[lejaz]

FWIR, it seems there is a significant difference in the sound signatures of these. Would anyone be able to elaborate on this, since I recall reading a strong recommendation of the dt250's for studio monitoring/mixing, but I don't know which model they were referring to. I'm also considering the q-40's as they are going for around $100 on ebay. I'm looking for an upgrade to my Equation RP-21's...or just a alternative headphone for referencing my mixes that is neutral/flat and under $200.

 

[JayB18]

Honestly I don't think there would be much of a difference. If there is it may simply be due to amp synergy. Some people tend to everexagerate things on this forum at times. Take a look at this thread from headphonic.

Headphonic - Australian Headphone Forums :: View topic - Beyer DT250 80ohm vs 250ohm?

 

[lejaz]

According to one head fi-er the 250 ohm version was much more neutral/honest. I think he wrote that the 80 ohm version had a big boost in the upper bass. I'm going to do a search again. As you wrote, it may have been the amp they were using.

 

[idunno]

I think this might be what you're referring to: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/som...risons-390589/

That was enough to sell me on the 250-ohm version.

 

[lejaz]

Exactly...I just found it myself and was about to post it. Thanks. The last thing I need is another set of cans like the k240S with that big broad bump in the upper bass. I'll keep an eye out for the 250 ohm version. Or maybe just wait til I can afford the hd600's.

 

[lejaz]

Oh yeah, he also uses the same amp that I do...emu 0404, if I remember correctly.

 

[idunno]

FWIW, I'm planning to write a review/comparison between the DT-250 (250ohm) and the DT-770 (2005) and DT-880 (2005).

I've just ordered a desktop dac/amp, which I think will be more suitable to use in the review than my current portable rig. This will, unfortunately, set my writeup back a month or so.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

From the famous saint.panda's "Closed headphones reviews"
Quote:

The Beyerdynamic DT 250-80 looks like the DT 250-250, smells like the DT 250-250, but just doesn’t sound quite like it. Compared to the DT 250-250, this one is slightly more distant sounding and with an certain dullness on top of that. Highs are not as extended and the bass is more muddy. There is a particular mid-bass hump which may at times give the impression of a punchier bass. The DT 250-80 is also slightly less detailed. Although this headphone has a lower impedance of only 80 Ohm, it is not much power friendlier than the 250 Ohm version and may still require an amp if the source is particularly weak or if the required volume levels are rather high. If it weren’t for its bigger brother, the DT 250-80 would be an interesting alternative to the Ultrasone and HD 25-1 for the portable / semi-portable market. Sound quality-wise it shares many of the DT 250-250’s virtues such as a well-balanced frequency response and the ability to bring out the inner beauty in many songs. If you can find a good deal on the used market, go for it. Otherwise, please opt for the DT 250-250.

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

I'm sure these observations are correct. But my 18-year-old daughter uses her (formerly my) 250-80s at her computer, and I can't even get her to try anything else, probably because they're so darn comfortable.

 

[lejaz]

Well, that makes it 2 strikes against the 80 ohm version. Since I need the headphones for studio work I definitely don't want the version that's more distant... dull or less detailed...even if it's only to a minor degree. Thanks to all for the replies.