Top 5 Studio Mixing Headphones: Comparison and Review

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  • Here's a head-to-head comparison of my favorite closed back and open back headphones for professional mixing & mastering. We'll consider advantages and disadvantages for each model to help you identify the best fit for your studio needs.
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  • @cliffordgwekwe9853
    @cliffordgwekwe9853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    One thing I appreciate about your review is that you actually have the equipment and it's based on experience rather than getting some info from internet... Thanks and we need more people like you and more reviews like this.

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I appreciate that

  • @victornico
    @victornico 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This couldn’t come at a more perfect time!

  • @famusic3997
    @famusic3997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    i spent around 4 days searching for my first mixing headphones, finally i'm getting DT-770. thank you for the insights

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No problem! enjoy :)

    • @reflexin5150
      @reflexin5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you getting an amp?

    • @famusic3997
      @famusic3997 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reflexin5150 I don’t have to get an amp but I definitely need audio interface

    • @reflexin5150
      @reflexin5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@famusic3997 which one are you getting

    • @famusic3997
      @famusic3997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@reflexin5150 not sure but probably I will get focusrite. Heard great things about it.

  • @bernardm3066
    @bernardm3066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have the Sen 660s and the DT 770. In contrast to many people that seem to swear by the DT 770s to me they sound a bit harsh. This can be great for finding problems in the mix but for general listening they become fatiguing quickly at least for me. I can only comfortably listen to them if I eq them down a couple of db around 8kHz and 16kHz.
    Actually I was surprised when you described them as not harsh having already described the Sony as very bright (I haven't tried them but I am really curious to see how they sound). I have A/B mine quite a lot and when I switch between the 660s and the DT 770 the sibilants just pop out whatever I am listening to (hi hats, more bright snares, crashes you name it, are all over the place) to the point where I would drastically EQ them if I was only using the DT 770 for mixing. I would say that I am a bit more sensitive to bright sounds (and I like more warm sounds in general this is true) but the problem is the following.
    Many Beyer Dynamics headphones, including DT 770, have a really obvious peak around 8-9kHz in their frequency response which is measurable. And the peak is also quite extreme, it is around +9 to 10 dB SPL from the expected flat frequency response (at least according to the measurements I have seen online in a few popular review sites). So there is a big amplification there (at least on paper) and honestly I am not sure how much harsher you can get at least at this specific high treble range. I am not trying to argue with anyone's experience as this is really subjective but having them described as not harsh at all (not only by you but also many reviewers actually) and the fact that many people seem to not only not be bothered, which is understandable as people have different sensitivity to different frequencies, but not even notice any brightness in such an obvious EQ peak (it is similar to taking your DAW EQ and going in these frequencies and almost maxing them out) really strikes me as odd.
    Again I am not trying to say everyone is wrong but anyway I wanted to mention it in case someone has a similar experience. I might as well be reading the charts wrong too to be frank. (It is worth mentioning that below these frequencies the headphones are almost completely flat so if you are listening to something that does not have many trebles you should get a pretty accurate and not harsh at all sound). Anyway thanks for the review. Cheers.

    • @Tom_Chow
      @Tom_Chow หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are spot on. They are harsh indeed. There are much better headphones out there for mixing

  • @TheDefensivemaniac
    @TheDefensivemaniac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The cushions on the DT770’s are insane. Love mine 💯

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm watching your vid and waiting for the #1 headphone thinking "oh man, these are gonna be expensive". Not only are they not, I already own three pairs! Ha.....

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😁

    • @liviumititelu7397
      @liviumititelu7397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could you gift me one please hahah

    • @pinhead2098
      @pinhead2098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanDivine did u have any issues with the treble at higher volumes? im hearing this is a common issue (in regard to sp5)

    • @mihailmilev9909
      @mihailmilev9909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah same lol

    • @mihailmilev9909
      @mihailmilev9909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      20th like

  • @tHaH4x0r
    @tHaH4x0r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A thing about the DT770, the 32/250 ohm versions have similar drivers, but the 80 ohms have distinctly different drivers, which gives them also a distinctly different sound to the other versions. Many people (including myself) prefer the 80 ohm sound.

    • @iimmyyyy
      @iimmyyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know this was 6 months ago but I’m just wondering how would the 80 ohm sound like? Is it more warm or punchy? Sorry if this is a dumb question

    • @tHaH4x0r
      @tHaH4x0r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@iimmyyyy I am an engineer by trade, so I dont really like using vague words like that. As far as I can remember (it has been a while since I tried the 250 ohm version), the 80 ohm has a stronger 'V curve', and hence is just more pleasant to listening to. It might not be 'accurate' in the sense of a flat frequency response, but if I would want that I'd look at other types of headphones anyways. I suppose people would call this 'warm' or stronger bass.
      What might be more important than driver response, is that the 32 ohm versions come with faux leather pads, whilst the 80 ohms come with (excellent) velour pads. That alone I think is worth it to get the 80 ohm version.

