Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro Review. What Users Say?

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO headphone is a remarkable piece of engineering from the land of Germany, known for its precision engineering expertise.

The headphone reproduces high fidelity sounds consistently across all frequencies. It finds use over a wide range of applications in all types of environments.

The genesis of the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO dates back to 1981 and since then Beyerdynamic has launched  DT 770 PRO, DT 880 PRO, DT 990 PRO, DT 1770 PRO and DT 1990 variants.

Although most of the models are for the audiophile and professional markets, the DT 770 PRO 32 Ohm model made its debut as a part of the 88^th anniversary celebrations of Beyerdynamic in 2012 specifically for connoisseurs who wanted to listen to their favorite music on their mobiles.

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Who is this product for?

This headphone is for music aficionados and professionals who seek precision delivery of sound to their discerning ears. The headphone comes in three variants – 32 Ohm, 80 Ohm and 250 Ohm – suitable for different applications.

The 80 Ohm model is perfect for studio recording applications. The 250 Ohm model is ideal for studio mixing applications. These two variants suit professionals looking for authentic reproduction of mid- and high-range frequencies as well as bass heavy sound.

These perform as professional monitoring headphones for broadcasting, post production and recording studio applications.

The 32 Ohm model is great for reproducing excellent sound from mobile phones, ideal for listeners using their mobiles.

There is not much difference in pricing between the three models. While the price of the 80 Ohm and 250 Ohm models is a little bit expensive than 32 Ohm model.

Considering the price, the models are not for non-professionals. You need to have an ear for music and some expertise in sound recording to understand the utility of these headphones.

What’s included?

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO headphone is quite unique in the sense that all functional parts come as a single unit except for the leatherette or velour ear pads which are replaceable.

There are no batteries needed. You just plug in the wired 3.5 mm single pin, you are good to go. Of course, you get an adaptor, carrying case and a booklet.

Overview of features

True to its reputation, the Beyerdynamic headphones offer performance characteristics that few can match on the market. They come in three impedance versions – 32, 80 and 250 Ohm.

All the variants operate with nominal frequency between 5 Hz and 35,000 Hz.

The Beyerdynamic headphones are excellent for producing superior bass response as they use bass reflex technology, an innovation from the engineers at Beyerdynamic.

In order for you to hear sound through the headphones just as you would hear from a pair of great speakers, the reference point for tuning the headphones is the diffuse field response curve.

This tuning is necessary because your ears react differently to sound from speakers and sound from the headphones. The diffuse field response curve tuning in Beyerdynamic headphones produces sound quality akin to that of speakers. Thus, all the three versions have similar sound signature.

A good speaker should be dynamic with speed as its guiding principle. Speed is essential to return the sound to neutral after playing a sound. The Beyerdynamic headphones deliver precise sounds with really fast dynamic drivers.

Your Beyerdynamic headphones are soundstage perfect which means that you can place different elements of the mix in particular slots quite easily. This is possible because of the headphones’ expansive sound image making the sound appear from all over the head.

With a sensitivity rating of 96 dB, you can choose the most appropriate one (32, 80 or 250 Ohm) to suit the device you are plugging in to. This is necessary because the power required by the headphone to replicate the optimal response curve is different for different devices.

The construction and the materials used are such that passive isolation is almost guaranteed. A combination of metal for headband and forks, plastic for ear cups and leatherette or velour for ear pads offer the superior features that the Beyerdynamic headphones are known for.

The main benefit is that you yourself can replace most of the parts that need replacing.

While the 32 and 250 Ohm models come with 1.6 m single sided cable, the 80 Ohm model comes with a 3 m single sided cable. The 80 and 250 Ohm models use a gold plated 3.5 mm stereo jack plug and a ¼ inch adapter.

All the headphone models are over the ear models with adjustable head bands perfectly padded and curved. The ear pads provide closed functionality. The 80 and 250 Ohm models come with replaceable velour ear pads and the 32 Ohm model comes with leatherette ear pads.

The ear pads are comfortable with soft foam for the insides. They are ideal for long sessions as they are constructed with enough width and depth to provide unbeatable sound reproduction. They also boast vents that remove any sense of stuffiness.

The headphones are sturdy withstanding fairly rough use and durable over a long period of time lasting 7 to 8 years.

If at all there are any weaknesses in the headphones they are few. They include sweatiness of the leatherette pads, the retro look by modern standards, the vinyl bag which is basically a dust cover and the fixed cable as opposed to the convenience of a detachable cable.

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What other users say about it?

Most users swear by the performance characteristics of the Beyerdynamic headphones. The ones that are trying the headphones for the first time feel a surreal experience.

Some of the ardent Beyerdynamic headphone users opinions include

• Simply Bombastic!!! Look nowhere. Go for it. I have begun to hear music notes hitherto unheard with this marvelous audio engineering piece
• Sound comes out very beautifully in acoustic guitars. They can make out individual notes of chord strum on different strings
• In electric guitars, the ‘twang’ of clean notes is perceptible. On overdriven guitars, the ‘crunch’ is much clearer and feels melodic
• Beyerdynamic wins hands-down when it comes to noise isolation, sound stage and clarity (studio quality).
• When it comes to comfort, again BD is the winner. With 3-4 hours of listening you don’t get any discomfort
• The highs are awesome and sometimes surreal
• The lows are amazing too with lots of sub-bass
• The only issue I see is with the mids being a bit off color at times
• Very clear, on the heavier side, very sturdy build, cable slightly small, very loud with my One plus 2, a lot louder on my laptop

How to get the most out of it

The Beyerdynamic headphones are easy to use. All you need to do is to place the headphones over your ears and adjust the head band to fit snugly on top of your head and adjust the ear cups to completely surround your ears.

You can follow some safety instructions such as

• Turn down the volume to minimum before putting on the headphones. Adjust the volume to suit your comfort level. This helps to avoid damage to your ears
• Remember that too much high volume could damage your ears
• Keep the hand band and ear pads squeaky clean for better performance characteristics. You may use a damp cloth for cleaning
• Avoid sharp movement of the head lest they fall off and damage the headphones as well as your ears if you are wearing ear jewelry or spectacles
• Be careful that the cable does not strangulate you inadvertently
• While discarding components after useful life, ensure disposal separate from household waste

Using the Beyerdynamic is a no-brainer. Just wear it on your head and adjust them to fit comfortably and you can enjoy your favorite music anywhere – at home, at the studio and outdoors (The isolation function ensures you can listen to music even in noisy environment).

Alternative Headphones

The two major drawbacks of the Beyerdynamic headphones are the high price and the non-detachability of the cable.

On the price front, the Sony MDR 7506 and the Audio-Technica ATH M50X headphones can give you almost similar performance characteristics of the Beyerdynamic headphones at a lower price making them attractive value for money propositions.

The Audio-Technica ATH M50X (best alternative) headphones come with a detachable cable.

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Conclusion

When it comes to professional headphones there is nothing to beat the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO headphones on the market. Although priced higher than comparable models, they make up for the high price by providing performance characteristics that can warm the cockles of your musical heart.

To cater to compatibility with different devices, the headphones come in 32, 80 and 250 Ohm impedance versions. If you are a beginner wanting to break into professional music, the 32 Ohm version is ideal as it can serve as a normal headphone besides introducing you to the wonders of high quality music.