[CheesusCrust]

 
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Save some money, get the Superlux HD-668B.
I own the Beyerdynamic DT-770 80-Ohm and the DT-770 250-Ohm (and Audio Technica ATH-AD700s).
The DT-770 (80) is very bassy, the DT-770 (250) more balanced
My HD-668Bs just arrived a few hours ago and I've been comparing it to the DT-770 250-Ohm using an Indeed 6922EH tube amp.
The HD-668B really gives the DT 770 (250) a run for the money.
The DT-770s (80 & 250) frame/cups are more sturdy (more metal parts) and the Velour padded cups are a nicer feel
You get the feeling the Beyer's will last longer with normal wear and tear.
The HD-668B frame/cups are all plastic, slightly tighter grip on ears (I'm tempted to replace the pleather pads with Velours).
Another benefit for the HD-668Bs is they are 56-Ohm, so they should sound good with any source.

How does it give it a run for its money? 

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
Get your dub headphones out. Check out this crazy crunchy track. Set to 720 HD immediately too. And remember, dub isn't pure sub bass. A lot of it is mid bass. And a lot of dub needs the ability to render treble for the detail to enhance the bass you're getting flogged with.
 
Very best,

 

[CheesusCrust]

Alright, just ordered the DT 770, I'm coming from the RX700s, which my 5 year borther ripped in half after 2 years of use. 

 

[CheesusCrust]

In the for sale section the D1100 and the HD598 seem to be at very reasonable prices, are they better than the Beyers? 

 

[Tacoboy]

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How does it give it a run for its money? 

I was listening to Classical music on Comcast, ran a set of RCA cables from the back of my Comcast box to my Indeed (single tube) 6922 headphone amp. Switched back and forth between the DT-770 250-Ohm (50+ hours break in) and the HD-668B (brand new) and could not really tell a difference.
The DT-770 250-Ohm is three times the price of the HD-668Bs.

 
 

 

[TMRaven]

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Heya,
 
Get your dub headphones out. Check out this crazy crunchy track. Set to 720 HD immediately too. And remember, dub isn't pure sub bass. A lot of it is mid bass. And a lot of dub needs the ability to render treble for the detail to enhance the bass you're getting flogged with.
 
Very best,

For me, the D2000s presented that song considerably better than my DT990s, as the 990s just couldn't pick up the sub-bass reverb as easily as the Denons.  I would say you need sub-bass for dub step.  I do agree about needing some sparkly and crisp treble though.  (I used the iTunes preview instead of the 720p youtube, the quality difference was night and day)

 

[MalVeauX]

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For me, the D2000s presented that song considerably better than my DT990s, as the 990s just couldn't pick up the sub-bass reverb as easily as the Denons.  I would say you need sub-bass for dub step.  I do agree about needing some sparkly and crisp treble though.  (I used the iTunes preview instead of the 720p youtube, the quality difference was night and day)

Heya,
 
Closed back vs open air in a bass discussion. Are you surprised? Sounds about right to me.
 
I'm checking it with my XB500's, Ultrasone Pro 900's and DT990's and the XB500 and Pro 900 deliver the low end bass a lot more prominently for sure. And both are closed.
 
Very best,
 

 

[TMRaven]

No I'm not surprised at all.  If there's anything closed cans do, it's isolate the lowest of the frequencies better, that's why I'm saying you'd want something that can extend low compared to something that gives a mid-bass hump for real/synthesized kick drums.

 

[dub Beatz]

I wish I had D2ks

 

[CheesusCrust]

What about the  D1100 and the HD598, are they better than the Beyers? 

 

[MalVeauX]

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What about the  D1100 and the HD598, are they better than the Beyers? 

Not for dub. Good for gaming mind.
 
Very best,

 

[CheesusCrust]

So the Beyers are my best alrounder bet then? Thanks for the all the help! 

 

[TMRaven]

I wouldn't say you need an amp right when you purchase it per say (as even 600Ω beyers sound quite good coming out of just a computer or iPod) but eventually you'll probably get a cheap one.  Hopefully you can find one for cheap on a site that takes paypal.

 

[CheesusCrust]

Already ordered from Amazon, I was trying to get rid of some Paypal credits, but I guess I can do that later 

 

[MalVeauX]

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Already ordered from Amazon, I was trying to get rid of some Paypal credits, but I guess I can do that later 

Heya,
 
Which one did you get (edition, and ohms)?
 
Very best,