[retskrad]

The DT880 are good entry level headphones but they are in the same tier as the ATH M50X and beyerdynamic's own DT 770/DT990. The Drop exclusive Sennheiser HD58X has better treble, mids, and bass resolution.

There's no reason to buy the DT880 anymore. Well, it’s still a suitable headphone for studio work but it’s awful for recreational listening. The sound has this thin, peaky treble that doesn’t give you more detail - it’s just boosted, and dry mids coupled with non-existent bass. The DT 770 & DT 990 are sold in way more quantities for a reason.

 

[kman1211]

The DT880 are good entry level headphones but they are in the same tier as the ATH M50X and beyerdynamic's own DT 770/DT990. The Drop exclusive Sennheiser HD58X has better treble, mids, and bass resolution.

There's no reason to buy the DT880 anymore. Well, it’s still a suitable headphone for studio work but it’s awful for recreational listening. The sound has this thin, peaky treble that doesn’t give you more detail - it’s just boosted, and dry mids coupled with non-existent bass. The DT 770 & DT 990 are sold in way more quantities for a reason.

The M50x isn’t even close to the DT 880/990 in terms of fidelity. Those are fair criticisms of the DT 880 especially on many systems. I may not be the biggest fan of the DT 880 sound signature but I always found they were capable of sounding superior to the HD 600/650 let alone the HD 58X on the right system and/or with some tweaks to alter their sound signature.

 

[retskrad]

but I always found they were capable of sounding superior to the HD 600/650 let alone the HD 58X on the right system

Headphone scalability is a myth that can't be scientifically proven.

 

[kman1211]

Headphone scalability is a myth that can't be scientifically proven.

Nothing beats experience with this hobby; you can make statements all you want but I’d rather go by what experience and esoteric knowledge has taught me.

 

[retskrad]

Nothing beats experience with this hobby; you can make statements all you want but I’d rather go by what experience and esoteric knowledge has taught me.

Fair enough

 

[CJG888]

Headphone scalability is a myth that can't be scientifically proven.

There is an objective difference between being driven properly (adequate voltage delivery for high Ohm cans) and not. This is just physics. Under-driven by an unsuitable amp, the 880s (esp. 600 Ohm) sound almost unlistenable. Correctly driven (e.g. by a powerful OTL tube amp), they compete well beyond their retail price.

 

[Achlys]

The DT880 are good entry level headphones but they are in the same tier as the ATH M50X and beyerdynamic's own DT 770/DT990. The Drop exclusive Sennheiser HD58X has better treble, mids, and bass resolution.

There's no reason to buy the DT880 anymore. Well, it’s still a suitable headphone for studio work but it’s awful for recreational listening. The sound has this thin, peaky treble that doesn’t give you more detail - it’s just boosted, and dry mids coupled with non-existent bass. The DT 770 & DT 990 are sold in way more quantities for a reason.

the 58x has bloated mid-bass, recessed upper mids, and veiled treble with a 4.5 kHz dip followed by a 5 kHz spike. Please explain to me how it has better treble, mids, and bass resolution.

 

[Philimon]

T50rp pads. Sounds a bit muffled. Would try removing front foam to compensate.

 

[Philimon]

AHl pads (left). Sounds good.

 

[Philimon]

Why they sounded muffled explained by stock front damping. Thick dense felt over driver. Mute!

 

[Philimon]

Forgot a couple photos.

 

[Achlys]

600 mW into 600 Ω!!!!! Aside from volume, sounds the exact same as using the 68 Ω output impedance jack in the front. At least I can brag about my 6000+ damping factor now

 

[Achlys]

idk...bass sounds more well defined.....
Hard to blind test this though

 

[Philimon]

Taking apart. Preparing new drivers. Below is stock stuffs.

 

[Philimon]

Do not recommend using solder iron with knife tip to cut here because plastic is too thick and makes a bit of a mess. Next time would just use a small hand saw designed for the job. Grills do still fit back on, but they wouldnt be as supported. However, I plan to fill entire cavity with foam so should be okay.