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Brand: beyerdynamic
Category: CE

List Price: ~~$349.00~~
Buy New: $299.00
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

24 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4 x 8.5

MPN: DT 880
Model: DT 880
EAN: 4010118481796
ASIN: B000F2BLTM

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Features:

•	High-end semi-open headphones with true sound definition and phenomenal bass response
•	Reproduces immersive three-dimensional acoustics with 5 Hz to 35 kHz frequency response
•	Combines best of open and closed technologies to reproduce complete sound spectrum
•	Single-sided cable, replaceable soft ear pads, and padded headband for comfort
•	1/8-inch gold-plated stereo mini jack and 1/4-inch adapter

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This premium class headphone perfectly combines the strengths of open and closed headphones. The balanced reduction of environmental noise guarantees a perfect spherical sound, while the complete sound spectrum is reproduced in great detail from the lowest sub bass up to the highest frequencies. The higher frequencies are crystal-clear without being unpleasant and impress with a very smooth sound. The precise balanced mid frequencies are analytical and supportive, without being predominate. The bass is voluminous without being too obtrusive. This is a headphone for your inspiration. Beyerdynamic's designers took different human anatomies into consideration and made the headband more variable in lengths in order to fit perfectly on everyone's head. The tight headband pressure that is used for professional versions was reduced for this version to guarantee permanent listening without a "vice-like grip". The single-sided cable plus the optional extension cable allow more freedom of movement. The revised design gives the DT 880 a modern, attractive appearance. The package is rounded up by a stylish high quality aluminum box. In this box you can keep your headphone safe from dust and dirt and it blends perfectly into the ambience.

Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars

good it came with a mistake not 3 stars but 1 star November 10, 2008
Jonathan Jusuf (berkeley)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful

I bought a headphone and you "Amazon" put the quantity down as 3, i guess i accidentally clicked it but the point was that it was hard to find the number of quantity was or when i really knew how many times i've clicked on the button. so i ended up having to pay for 3 headphones for 600 dollars and i didnt notice until they arrived at my door step.

4 out of 5 stars

Excellent, analytical, articulate October 27, 2008
A. Gravett
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

You will definitely hear "detail" with the DT-770s -- they articulate every tiny detail of the source material. This can be good or bad, but for me it has opened up a lot of new and enjoyable aspects of my music collection.

They definitely need "breaking in," although I would suggest simply running your iPod or similar overnight into these 'phones for a couple of weeks. I'm not sure if using "pink noise" is any better.

I use these alongside Audio-Technica ATH-M50s and AKG K240Ms (the older Mk. I model), and, though I like all three, the DT-770s are incredibly detailed and engaging -- while I would compare between all three when doing critical mastering chores.

5 out of 5 stars

beyerdynamic dt880 October 2, 2008
Bill (South Carolina)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

I am so pleased with these headphones. I haven't auditioned
the more expensive "audiophile class" headphones, but I doubt
my ears could detect the difference. But then again, these may
be as good as it gets, at least for the price. My primary genre
is classical music, and I'm trying to compose this review as I'm
listening to Brahm's 4th. Very difficult.

I'm sure what one hears depends in large part on the equipment up front. I'm listening through a thoroughly antique CD changer (SONY CDP-C50). Nevertheless, I'm just so happy with these cans!

5 out of 5 stars

some of the best headphones on the market September 18, 2008
A. Foerschler (bloomington, in)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

clearest highs i've heard in a pair of cans; full sound with well-tuned bass (maybe not for hip-hop and electronica bass-lovers, though); SUPER comfortable; classic studio style.

however, be warned - works just alright straight out of an ipod or cd player, but can be a battery hog and really only does its best work when properly amplified, even with something as simple as a CMoy "Altoids-tin" op-amp - this really evens out the sound and make everything seems so much more present, and usually a little less dry, too.

5 out of 5 stars

Nearly perfect for recording, mixing, and monitoring September 9, 2008
Steward Willons
21 out of 24 found this review helpful

I was recently in the market for a new set of headphones and my audition process was lengthy and borderline obsessive. The result was a pretty good picture of what's out there for a reasonable ($600 or less) price. After listening to Sennheisers, Grados, AKGs, Etymotics, and Beyer, I came to the conclusion that the Beyer DT770s are nearly perfect for recording, monitoring, and mixing. I didn't get a chance to demo the DT880s, which some people rank amongst the very finest transducers in the world, but I'm sure they're even better.

The AKG 240s are popular with the home studio/bedroom producer crowd (yeah, I too have a pair laying around) and since the 240s and DT770s are in the same general price range, I'll compare them most thoroughly. I've said this elsewhere, but my general feels are, Grados are best for low-power devices (e.g. iPods, Walkmans), Sennheisers are amongst the best for audiophilic listening, and Etymotics (and now Shures) are best for revealing every minute detail of a sound. Those opinions are based on owning and living with many pairs for a long time.

So, where do Beyers fit in? They're awesome for anyone who wants a sealed headphone for noise isolation. They don't reduce noise to the extent that a canalphone like the Etymotics will, but then again, some people prefer not to stick tiny audio transducers way into their ears. Plus, sharing is not a problem. The DT770s will provide reasonable isolation even in noisy environments. They're a great choice for monitoring with drums. As a percussionist, my problem was always finding a headphone that cut out enough of my playing so that I didn't have to blast my eardrums every time I played with a click track.

I tried the AKG 240s in these types of situations, but they fit substantially looser and a fair amount of noise leaks in. The fit is also a problem when you need to move. The Beyers firmly grip your head. There's not a lot of pressure, but at the same time, you can shake your head around and they won't move. They AKGs were always fatiguing after an hour or so, but the Beyers were so comfortable that I could all but forget I was wearing them.

Sonically, the Beyers are impressive. My AKGs always seemed light on bass. I'm not a bass fanatic, but when there is heavy bass, the headphones should translate it without scaling it back. The DT770s were appropriately punchy when it was called for, and subtle, but present the rest of the time. I never felt like the bass had a distinct roll off in the audible frequency range. With a lot of headphones, once you get below 60Hz, the bass power reduces noticeably, but not so much with the Beyers.

The midrange was quite smooth and blended seamlessly with the very precise highs. I wouldn't go so far as to call them crystalline, but they were very detailed and accurately reproduced the higher frequencies that get lopped off by lesser headphones. Overall, the sound was slightly more aggressive than with my Sennheiser HD600s. I think the HD600s are better if you just want to listen for pleasure, but when you're in the studio, you need something up-front and energized.

When I heard the DT770s, I was listening through a Digidesign interface, which had a dedicated headphone amplifier. This is critical, because without proper amplification, these headphones are perfectly capable of sounding dull and lifeless with anemic bass and little dynamic range. They're not going to work with your iPod unless you add a portable headphone amp. Similarly, they'll play reasonably loud out of your computer, but the precision and dynamic range won't be there. The DT770s are rated at 250 ohms making them sufficiently high to require more voltage than your portable devices can deliver. It's not like they'll make an ugly sound running directly out of your iPod - just that with extra power, they really become something special.

Overall, I highly recommend the DT770s to anyone looking to set up a home studio. They're analytical enough to reveal hidden details, but they still sound pleasing and won't fatigue your ears, even after long sessions. If you're wanting to listen directly from a portable device, the Grado SR60s will work much better. If you're wanting to listen for pleasure, I think the very high end Sennheisers are a little more musical. However, for all your recording/mixing/monitoring tasks, the Beyers are great. I highly recommend them

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