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Hi
 
I am looking to purchase either one of these :
 
Link to Beyerdynamic DT880 PRO - £199.99  
 
 
Beyerdynamic DT880 PRO main features include:

1. Semi - Open
2. Innovative bass refelx system
3. Rugged headband cosntruction
4. Single-sided coiled cable
5. Soft headband pad
6. Gold plated stereo mini jack (3.5mm) and 1/4" adapter
7. Transducer type: Dynamic
8. Frequency response: 5 - 35,000 Hz
9. Nominal impedance: 250 ohm
10. Nominal SPL : 96 dB
11. T.H.D: < 0.2%
12. Power handling capacity: 100 mW
13. Sound coupling to ear: Circumaural
14. Weight (without cable) 295 g

 
 
Link to Sennheiser HD650 - £249.99 
 
 
Features

1. Hand-selected, matched headphone systems with very tight tolerances (+/-1 dB)
2. Computer-optimised magnet systems for minimising harmonic and intermodulation distortion
3. Extremely lightweight aluminum voice coils ensure accuracy and fast transient response
4. Neodymium ferrous magnet systems for high efficiency
5. Specially developed acoustic silk provides uniform damping over the entire frequency range and minimises intermodulation and harmonic distortion
6. Elegant silver-titanium finish
7. High-quality metal mesh covers for superb open and transparent sound
8. Extremely natural, spatial sound image
9. Balanced, crisp bass and deep bass reproduction
10. Authentic voice reproduction
11. Specially developed OFC copper cable, Kevlar-reinforced, insensitive to handling noise
12. Gold-plated 1+4" jack plug with adaptor lead to 3.5 mm jack plug
13. 2-year warranty

 
Technical Data

1. Nominal impedance  300 Ohm
2. Contact pressure  ca. 2,5 N
3. Weight w/o cable  ca. 260g
4. Jack plug  6,3/3,5 mm stereo
5. Transducer principle (Headphones)  open, dynamic
6. Ear coupling  circumaural
7. Cable length  3 m
8. Frequency response (headphones)  10.....39500 Hz
9. Sound pressure level (SPL)  103 dB (1 Vrms)
10. THD, total harmonic distortion  0,05 %

 
One of these headphones will be mainly used for gaming and sometimes listening to music.
 
I occasionally listen to a broad range of music, mainly hip hop.
 
I just would like a to hear from anyone who has experiences with them and which they prefer and why?
 
Also take your time to VOTE.
 
Thanks to all in advance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[156219]

Some opinions ?

 

[156219]

Bump some help?

 

[156219]

SOME HELP

 

[peli_kan]

What amplifier will you be using?  What source?
 

 

[156219]

I will be using this Onyo TX-SR308
 
http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=TX-SR308

 

[156219]

Some help?

 

[peli_kan]

I'm no expert on either of these headphones, but the general opinion is that the DT880 Pro isn't worth getting.  The DT880 600ohm version, on the other hand, is spectacularly good and often touted as a top level dynamic headphone.

 

[156219]

Ok thanks
 
More opionions 

 

[shane55]

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I'm no expert on either of these headphones, but the general opinion is that the DT880 Pro isn't worth getting.  The DT880 600ohm version, on the other hand, is spectacularly good and often touted as a top level dynamic headphone.

True about the 'concensus' that most who have had experience with both recommend against all iterations except the 600 ohm. With few if any exceptions.
 
What is your music of choice? What are your source files (lossless, mp3, SACD - high res, etc.). A DAP or computer?
Lots of variables.
What are you attempting to do... analyze the music or just kick back and listen?
 
shane
 

 

 

[156219]

Just kick back and listen, source 228kb and 24 bit flac

 

[shane55]

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Just kick back and listen, source 228kb and 24 bit flac

HD650.
 
And this will surely get me flamed by those rabid and intolerant DT880/600 owners.

 

 

 

 

[Mad Max]

x2 on the DT880-600Ω
I had the DT880PRO.  Got tired of it.
It has a grungy, fun sound, but not as fun as my SR325is.
 
x2 on HD650 as well, so choose wisely which sound signature you want.  HD650 will be more detailed.  I read HD650 is silkier, darker, and bassier than HD600 which I used to have.

 

[156219]

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x2 on the DT880-600Ω
I had the DT880PRO.  Got tired of it.
It has a grungy, fun sound, but not as fun as my SR325is.
 
x2 on HD650 as well, so choose wisely which sound signature you want.  HD650 will be more detailed.  I read HD650 is silkier, darker, and bassier than HD600 which I used to have.

Why did you get tired of the DT880 PRO.
 
Also what do you think makes the SR325is more fun than the DT880
 
SO which one is your best bet>?
 
More opinions

 

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Bump, More opinions please?