[Frank I]

Puck your right these for the price sound  very good especially with the CSP-2. I am going to let it burn in overnight on my Pioneer and it is sounding better already. It does not leak much more like a closed can than an open but the Beyer sound is there.

 

[rawrster]

The DT880 is definitely a very good headphone. My only complaint is that I do not like the stiff cable and it keeps memory of how it is stored which I am not a fan of. I may get it recabled to have a nicer looking cable, possibly fixing the issue I have with the cable and if there are any sonic improvements thats just an added bonus.
 
i was initially worried about my PPAv2 amp not being good enough or the reports that it would be too bright but ever since I got these my HD600 have become a long time resident in the box it came with. I've used them 2 or 3 times since my DT880 have arrived. I think these are pretty much the ideal set of cans for me signature wise. I can't imagine things getting too much better without hitting the price range of the T1, HD800, etc.

 

[Alghazanth]

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Have T1, HE-6, Stax sr-407, and DT880/600 still hold its unique place un-forsaken. 

 
Not trying to argue, and not trying to say that it is better than flagship models, but to say it is worth to keep, especially considering its price tag.
 


 

I dunno, I see no point in keeping it once you have the T1 or HE500/6. Very similar sound but overall much better (obviously). But for the price of course its a good can. 
 
 

 

[dukja]

Just to provide another data point.  I found DT880's tonality in mid/high sounds very closer to HE-6 (rather than T1).  That is where DT880 shines really well.  It is so sweet, lively, and easy without strain, which is similar to my Stax gear in that aspect, especially for classical music and soundtrack. 
 
The issue of DT880 is lesser dynamic range (compare to T1), lesser focus accuracy (compare to T1), and lesser bass amount and quality (comparing to HE-6, 407, and T1). That is where you spend money for. 

 
Disclaimer: I had very different music genre to yours.

 
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I dunno, I see no point in keeping it once you have the T1 or HE500/6. Very similar sound but overall much better (obviously). But for the price of course its a good can. 
 
 

 

 

[rawrster]

dukja, I just noticed your profile and you have your DT880 recabled by Zombie_X. How do you like the recable and did it provide any sonic benefits in your opinion? I don't have a stand on cables yet due to lack of experience in that area but I'm always willing to give it a try before formulating one.

 

[dukja]

I was hesitated to send out my phones for recabling.  But when I got my 2nd already re-cabled DT880/600, I was immediately persuaded and get ZXAC cable for my 3rd pair DT880.  Zombie-X is a great head-fier.  Fully committed for excellent service.  And the price was very reasonable.
 
Most importantly, I rated my DT880 with his cable as the best of what I ever heard.  Very clear and smooth with excellent details.  It was another level up comparing to mongami wire.
 
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dukja, I just noticed your profile and you have your DT880 recabled by Zombie_X. How do you like the recable and did it provide any sonic benefits in your opinion? I don't have a stand on cables yet due to lack of experience in that area but I'm always willing to give it a try before formulating one.

 

 

[Syan25]

Cool - recabling is a good idea just wish there was someone local who could do it for me...

 

[Skylab]

My recabled DT770/600 sounded much better after the recable. I think the DT series Beyers benefit a lot from this.

 

[Syan25]

Maybe I should take the plunge and get it done then - I was thinking of buying from CYROParts...
 
 
Someone recommended this 
 
http://www.cryo-parts.com/index.php/hook-up-wire/cryoparts/the-wire-copper

 

[caracara08]

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Maybe I should take the plunge and get it done then - I was thinking of buying from CYROParts...
 
 
Someone recommended this 
 
http://www.cryo-parts.com/index.php/hook-up-wire/cryoparts/the-wire-copper

thats the wire im getting done on mine from whiplash.  
 

 

[Syan25]

Yeah I saw it advertised there too - who is doing the recabling for you? And how come you are selling your SR-71B?? IT is supposed to be awesome....

 

[caracara08]

whiplash is doing it.  
it IS awesome.  financial problems are making me downgrade everything

 

[Syan25]

Sorry to hear that. RE: Whiplash - are they cheap?
 

 

[caracara08]

no. if you want great work at a very good price, contact zombie_x.  

 

[Syan25]

Will look into it though not sure I can afford it at the mo..