The Beyerdynamic DT880 Discussion thread

[Rem0o]

   
After this, my next upgrade would be the DAC. Currently using Fiio E10. What would be a good upgrade for 100-150 USD? I'm thinking about Modi but i'm not sure how well it pairs with my existing setup.

From an E10, went to the Odac. Didn't think a 60$ would make such a difference in my setup.

Highly recommenced if you only need USB.

 

[Chris J]

OK,
I've sold my Beyer DT880/600 Ohm 'phones.
Guess I'm kicked out of the club!?

 

[bigbenrfan99]

  OK,
I've sold my Beyer DT880/600 Ohm 'phones.
Guess I'm kicked out of the club!?

I will miss your avatar (seriously).  Did you upgrade to something else?

 

[HeavenNotes]

Hello. Why did you sell it?

 

[Headshot65]

Good Evening! Just curious anyone inputing the dt-880's into an Arcam Alpha 9 integrated amp. I'm expecting my 880's very shortly...and interested at length of burn in time...sensitivity...balance and tonal qualities...with Classical...Solo Piano...Big Band...Acid Jazz...and Electronic genres of music. Cheers...Headshot65

 

[wahsmoh]

  OK,
I've sold my Beyer DT880/600 Ohm 'phones.
Guess I'm kicked out of the club!?

:O even I wouldn't sell my DT880s.
 
I've been gone for awhile stalking the Mr. Speakers Alpha Dog thread.
 
I pulled the trigger and ordered the new metallic black Alpha Dogs 

 they look stunning and sound fantastic. Once I get these headphones I may be gone from this thread for awhile 

 

[Chris J]

  I will miss your avatar (seriously).  Did you upgrade to something else?

 
Yes I did, maybe I'll keep posting so you can still see my Avatar and I'll continue promoting DT880 + tubes!
.......keep reading.....
 

  Hello. Why did you sell it?

 
.....I bought an entry level Stax system, the SRS-2170.....

  :O even I wouldn't sell my DT880s.

 
......yes, my bad, I sold the DTs.
But they didn't get too much head time after I tasted the Stax.  

 

 

[pp312]

You're of course going to post a detailed comparison.

 

[MrTechAgent]

So ....wanted to share my experience with Beyer's Customer Service 
 
I bought a rare 880 Pro- 600 around one month ago , the condition was pristine except the deteriorated velours and headband , I assume the previous owner might have been pressing the pads constantly while listening , I have seen some Audio Engineers do that , its stupid that they don't know that cutting the airspace will change the sound but such is the way of the world , any ways I contacted Beyer , they were kind enough to reply within 24 hours giving me details of Beyer's "Indian Head Office" , I contacted them and asked if I could get a pair of EarPads and Headband ....the reply was rather unsettling , they didn't have any spares in stock , they were going to import spares in May 
I requested them if I could special order the required spares , to my surprise they arranged all the spares they were going to import in May + My spares to ship next week but they had another surprise for me , they decided to send me my spares on their own dime
So.....yeah it took a long time to go through shipping and customs but it was all worth it in the end 
 
Beyer being a relatively small company with this attitude is doing business in the right way , I wish more and more companies showed this kind of gesture .....the greatest example being HiFiMAN who basically repudiated me when I needed help ...So if any Beyer representative happens to read this "You guys rock !"  
 

 

 

 

 

[Chris J]

You're of course going to post a detailed comparison.

A short answer would be, occassionally the Stax fool me into thinking I am listening to The Real Thing.

For example, one time I was sitting outside listening to music in the backyard on my deck.
One song was a live album, it opened with some applause, my first thought was, why are my neighbours applauding?
Another song started with some forest sounds, I thought there were real birds nearby for a second or two.

In addition, I find most dynamics have a slightly tizzy, sizzly spot somewhere in the treble region, I don't hear this from Stax headphones.

The Stax also remind me less of listening via headphones and more of listening via loudspeakers, they seem to have a better sense of space.

 

[genclaymore]

  OK,
I've sold my Beyer DT880/600 Ohm 'phones.
Guess I'm kicked out of the club!?

They would grab both of us by the shirt and throw us out, because I just did the same thing.

 

[Oneiric Moor]

Hello,
 
I'm a new happy owner of a DT880 600 ohm, can you suggest me the most rated amps under 500$ please? Musical genres: 60% prog/hard rock - 40% jazz/classical
 
Chain: Foobar/Hi Face two -> Rega Dac
 
The amp should also run with Alessandro Ms1i and Shure srh940, but basically I need something dedicated to DT880.. just after a couple of days I realized will be my main gear
 
Thanks

 

[xkonfuzed]

Guys :mad:

Stop selling your DT880's.

No but seriously, Chris, enjoy your Stax. And stick around on this thread.

 

[TrollDragon]

I want to be part of the Stax Mafia too!

 

[MrEleventy]

The DT880s hold a special place in my heart... they were my initial gateway drug into the Beyerdynamic House Sound, They're going to be keepers for sure*!

*Posted for future proof that I am either a man of my word or a hypocrite. TBD;