There are a few users who say otherwise . There are many who say there is a subtle difference and some like you who say they are not alike at all. I will take your word on it because I've never heard them.
I had both during a short period of time and imho HE-500 is a better headphone, with better tonality, deeper bass and more extended and cleaner treble. Even the soundstage on HE-500 is more open, wider and deeper.
Quick question: I was trying to register my new dt880 600 ohm on Beyers website but was having trouble finding the serial number. I read earlier in the thread that it is on the plug where it also says 600 ohm, but I'm not seeing any numbers there. Am I missing something or is it on the box somewhere? Any help would be appreciated?
Using DT880/32 and HE500 now. HE500 has exciting image and mid, better than HE400 to my ears. But I also like the well defined, clear sound of DT800, which makes it great for some critical listening. So I just keep them both~~~~
The same is true of the DT880 Pro. I registered mine with that number without trouble a week or so ago. By the way, a great deal on the DT880 Pro was listed on the deals thread. See http://www.head-fi.org/t/692119/the-deals-discussion-thread-read-the-first-post/17970#post_12047497. I took advantage of it, but it seems to be over now. I am comparing the DT880 Pro to the DT250-250 now. I suspect that they use the same driver, but they sound very different. The DT880 sounds clearer, more open, more detailed. On the CD that I am comparing them on (Ted Hawkins, Songs from Venice Beach; blues; voice and guitar only), I prefer the DT880. I am driving them directly out of an AudioQuest Dragonfly (v1.0), which may not be the ideal situation for a 250 Ohm headphone.
Question. Sorry if this has been asked (as I'm sure it has) but what is the difference between the DT770/880/990 performance-wise? they all seem to be available at roughly the same prices so I can't decide between the three.
Question. Sorry if this has been asked (as I'm sure it has) but what is the difference between the DT770/880/990 performance-wise? they all seem to be available at roughly the same prices so I can't decide between the three.
Question. Sorry if this has been asked (as I'm sure it has) but what is the difference between the DT770/880/990 performance-wise? they all seem to be available at roughly the same prices so I can't decide between the three.
Is it true the 880 is semi-open? Its sound is that of a fully open headphones, and it leaks sound as much as a fully open headphone. If the only source of info on that is Beyer themselves, I wouldn't trust them as their informational literature is notoriously sloppy. Has anyone actually disassembled an 880?
Also I wouldn't agree that the 880 'doesn't have the biggest sound stage'. It's heaps big enough for me, and I've heard a hell of a lot of phones.
Is it true the 880 is semi-open? Its sound is that of a fully open headphones, and it leaks sound as much as a fully open headphone. If the only source of info on that is Beyer themselves, I wouldn't trust them as their informational literature is notoriously sloppy. Has anyone actually disassembled an 880?
Also I wouldn't agree that the 880 'doesn't have the biggest sound stage'. It's heaps big enough for me, and I've heard a hell of a lot of phones.
Not sure if I would consider them semi-open but they are definitely less open than the DT 990 as the DT 880 has more dampening material than the DT 990 which does make them more closed-in physically than the DT 990, but I still consider both open.
The DT 880 has a felt circle over the driver the DT 990 doesn't have. The DT 880 also has a mesh filter on the back of the driver while the DT 990 lacks this. Other than different earcup grills I think that is the only differences between the two headphones.
Is it true the 880 is semi-open? Its sound is that of a fully open headphones, and it leaks sound as much as a fully open headphone. If the only source of info on that is Beyer themselves, I wouldn't trust them as their informational literature is notoriously sloppy. Has anyone actually disassembled an 880?
Also I wouldn't agree that the 880 'doesn't have the biggest sound stage'. It's heaps big enough for me, and I've heard a hell of a lot of phones.
I'd say mostly open actually. I think Beyer says semi-open? It actually doesn't leak as much sound as a fully open headphone. My K7xx leaks way more sound. I'm speaking of sound leaking out mind you, both let about an equal amount of sound in.
I saw a thread where someone disassembled the DT 880 and perhaps other Beyers too. He showed that it was indeed not fully open.
There are headphones with a much bigger sound stage than the DT 880, regardless of how much you are satisfied with it. The DT 880 Pro actually sounds a bit too closed in for my preference and not fully open. My K7xx has a significantly wider, deeper, and slightly taller sound stage.
I definitely would not describe my DT880's as congested or having recessed mids. I think associated equipment plays a roll in how people perceive there hp's. I power my DT880's with either a LD MKIII or Beresford Capella amp. Very different sound from each but very entertaining as well.
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