Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Review

They are as tough as they come

I have a special place in my heart for the DT 770 Pro as they were my first actually good sounding headphones. I was torn between the Audio Technica ATH M50X, Sennheiser HD598 (finally deciding against HD598 as many said it lacks bass and is not that enjoyable for electronic/trap/any bass heavy genre and leaving the M50x as they are super uncomfortable) and these. I did a lot of research. Watched tons of videos, read about them on message boards for hours every night and finally settled on the Beyerdynamics. I chose them for the wrong reason though, I just did not want to get the M50X even though it is the supposed best headphone around 150$ because I could see them popping up every couple days on someones head in my college. I did not want to get something that common. After getting the pair and listening to them I realized how good they were and I loved them straight away. Though in the back of my mind I always had this lingering doubt, ‘Did I make the right choice? Would the M50X have been better?’. Until I got to try the M50X side by side. And I was extremely surprised. It simply made me question ‘Why do the M50x even exist?’, they have a complete trash listening experience in comparison. I will explain every category in detail and why the M50x are simply not close.

BUILD QUALITY

If you have ever used something from Beyerdynamic in the mid to upper range you know just how well built they are. They are solid. Like a tank. The entire main frame is a very tough but bendable metal covered with a padded pleather headband. The only plastic you can see is the earcups themselves, the joints and frame are all metal. Even the plastic is the hardest plastic I have ever seen on any headphones. If there was a headphone fighting tournament, my money would easily be on something from Beyerdynamic. This is why you see these in most professional recording studios. The studio has to invest once and not be worried about replacing faulty pieces.

COMFORT

Just like they are one of the if not the best built in this price range of under 200$ , they are also probably the most comfortable closed back headphones in this range. The padding on the headband is soft and distributes pressure evenly. The velour earpads are big and deep, will fit in even the largest of ears. The weight distribution is great without feeling too much pressure on ear or head. They also have a spacious soundstage for a closed back headphones. This makes the sound feel airy and natural. Unlike the M50x which sound crammed and unnatural. These will not cause any discomfort even if you have them on for hours on end.

SOUND

The most important category. So far it has proven to be among the best in build and comfort. So what about sound?

They sound amazing as well! I have been parroting the same thing over and over, ‘this is one of the best if not the best’ and I will have to say the same for sound. These are just that good. They are very clear with sufficient bass for enjoying trap/electronic while still being bright enough to make any rock/metal song seem detailed. As mentioned before, for closed back these have really good sound stage. The drivers do have a V shaped frequency response curve, slightly scooped lows and highs, but still not muddying the mids. Unlike the M50x, which have too much bass, these are clear throughout the frequency range. These are neutral enough to be used for studio recording and sound mixing while still being lively enough to be great for home music listening as well. You won’t see M50x in recording studios as those just have too much bass that overshadows the mids a little. These are solid performers overall.

EXTRA

This category is for stuff that you should know but aren’t necessarily important enough to swing your choice or simply don’t fit in the previous categories.

These have a tendency to be too bright with some songs. So pairing it up with a DAC/Amp with a slightly warm sound signature would make these sound even better.

The clamp force is a little tight fresh out of the box, it doesn’t bother me as the super soft velour earpads absorb the pressure but it may bother you.

The cable is not detachable. It is a very nice sturdy cable though, so it is unlikely that you damage it.

The 32 ohm version doesn’t come with the velour pads, instead the pleather pads. The pleather is also comfortable but the velour is just amazing.

TL;DR these are amazing headphones, if you believe the M50x are the best around 150 dollars, then buy the DT 770 instead, as they are simply better. Clear sound, lively and enjoyable music listening experience because of the superior comfort paired with awesome sound. These are TIER 1 for electronic or dub step or other bass heavy genres.

PROS

1. Frequency curve is perfect, slight boost in bass and treble while still sounding natural
2. Wider soundstage than most closed back headphones
3. Built like a tank
4. Superior comfort
5. Exceptional noise isolation, once you start listening to music you won’t be bothered by anything short of a construction going on right beside your house
6. Clear sounding, no matter what genre of music you throw at it

CONS

1. Bulky, non foldable design takes up lot of space when travelling
2. Drivers don’t seem like they can be fine tuned as well for a personal frequency response preference
3. Ear-cups don’t turn 90 degrees so leave you in an awkward position when you take off and put the headphones around your neck

NOTE: Even though I put down the M50x alot, they have one thing that I suppose could be an important deciding factor for many, that is their much smaller form factor, making them much more portable. Though the discomfort they cause should be not neglected.