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post #1 of 13
6/28/09 at 5:45am
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I'm about to pull the trigger on some Beyer DT880's but have a couple of questions. The most likely candidate I will buy them from is Headroom since they seem to have a pretty reasonable price. My question is what is the difference between the DT880 and 880 Pro that is listed on the official Beyer website. The headroom site doesn't even list the 880 Pro and the regular 880 isn't listed on the Beyer site so is one a newer design or what? I'm kind of confused about this? I found the same thing on Amazon. All the specs seem to be the same just the 880 Pros look different then the regular 880. Anyone know the differences and whether the 880 listed on the Headroom site is the most recent there is?
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post #2 of 13
6/28/09 at 6:54am
pro is more rugged, has a tighter fit, and its more user serviceable, its made fro pro environments so they take a beating better. Also some say they are more analytical sounding.
non-pro is more comfortable and a bit more refined in its looks. If you have the cash and an amp, I suggest going for the 600ohm manufaktur version.
good choice!
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post #3 of 13
6/28/09 at 7:02am
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I've never even seen the 600 Ohm version for sale anywhere unless the 880 Pro is the 600 Ohm version? I use a Solo SRG so I'm sure If I ended up with the 600 Ohm I wouldn't have to much trouble ampling them.
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post #4 of 13
6/28/09 at 7:14am
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Originally Posted by BMBROWN911 View Post
I've never even seen the 600 Ohm version for sale anywhere unless the 880 Pro is the 600 Ohm version? I use a Solo SRG so I'm sure If I ended up with the 600 Ohm I wouldn't have to much trouble ampling them.
You can only get them direct from Beyerdynamic's Manufaktur program. They are really a step up in balance, specially in the highs, I think they are totally worth the extra dough!

beyerdynamic MANUFAKTUR*-*DT 880 MANUFAKTUR

I also have the Solo SRG, and out the SS amps ive heard it is the one that makes the 600ohm sing better, I guess its due to the signature sweetness of GS. Its a very good pairing, however, I still prefer them with tubes.
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post #5 of 13
6/28/09 at 7:21am
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You can only get them direct from Beyerdynamic's Manufaktur program. They are really a step up in balance, specially in the highs, I think they are totally worth the extra dough!
Nono, Moon Audio has them for a very good $319.

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600 ohm Beyers = the best of all the DT880's tbh.
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post #6 of 13
6/28/09 at 7:31am
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Originally Posted by chinesekiwi View Post
Nono, Moon Audio has them for a very good $319.

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600 ohm Beyers = the best of all the DT880's tbh.
My apologies.... but lets say that the Manufaktur program gives you the advantage of real customization for $30 more....
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post #7 of 13
6/28/09 at 8:01pm
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Originally Posted by GuyDebord View Post
You can only get them direct from Beyerdynamic's Manufaktur program. They are really a step up in balance, specially in the highs, I think they are totally worth the extra dough!

beyerdynamic MANUFAKTUR*-*DT 880 MANUFAKTUR
1 second GuyDebord. BT880-600ohms reveals a lot of clairty and details. Sounstage is wider than the 250 and its not laid back. Surprises ! I used to conclude on Beyer line based on the BT880 250ohms( very laid back) and Bt 990( SIBIiences... Ssssss) ..but ever since i listened to the BT880 600 ohms.. i have a urge to own one ... its really is much much different..
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post #8 of 13
7/25/11 at 9:22am

I just saw the dt880 600 ohm for $260 on amazon with free two day shipping cause I have amazon prime.  Hope this helps might save you some cash:)

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post #9 of 13
7/27/11 at 6:55pm

looking  to buy a set of the dt 880's for travel. mainly want to use them on my iPad or mac pro. are these the rite ones for the job or should i go to a different one? please help before i make the wrong decision. thanx!

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post #10 of 13
7/27/11 at 7:01pm


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Originally Posted by donniec View Post

looking  to buy a set of the dt 880's for travel. mainly want to use them on my iPad or mac pro. are these the rite ones for the job or should i go to a different one? please help before i make the wrong decision. thanx!


If you don't have a powerful amp, forget the DT880. Also, they are semi-open, so they may not work well for travel.

 

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post #11 of 13
7/27/11 at 7:06pm

880 for travel seems like a terrible idea. Search for "closed headphones" instead.

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post #12 of 13
7/27/11 at 7:16pm

thanks for the quick feedback. any recommendations on what i should look at?

 

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post #13 of 13
7/27/11 at 7:21pm

No clue, I dunno what kind of songs you listen to or what kind of sound you prefer. 

Really, try searching the forum for "closed headphones", maybe add in your budget as a paramater.

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