beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Headphones | List Price: $349.00
Discount Price: $280.92
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Brand: beyerdynamic
Binding: Electronics
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
Very Good Headphones [Posted on 2008-11-24]
I bought thses to replace a different pair that broke. These have a springsteel band across ythe top and don't fold thus there are no real weak points in the construction. They have excellent sound quality, but since I'm not a music expert and primarily listen to the radio while I'm working all day long, they have too good of a sound quality. With my previous headphones, I never noticed the background noise and with these new ones I notice very subtle static that is typical for radio broadcasts. I guess what I needed were cheap headphones for radio listening and nice ones for digital music.
Good headphones with amp [Posted on 2008-11-25]
I can't stress enough that you absolutely SHOULD NOT buy these phones if you will not use them on an amp or a powered source. They DO NOT sound good out of a laptop or portable player w/out an amp. They are 250 ohm impedance phones--most portable player phones are under 30 ohm impedance.
That being said, I bought an amp with them, and they sound pretty good! They have great clarity, and the bass sounds good but I can tell they take more power than my Bithead can give to reach really low bass response. I think my old Grado SR60s sound better, and are cheaper, but I actually prefer these headphones.
Simply put, they are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. Plus they cancel some noise, so they're great for a coffee shop with a blender in the background. I'm pleased with my purchase, but there are other headphones that sound better.
An excellent pair of headphones [Posted on 2008-11-27]
Pros: sound, style, comfort
Cons: none other than price.
DT 880 is one of the best out there. Here's why:
1- Acoustics: this is serious stuff. Tonal purity and imaging are amazing. Yet, you need some power to drive the transducers, though not that much. I upped the amplification around 3-4 dB, and boy! Right out of the box it performed. I have tried a number of genres including classical (Respighi's Botticelli Pictures) where the oboe comes to life, and rock (Simple Minds)-you'll hear everything to perfection. One word of caution,though: The bass is very musical, deep and clear all the way down to the bottom of the range. Those who look for a booming bass should go with other than DT880.
2-Comfort: These headphones aren't that heavy. The fabric padding is soft and comfy, and the fit is perfect. As for listening comfort, DT 880 does not give me that "noisy" feel that some other sets do. I can listen to it for hours without getting tired.
3-Style and construction: DT880 is beautiful set. like most other German designs, style is defined by simple lines and geometrey. Yet, the bold style has no "retro" look. No cheap plastic or flimsy supports or joints is used in its construction. Very functional for a user who doesn't require very much mobility.
I highly recomend this product to music enthusiasts. Happy listening and hearing what you've missed
Great headphones, but not the best for the $$$ [Posted on 2008-11-27]
First of all, read the other reviews carefully. I've noticed that several of them are actually reviews of the DT770s and the DT990s. These comments are about the DT880s. And at least two other reviews refer to these as "sealed" headphones. They are NOT sealed...they are open-backed and will not seal out ambient noise or help you keep your music to yourself.
I'll be brief. The tonal balance and clarity of these phones are very, very good. Comfort is exceptional, as is quality of construction. They are a good value for their price range and can be highly recommended for you to audition. Are they "the best"? Not in my opinion. My AKG K-701s and Sony MDR-SA3000s have better high-end clarity, but slightly less low-end. My Grado 325is have much better presence and imaging, though they are less comfortable and not constructed as durably. The Sennheiser HD-650s sound better overall. I'd suggest comparing the DT880s to a few of these I've mentioned.
I will also reiterate what others have stated: these are relatively inefficient headphones. You WILL need a headphone amp to enjoy these. If you can't afford a nice headphone amp (be prepared to spend at least $125 on an amp), buy some Sennheisers. Also, be aware of this when you audition the DT880s. If you switch between these and a pair of more efficient headphones, you will probably be unduly impressed by the simple difference in volume.
Great Cans [Posted on 2008-11-30]
This is my first set of high quality headphones - I have used a pretty nice pair of Koss headphones since about 1998 - and I'm smitten with them. They do indeed need sometime to warm up, as they're a little bright right out of the box, but the clarity is unmistakable. I am able to hear subtleties and nuances in songs that I couldn't with other headphones (e.g., the beginning of 'Closer' - NIN, quiet licks on the album 'Dark Side of the Moon' - Pink Floyd, and the breathing and sounds of Janos Starker hitting the fingerboard in 'Bach's Cello Suite No1 in G mjr, etc.) I can't take them off. Make sure you have something to drive them with though (check out eb@y). The preamp for my computer speakers (Klipsch) is sufficient.
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