[REB]

AFAIK, the DT150 is considered to be better (more detail etc), but I haven't heard the DT250. In europe they also retail for close to the same price. A big differences is that the DT250 also has an 80 Ohm resistance version, while the DT150 only has 250 Ohm resistance. The biggest differences seems to be the neodymium magnet systems in the DT250. This is what the Beyer website says about the two phones:

DT150: Monitoring headphone for use in broadcast, film and recording studios, closed
Features

Wide frequency response 5 - 30,000 Hz
Highest fidelity
Extended bass response
High long-term wearing comfort
Modular construction for easy servicing
Detachable cable

Technical Specifications
Transducer typeDynamic
Operating principleClosed
Weight without cable250 g
Frequency response5 - 30,000 Hz
Nominal impedance acc. to IEC 60268-7250 Ω / system
Nominal SPL acc. to IEC 60268-797 dB
Nominal THD acc. to IEC 60268-7≤ 0.2%
Power handling capacity acc. to IEC 60268-7100 mW
Sound coupling to the earCircumaural
Ambient noise isolationapprox. 20 dB (A)
Average pressure on ear acc. to IEC 60268-74.5 N

DT250:
Compact, closed headphone for studio playbacks and intercom applications
Features

Closed headphone
Compact, lightweight low-profile design
Neodymium magnet systems for accurate sound reproduction
Very good ambient noise attenuation
Soft, circumaural ear pads, advanced ear cushion systems
Modular construction for easy servicing
Detachable single-sided cable
Single-ear version: DT 252

Versions
DT 250, 80 ohm
DT 250, 250 ohm

Technical Specifications
Transducer type Dynamic
Operating principle Closed
Weight without cable 240 g
Frequency response 10 - 30,000 Hz
Nominal impedance acc. to IEC 60268-7 80 Ω / 250 Ω / system
Nominal SPL acc. to IEC 60268-7 100 dB
Nominal THD acc. to IEC 60268-7 < 1%
Power handling capacity acc. to IEC 60268-7 100 mW
Sound coupling to the ear Circumaural
Ambient noise isolation approx. 16 dB (A)
Average pressure on ear acc. to IEC 60268-7 4.5 N
Cable length 3 m

I'd be interested to hear from someone who has heard both.

 

[Float]

looks like the DT150 has an updated version...

go for the DT250!

 

[Wil]

I don't know where i read this on headfi, but someone said the 150 was the one to go for.

hmm. need to dig up old threads.

But i find it as enjoyable as my RS-1 and that's saying something!

 

[mr.khali]

Very interested in hearing your review Wil. Please include how well they isolate as that is important for my needs. Thanks!

 

[mr.khali]

Wanted to make sure this thread doesn't get forgotten. The more I read about these, the more I think they would be perfect for me. Anybody else have had these or at least have had a listen?

 

[nickchen]

Only 2nd hand. Someone in the german forum compared it briefly to the DT250 - killer isolation, but overall, the DT150 wasn't rated as high as the DT250'250.

 

[malldian]

How about noise leaking?

 

[vandread]

I have this tank and will say this tank surely ugly & quietly heavy but have "something" to keep it stick in my mind when try it at Jaben.......... (not for DT770/Pro / 880/990) and then buy it few months later.....

have a nice detail sound and surprising wide soundstage

Edit: @malldian: have no noise leaking since this model have a good isolation

 

[martinq]

Quote:

Originally Posted by malldian /img/forum/go_quote.gif How about noise leaking?

I can describe the potentional noise leaking only of DT100s (anyway, heading towards DT150s - I hope this year), but being the same construction I can say they have almost no sound leaking, if any. Moreover, it is quite suitable to consider the fact that DT150s have thicker pads, so I would not be afraid about the potentional leaking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice Nine /img/forum/go_quote.gif ... Aside from the ugly factor, these are criminally underrated headphones.

I suppose, the fact if these cans are ugly or not is very subjective. As far as I know, many people find them (along with my DT100s) as being ugly, eventually ugly as hell. On the other hand, there are also freaks like me, who find them as almost prettiest cans.

I am quite curious if someone uses them from time to time as portable, like I use my DT100s.

BTW: Do you prefer stright cable or the coiled one for these cans?

 

[Wil]

Sorry for the lack of updates, but i've been really busy at work to do any constructive listening at home.

Been listening to it briefly and i can say the bass is seriously good ( but at times too overwhelming. ) It's has lots of depth, nice impact and is warm and ripe.

Also, the treble is amazingly detailed and light. LOTS of air. i mean, seriously, lots of it.

 

[Wil]

Something like aesthetics cannot be quantified i guess.

I for one find the DT150 & DT100 to be extremely good looking headphones. ( i detest the AKG701's Ipod white. )

They look like something darth vader would use! (darth beyers hurhurhur)

 

[DemonicLemming]

Hm. Been sort of considering selling my PL2500s because I don't use them a whole lot, and because I have K501s on the way in....might toss those up for sale and try the DT150s. They seem interesting.

 

[Wil]

Aren't they pretty!

 

[mr.khali]

I loved the DT 770 for their old school look but these got 'em beat! They are beautiful!

 

[donunus]

I love the way those look. Almost staxlike in beauty