I wanted to give a try to them, because I want a good closed back alternative to the few open that I have (my collection is in my signature). DT770 are ok (better than the boring AKG 371.. but they are just ok, i was expecting something better. What I should consider in the 250 price range? Good bass, good isolation and comfortable to wear.
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 upgrade
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Which pads?
Thomasr
500+ Head-Fier
Check the MSR7b thread here:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...ssions-discussion-thread.893314/post-17421606
and here :
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...ssions-discussion-thread.893314/post-17463833
I will add a caveat to my own post above: as we all know, Aliexpress is a lottery - the generic pads I scored a few months ago sound great, but the same pads from the same supplier today could be identical in construction and sound, or they could be radically different.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...ssions-discussion-thread.893314/post-17421606
and here :
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...ssions-discussion-thread.893314/post-17463833
I will add a caveat to my own post above: as we all know, Aliexpress is a lottery - the generic pads I scored a few months ago sound great, but the same pads from the same supplier today could be identical in construction and sound, or they could be radically different.
I don't know the MSR7b how would you describe them sound and comfort wise?
Thomasr
500+ Head-Fier
With stock pads, I'd describe the sound as smooth and analytical. Bass is modest but accurate, mids are slightly recessed, and treble is a bit emphasized with lots of detail, but without sounding sizzly. If you like the snap and dynamism of Beyer headphones, the MSR7b doesn't have that, but what I like about them is that they never seem to put a foot wrong - even on tracks and passages where other phones might get messy, the ATs just effortlessly deliver.
With the Aliexpress pad hack, bass comes forward significantly and the soundstage opens up - everything becomes more emotive and engaging without losing that sense of effortless detail. The new pads are also super comfy and have a bit more room inside. The stock pads are quite small and my ears had to "tuck" inside.
MostPatientGamer
New Head-Fier
If you can stretch you budget a little bit you may be able to find a good deal on Focal Elegia, at least if you are in the US. I just got these for around 380 Euros (European Ebay) a couple of days ago and I am honestly pretty blown away. All the lukewarm reviews made lower my expectations quite a bit, but with a tiny bit of EQ these are slowly becoming my favorite pair for non-metal music. I have never tried a Focal before but now that I have I can definitely hear why they are known for dynamics and slam. Music details have this "tactile" quality to them and somehow the bass has great impact even in bass-light tracks or passages. It's quite noticeable and something I haven't really experienced with my other headphones at least not to the same degree.
When I was shopping around on Ebay I saw people from the US selling these for as low as $250-300, for me they are a blind buy at that price point.
When I was shopping around on Ebay I saw people from the US selling these for as low as $250-300, for me they are a blind buy at that price point.
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