[plakat]

I think the 48 ohms and high sensitivity of the DT 700 an DT 900 is due to Beyers aim that they work well with pro USB audio interface, which have notoriously low headphone amp output.

They are certainly much easier to drive than the old DT770/80 (or 250), yes. My impression is that Beyerdynamic feels to have optimized the new drivers so that slightly heavier voice coils are not that much of a problem any more. Therefore they aim to support as many sources as possible, for the Pro models obviously USB interfaces are an important segment.

I think the 80ohm impedance was due to older studio equipment requirements, but nowadays there’s a much larger market segment using low-powered equipment that’s not so happy with 80ohm load and much less with rather power hungry 80ohm headphones

 

[aspirina750]

Does anyone has a Wavelet profile for the 700 PRO X? Have 5 been able to find anything...

Thanks

 

[dpump]

Since I couldn't find the 900 PRO X for sale anywhere in the USA and since another Head-Fier had recently posted that Beyerdynamic had told him that the phones had been recalled, I asked Beyerdynamic when the 900 PRO X would be available. I also asked if there had been a recall.

The response from Beyerdynamic was that the phones would be available the second week in January and that there was a problem with the cable. I remember reading that some users had connection problems so I guess that confirms that the phones have been recalled.

 

[rawrj]

Since I couldn't find the 900 PRO X for sale anywhere in the USA and since another Head-Fier had recently posted that Beyerdynamic had told him that the phones had been recalled, I asked Beyerdynamic when the 900 PRO X would be available. I also asked if there had been a recall.

The response from Beyerdynamic was that the phones would be available the second week in January and that there was a problem with the cable. I remember reading that some users had connection problems so I guess that confirms that the phones have been recalled.

So the problem is just with the cable itself and not where it plugs into the headphone? I have a set that should be here tomorrow and now I'm wondering if I should just return it straight away. I have an aftermarket cable on the way too so if it's just the stock cable that's no biggie.

 

[051644]

If there’s an issue with the cable, why only a recall in the US? I can still see the item on other online sites. Um… not even making announcement about recall in other region ?

 

[mvule]

My long cable for the 700's is faulty.
Totally unacceptable for a new product in my opinion.
Thankfully I'm happy to use the shorter cable...but normally it would be a big deal.

 

[Nostoi]

My long cable for the 700's is faulty.
Totally unacceptable for a new product in my opinion.
Thankfully I'm happy to use the shorter cable...but normally it would be a big deal.

Faulty how?

I dropped Beyerdynamic a line this morning to try and clarify this cable issue. Will provide any update.

Also - please all forgive me in advance for this cynical opportunism, but if anyone is looking for a high-end (but affordable) 3rd party cable, please check out my classifieds as I have one for sale (I already have another spare 3rd party one I'm keeping).

 

[Nostoi]

Dear all, update on the so-called DT700/DT900 "recall" issue: FAKE NEWS.

 

[plakat]

Dear all, update on the so-called DT700/DT900 "recall" issue: FAKE NEWS.

Thank you for investigating, it sounded fishy to me from the beginning…

I’m happy they chose mini-xlr since it’s easy to get other cables for that connector or even make one myself.

 

[mvule]

Faulty how?

I dropped Beyerdynamic a line this morning to try and clarify this cable issue. Will provide any update.

Also - please all forgive me in advance for this cynical opportunism, but if anyone is looking for a high-end (but affordable) 3rd party cable, please check out my classifieds as I have one for sale (I already have another spare 3rd party one I'm keeping).

I think it was the right side (of the longer cable) that kept cutting out several times, when I moved my head!
Like I said, not really acceptable for a new product.
(Still enjoying the 700's with the shorter cable though)
Fake news or not on recalls, there does seem to be an issue with some longer cables (think I remember an online review also mentioned this).

Back to the sound, damn this is good...

 

[plakat]

I think it was the right side (of the longer cable) that kept cutting out several times, when I moved my head!
Like I said, not really acceptable for a new product.
(Still enjoying the 700's with the shorter cable though)
Fake news or not on recalls, there does seem to be an issue with some longer cables (think I remember an online review also mentioned this).

Back to the sound, damn this is good...

Yes, this should absolutely not happen. Did you talk to Beyerdynamic already? They should obviously replace the faulty cable if that das DOA.

It's nice to have two cables included though. I normally use short cables and did not bring the long one along with me. Will check it when I get home next week.

 

[mvule]

Yes, this should absolutely not happen. Did you talk to Beyerdynamic already? They should obviously replace the faulty cable if that das DOA.

It's nice to have two cables included though. I normally use short cables and did not bring the long one along with me. Will check it when I get home next week.

I'll try to report back when I hear from them.

 

[051644]

I have read that Beyer claims the pair sounds great right out of the box. Yet when I try on the demo, I found the treble are so sharp and too bright on my hugo2. Does anyone have the same experience? Or the cups should run at least few weeks to sound normal?

 

[Stevko]

Yes, sounds ok out of the box.
Maybe beyer isn’t the best pairing with your hugo/ears.
And 700/900 x has less treble

 

[plakat]

I have read that Beyer claims the pair sounds great right out of the box. Yet when I try on the demo, I found the treble are so sharp and too bright on my hugo2. Does anyone have the same experience? Or the cups should run at least few weeks to sound normal?

Using them for some time gives your ears and brain time to get accustomed to their sound, especially when using one set exclusively.

On the other hand there’s no need to force anything… if you don’t like them, that’s perfectly fine. Many people love the Utopia, but they do absolutely nothing for me. Your ears, your music, your taste after all