Beyerdynamic DT 770 and DT 770 PRO

[harkamus]

I've decided to pick up either the DT 770 or the DT 770 Pro. On these boards I see most people referring to the DT 770 Pro. It is to my understanding that the DT 770 Pro feels a lot less comfortable with a 3.5 N clamping force on the head, versus the 2.8 N clamping force from the regular DT 770. Is there something that I am missing? I understand that both versions have the exact same hardware. They have the same drivers and should be identical except for the headband, where the DT 770 Pro, again, has more clamping force. Now I hear rumors that the DT 770 Pro is less bassy.

Can we lay these rumors to rest? I've already PMed Lini who seems to be the Beyerdynamic guru around here. He's not yet replied.

So in a final attempt to weed out these speculations, I'd ask for anyone with experience with either of these two cans to post with any incite on them, good or bad.

It should be noted that I picked the DT 770 (Pro or regular I have not yet decided) for gaming almost exclusively. It should also be noted that for the threads sake I am only talking about the 250 Ohm versions of each. I like bass so I picked these. Call me a basshead...and I also hear that the DT 770whatever play beautiful highs and mids if driven correctly. Anyways, for gaming these are the way to go from having asked several people on several forums other than here.

Hardware for reference would be a PPA (identical in terms of hardware to the Headsave PPA, except custom built from another guy for 130 bucks cheaper) and a Creative Labs Audigy 2 ZS.

 

[CRESCENDOPOWER]

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[tom hankins]

I may be way off here but I thought the only differences in the phones is that the non-pro version is for larger heads.(more comfort) Sonicly I thought they were the same.

 

[pbirkett]

Jan Meier said they sounded exactly the same. For comfort reasons, I'd go with the regular one. The clamping force was not a problem with the Pro, but it only just fit on my not exactly huge head without taking off the leather bit on the headband.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Quote:

Originally posted by CRESCENDOPOWER Well, I don’t know too much about the DT-770 vs. the DT-770 pro, but I will say that the DT-770 pro is one of the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. ... but I think they more than make up for it with their dynamics, and ability to bring emotion to the music.

That's what I've got to say. These are some damn fun cans, and they are very comfortable indeed. The clamping force is actually a good thing in my case, since the cans will stay on my head, even when headbanging pretty hard, a feat no other can I've used can duplicate, save the HD-590, which also grabs your head pretty good. The 770 does grab your head, but the pads are so big and soft that it doesn't put too much pressure on any one part. The force on your head is much less than the HD280, by conparison.

Welcome to team basshead

 

[harkamus]

Can anyone suggest a place where I can buy the 'regular' DT 770's? BTW, I am in the US and so far the only place I found them at is from Jan Meier for $200. And, thanks for all the welcome

 

[arnett]

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Originally posted by harkamus Can anyone suggest a place where I can buy the 'regular' DT 770's?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=92801&is=REG

edit: by 'regular' do you mean the DT-770 pros?

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally posted by arnett http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=92801&is=REG

That is the DT770-Pro I think he want the plain DT770. The only place I know for that model is Meier as well.

 

[harkamus]

Quote:

Originally posted by Iron_Dreamer That is the DT770-Pro I think he want the plain DT770. The only place I know for that model is Meier as well.

Yeah, I was referring to the non-pro DT 770. So Jan Meier it is, I guess.

 

[lini]

Quote:

Originally posted by harkamus I've already PMed Lini who seems to be the Beyerdynamic guru around here. He's not yet replied.

Just to put that in the right context - pm dateTime were: 11-30-2003 09:33 PM - 8 minutes before thread creation.

Anyway, Harkamus, you should have got pm by now...

Grinnings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[Sovkiller]

There is one for sale here:

http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...threadid=52334

Good price BTW they usually run for 150.00 new.....

 

[harkamus]

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Originally posted by Sovkiller There is one for sale here: http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...threadid=52334 Good price BTW they usually run for 150.00 new.....

Saw that. It's the Pro and the 600 ohm variant. I'm looking for the regular DT 700 because of the less clamping force. It is for gaming after all. Comfort is very important.

Man, I love the bass head smiley!

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Quote:

Originally posted by harkamus Man, I love the bass head smiley!

It's hard not to like this little guy:

but your appreciation will only increase exponentially once you plug your DT770 into that PPA, and BLAST OFF!

 

[harkamus]

Quote:

Originally posted by lini Just to put that in the right context - pm dateTime were: 11-30-2003 09:33 PM - 8 minutes before thread creation. Anyway, Harkamus, you should have got pm by now... Grinnings from Munich! Manfred / lini

Clean out your mailbox! I can't send any to your PM box because it's "cluttered."

 

[lini]

harkamus: It still doesn't work? I've already deleted a bit...

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini