[kinsale]

I have a few extra dollars and would like to experience something different if not better than my DT770. Any recommendations?

 

[intoart]

First, how many extra dollars? Second, what do you not like about yout DT770s? Finally, what properties are you looking for in a headphone (in particular, do you need closed/isolating cans?)

 

[leeperry]

what kind of 770? Pro/Premium?

my advice would be to grab some 600 Ohms drivers

 

[m0ofassa]

lee: whats the difference betwene pro/premium?

 

[leeperry]

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Originally Posted by m0ofassa /img/forum/go_quote.gif lee: whats the difference betwene pro/premium?

the biggest diff is the clamping, which is much lower on the Premium....so it's much more comfy after a few hours and it doesn't make the sound compressed/the bass overwhelming(try to pull the cups from your ears on the Pro

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Also the cups on the Premium are made in ABS, which is a highly resistant and vibration-free plastic...the cups on the Pro sound terrible, dampen them or die! hence the woodies

and the 600 Ohms drivers are much more transparent than the 80/250, even Skylab loves them...and I do too

the Pro sounds as if you heard music on some huge saturated speakers, the Premium/250 on some good speakers and the Premium/600 sounds most delightful w/ more bass than the 250! I don't miss my cd1k(same drivers as the cd3k) one single bit.

here's what the beyer techsupport told me, and I fully agree on everything they say(I've had the Pro and now the Premium/600) :

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I expect the 32 ohms version to sound less transparent as the 600 ohms version. Headphone systems with lower impedances usually have a slightly heavier diaphragm + coil causing it to react slower to impulses…systems with higher impedances do the opposite.

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Difference DT 770 PRO - DT 770 The DT 770 PRO is designed for use in studio and on stage for professional use. The headband has a rugged construction and gives a secure fit for the listener. The retaining bracket for the ear cups is more angled than the Hifi-version. This provides a better fit and causes also a more powerfull compressed sound which is necessary for professional applications in studio and FOH. The DT 770 is designed for listening music and relax. The headband provides a long wearing comfort for hours. The Hifi-version has a more transparent and open sound than the DT 770 PRO. The difference of both headphones are not huge in mechanical design, but only that small change causes a big difference in sound and application. DT 990 PRO/DT 990 very similar difference.