[QQQ]

Also, DT 880 closer to open or to closed cans in terms of sound leakage?

 

[QQQ]

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[nylan8301]

For that amount, that's the way I'd go. Personally, I really enjoyed the DT 770/80 when I demo'ed it at a Guitar Center. Good clarity, strong, impactful bass, comfortable, and a good amount of clarity. I think the only other stuff around that price would be an ATH-A900 and maybe a Denon D1000/2000.

That's all I can think of,

Nylan

 

[ninja95]

I have been using the 770's from the Guitar Center for now 4 months. I have to say if your a bass-head like I am you will find them to be well suited for anything you play through them. I have lossless through the Hornet on high gain and they amaze me every-time I listen to them. No more upgrades for a while, and boy is my wallet happy about that

 

[Pangaea]

I was not that impressed with the stock DT770- in fact I sent them to Larry at Headphile almost immediately in an effort to salvage them. In the meantime I got another pair of RP21s. The sound of the 21 is so much more even and fun to listen to. Admittedly I am not that into bass so I suppose if you are your exp with the DT770 would be better. I thought it overpower the mids and the highs.

 

[kostalex]

I may recommend DT770/80 also. I do not consider them to be boomy or inaccurate. It is better to say "full-bodied", "speaker-like". Audio-Technica A900 does sound worse for me. The only real complain to DT770 is strong clamping force. Probably this may be cured, I did not try. Pay attention that amp is must to discover DT770 strength.

If you are looking for isolation, stay away of DT880 (very nice can otherwise). It leaks as open.

You may get very strong isolation and good sound with HD280 for much less than $150. Be aware of its fragile headband.

 

[ph0rk]

IMHO, the HD280 can't hold a candle to the DT770 save for isolation, and it is only a small difference there.

The headband in the 770 pro-80 is just metal and can likely be stretched out to have less clamping force, which would make it rest more like the nonpro versions.

 

[QQQ]

^^I don't need pro version anyway. Just 2005 edition regulars.

 

[uraflit]

the 2005 version is known to be crappier.

i heard it for a short time during a meet (on 2 different occasions), and thought it sounded bad.

the dt770pro-80 is the cheapest i believe, and also the "best" of the dt770's... more impactful bass too!

 

[Ice Nine]

If you never plan on being seen in public and do like the sound of the DT770-80 Pros go right to the Beyer DT-150. IMO it does everything the DT770 does but better. For reference I own the Beyer DT-150, 231, 250-80, 770-80, 811, 880, 990 and Darth's.

 

[captainbrendo]

I tried the 770/80, the 280 and the sony 7506 at guitar center yesterday. Listened to each with an ipod.

I like the 770/80 the best, best sound overall, lots of bass of course, but nice highs too, with somewhat recessed midrange, but I don't really mind that. Pretty good soundstage.

280 was pretty good, alot better than everyone says. The bass is waaaay deep, just like everyone says. I feel it has more unamped bass than my 595s. It's deeper than the 770, but less impactful. The highs are a bit rolled off and veiled for me though, kind of a deal killer. Quite comfortable though. Great isolation

The 7506 was good too, looks kinda old school, but less soundstage than the 280 and 770. Not too bad bass, not as deep as the 280 or as impactful as the 770 (duh). Highs were more aggressive than the 280, but not quite as nice as the 770. All in all, a pretty good headphone.

All in all, they are all good, but I liked the 770 the best, followed by the 7506 and lastly, the 280. They are all good cans though.

The guys at GC told me that the 770 is known for it's flat frequency response, I giggled a bit at that comment.......

 

[ericj]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice Nine /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you never plan on being seen in public and do like the sound of the DT770-80 Pros go right to the Beyer DT-150. IMO it does everything the DT770 does but better. For reference I own the Beyer DT-150, 231, 250-80, 770-80, 811, 880, 990 and Darth's.

Which version of the DT-150 do you have? there appear to be several.

 

[hiccamer]

go for the DT770 Pro/80
great closed cans for the price, you can find them new on ebay for 150...
a quick note: they burn in a bit and really sound more neutral (still bass heavy, but not overpowering) after the first few hours (few is a relative term)...

 

[ph0rk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainbrendo /img/forum/go_quote.gif The guys at GC told me that the 770 is known for it's flat frequency response, I giggled a bit at that comment.......

the boosted bass of a dt770 fits that of equal loudness curves, more or less. So, at low volumes it can -sound- flatter than other headphones.

Equal Loudness Curves

This is important to keep in mind, as without a loudness-compensating amplifier any given headphone can only really sound its flattest at one spot on your volume knob - louder and it has boosted bass and treble, quieter and it doesn't have enough of either.

 

[Ice Nine]

Eric, they're the 250 ohm version. I mostly listen to them on an EC Lunchbox or a PPAv2 with the variable bass set around the middle.