Beyerdynamic DT-1770: Product Info, Discussion and Impressions

[bizkid]

Soo... How are these with female (japanese) vocals? I remember from owning the T90 that it was better for male than female vocals

 

[nordkapp]

I hate to complain, but I have to ask-is anyone else really bothered by the straight cable's unwillingness to stay straight? I have tried every way I know to keep this thing from coiling up but to no avail. I have now gone back to the coiled cable out of shear frustration. Although fortunately I am seated within range of the coiled cable so as to not have it too stretched out, thus pulling on my head. They could have done better w/the straight cable imho.

 

[Arniesb]

I hate to complain, but I have to ask-is anyone else really bothered by the straight cable's unwillingness to stay straight? I have tried every way I know to keep this thing from coiling up but to no avail. I have now gone back to the coiled cable out of shear frustration. Although fortunately I am seated within range of the coiled cable so as to not have it too stretched out, thus pulling on my head. They could have done better w/the straight cable imho.

Same situation with cable is for T90, T70, Dt880, DT990 from what i see. Why they just cant make flexible cable like HD650 have??? My Dt990 cable is tangled most of the time.

 

[ErwinRommel0]

Hello!
 
I'm fairly new to Head-Fi and only created an account to ask a question for DT-1770 owners.
 
Which amp do you guys use to drive it and which DAC do you use to compliment it? I'm planning on purchasing a pair. I'm upgrading from ATH-M50 with a simple Fiio E10 DAC.
 
I'm leaning towards Modi 2 Uber + Magni 2 Uber. I mainly listen to electronic, instrumental, trance, and progressive music. Majority utilize bass, which is why I prefer closed-ear V-profile headphones.
 
I would love to hear recommendations for a desktop amp and dac. 
 
Thank you,
 
-Erwin

 

[nordkapp]

Same situation with cable is for T90, T70, Dt880, DT990 from what i see. Why they just cant make flexible cable like HD650 have??? My Dt990 cable is tangled most of the time.

What a damn mess.......

 

[nordkapp]

Hello!

I'm fairly new to Head-Fi and only created an account to ask a question for DT-1770 owners.

Which amp do you guys use to drive it and which DAC do you use to compliment it? I'm planning on purchasing a pair. I'm upgrading from ATH-M50 with a simple Fiio E10 DAC.

I'm leaning towards Modi 2 Uber + Magni 2 Uber. I mainly listen to electronic, instrumental, trance, and progressive music. Majority utilize bass, which is why I prefer closed-ear V-profile headphones.

I would love to hear recommendations for a desktop amp and dac. 

Thank you,

-Erwin

I'd stay w/solid state given your music preferences. Can't go wrong w/Schiit.

 

[turbobb]

@nordkapp , @Arniesb
 
Had been looking for a nice portable mini XLR cable solution for my cans that uses that connection and picked this up on the 'bay:


 

 

 

 

 
There's a switch (and the mic) located on the back side that allows you to switch between iOS and Android mode and I've tested it successfully on both:

The mic does a pretty good job despite being a little extended down (below chin level).
 
Here's a shot vs. the coiled cable to show length:

 
Quality isn't bad but you won't be mistaking it for a V-Moda cable any time soon. The biggest question remains how it will hold up quality-wise but thus far I'm extremely happy with it! 

 

[nordkapp]

@nordkapp
 , @Arniesb


Had been looking for a nice portable mini XLR cable solution for my cans that uses that connection and picked this up on the 'bay:
















There's a switch (and the mic) located on the back side that allows you to switch between iOS and Android mode and I've tested it successfully on both:


The mic does a pretty good job despite being a little extended down (below chin level).

Here's a shot vs. the coiled cable to show length:



Quality isn't bad but you won't be mistaking it for a V-Moda cable any time soon. The biggest question remains how it will hold up quality-wise but thus far I'm extremely happy with it! 

Oh man, very slick.

 

[EVM12L]

.

 

[Slaphead]

Hello!

I'm fairly new to Head-Fi and only created an account to ask a question for DT-1770 owners.

Which amp do you guys use to drive it and which DAC do you use to compliment it? I'm planning on purchasing a pair. I'm upgrading from ATH-M50 with a simple Fiio E10 DAC.

I'm leaning towards Modi 2 Uber + Magni 2 Uber. I mainly listen to electronic, instrumental, trance, and progressive music. Majority utilize bass, which is why I prefer closed-ear V-profile headphones.

I would love to hear recommendations for a desktop amp and dac. 

Thank you,

-Erwin

These are wowing me just driven from an iPod Touch playing deep D&B plus Neurofunk, so I'd say the Modi 2 and Magni 2 would be absolutely fine for these.

 

[ErwinRommel0]

Thanks for the information Slaphead and nordkapp!
 
I'm almost positive that I would be going for Modi 2 Uber and Magni 2 Uber, both B-stock to save $20.
 
I sent Schiit an e-mail just to be sure that the amp would be able to drive through the 250 ohms resistance on the DT-1770. I'll be buying the DT-1770 soon. Then the Schiit stack, PYST cables, and the Silverstone headphone stand.
 
Thank you,
 
-Erwin

 

[ErwinRommel0]

Also, one more question for DT-1770 owners: Did you guys upgrade your cable to a Cardas?
 
Just wondering!

 

[nordkapp]

  Also, one more question for DT-1770 owners: Did you guys upgrade your cable to a Cardas?
 
Just wondering!

Save your money.....

 

[Subhakar]

Hello!

I'm fairly new to Head-Fi and only created an account to ask a question for DT-1770 owners.

Which amp do you guys use to drive it and which DAC do you use to compliment it? I'm planning on purchasing a pair. I'm upgrading from ATH-M50 with a simple Fiio E10 DAC.

I'm leaning towards Modi 2 Uber + Magni 2 Uber. I mainly listen to electronic, instrumental, trance, and progressive music. Majority utilize bass, which is why I prefer closed-ear V-profile headphones.

I would love to hear recommendations for a desktop amp and dac. 

Thank you,

-Erwin

Chord Mojo.

 

[Slaphead]

Chord Mojo.

I would have also recommended the Mojo, but it costs 3 times more than the Magni/Modi combo, and I'm guessing Erwin is on a budget here.