beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Studio Headphones - Over-Ear, Closed-Back, Professional Design for Recording and Monitoring (80 Ohm, Grey)

Switched from Audio Technica M50x's and holy god the difference is heavenly. I have yet to test it on video games but so far I'm thoroughly impressed for the price! And it is comfortable for people who wear glasses.

This is my second set of dt 770s as my old set gave out after 7 years of service. Great build quality and super comfortable to wear for long periods. Great for gaming, listening to music, or even music production.

Works great. Perfect size and great for working on the computer and not disturbing others.

Quickly shipped. Item as described. Love these headphones. So comfortable and the sound great!

* Let me preface this review by saying I would give them 4.5 stars if I could. I don't think they deserve 4 but they're closer to a 4 than a 5 for me.I'm reviewing the DT 770 Pro 32 Ohm (now with velour pads!) I'd like to note that even though I love quality audio I wouldn't consider myself well-versed in it. The only other "quality" headphone I've had was the ATH-M50x which I enjoyed for 3 years but over time they were just getting more and more uncomfortable, to the point where I decided to just get new headphones. Since comfort was the first thing on my mind at the time I went with these, and I got the 32 ohm version for its shorter cable and easier drivability. When they were originally released they only came in a version with black pleather but now you can get them with the classic Beyerdynamic grey velour.I can say in short that these headphones, for their price, are just fantastic, but I'll go through each feature in detail.BUILD/LOOKS: Build quality is something I don't pay too much attention to when buying headphones but I can say that build is one of the best features of these headphones. They're big and brawny and built like a tank, with class. The headband is metal, with a snap-on leather cover which feels very nice on the head. The cups are thick and made with a hard plastic. These things can take some beatings and probably survive just fine. Definitely built to last. As previously mentioned, the ear pads are made of soft grey velour. The cable is also thick enough to withstand some damage, but is unfortunately non-detachable. This might bother some people, doesn't bother me though (at least I say that now until it breaks lol.) They do look a bit funky and large, definitely old school, but also classy and cool, with a bit of a German industrial edge. "DT 770 PRO [insert ohm here]" is embossed on the side of each cup with a silver finish and look nice.5/5PORTABILITY: Not the most portable headphones, but they can work as a portable. Only the 32 ohm version though, because the other versions have cables that are too long and need an amp to sound good. Still, they might be a little too big to walk around outside with and they're not the most low-key looking so keep that in mind. They'll work nice on plane and train rides though. They come with simple carrying bag that has a name tag like you'd find on a suitcase! Kinda silly, but hey, it's a nice thought.3/5ISOLATION: These isolate pretty well. I wear them in the office and at normal to loud volumes I really can't hear much around me, and at home with the tv on its the same thing unless the tv is loud. Not bad but not the best. The pleather pads will give you more isolation.4/5COMFORT: Now, yes, the acclaimed Beyer velour pads feel GREAT. They really do feel like pillows on your head. However, the comfort is not QUITE as good as I expected. Still pretty comfortable, they have a bit of a clamp, and they are a tad heavy, so I can feel a bit of pressure on the sides of my head that can get a bit uncomfortable. I find after having them on for a while they start to loosen up a bit while on my head. The cups are large which I like so no worries about my ears touching the cups. They might not be as form-fitting as a Sennheiser.4/5SOUND: The most important part right? I'll write about the bass, mids and treble, to what I hear in the best way I can describe.Bass: The bass on these is the reason they're so popular. From what I've read, the 80 ohm version is tuned differently and has more bass, and that's the one that gets talked about the most, while the 32 ohm and 250 ohm, while still extended and emphasized, isn't as much and is closer to neutral bass. But it is clean and detailed, far from one note sounding, you can really hear bass lines/notes/plucks the way you should. Listen to Jaco and you can follow his bass lines easily. The sub bass is not shy and can go deep on a bass heavy track. Tracks with not much bass might be a little lacking but that's how it should sound, right? It's pretty accurate, with slight emphasis and great extension.Mids: The mids tend to get criticized on these but that again is mainly the 80 ohm version, and most likely the added bass that just covers them more. The 32 ohm version is reported to have the most mids of the three, but is probably only slightly more than the 250 ohm. What I like about the mids is that, again, they're clear and detailed. I can hear what singers are saying better than I could with the M50x. They might be a little recessed but I don't know a whole lot about mids, and I think they sound fine. They could you a little bump in the lower mids maybe for some warmth and heft, as the upper mids can sound a bit thin, but it isn't a deal breaker. Probably not the best mids but they are just fine.Treble: Ok...my one biggest criticism about the sound signature of these. Yes, these headphones are a little on the bright side, but I don't have much of a problem with that. The treble overall is actually just fine, and contains a nice airiness and crispness that sounds pretty pleasing. Listening to Pat Metheny's tone is beautiful, and the crispness of the cymbals in AC/DC's Back In Black sounds engaging and clean. The problem lies with its 10k peak. These things emphasize sibilance a bit too much, I think. If you listen to a recording that's already really sibilant it might sound piercing on these. I never find it painful or anything, I will say that, but it is present and a little annoying. On recordings with no sibilance there's no problem, but a sibilance overall is going to be a bit emphasized though. It's just their sound signature, and a lot of headphones have a peak in that region, even the HD800. The reason for it is because it's a part of the spectrum that is often hard to hear unless it's brought out, so engineers do it to add more details, which is nice, but it comes at the expense of sibilance. I've yet to find a recording/mastering where the treble was too much for me but those recordings did sound a bit harsh. Anything neutral will sound just a comb bright. Not much of a problem really. Treble sensitive people might think so though.The good thing is the treble is the one area I noticed improvement after a month. Out of the box they were more bright and sibilant than they are now, and I almost returned them, but it all smoothed out nicely. I quite like it, except for that 10k peak...if it weren't for that and if they added a little warmth these would be perfect for me.Soundstage: I already mentioned that they are very cleared and detailed across the board, and the soundstage is fantastic! One of the best out of any closed can. You can hear all the different details easily, which is good and not so good when you're listening to a bad recording because you can pick out the flaws, but I like that. They're brutally honest. You can hear the instruments and where they're located in the mix, and the field is spread wide, adding a nice sense of depth and spaciousness. Very good soundstage, probably its best sound feature.4.5/5These are among the most recommended closed back over-ears in this price range and for good reason. They simply sound fantastic and will blow away anyone coming from Apple Earbuds or Beats. I now prefer them much more than the M50x, which now sound bloated and muddy to me. The DT 770 PRO 32 ohm has a nice balance, again leaning slightly towards bright. They have a V-shaped sound signature, which means the bass and treble are extended, and you can hear it here nicely. Opposite of another one of the most recommended headphones I see in this price range, the K550/551/552/553/554, which are considered near flat/neutral. Get these if you want a fun, engaging and punchy sound. The AKG's might be more accurate and analytical but are also thinner/colder and not as exciting. More relaxed perhaps. Many prefer that kind of sound.Either way, I highly recommend these headphones. For the price they're hard to beat. They used to sell for $250 and even that price would be fair, I think. And they're used in a lot of studios for recording so that should bode well. As previously mentioned, they are a bit bright and have some sibilance due to the treble peak so if you're sensitive to treble, proceed with caution. If you're not used to treble, be aware that it'll take some time to get used to it. In any case, I don't think you'll be disappointed, and I think even people who don't like this headphone would be hard pressed to call it a bad headphone :)

