I'm looking for: -lots of detail and clarity such that the multiple melodic lines in a fugue are easily distinguishable and that every instrument in a piece can be picked out. -unrecessed midrange and textured, extended, substantial (but not at the cost of the midrange/overly bloated) bass...

For larger images (1200 x 800) - please click individual pictures   INTRODUCTION   At the time I wrote my HD600 vs HD700 comparison, I’d mentioned to a few people that I also meant to compare the DT880 properly with my newly purchased T1.  Basically the premise I had with the Sennheiser...

I picked up a Pro-ject Headbox II to use with my HD600's and SR60's. Can the sound really be this bad? The amp is so bright and colored. Is there an recommended breakin for this amp? I've been running the amp for a few days now and the sound of it has not changed?   I'm not trolling and I...

I'm trying to figure out what's the best amp/DAC combo I can buy for $100-$150 for my needs. I currently have a Fiio E9 for my desktop where I do all my production, but I'd like something portable to use with my ultrabook on the go from time to time. Here are my needs:   1. It has to drive my...

So, I got my ODAC+O2 combo the other day, and I was able to test various headphones with it: DT 880, K240, HD 580, and K612. The Senn HD 580s sound best to me with the combo, since the odac+o2 adds a bit more treble detail than other sources I have used.    I want to stay within the price...

A newbie observation here... So I currently have paris of AKG 545, NAD HP50, and DT880-250 that I'm auditioning. The setup is: iPad Air w/ FLAC files -> USB hub -> Maverick Tubemagic D1 plus -> headphones In my neophyte opinion the AKG are outclassed by the NAD and Beyerdynamic; flat with...

Hi, I'm new to the forums and I'd like some help here in my new pair of headphones, I live in Brazil and here good heaphones are pretty overpriced, in reality I've never seen other Sennheisers, AKGs and Beyerdynamics. My father bought me my real pair of headphones, my HD 201, and from there I...

Hello everyone, I am a noob and my question is probably very noob to you. I just bought the DT 880 250 ohm and the main use is gaming on PC and listening to some music while playing.  I read that I should get an Amp, what do you think about the Fiio E10? Enough? It is also a DAC so I would...

Hello guys, I got the DT 880 250 ohm for my PC. It is mostly for gaming and listening to music while playing. Where I live I can easily get anything that is Fiio related. So should I get the Fiio E9k+E17? Would it be good enough? Or E18 alone? OR X3 & E12 ? Or X5 & E12?       ...

I've recently been trying to pick up a preowned set of DT770 or DT880 but compared to other models from what I'm reading, the failure rates are sky high particularly with drivers failing on either side. I'll be honest and say it's totally put me off, am I panicking over nothing or am I correct...

I got a pair of old spares sitting around. I've always like the pad (wasn't a huge fan of the phones). Do they fit on anything else or work for a mod? I don't hear too much about them.

  I recently bought a pair of DT 880 (600Ohm) headphones and a LittleDot MK III tube amp to go with them, and I was looking for a nice DAC to complete my setup. Any suggestions?   I'm a relatively new audiophile and although I've been doing research for a few months, I haven't picked a...

In some places they sell the DT990 Pro for 138 € whereas the DT880 sells for almost double the price. What is the reason? Are the DT990 better or worse than DT880? I'm interested in all around semi-open cans with big soundstage, good bass, good with female vocals, classical music, games and...

Hey folks, I need a good pair of headphones to practice and record with my digital amp. Here are a few requirements: - Full size, comfortable for long practice/record session (no Grado!) - Low impedance: ideally less than 33ohm since the headphone output of my amp is 33ohm. - Neutral, flat...

I'll keep this short as I don't have too much to say. A friend of mine bought the DT880 250 ohm (premium) and I decided to spend an hour listening to all three headphones, out of my Sansa Clip+ and Schiit Magni (I'd have used my modi, but I didn't have a laptop/computer at the time).  The...

Hi all, I am thinking about buying some headphones. For now i'm listening on earphones which wear with the phone. I'm using them phones because the last broke. Please help me chosing the beyerdynamic dt 880 and sennheiser momentum. I'd be probabily listening to rock, a little bit of dubstep...

I thought there was a headphone rec sticky? oh well   Alright guys, so I'm in the market for some headphones. I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for in a headphone: I don't care for the soundstage all that much. I like natural highs; I don't want them boring nor pronounced. I don't it...

Hello Everyone,   I am currently looking for a pair of headphones (open-back) for around 300? Currently I am really interested in the HiFiMAN HE-400 due to it's rave reviews however, I am wondering if i can do better. My genre of music is Rock/Indie/Electronic. Any suggestions? Also, I am...

I am looking at the AKG 550's right now but also the sennheiser hd 598's. I know they are very different but I heard the AKG 550's act a lot like open headphones which is what I want. My preferred listening style is a little on the warm end and I do like bass but not too much very tight and...

Whats the big difference if you listen to music without and with an amp?

I have recently come into some cash and decided to invest more into my sound. I mostly listen to alternative rock, folk, EDM and classical, so I would like a headphone that can cover all of these ranges if possible. I really like headphones with huge soundstages and I'm a bit of a treble head...

decided to replace the 3.5mm jack on a stock dt880 cable.   cut the cable.   stranded enamel wire. why the hell do they use enamel wire?   How do i tin a solder this stuff??

I just want to say NEVER in my life have I seen two headphones under go such a dramatic improvement in my life! My AKG K701's have about 350 hours of burn-in, and my 880's have about 450 hours. I haven't listened to them all that much until today, and I am shocked and very pleasantly...

So Im super super new to this whole audio thing. I did research all day and im stumped at this particular thing. I plan on getting the DT 880 Pro headphones 250 ohm version. I plan on using the headphones for 75% gaming. And it was recommended to me that I dont get a gaming headset as the...

Hi mates, well, the title is self explanatory. Before someone ask, I've been reading the Mad Lust Envy's Gaming Guide thread and lots of reviews from here and out, but still can't have my mind done as I don't know personally any high end headphone to make a comparison. I can get them for...