    • @iimmyyyy
      @iimmyyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tHaH4x0r thank you so much

    • @gabrielcamberos3662
      @gabrielcamberos3662 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tHaH4x0rwhat do you recommend for a flat and accurate response then? I’m looking for headphones to mix with and I want to be as accurate as possible

  • @rivella99
    @rivella99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I also use the HD-650 and DT-770. In addition i often apply the Sonarworks Reference for Headphone profiles in order to get even better/flatter results when mixing my songs.

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I tried sonarworks with my dt770 and my hd600 ........ and in my car my mixes was horrible lol ....... I think a very very flat sound is special for ears.

    • @connorcerf2135
      @connorcerf2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisBessy is there another headphone reference company you’d recommend over sonar works

  • @compucorder64
    @compucorder64 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Sony MDR-7506 are mix engineer Andrew Shep's headphones of choice. For recording, or just listening, I really like the DT-770s. For mixing, I like the Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pros, with SoundID Reference. Hifiman Sundara/Ananda/Edition XS, and Ollo M5X, or the Beyer 1990 Pro might be interesting to me too, further down the line.

  • @moonbasselectra7079
    @moonbasselectra7079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks Sean you just saved me money. I've had the DT-770 headphones for a number of years, they're a little tatty but still fully functioning & sounding great & if I hadn't seen this I might have replaced them. I agree they sound great, you could spend way more on expensive phones but there's no point. Nice job.

    • @pinhead2098
      @pinhead2098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what is tatty mean? sorry i am newb

  • @bikesnbeerz
    @bikesnbeerz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    None of us believe you get hot or sweaty as you are too cool for school. | DT's for value:quality ratio. 990's here for like 12 years.

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Have to try out the 990s! It’s Summer in NC... I do 😅

  • @andersschroder2483
    @andersschroder2483 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fully agree. Have them all snd tested them back to back. The DT880 Pro sounds exactly like the Airpods Pro 2.

  • @powermix24
    @powermix24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My MDR-7506 is 19 years old :) still, work flawlessly.

    • @monkynutzuk
      @monkynutzuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine too! Never let me down

  • @HooKraZe
    @HooKraZe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just bought a pair of Audio-Technica ATX-M50x headphones. The both the high and low end are pretty detailed. The mids sound great too.

    • @substance90
      @substance90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I find the mids very recessed while the highs are super harsh and exaggerated. EQ helps to some extent.

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@substance90 yes for me the m50x was not flat ..... and not comfortable compared to my dt770 lol ..... :)

  • @tractorgt
    @tractorgt หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All interesting choices. 👍
    I was surprised not to see the 990's. I found the 770's to be very difficult to mix on. About 25 yrs ago I had an earlier version of the Sony's that sounded a bit better. The 7506's are great when paired with a 15 band eq though.

  • @Schodemeiss
    @Schodemeiss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can vouch for the much improved OLLO Audio S4X model, they're stunning!

    • @bryanpaez8886
      @bryanpaez8886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rdrrdr

    • @Nayah9
      @Nayah9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sent my Ollo S4X 1.1 back because even though sound quality is great, they are missing a lot of high end so you can't trust your mixes. Also the ear pads are too small so they sit on the ears which is painful with the high clamping force.
      However Ollo is currently working on bigger ear pads for the next version. Maybe they'll fix the missing treble too, who knows.
      For now, I'd advise waiting until the next version with bigger pads comes out.

  • @711evan_v
    @711evan_v 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been watching your channel for years regarding mixing/mastering tips, truly appreciate your insight!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to help and appreciate the feedback!

  • @YuvProd
    @YuvProd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i just got the DT770 PRO 250 ohm and its sounds amazing!

    • @BluemountScore
      @BluemountScore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same, 80 ohm here

    • @pieterjansenvanrensburg7322
      @pieterjansenvanrensburg7322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the difference in ohms? Does it affect the sounds?

    • @YuvProd
      @YuvProd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322 Something with electricity and yes it does cuz mor ohms - more power

    • @amirseifert7470
      @amirseifert7470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YuvProd קנית עם זה audio interface או מגבר?

    • @YuvProd
      @YuvProd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amirseifert7470 כרטיס קול יש לי כבר וכנל מגבר אוזניות בלי קשר לאוזניות

  • @anteupbeats
    @anteupbeats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the DT990 pros but I definitely need an audio interface. As they are the 250 ohms

    • @MajesteX
      @MajesteX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because of the same reason I decided to buy Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 to feed my DT-770 Pro 250 Ohm and yeah it gives quietly clear and powerful sound

    • @burakakan8341
      @burakakan8341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have audio interface but they say 250 ohms model needs amp, is that true?

