OK...Ended up finding a local sale for Beyerdynamic DT 880, 600Ohms... I will be doing almost exclusively classical and chamber listening. These come highly recommended here...now I hope the Anthem can drive them until I can afford/justify a dedicated amp. Thanks for the input. Jeff

Thanks.  Yes, Amazon has the PRO for over $100 cheaper than the Premium version

I've been spending (way too many) hours going through the forum to identify the best full-size headphones for classical music...while staying under the $200 price point.   The Beyer 880's are high on the list...but there is a discrepancy I'd like to understand.  The Premium sells for almost...

Meant to post this in the full-size headphones forum...can a moderator move it for me?   Thank you

Title speaks for itself...I'm wondering how best to spend approximnately $200 for a set of full-seize Cans.   I am buying these primarily to listen to classical music run from an Oppo BD93 through an Anthem AV30 headphone outlet.  I believe the Anthem has a 100mW headphone drive circuit.  ...

I've been spending (way too many) hours going through the forum to identify the best full-size headphones for classical music...while staying under the $200 price point.   The Beyer 880's are high on the list...but there is a discrepancy I'd like to understand.  The Premium sells for almost...