A really great sound, but not for everyone. This 250 ohm version should only be purchased by those who have a headphone amp. What is a headphone amp you may ask? It is an electronic music amplification device placed between the source of your music, like a computer's audio output, separated by some additional cables, ending with the actual headphones at the end of the chain. So, in other words, the headphone amp is a separate managed device in the middle of your cable flow from the source to the headphones. Having a headphone amp on the go is rather cumbersome, which could be a good reason not to buy the 250 ohm version. Another reason to avoid these headphones might be, that many of the “headphones amps” out there are internally powered and require frequent recharging from a USB source. Just one additional and unnecessary headache you don't need.The upside? The 250 ohm version gives producers the ability to narrow down problems in their songs that they are producing with clarity and detail. But I would strong recommend having an amplification device, or you will be greatly disappointed. With the 250 ohm version, you will get better detail coupled with a headphone amp. Lower ohm headphones could sometime give producers the wrong impression of the tonal quality of their songs. I must stress that the 250 ohm version is not for the casual music listener, as in games and computers, no. Rather, these headphones are meant for work, as in music production, mixing, and monitoring with a good headphone amplifier. The higher the ohm rating does equate to better sound, no. It's more of a compatibility recommendation. So lower ohm version is more suitable for your Android phones and similar sources. With these headphones, there is no noise cancelation, no wireless features, no smartphone microphone, and no volume controls, so do your homework before purchasing. I like these headphones because they serve the purpose I need them for, and that is, music producing.

I had a pair of these a few years ago before one of my pups chewed the end of the cable off. I had to replace them once I saw the price of these. They take me back and sound so much better than the headphones I was previously using. They add so much more detail, separation, and clarity than any headphones I have ever tried. The bass response is incredible, and I love how isolated the over the ear design helps me focus on what I'm listening to instead of background noise. I'm considering investing in a tube headphone preamp and I think these things will really shine.

Love them! Exactly what my home studio needed!!!