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Once you have had a chance to listen and compare, I would be very interested in your thoughts about each of them.
The Beyerdynamic DT880 Discussion thread
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blochsidisco
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I don’t own the 990s anymore, but the 880s definitely have a smoother presentation overall with a couple of treble spikes, while the 990s are brighter and wider, perhaps a bit thinner.
Also used to own the 1990s MkI and from what I recall they are actually a bit more similar to the 880s than the 990s, though the 880s have a more analog and natural sound to them compared to the 1990s.
I really loved both the 990s and 1990s and might re-purchase them some day.
Also used to own the 1990s MkI and from what I recall they are actually a bit more similar to the 880s than the 990s, though the 880s have a more analog and natural sound to them compared to the 1990s.
I really loved both the 990s and 1990s and might re-purchase them some day.
wantan
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dt880 vs dt990 600Ohm, both are great.
To complete I recommend using EQ on them, plus a few db in bass for dt880, minus a few db in treble for dt990 and eventually also dt880. The amount is a matter of taste, keep it simple, tonal control is fine for this. Don't believe in surgical EQ.
You need to love some sparkle in treble with both of them, or go Sennheiser.
I use both and which one is better depends on the recording. Very dynamic (lean) recordings like 80s Pop and such is better on dt880. Recordings with more compression (thicker mids) are better with dt990. This often includes modern free jazz and classic recordings.
I'm using both a lot, with EQ they have become my endgame headphones. Both can sound stunning with the right recordings. They never sound bad, always at least good, regardless of usic style or with films. They are just so hassle free.
My personal amps of choice are the Lake People G105 and the Beyer A20.
To complete I recommend using EQ on them, plus a few db in bass for dt880, minus a few db in treble for dt990 and eventually also dt880. The amount is a matter of taste, keep it simple, tonal control is fine for this. Don't believe in surgical EQ.
You need to love some sparkle in treble with both of them, or go Sennheiser.
I use both and which one is better depends on the recording. Very dynamic (lean) recordings like 80s Pop and such is better on dt880. Recordings with more compression (thicker mids) are better with dt990. This often includes modern free jazz and classic recordings.
I'm using both a lot, with EQ they have become my endgame headphones. Both can sound stunning with the right recordings. They never sound bad, always at least good, regardless of usic style or with films. They are just so hassle free.
My personal amps of choice are the Lake People G105 and the Beyer A20.
dstarr3
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Anyone have experience with the DT770 600ohm? They're not in production anymore, but they can be found on the used market occasionally. Considering how much better the 880 600ohm is than all its lower-resistance cousins, I'd be interested to see if the 600ohm 770 is the best version of all of them, as well
atomLI631
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So I decided to try these generic Fostex pads on the 880 600ohms. And I have to say, I think I'm in love! They add a nice amount of bass. At the same time there is a little more air up top which I think is because the center mesh is much thinner than the stock foam. Also since they are deeper, my ears aren't touching the drivers. I'm definitely going to keep these on for a while.
Anyone else try some other types of pads on them?
Anyone else try some other types of pads on them?
TrollDragon
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The German Maestro pleathers 41-6015 (pictured) just fit but the bass goes out of control, really boomy not usable. I did not try the GMP 41-6085 velours as they only have one vent hole in the back like the 6015's do. The GMP 41-6049's might work as they are fully vented but I don't have a pair of those.
I tried the Fostex T50RP pads just for Schiit's and they actually perform quite well and would work in a pinch if you had a major DT880 pad blowout.
They are very thin so those of you who are spleeny about your ears touching the cups would go insane... XD
Brainwavz Thick HM5 Velour pads on the DT880's, very plush and soft but they alter the sound drastically by making the bass very boomy and removing most of the treble. If you look at the bottom of the DT880 pads you will see that they are vented with holes all the way around which provides the some of the sound characteristics of these headphones, so my recommendation is if you want to keep the stock beyerdynamic sound then to go with the proper pads even though they are expensive.
German Maestro makes a fully vented Velour pad as well for the GMP 8.3 series that would fit perfectly on the DT880's. I haven't tried those since they are around the same price as the beyer pads. Link to the GMP Pads.
I tried the Fostex T50RP pads just for Schiit's and they actually perform quite well and would work in a pinch if you had a major DT880 pad blowout.
They are very thin so those of you who are spleeny about your ears touching the cups would go insane... XD
Brainwavz Thick HM5 Velour pads on the DT880's, very plush and soft but they alter the sound drastically by making the bass very boomy and removing most of the treble. If you look at the bottom of the DT880 pads you will see that they are vented with holes all the way around which provides the some of the sound characteristics of these headphones, so my recommendation is if you want to keep the stock beyerdynamic sound then to go with the proper pads even though they are expensive.
German Maestro makes a fully vented Velour pad as well for the GMP 8.3 series that would fit perfectly on the DT880's. I haven't tried those since they are around the same price as the beyer pads. Link to the GMP Pads.
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I would love to know about some plusher pads that keep the stock tuning. It would solve my discomfort problem.
My experience with Beyers - I have 6 of them - tells that this brand is very unlikely to respond well to aftermarket earpads; only the proprietary ones will keep the sound as it is or introduce some welcome tuning variations (this is the case for instance of Amiron with T1 earpads, more comfort and a better tonal balance). Otherwise, boominess in the bass and excessive thinness in the upper mids and treble are much likely to occur.
I'm quite excited as my dt880s are arriving next week. This will be my 6th beyerdynamic hp. I will be giving them a comparison with my t1 2nd gen, dt1990 and t70s
pataburd
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Did you get the 600-ohm version?
I also enjoy the T1, 2nd Gen. [and the Amiron Home].
Keep us updated with your comparisons!
I also enjoy the T1, 2nd Gen. [and the Amiron Home].
Keep us updated with your comparisons!
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I'm late to this discussion, but have 1981 & 2019 600Ω'ers and can save most of you the trouble of auditioning pads: if you like the 880 sound for the reasons you bought it, the ONLY pad that will do it justice is replacement mfgr velour pads (actually the '81's OEM's are pleather, which must also be specified in replacement).
This is my first "post" on this thread, so don't know if it will show up as a reply to the last comment or not.
This is my first "post" on this thread, so don't know if it will show up as a reply to the last comment or not.
Rigpy Mopo.
pataburd
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My favorite DT880 were the 2003 version with the "flat" cups.
Angel III
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Can you tell me where to buy pleather pads for the DT880 in Europe?
Charade19
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Thomann online store in Germany sells them. I ordered multiple times from the USA. Great seller.
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