Beyerdynamic DT1770 Pro

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  1. GelockS

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    Thanks for the measurements G!
    I actually like the DT1770s, I find them comfortable and decent sounding specially compared to their older DT770 Pro 80 and some of their other offerings. The price though is a BIT baffling right?!?! I mean, they do come in a nice case, extra pads and they are built like a tank but, yeah, they definitely wont win any awards. Still, didn't find them highs too bad, using the leather pads.

    Regarding the Shure SRH1540s someone mentioned, those are actually bassier than these 1770s but their highs are subdued (kind of like V-Moda does with their headphones) and if you listen to high enough volumes, THEY LEAK! So, be aware... ;)
     
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    Laptop-Chord Hugo TT-DT1770,T1v2,HD800

    I'm not great at this kind of thing, but the standouts on the DT1770 was the bass for me, it felt like it had great impact, more so than the DT770s I've heard. The overall tone was not THAT different then my DT990s maybe a bit less sharp in the treble. Imaging was decent to good for a closed can(compared to what I've heard). I liked the HD800 and T1v2 more. I only got a quick casual listen, and like I said if they were 200-300 and I wanted a closed can I'd bite, but at $600 they definitely weren't for me. The build quality felt really nice, but i've always liked Beyer's use of materials and look very professional.
     
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  3. GelockS

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    That's something that most closed-back cans lack, a really good sound-stage with good imaging. I think the Alpha Dogs, SRH1540s and DT1770s have good imaging and decent sound stage especially when compared to cans such as the PM-3s, MH40s and others in the 300-$400 range.
     
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    I agree, I've pretty much only ever owned open cans for that reason, I'm mostly a speaker guy and really good imaging with cans is hard.
     
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    Thanks for your contributions. Would like to compare them to the Vibro, but I doubt the Beyers would hold a candle to the Vibro.
     
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    Am I going crazy or did these have a very different looking graph yesterday?
     
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    Man, I wanted these to perform better. I wanted to like the 770, but they are just not there for me. A batmanned version with promises of bettar sound had me hopeful, but the CSD looks pretty subpar for $600. Also, the freq response looks like it has two really shitty crossovers built in. I know closed cans have nulls like that sometimes, but those are extreme.
     
  8. ultrabike

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    AFAIK graphs didn't change.

    Yup. Those are the measurements. But even w/o looking at the measurements, I didn't like what I heard. I know some folks do, and I think those folks should give Takstar a listen as well. The DT1770 is a much better looking phone than the Takstar though. If you liked how the DT770 looked, the DT1770 IMO looks awesomer.
     
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    The worst part of what the measurements show for me is not that there is a midrange dip and some peaks.

    Some headphones can have a somewhat U-shaped frequency response and still sound pretty even. A gradual valley sort of dip with smooth transitions can sound very good actually. The results from the DT1770 show no gradual valley. On a low volume this headphone can still sound pretty good. Turn up the volume and the dip and peaks really make their presence.

    Maybe if you have an amplifier with adjustable gain you can up the gain a bit, keep the volume low and this can still sound pleasant. $600 Dollars?
     
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    These actually look worse than DT 770s. Why would anyone but these when they could get a Paradox, Takstar Pro/HD 280/whatever it's a tracking can, and a Koss PortaPro for the same price?
     
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    Cuz they are (relatively) expensive. And expensive is bettar. :D

    Dunno. Some folks may like it.

    BTW, don't just go by the measurements guys. If you get a chance check them out and hear for yourselves if these are the right fit for you. They are not for me, but then my priorities may be different from other folks.

    These are definitively not what I would consider value though.
     
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    Have a look at this: http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/BeyerdynamicDT880600ohm.pdf

    I think everything Beyer has built since then - including the entire Tesla lineup - pales in comparison. Oh and THAT you can own for 200$. If only it came with detachable cables for balanced use :S
     
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    Yeah a 30 year old headphone is the best thing they make and sounds good except for the Beyer treble Mount Doom. Beyerdynamic has nothing that can even compete with the HD 580 honestly; the DT 880 are HD 560 and AKG 240DF competitors which I think I said before on this website.
     
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    I bought a pair of 1770s a while ago and im honestly kinda confused about the whole concept behind these headphones. "Studio reference headphones for mixing, mastering, monitoring and recording" - so i guess you would expect a fairly flat frequency response? Why the v-shaped signature with a ton of bass impact and sparkly treble? Why 600 bucks? Why is the cable so damn microphonic and tangle prone? Why the blacked out batman look? Why 600 bucks? Strange, very strange...
     
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    I liked these. Just not the mids. The treble isn't bad. The separation is good. Bass is solid. Id say 400 Msrp
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    Edit: 499 Msrp
     
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    I listened to these at RMAF and I liked them. They shocked me and were actually my favorite in the Beyer line (even better to me than the new more expensive T2 driver model). Keep in mind someone who follows the bass signature like I do I think would enjoy these. Also one thing to note is that I think the comfort level of Beyers are really good and I have been able to listen to them for hours upon hours. I don't have the ears that are sensitive to treble like others but to me overall the only thing I didn't like was the price because at $600 you have to think what else is out there (HD-650).
     
  17. GelockS

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    These might have a similar fate to the 880/770s... once time passes and prices start going down, people will probably appreciate them more. ;) At $600, yeah, it's a bit of dough to ask for. At $400 or less, I think they are good (taking into consideration sound, construction, accessories, etc. etc.)
     
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    I can't think of a headphone at 400 dollars that would take my preference. I just can't
     
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    I wish the DT770 32ohm had less recessed mids/flabby bass. Its a comfy, not horrible, not disgustingly bassy headphone. I think about picking up another... But then i remember why i sold it.
     
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    Man - those are pretty. Wish the initial impressions and measurements were more favorable. I still have a soft spot for my original 2006 dt880's and wish beyer, or anyone frankly, could match their comfort and sound quality in a closed can for bedside listening. I dropped $600 on alpha dogs in hopes that they would satisfy that goal, but yeah no.... In that sense, I think the pricing here makes sense, but they have to perform to justify it.

    To UB and other owners - if you throw these on and run a frequency sweep (there's a free IOS app I use for this), are you slapped in the face with the apparent 15db dip going from 100 -> 200 hz? That seems like a huge issue. Almost makes me hope this is just another instance of poor beyer quality control and that other pairs out there don't have this issue.
     

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