The 600 Ω has a way better square wave response than the 250 ohm version and sounds faster as a result. There isn't a single headphone on the market that outperforms the DT880 600 Ω in every category. The DT880 600 Ω has the world's best mid-range performance, very good bass extension for a dynamic with zero bloom, and extremely detailed treble.
I'm sorry I have to speak out. To my ears, the DT880 600Ohm is the worst mid-range performer in the world. I love the soundstage, the imaging, the details yes. There is even some sub bass hidden in there. Just enough to let you know it's present but I absolutely hate the midrange on these. I listen mostly to instrumental stuff on it. Jazz, some Techno but that's about it. I quickly switch to something else if vocals come in to play
https://headphonedatabase.com/oratory?ids=92. This is not a matter of "to your ears." They objectively have a near flawless mid-range.
I know I know that's why I said to my ears. There's just something about them that don't click with mehttps://headphonedatabase.com/oratory?ids=92. This is not a matter of "to your ears." They objectively have a near flawless mid-range.
I read through this entire thread and am still confused about why the 32 ohm version isn't recommended. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/dt880-600ohm-bs.506963/
You made me pull the 880s of the wall. I am currently running the Dekoni Choice Suede pads with a little DSP on the RME and power from the Marantz amp.I read through this entire thread and am still confused about why the 32 ohm version isn't recommended. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/dt880-600ohm-bs.506963/
The only thing that seems to be "worse" about the 32 ohm version is the ringing when using an amp with an output impedance less than 2 ohms. However, many headphone amplifiers nowadays have output impedances of less than 0.2 ohms, hinting to differences being even smaller. Also, would using a higher output impedance amplifier, say 68 Ω output impedance, have a negative effect on the 600 Ω's square wave?
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The 600 Ω has significantly lower %THD+noise at 100 dB in the mids and highs than the other versions. Perhaps this is what Beyerdynamic was referring to when they said "In general, it can be stated that the resolution and precision of the high mids and highs is slightly better at higher impedances."
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The solid red line is not how I hear my DT880 600Ω. It’s more like:https://headphonedatabase.com/oratory?ids=92. This is not a matter of "to your ears." They objectively have a near flawless mid-range.
Yep, pretty much mirrors my experience listening to both. A bit more sterile presentation with the 600 leaves me “enjoying” my (older) 250 Pro more often. Still a great reference and starting point for good cans, along with my HD Senns.I’ll chime in on the 250 vs 600 ohm debate even though over time, its been beaten to death in this thread. I’ve owned a 250ohm Pro since 2013 and 2 pairs of 600 ohms Premiums (one got stolen not too long ago). Always thought they were indistinguishable apart from a bit more tightness in the bass from the 600 ohm - which might have been coming from the lighter clamp. They are both fantastic value and I doubt you can tell them apart in a blind test - despite what the square wave measurements tell you.
I will say this, however. The newer batch of production DT880/600 seem to have a warmer sound than I remember my old stolen pair of DT880/600 (these are not the pre-05 model either). They changed the cable to a much thinner, lower quality cable and it seems the padding on top of the headband is lower quality as well. Little things but they made me sigh.
When i plugged them i noticed they were a bit warmer in the midbass and have noticeably less “air” than the older production did. Might be my mind playing tricks on me - they still sound fantastic out my 2-ch stereo amp and the BH Crack, just different.
Excuse me, starting point? The DT880 600 Ω is the end all be all.
