blasjw
100+ Head-Fier
The DT 990 Manufakturs arrived yesterday. I'd say they turned out pretty good:
Yup same here. Came with a carrying bag though...
Also, I've emailed Beyer and they said that new Pros and Premiums should come with a case so I don't think they change anything. Maybe just this specific batch?
Wrote to ProAudioStars and they wrote back saying -
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It sounds like they sold you a used returned pair to be honest. My 880 pro 250 ohms came in a case. The fact that their site says it should come with one and the Beyer website does as well should raise some flags.
Yea that's what I considered also. However, since there is the diagonal cardboard that holds the headphones that aren't included in the box where the cans come in the case makes it seem like it's not a returned item. Unless....they have those specific pieces of cardboard just for returns missing the case....the cardboard also has Beyerdynamic written on it.
Also the box that mine came in had a clear "preview" window on the side of the box, which I haven't seen in any of the unboxing reviews. So new version or something?
Hey all. Been doing some searching and seeing conflicting answers so I'll just ask here. I've seen that the DT 880 is a good HP to pair with a Schiit Vali/Modi stack. Is this indeed the case? If so, is the Vali capable of driving the 600 ohm version or is it safer to stick to the 250 ohm model?
Hey all. Been doing some searching and seeing conflicting answers so I'll just ask here. I've seen that the DT 880 is a good HP to pair with a Schiit Vali/Modi stack. Is this indeed the case? If so, is the Vali capable of driving the 600 ohm version or is it safer to stick to the 250 ohm model?
I believe with the Vali's power you'd be better with the 250ohm.
I emailed Schiit audio about that a couple of weeks ago when I was curious and they told me during the making of the vali they used DT990 premium 600ohms and told me it worked great and supplied enough power for them. But they did make the amp so they could just be saying that.
The tube sound from the vali should be good with the DT880. 600 should be ok but since 250 is cheaper I see no reason to get the 600 unless you reaally want them.
From what I recall it puts about 500mW into 32 ohms. If that's the case I think it should drive the 600 ohms fine. I use a E10 on low gain at about 4/9 for my 250 ohms and they only put like 150mW into 32 ohms.
Just received my DT880 Pros. Came without a carrying case though.....and a small nick in the cable