Head-Fi.org › Forums › Equipment Forums › Headphones (full-size) › Upgrading from DT 770 pro - denon d2000?
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Upgrading from DT 770 pro - denon d2000?

post #1 of 8
1/30/12 at 1:18pm
Thread Starter 

I'm looking to upgrade from the dt 770 pros 80ohm.  I really enjoy the bass of the dt 770pro and I thought the denon ah-d2000 would be perfect.  However, I keep reading about the loose fit.  What I really love about the dt 770 pros is the tight fit.  They feel great in my opinion.  Could anyone chime in on this or possibly give a different suggestion?  Thank you.

Reply
post #2 of 8
1/30/12 at 1:52pm

D2000 definitely has a somewhat loose fit, which is very comfortable in my opinion. I also find my DT770/600 to be comfortable too. If you were to get JMoney pads I think the fit would be more similar. 

Reply
post #3 of 8
1/30/12 at 1:57pm

What source(s) are you plugging your headphones into?

The DT770 Pros 80-Ohm need to be used with a decent headphone amplifier to bring out their best.

Reply
post #4 of 8
1/30/12 at 2:25pm

I use both the DT990 and D2000 both of which fit perfectly and stay on my head.  Sure you cannot run, jump, and do a summersault with your D2000, but who needs to do that with a full sized can?

 

I say go for it.

Reply
post #5 of 8
1/30/12 at 3:17pm
Thread Starter 

I own the asus xonar essence stx and also a cmoy amp that I used before this soundcard.

 

I'm just looking for a better quality headphone really.  I do love the tight fit of the dt 770.  the bass also, to be honest.

Reply
post #6 of 8
2/8/12 at 8:11pm

I actually moved from Denon AH-D2000 w/ ZXAC "Truth" cable and jMoney pads and got some Beyerdynamic DT770-80 Ohm Pro's w/ ZXAC "Impact" cable and jMoney pads and I'm very happy.  They both had great bass but I thought the D2000 treble could get a little hot on certain recordings.  The treble on the DT770-80's is laid back in comparison.  I also thought the D2000's still had a loose feel even with the jMoney pads and I do have a larger sized melon (7 1/2" hat size).


Edited by chewy45 - 2/8/12 at 8:14pm
Reply
post #7 of 8
2/8/12 at 9:03pm

I haven't ever owned the DT770, but I had the T70 (which looks more or less identical in terms of fit/build - correct me if I'm wrong). Compared to the T70, the Denon will be fairly lose. If you want something that fits a bit more firmly, I'd look at the Kenwood KH-K1000. It does not attach as firmly as the Beyerdynamic, but it does sit more firmly than the Denon (it (KH-K1000) has an auto-sizing headband, and a comfortable amount of "clamp"). 

 

I have no idea how they will compare sonicly though (I don't even know how the T70 compares to the DT770). The Kenwood (and the Denon) have very good low-end extension and impact, the Kenwood have a smoother top-end and reasonably 3D headstage (the Denon headstage is bigger though). I personally prefer the Kenwood sound, but the Denon isn't a bad set, it's also probably less expensive and easier to source in some parts of the world.

 

 

 

 

Reply
post #8 of 8
2/8/12 at 9:30pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffxx View Post
I own the Asus Xonar Essence STX and also a cmoy amp that I used before this sound card.

I'm just looking for a better quality headphone really.  I do love the tight fit of the DT770.  the bass also, to be honest.


Try replacing the stock op-amps (operational amplifiers) on the Essence STX to three LME49860NAs (under $20 on eBay).

Might get some more life out of the DT770 Pro 80-Ohm.

 

But on another note, the price for new DT770 Pro 80-Ohms is on the high side,

so your used ones should sell for a good price.

 

 

Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Headphones (full-size)
Head-Fi.org › Forums › Equipment Forums › Headphones (full-size) › Upgrading from DT 770 pro - denon d2000?