Beyerdynamics, which one?

[Liver]

In my recent quest to hear the major brand players in the headphone arena, I need to find a pair of Beyerdynamics. However, which one?

I do not know the differences between the years or the subtle nuances. I have looked at the frequency response graphs and the DT880 or the DT990 seem like good candidates.

I would like to get the 32 ohm impedance variety, since then I can compare my low impedance cans fairly.

Yes I know there is significant synergy with amps and headphones, but I want to settle on a headphone first, and then look for synergy with an amp.

Currently
-Senn 650: Hated it, sold off very quickly.
-Sony 5ks: Loved it, but then . . .
-Ultrasone 2500: Found these after the Sony 5ks and I love them.

So then I thought to get the Edition 9s, but I still have not heard many other brands.

-Grado 325i: Actually really really like them. Am considering moving up the Grado line.
-Darth "Boobies": very different than what I currently have, kinda dark. But nice. They are also art work, so quite nice.

Want to try the unaltered Beyers, or try a flatter sounding Darth.

cash is not a huge concern (but always relevant).

Opinions?

Edit: What about the HP3000s? How do they rank in the my headphone quest?

 

[stewgriff]

The DT990 is basically a Grado with soundstage, more comfort, and the ability to survive a nuclear war. It's more bassy than the Grados I've heard. I'm not sure how you can get 32 ohm versions outside of the Manufacture site, though.

Woot, 600!

 

[Liver]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewgriff /img/forum/go_quote.gif The DT990 is basically a Grado with soundstage, more comfort, and the ability to survive a nuclear war. It's more bassy than the Grados I've heard. I'm not sure how you can get 32 ohm versions outside of the Manufacture site, though. Woot, 600!

Thanks. I am curious between the differences between the 880 and the 990. I can not tell the major difference? Seems like the 990 is more expensive MSRP, but the 880 costs more retail?

What else am I missing?

Yea, I'd like to know where to get the 32 ohm version (besides the custom site at Beyer). If I get them there, I'm going all black!

Been looking some more, I am so confused on the 770 vs the 880 vs the 990.

 

[cfcubed]

There are a mess of threads around here about those phones (e.g. search dt880 dt990 soundstage)... From what I've read the 770s are bass hounds & may not be comparable to the less colored presentation of the 880s.

From lots of research, my latest cans are 880s & I like them alot (there's a good review of them around here that is spot on w/my thoughts so far). BTW, doing it again, I *might* have tried the 990s for their reported extra bass & there's a pair in the marketplace right now.

Good luck & remember there are no perfect phones...
As I said before it's like trying to pick just *one* of Charlie's Angels to keep... They all have their merits & you'd always be pondering what the others are like.

 

[Redo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewgriff /img/forum/go_quote.gif The DT990 is basically a Grado with soundstage, more comfort, and the ability to survive a nuclear war. It's more bassy than the Grados I've heard. I'm not sure how you can get 32 ohm versions outside of the Manufacture site, though. Woot, 600!

DT990's and Grado's don't sound anything alike to my ears. The DT990's have a massive bass hump, recessed mids, and a very unique treble sizzle.

Grado's have more laid back, and tighter bass. Very prominent mids, and a consistently energetic treble section (vs the DT990's treble spike sizzle)

 

[cfcubed]

Another nice review to see . Any lots of times the 880s come up the AKG K-701s do too.

 

[spanks]

the dt 880's are boring and analytical

the dt 990s are fun and colorful

 

[Chopha]

If money isn't a big concern, buy DT-770 and let Larry convert them to Darth's...

/Chopha

 

[Liver]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chopha /img/forum/go_quote.gif If money isn't a big concern, buy DT-770 and let Larry convert them to Darth's... /Chopha

I have the deep cup darth v3 (boobs), and I go back and forth if I like 'em or not.

Any place in the States to get the 32 ohm version (besides at Beyer factory)?

 

[cfcubed]

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanks /img/forum/go_quote.gif the dt 880's are boring and analytical the dt 990s are fun and colorful

Driving to the store & getting there is boring.

Driving to the store & getting in a multi-vehicle accident at high speed & flying through the windshield is fun & colorful (blood & all).

 

[saboteur1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfcubed /img/forum/go_quote.gif Driving to the store & getting there is boring. Driving to the store & getting in a multi-vehicle accident at high speed & flying through the windshield is fun & colorful (blood & all).

I wouldn't know about fun, but colorful is accurate. Maybe to the guy on the side of the road...

 

[Fitz]

I prefer the 931 over the previous generation 770, 880, and 990. I haven't heard the current generation of them.

 

[sachu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanks /img/forum/go_quote.gif the dt 880's are boring and analytical the dt 990s are fun and colorful

I haven't heard the 880s but among the 770s and the 990s, i loved the 990s the best. They really are fun cans. More so than grados i feel.

 

[Little J040]

..None!

 

[Liver]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little J040 /img/forum/go_quote.gif ..None!

Yea, well, reading that from a Senn fanboi . . . you'll forgive me if I don't care.