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Beyer DT770

EhJayKim

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Somebody reccomended looking for a pair of Beyer DT770's for classical music. What do you think? Are these great headphones for Classical? Thanks.

-A
 
The DT770s would not be my first choice for classical.
They have way to much bass for that genera.
 
The Sennheier HD580/600 and AKG K501 would be better choices for classical around the same price range as the DT770s
 
EhJayKim said:
any ideas for something a bit cheaper?
what do you want to spend? The 770's are in the $200 range i think. You could get a pair of used 580s and a basic amp for that.
 
You plan on using an amp? For amped classical cans, I'd recommend the AKG K501. Unamped, HD555. IMO

*I'm not a huge classical fan, but I have tried the above cans with some Mozart ;)
 
Well, seeing as how I overspent on parts for my new comp and am still saving for a soundcard, I'm gonna go for the HD555's I think. Trying to get some used off of headfi... besides I could always pick up an amp later.
 
My advice:
Skip the HD555's and go with the HD580s if you are planning on adding an amp later.
 
If you do not want very Deep powerful bass, then I would look at something else. The DT770 pro, and equally the DT990 pro have a lot of bass, which can overpower most instrumental symphonies with Big drums and such.

Have you looked at the Beyer Dynamic DT660?
Also, I would check out the HD590/HD595 headphones if you do not want to buy an external amp. My HD590's seem to do fine without an external amp. They are lacking a little in the low bass, but the highs are to my liking. They seem to roll off nicely. A more open feel then the BeyerDynamic DT990 pro but they are also a little less involing then the DT990's.

If you don't mind getting an amp, I would also look at the HD580's, although I personally have no listening experience with them.

If you can find a local audio store that you can listen to both of those(DT660 HD590/595), I would recommend it. I know the HD595 and HD580 can both be had for about 200$us.


~Hope this helps
 
My HD590's seem to do fine without an external amp. They are lacking a little in the low bass, but the highs are to my liking.

That is the misconception in action.
And it's also why the bass is like that.

The common misconception is that low Z cans are easy to drive but the reality is they harder to drive because they typically require more current then High Z cans.
(high z cans need more voltage in comparison to low z phones)
Add an amp and guess what happens?
The bass tightens right up. ;)
 
what is the difference between the 580's and the 555's? How big is it? Thanks.
 
Mister X said:
That is the misconception in action.
And it's also why the bass is like that.

The common misconception is that low Z cans are easy to drive but the reality is they harder to drive because they typically require more current then High Z cans.
(high z cans need more voltage in comparison to low z phones)
Add an amp and guess what happens?
The bass tightens right up. ;)
;) By "Z" you mean............... (i'm still new to the techincal terms).
For now, I will take your word on it. :cool:

With the equipment I have on hand I just don't see a diffrence but these are not fair comparisons, as one is comming from the computer, and another from a very old CD player. When I get my little receiver and connect it to my computer, I will hopefully have a more fair comparison.
 
I've got both and prefer my sennheiser 580's to my beyer 770's in almost all applications. The beyers are great for lan parties, tho.
 
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