someone! The first thing I would like to note is that the 80ohm version has a straight cable whereas the 250ohm version has a coiled cable. This difference has a non-obvious impact on comfort: the coiled cable of the 250ohm version makes the headphones feel heavier. That's because there is more cable that "hangs" off your head. Because the headphones are already pretty lightweight themselves (~270 g) it does make a small but perceivable difference. The straight cable is pretty long so while it will work great at the studio, work or home, it would most likely be a major annoyance if you were planning to use these on the go. DIFFERENCES IN SOUND The differences between the two models I've reviewed (80ohm and 250ohm) are subtle but they are there. It's definitely true that the 80ohm version has slightly more bass whereas the 250ohm version has more pronounced highs. I personally love when the bass in a song really pulls you in and makes you want to dance on your desk. With the 80ohm version, I definitely get that. With the other, I kept thinking to myself that the bass was nice, but always a little less impactful than I wished for. If you are the kind of person that boosts the volume of your music until the bass is strong enough, then definitely go for the 80ohm version. I know it's the more expensive version (as of this writing) but you'll be glad you spent the extra. I have noticed that these headphones need at least a couple of hours of "burn-in" to sound their best. So if you're not super happy with the sound (to me the 250ohms sounded a little harsh at first) then set your headphones in a safe spot and play some pink noise for a couple of hours or even overnight then try again. I know that the effects of burn-in in headphones are a highly debated and controversial subject in the audiophile community. My opinion is that it's the only (virtually) free method of possibly improving the sound of your headphones prior to first use. So why not give it a try? IMPEDANCE AND AMPLIFICATION Why would you consider these really nice headphones if you're not interested in good sound? The biggest improvement in sound quality I've ever noticed after getting nice headphones was when I bought a DAC/AMP. These things really do make a difference. Get a Fiio, Centrance Slim or something like that and you won't regret it. If you plan on using these on the go (which I wouldn't recommend because they are fairly big) then definitely go for the 80ohm. ON COMFORT One of my favorite feature of those headphones is the detachable headband pad. One thing I was able to do is to cut some NERF darts, cut them in half and slide them in the headband where needed. This allowed the headphones to make better contact with a larger surface on my head, reducing pressure and discomfort. You can also bend the headband a little bit (it is made of metal after all) but I found that the extra padding allowed me to really adapt these to feel great on my head. These headphones are relatively light. The ear pads can get hot after a while but I've notice that effect decrease over time. CONCLUSION I was looking for the perfect closed-back headphones to use at work. They would need to be comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time and sound great. The Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro 80ohm are perfect for that. I highly recommend them!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016 by E
Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black with Grey
I'm rating these headphones at 4.5/5 for being a very good mid-range set of 80-ohm 'head speakers'; I am not comparing these to higher quality (and more expensive) headphones because I've never listened to high-end headphones. I bought these over a month ago and I really like the audio quality, so I'm giving a positive detailed comment here. I, like some others have noted in their comments, find that my ears do warm up and get a little moist very quickly, but after a while I don't notice this, and this aspect never becomes discomforting over hours of use. I wear glasses and these fit over the temples very well and do not cause discomfort, and there's no external sound leakage in/out of the cans. I have larger ears and the cans' size do provide a good over-ears fit, and are just marginally large enough for my ear lobes. I've worn them for hours and have not experienced any fatiguing side pressure on my head. The audio cable (3.5mm plug) is quite long and has a substantial cable diameter, and it is an attached cord. The 3.5mm male audio plug fits firmly into an audio plug socket. I don't hear any extra bass frequency emphasis, just as others have noted too; it feels balanced across the low, mid, and higher sound frequencies (I'm not an audiophile). I use these connected to a FiiO USB E10K audio DAC (avail on Amazon; it's an external USB sound card, essentially), which converts USB digital audio into the analog stereo audio signal; perfect for USB audio-out devices like a PC and a Sony PS4. I bought these to replace an Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphone, which eventually broke (irreparable) after 3 years at the can hinges. I'd say the AT-40s have a bit more bass emphasis than these DT 770s, so I liked the AT-40's audio (soundstage?) perhaps a wee bit more. These have less side-clamping pressure too. I've read that the AT-40's can hinges have been improved to reduce its track-history of breaking, but I wasn't willing to chance it again. I'm pleased with the music quality I hear from uncompressed audio (like CD music). I cannot detect any audio distortion or frequency drop-off across the audio ranges, though again I do not have a 'critical ear' listening sensitivity (and don't want to either). When an audio file source has a defect or distortion, you will hear it - as you should with quality speakers. The build quality and hinges! are better. I feel I made a good purchase with these mid-range-quality headphones in this price range. HTH
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Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2018 by Gryphon
Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black with Grey
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...
