MattFH
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I don't know the closed DT770, but I know the DT880 quite well, and those low-mid-tier Beyerdynamics seem all very closely related or even basically the same. In any case, I would say, they will probably overall convince you the most of your first selection, but the AKG will please and suprise you more sometimes. I tried the closed K550 once, and this is my direct experience with the closest equivalences I know. However, I can't decide between that for you or be more specific than that...
Other than that the AKG is way smoother, and Beyerdynamic "tighter" or harder maybe. However AKG quality can vary especially in bass and lower mids, whereas Beyerdynamic typically are all-rounders, which is why I said they can probably "convince" overall more. However I don't specifically remember the K500's bass, but I vaguely recall now that contrary to trend it is supposed to be actually very good. So I personally would deem them equal after all, without direct test.
If it's possible and not a huge deal to you, I'd consider comparing your choice and sending the other one back.
Other than that the AKG is way smoother, and Beyerdynamic "tighter" or harder maybe. However AKG quality can vary especially in bass and lower mids, whereas Beyerdynamic typically are all-rounders, which is why I said they can probably "convince" overall more. However I don't specifically remember the K500's bass, but I vaguely recall now that contrary to trend it is supposed to be actually very good. So I personally would deem them equal after all, without direct test.
If it's possible and not a huge deal to you, I'd consider comparing your choice and sending the other one back.