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How to determine ohms of DT 880's?

post #1 of 6
12/8/11 at 12:57pm
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So I bought some Beyer DT 880's from someone recently, and I guess I actually have 2 questions.

 

1) How do you determine if it's the "Pro" or "Premium" version as whenever I try to look online at pictures it seems as if they're interchangeable, and

 

2) How do I determine which ohm version it is? I thought I read somewhere that it stated the ohms on the plug.....but I don't see it there or anywhere else on the headphones.  Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

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post #2 of 6
12/8/11 at 1:43pm
600 ohm and 32 ohm are stamped on the plug. If yours is blank it is a 250 ohm version.
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DT880 Pro says DT 880 Pro on the cup, Premium version says DT 880.
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300
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post #3 of 6
12/8/11 at 2:03pm
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Thank you, I appreciate that. 

 

Well now that I know it's the 250 Premiums.....any input on a headphone amp to add to it?  I figure since it's the 250 ohm version I should probably get one, right?  And let's say my budget is somewhere around......$150.  Give or take a bit. 

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post #4 of 6
12/8/11 at 5:00pm
In my opinion the DT880s have great synergy with Tube Amps. If you are into DIY and can stretch your budget to $219 I recommend the Bottlehead Crack.

Zombie_X has a ton of beyer info including his amping recommendations here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences-between-dt770-dt990-models-more
Edited by Draygonn - 12/8/11 at 5:04pm
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post #5 of 6
12/8/11 at 6:57pm
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Originally Posted by Draygonn View Post

In my opinion the DT880s have great synergy with Tube Amps. 

I say both, (SS/tube) they are versatile headphones. 

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post #6 of 6
12/8/11 at 7:45pm
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Originally Posted by Draygonn View Post

In my opinion the DT880s have great synergy with Tube Amps. If you are into DIY and can stretch your budget to $219 I recommend the Bottlehead Crack.
 


I agree. You could also try and find a used Darkvoice 336i in the forums.

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