PurpleAngel
Headphoneus Supremus
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It might help to know what source(s) your plugging the headphones into?
(like what DAC & amp? if any).
I prefer open headphones (DT880, DT990), so only use the DT770 if I have a need to block outside noise.
The DT990 have a more "movie theater" like sound, full bass & full treble,
which make the mids seem a little recessed, but the vocal are clear.
Gamers seem like them (guess fully open helps) and their a great headphone for Blu-ray action movies.
The DT880 have a more balanced sound and they do everything fairly well, music, movies and gaming.
If you do prefer closed headphones, the Audio Technica ATH-A900X sound better (to me) then the DT770.
The A900X's are closed headphones, but do not have a very tight seal,
which I really like, keeps the bass from beating up my ear drums (save some cash and buy used)
To me the DT880 600-Ohm & DT990 600-Ohm are only worth it to me (over the 250-Ohm models), if you can get them for a good price used.
With used ones you might have to buy new ear pads, $32-$36 for a pair.
My O2 (Objective 2) amp (new $155) does a fine job of driving my 600-Ohm DT880 & DT990s
I guess the Beyer 32-Ohm are sold as not needing an amplifier, but I'm guessing you will end up buying an amplifier for them anyways, to make sure your getting the best out of them.
So I think it's just better to buy the 250-Ohm versions and use the leftover cash towards a nice amp.
Hey guys,
What's the difference between the Beyer DT880, DT770 and DT990? and which version should I get 600, 250 or 32?
I am looking for really durable and comfortable headphones and many people recommended the Beyer's.
Are they closed black? If so how good are they at noise reduction? As far as I know the cables aren't detachable so it that a problem?
What other options do I have for about $300?
It might help to know what source(s) your plugging the headphones into?
(like what DAC & amp? if any).
I prefer open headphones (DT880, DT990), so only use the DT770 if I have a need to block outside noise.
The DT990 have a more "movie theater" like sound, full bass & full treble,
which make the mids seem a little recessed, but the vocal are clear.
Gamers seem like them (guess fully open helps) and their a great headphone for Blu-ray action movies.
The DT880 have a more balanced sound and they do everything fairly well, music, movies and gaming.
If you do prefer closed headphones, the Audio Technica ATH-A900X sound better (to me) then the DT770.
The A900X's are closed headphones, but do not have a very tight seal,
which I really like, keeps the bass from beating up my ear drums (save some cash and buy used)
To me the DT880 600-Ohm & DT990 600-Ohm are only worth it to me (over the 250-Ohm models), if you can get them for a good price used.
With used ones you might have to buy new ear pads, $32-$36 for a pair.
My O2 (Objective 2) amp (new $155) does a fine job of driving my 600-Ohm DT880 & DT990s
I guess the Beyer 32-Ohm are sold as not needing an amplifier, but I'm guessing you will end up buying an amplifier for them anyways, to make sure your getting the best out of them.
So I think it's just better to buy the 250-Ohm versions and use the leftover cash towards a nice amp.