[Acix]

If you want to boost the treble and the clarity, you'll need to take out the foam and use the GMP net over the driver.

 

[nullstring]

So, I've got a pair on these vintage DT880's, and I've got velour pads on them.

They are pretty bass-lite as ericj described.

So, where can I purchase some pads for these?
Do, I need to call up beyerdynamic and ask for the EDT550S?
Or should I call up DBI and get some of their pads?

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by nullstring /img/forum/go_quote.gif So, I've got a pair on these vintage DT880's, and I've got velour pads on them. They are pretty bass-lite as ericj described. So, where can I purchase some pads for these? Do, I need to call up beyerdynamic and ask for the EDT550S? Or should I call up DBI and get some of their pads?

You can try on the German Maestro shop: GermanMAESTRO Shop - SERIOUS ABOUT AUDIO

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by REB /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is there anyone with experience with a vintage dt880 (late 80s)? I just bought one and am waiting for it to be sent to me. I have a dt990 from the same period which is one of the best headphones I've ever heard and I am curious whether the dt880 from the same period is as good.

Vintage Beyer is always stellar.

 

[REB]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif Vintage Beyer is always stellar.

Isn't that the truth

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[REB]

After moving house, I finally got to putting my rig back together again. I put velvet pads on the dt880. These pads used to be on a pair of Philips I used to have (decent sound for the price, but the plastic thingy that connects the headband to the cups easily snaps). They fit perfectly and I didn't even have to replace the foam screens. They came attached with the pads.

Haven't a-b'd it with the dt990 yet, but initial impressions (drive by a zero dac and solo amp) are that the sound sig is similar, but a bit brighter. There is a sharpish sound to it, which most times sounds nice. Sometimes it's too sharp. Good bass, midcentric, good highs. Soundstage is accurate and wide on analog recordings (I think at least). It does very well with jazz and vocals, less so with baroque and classical. A keeper for sure. Will have to do some more listening.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by REB /img/forum/go_quote.gif Isn't that the truth .

The tabacco smell goes away. My sextett came with that lovely smell. Beyer loves letters and varations of their top models.. 4 different DT880 models? A gazillion DT48 variants. Would love to compare the original DT880 to my 50's DT48s. Guess I'm on another Vintage Beyer hunt.. 600 ohms, even more so. From my DT48 experience, the earliest DT880 probably represents the truest sound of the DT880. The way the Beyer engineers intended. sadly enough, I just couldn't get into the DT480.

 

[Tiemen]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif The tabacco smell goes away. My sextett came with that lovely smell. Beyer loves letters and varations of their top models.. 4 different DT880 models? A gazillion DT48 variants. Would love to compare the original DT880 to my 50's DT48s. Guess I'm on another Vintage Beyer hunt.. 600 ohms, even more so. From my DT48 experience, the earliest DT880 probably represents the truest sound of the DT880. The way the Beyer engineers intended. sadly enough, I just couldn't get into the DT480.

You really should try the DT100....

 

[lecky]

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Originally Posted by REB /img/forum/go_quote.gif I did the Glenn Gould Test (with the Goldberg Variations: the better you can hear Gould humming/singin along with the piano, the better the headphones) and it passed with flying colors. Am going to have an extended listen until the tobacco smell catches up with me. Only thing that's less than expected is the treble. Perhaps the deteriorated foam has something to do with this.

I've just been playing with the REB Glenn Gould Test - it's great. Listening to his 1981 recordings via Spotify upgraded to 320kbps (ogg vorbis), such a good test, there's a lot of incidental noise there, on 15a there's what sounds like classical music being played on headphones, sounds in parts like he might be playing along to a recorded orchestrated version, but perhaps it's just noise from elsewhere.

 

[REB]

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Originally Posted by lecky /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've just been playing with the REB Glenn Gould Test - it's great. Listening to his 1981 recordings via Spotify upgraded to 320kbps (ogg vorbis), such a good test, there's a lot of incidental noise there, on 15a there's what sounds like classical music being played on headphones, sounds in parts like he might be playing along to a recorded orchestrated version, but perhaps it's just noise from elsewhere.

It's a great recording, isn't it? From what I've read Gould was really into recording technology. The 1981 recordings are clear proof of that.

I like my new vintage dt880s, but the dt990s are in a class of their own, in particular when it comes to detail and the humming of Glenn Gould.

 

[Zorander]

I've got a pair of vintage DT-990 coming my way so I'm looking forward to hearing and owning yet another fine Beyer history.

 

[lecky]

Yes, that test really shows how good the old DT990s are.

 

[REB]

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Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've got a pair of vintage DT-990 coming my way so I'm looking forward to hearing and owning yet another fine Beyer history.

Good on you

! Let us know how you like them!

 

[Tiemen]

Today I received a vintage DT880 S.
With beaten up earpads as expected. Also a loose headband.
The most annoying thing is the lack of left/right indication. How's that on yours?
The sound however is good, fast, airy, detailed and with a surprisingly amount of bass and impact.
Now I wonder how much the sound differs from todays DT880's.....

 

[ourfpshero]

the left/right marks are on the inside of the headband-where the cloth headband is conncected on either end

i have had a modern dt880 as well. the modern one has better range mainly in highs. the modern seems to have more bass until the old is amped very well, then i would give the edge to the old dt880s