250 or 600 ohms DT880? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Navyblue · 05-14-2008, 04:47 PM

Is there any reason to get the 600 ohms version instead of the usual 250 ohms?

riceboy · 05-14-2008, 05:15 PM

Now your here

. I read a lot on the forums about this very topic. Try and do a search and you'll find a bunch of threads of people comparing the two and why they like the 600 ohm over the 250 ohm. Best of luck

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Navyblue · 05-15-2008, 12:53 PM

Hey you are here too.

Thanks for pointing me in that direction. I think it made me decide on the DT880 600 ohms, at least until I change my mind again.

cooperpwc · 05-15-2008, 01:07 PM

I love my 600 ohm DT880s. I have heard the standard 2003 model (not sure if those are 80 ohm or 250 ohm) and prefer mine muchly. Not a proper comparison though - also different equipment...

There is one consideration though. There is no point getting the 600 ohm model and then powering it off a Total Bithead. (Extreme example that I have tried; sounds like crap.) 600 ohms deserve a good amp with lots of voltage. Tubes are an excellent choice - also to warm up the tone.

Don't get me started on the synergy of the Dt880s with USB Monica. My DT880s were retired for more than a year in favour of Darth Beyers. Then Monica came along and my poor Darths are now mostly collecting dust. Monica + DT880s is Sweeeet!

Navyblue · 05-15-2008, 01:27 PM

I have a 5 channels power amp that I only use the two main channels. I am thinking of DIYing some contraption to power it through the 2x50w rear channels. That must have enough juice.

But I can't get enough information to determine if it is worth doing.

Else I am thinking of pairing it with one of the Little dot. Probably Mk IV or Mk V, I think I am favouring the SS Mk V, but most seems to recommend tube. I think I'll find out more on the amp forum.

wavoman · 05-15-2008, 01:45 PM

The official Beyer web site, under the customization section (MANUFAKTUR) where you can choose the impedance of your phones, clearly (in the pop-up help) says that high-end hi-fi folks and professionals should choose the 600 ohm model with its "minimal moving mass" (I assume that makes for better SQ).

And while you're there check out the way-cool color choices ... I gotta get red-white-and-blue with my name and "USA" engraved on 'em!

majkel · 05-15-2008, 02:11 PM

Buy yourself DT880 Pro. It's 250 ohm only.

cooperpwc · 05-15-2008, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by wavoman

The official Beyer web site, under the customization section (MANUFAKTUR) where you can choose the impedance of your phones, clearly (in the pop-up help) says that high-end hi-fi folks and professionals should choose the 600 ohm model with its "minimal moving mass" (I assume that makes for better SQ).

And while you're there check out the way-cool color choices ... I gotta get red-white-and-blue with my name and "USA" engraved on 'em!

Yah the colour choices sure have increased. I think it can be summarised that the high ohms translate into smoother but, unless they have tons of voltage, not as fast.

Navyblue · 05-15-2008, 02:21 PM

Where can I get the PRO version? Local shops here don't seem to carry them.

Navyblue · 05-15-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by cooperpwc

Yah the colour choices sure have increased. I think it can be summarised that the high ohms translate into smoother but, unless they have tons of voltage, not as fast.

How much voltage do I need? Are headphone out maintained at nominal 5V?

Btw I'm trying to build one of these Headphone Adaptor for Power Amplifiers I wonder if those resistor value can be fine tuned to tailor to the 600 ohms DT880.