[davidhw]

Does its cable terminate in a 1/8" or 1/4" plug?

TIA.

 

[bendurrr]

1/8".

 

[davidhw]

Didn't want to have to use one of those adapters for my MicroStack.

 

[YngwieJMalmsteen]

Excellent choice of setup! I find the micro's extra bit of warmth keeps the 880's from feeling too dry or emphasizing the treble peak. And the soundstage w/crossfeed... YOWZA! Extremely speaker-like is all I can say.

 

[davidhw]

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Originally Posted by YngwieJMalmsteen Excellent choice of setup! I find the micro's extra bit of warmth keeps the 880's from feeling too dry or emphasizing the treble peak. And the soundstage w/crossfeed... YOWZA! Extremely speaker-like is all I can say.

That's what I'm hoping for!

 

[GreatDane]

davidhw,

Congrats on the soon to be 880. I love my 880 & Micro combo. Love that crossfeed.

 

[Mercuttio]

I love the DT770 and DT880 style 1/8th inch plugs. Nice little screw on 1/4 inch jack, so handy.

 

[davidhw]

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Originally Posted by GreatDane davidhw, Congrats on the soon to be 880. I love my 880 & Micro combo. Love that crossfeed.

Thanks. After finding the K601 not detailed enough, I decided to give the 880 a try. I'll be auditioning it along with a K501. Whichever one can give me the most detailed presentation *without* going so bright that it provokes my tinnitus will be the keeper. Some had recommended the K701, but I don't like bass in my headphones (I found the 601s way too bassy) and figured the 701 would not meet my needs.

 

[Jam_Master_J]

I recabled mine and terminated it with 1/4", I find it more convenient for me. However, the stock adaptor isn't too bad.

 

[augustwest]

When you say "old 880", how old are you referring to? I had the 600 ohm dt880's which were sold in the 1980's and they came only with a 1/4" plug on them.

- augustwest

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercuttio I love the DT770 and DT880 style 1/8th inch plugs. Nice little screw on 1/4 inch jack, so handy.

OH, yeah!

 

[Mercuttio]

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Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer OH, yeah!

Now that I've got the bithead and wander around the house with it often, I kinda wish more of my headphones had 1/4" screw on plugs.

 

[davidhw]

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Originally Posted by augustwest When you say "old 880", how old are you referring to? I had the 600 ohm dt880's which were sold in the 1980's and they came only with a 1/4" plug on them. - augustwest

The version immediately preceding the 2005 version, the one that comes in a metal box.

 

[davidhw]

My 880s just arrived and I've got them plugged into my MicroStack. Already, they're showing me detail I've never heard before in my recordings. Yes! Another interesting point: the treble is very controlled -- don't know if that's the synergy with the MicroStack or what, but I played an operatic track that's always been shrill at its highest points and the 880s took the high notes, smoothed them out (*not* rounded them), and made for a very pleasing sound.

(BTW, they are more power-hungry than the K601s I previously had. Much more.)

I guess my only question is whether burn-in is required or are these cans ready-to-go from the (aluminum) box?

 

[GreatDane]

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Originally Posted by davidhw I guess my only question is whether burn-in is required or are these cans ready-to-go from the (aluminum) box?

sweet!!

Something magical happens with the Micro crossfeed & 880.

From members that believe in burn-in I think many say that the 880 doesn't need it. I've not noticed any change in mine...they have atleast 500 hours.