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2016 by Art V.H.
Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black with Grey
For a long time, my Ultrasone Pro 550's were the go-to headphones. In fact, as I write this review, I'm listening to these through a Sony AW-45 playing back Fritz Reiner's recording of Pines of the Appian Way with Chicago Symphony. And they sound great. Along game my wife's ATH M50x's... I had to have a pair. Not only have they been my daily drivers any time I don't need to wear in-ears (when I'm in the machine shop, welding/grinding/cutting etc), but they've also been my recommendation for anyone looking for a good pair of cans that don't break the bank. The Ultrasones are accurate, almost to a fault. They're really, REALLY flat. They're the razor blade of headphones... stupidly sharp, perfectly straight, and very specific. When you need a razor blade, nothing else will do the job. The M50x's, however, are more like a beautifully crafted knife. Well balanced, elegant, and still razor-sharp. They have a very pleasing V-profile to them that puts a little more meat on the bottom end and still allows the high end to maintain its clarity. Then I accidentally bought these... the subject of the review. The DT770's (80-Ohm). I say "accidentally" because what was supposed to arrive was the DT990's. I'm setting up a portable system for a professional conductor, and I'm determined to give him the best quality for the money, as he will be using these for study as well as pleasure. I wanted him to have the open-back sound to compare against the cans listed above. So, imagine my disappointment when the DT770's arrived... I filled out the RMA. They're going back. But that was last night after everyone was closed... I have them, I may as well give them a listen. Now I have a problem. I didn't think I'd fall in love with a pair of headphones again. I've heard so many, and researched everything to death, and done a lot of listening. I really didn't expect this. I've been going back and forth all morning, A/B/C with the Ultrasones, the M50x's, and the DT770s. I can't quite believe what I'm hearing. I even shut off the EQ and most of the DSP on the player just to be sure. I can only describe it as splitting the difference between the other two. It's the near-obscene clarity of the razor blade , with the warmth and friendliness of the kitchen knife. The bottom end is deep, the top is as clear as the air, and the detail in the critical mid-range is as close to perfect as I've ever heard. I can literally hear the edge each individual trombone is putting on their sound as the track builds in the last 1:00. (I'm a trombone player, so this makes me happy). I'm disappointed that I'm going to be sending them back, as they aren't ultimately for me and I need the 990's instead. But if the 990's are anything like this, I'm also extremely excited to hear those. For anyone on the fence about these, do it. You won't be sorry. A word about the impedances though... unless you have a portable player with a decent quality amp built into it, or an outboard amp for your phone, stick with the 32-Ohm models. I'm pushing the Sony AW-45 almost to the limit with the 80-Ohm model, and driving them with my phone was sad at best. I can't imagine anything portable being able to deal with the 250-Ohm models at all... but if you're at a desk and you have a decent amp, I'm sure those would work nicely.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019 by David M Cheetham
Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black
These headphones are quite good and they serve my purposes well as a gamer and producer. Firstly, I find them very comfortable to wear for long periods of time with no pain, and they provide enough passive noise suppression for me to focus on critical listening without being completely deaf to the world. Even louder sounds aren't too disruptive with these on. They're somewhat bulky but not heavy at all. Not great for wearing around your neck since the ear cups dont swivel side to side. It's important to note that this model even though it shares the name, the 770 pro with a fixed wire, and the 770 pro X with a removable wire have completely different sound profiles and drivers (confirmed by the company themselves.). Beyer Dynamic only offers these headphone drivers with a fixed cable. In my opinion these 770 pro headphones sound significantly better than the 770 pro X which I also tried. As for the sound, here's what I like about them and where I think they can fall a bit short. Pros: These headphones are capable of really good stereo seperation and immersive audio. Elements do not tend to bleed into eachother unless theyre mixed that way, and there is a good sense of direction in the audio. The frequencies are also pretty clear and well separated from eachother. The bass is definitely present but it does not overpower the rest of the sounds. Audio generally sounds like it should, without the hype of many other headphones. This can be a pro or a con depending on what you want them for. For mixing and gaming these are great, and for bumping tunes they are also good but you may miss some of the hype you might find elsewhere. What these headphones lack in hype they have in clarity. I have the 80 ohm model and they can deliver volume if I crank them, but if you like very loud audio you might want to get the lower ohm rated ones. If you value the clarity and have a headphone amp to drive the extra power to them, the 250 ohm ones will likely suit you well. It depends on what you want them for. Cons: If there is anything I personally find lacking in these headphones, it is the very high frequencies, i.e. the "sparkle" that some other brands can represent more clearly, like audio technica. These 770s aren't overly dark, but you might also want other headphones for mixing that very high sonic profile if thats your thing. My opinion is, if you mix to these headphones, you should have a sound that is well represented even when the listener may have gear that exxaggerates either the high or low end. Except for a slim margin of very high frequencies that many people can't naturally hear anyways, these offer a good representation of the sound. Not everything is going to sound amazing through them but if a song is actually mixed well, its going to sound good. So they are a very useful tool for critical listening and can still deliver an enjoyable experience with casual listening.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black with Grey
I need to preface this review by saying that my previous headphones were ATH-ANC7s that I had for probably 4-5 years, and while they were good and sounded fine, they were showing their age - and I wanted a pair of true "Over-ear" headphones. I am not an audiophile but I have a very good ear (near perfect pitch, and raised playing/listening to music). I scoured the internet reading reviews of headphones and had my choices narrowed down to: ATH-M50, Sennheiser HD 380 Pro, ATH-WS99, ATH-ESW9A, and DT770 Pro 80. - The ATH-WS99 seemed good, but I wasn't a real "bass-head", and it seemed too much focused on bass for me to want them (but I did like the 53mm driver size, that is something I'd look for) - ATH-ESW9A were wood cups, and looked extremely stylish and the most portable out of my selections. At $200 for a pair of wood cupped headphones I was very tempted to get them, but they were on-ear, and so I kept it as "maybe" even though the reviews were great. - Sennheiser HD 380 Pro were close to being my choice over the ATH-M50 (Everyone had M50s, and the HD 380 looked comfier). But I've heard a friend's HD 280s, and while the sound was great, it was very dry and flavorless. This is a good aspect of monitor headphones like the HD 380 Pros, but was not exactly what I was looking for. - ATH-M50 the very well known pair of monitors for every entry-level audiophile. I know they can be really comfy and fold up nice but they were really shallow cups, and the DT770 just looked like a pillow compared to it in comfort. Edit: A friend got M50s the same time I got these, and he is going to have to get new pads because they are too shallow After purchase: I used these (80 ohm) unamped on my LG G2 smartphone (native lossless playback, Viper4Android driver), my laptop, and desktop on-board soundcard. The phone at full blast (with no gain boost) was loud enough to listen to, -barely-. I felt like I couldn't "get into" the music at that volume. Laptop was definitely better at driving them, they sounded stronger and more like what I wanted. My desktop was the best at driving them, I could enjoy the music I was listening to and if I was just buying these to hook up to my desktop PC, I wouldn't need an amp at all. But, since I would be mainly using these at work through my laptop and my phone when traveling, I wanted them to sound as good as they should.So I ponied up for a Fiio E07K Andes USB DAC and Portable Headphone Amplifier Black ($70 on sale from other retailer) and boy did it fill out the sound. I set Treble at +2, Bass at +6, Gain at +12db so that the volume control was more dynamic and these headphones had new life to them. The amount of sound these pump out is intense. Treble: can get bright, this doesn't need to be turned up much, but still very clear and crisp. Mids: Definitely less powerful than the highs, still crisp, but the least so out of the ranges. Bass: Tight and controlled, it will sound bad (too much EQ/bass boost from your source) before it sounds overpowering, I'd say the bass is where these shine. It has some sweet spot frequencies that really make the bass thump and sound exciting. These headphones overall sound best with live acoustic recordings, and any high bitrate rock/EDM. The feel of sound you get from these is much farther from your ears than you'd expect from closed headphones. I think part of this has to do with how deep the actual cans are - my entire ear is enclosed and the padding only rests against the side of my head (with room to move, as well) Durability / comfort - They are simple and quality made, no complex parts to these at all - and surprisingly with the size of these they are EXTREMELY lightweight on your head, and the clamping force is basically perfect - there's virtually no weight to them when moving your head around. The comfort is second to none, the pads are extremely plush with soft fibers and really feel like pillows on your head. I would compare any headphone's comfort to these as one of the best. Isolation - They have a lot of passive isolation to them when you have them on (can't hear anything with music on). Outside of the headphones they don't leak a lot of sound (unless you have them cranked, and even then it's not blaring). If you want to use a mic while listening to music, you wont hear yourself at all. Cons: ***Cable length - You will need twist ties to use these as portables, the cable is extremely long Cups don't rotate in both axis, so carrying these around gets tricky (awkward shaped and big)
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013 by Michael Riney
Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black with Grey
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2016 by A Singing Wolf
Size: 80 OHM
Color: Black with Grey
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012 by Headphone Commute