    • @piermckenzie6297
      @piermckenzie6297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@burakakan8341 check your interface's ohm output

  • @omarr2423
    @omarr2423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Right on time I was just researching for mixing headphones. Always awesome Sean

  • @fitzjameswood5486
    @fitzjameswood5486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Sony MD 7509 (now discontinued) had a much wider bandwidth than the 7506 and was better suited to mixing I think. The dark horse of Beyer's DT range is the 880 Pros a really great mixing headphone and has been described as Beyer's best kept secret. I would recommend anyone to give them a try.

    • @leemski
      @leemski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do confirm on Beyerdynamic 880 Pro, worth a listen and use.

    • @starkid9736
      @starkid9736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i had the 880s for 10 years i never grow warm with them 8k boost to open not tight
      im very happy with my mdr 7506 closed design tight and the bass just seems right

    • @Darkred11
      @Darkred11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about the treble boost and the bass roll-off? Do you use the dt880 pro with something like Sonnarworks?
      I'm trying to decide between dt880 pro/dt770 pro/HD 600/HD 650, for mixing hard rock

    • @pinhead2098
      @pinhead2098 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Darkred11 they are paid sponsors dont expect an answer

  • @peterpetrovski8053
    @peterpetrovski8053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    what do you think about the HD600 vs HD650? A lot of good producers in my environment recommend the 600s over the 650s for sounding more accurate

    • @Rhythmattica
      @Rhythmattica 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Recently needed some good phones for temp mixing.... So after alot of research.. Bought the HD600's......What sealed the deal was Bob Katz saying thats his choice.
      Couldnt be happier.

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rhythmattica I use my hd600 on my focusrite 2i4 and love them. But when I listen my mix in my car its never very good .... and I cant good mix the bass with them. It's because I need a better amp you think ?

    • @andymcbain5441
      @andymcbain5441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisBessy The HD600 aren’t brilliant for sub bass. Try Sonarworks which will help correct for that 👍

  • @raphexe
    @raphexe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have you tried the Audio Technica R70X ? Comfort is second to none, and amazing sound :)

    • @distortingjack
      @distortingjack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The best non-Audeze headphones

  • @deroly73
    @deroly73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro are the ones for me. Way better then the other DTs

    • @INeedsMoneys
      @INeedsMoneys 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have had those for probably 4 years now. They are amazing! Cant praise them enough

    • @INeedsMoneys
      @INeedsMoneys 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Edgy kid looks are not what you look for in a pair of headphones. Ano no they dont even look the same.

  • @theelaveaux
    @theelaveaux 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My headphones broke this morning and then this comes out 👌👌👌

  • @saricubra2867
    @saricubra2867 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice 3-way studio monitors you have there. I have the DT770 Pro 32ohm, i listened music on 2-way Adam Audio speakers, Genelec, Dynaudio and others, not impressed vs the 770 Pros.

  • @jlc5271
    @jlc5271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm gonna get the new model Ollo audio s4x for christmas

  • @StageShout
    @StageShout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    DT 770....agreed. Best headphones on the planet hands down. I've had them all. You just can't beat them in sound quality and comfort.

    • @DaveChips
      @DaveChips 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I kinda like 990/1990 more 😅

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes but how mix a good kick and bass with them :( its not flat bro ...... for the rest dt770 is the king !!

  • @therubbscreative
    @therubbscreative 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks a lot for this Sean. Right on time.

  • @srosh218
    @srosh218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the review Sean, and 15 years my God 😇🙏

  • @DreErdna
    @DreErdna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U inspired me to get the DT’s. I use them for music and also gaming which sounds awesome ! Thanks for the great video & have a great day!!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      gaming with the dt770 sounds fun 😎🙌

    • @DreErdna
      @DreErdna 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sean Divine yeah man try it sometime! I played red dead redemption 2 with em. #Classic

  • @BCRilakuma
    @BCRilakuma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For No.5 it is very bright and harsh and the cups are easily damage. It is nearly no bass😱
    For HD650 it is lack of high-en. If used it for mixing, the mix will be easily too bright. Although it is very light, it make my head so painful foot long time working because of the head bend.
    Honestly, I can’t comment those headphones I haven’t own ever.
    My favourite headphones for mixing is HD800S. It is very light and comfortable. The sounds is so accurate and flat.😁
    Moreover, one of the most famous mixing engineer in Hong Kong, sometimes he will use Audeze LCD-4 for mixing and mastering.
    Recently I have bought Hi-X65. I feel it sounds more accurate than HD660, but the head bend issue is same as HD660.

  • @PassionforSound
    @PassionforSound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice take on these headphones, thank you!

  • @saucey99
    @saucey99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    650s best hands down!

  • @diyumusik1783
    @diyumusik1783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got 2 different sony mdr series. Never give it away!!

  • @TheCrimeReel
    @TheCrimeReel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a great video - very useful

  • @tom22333
    @tom22333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thx! 770s came in yesterday

  • @JaMard80
    @JaMard80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sean, Have you tried the DT-990 pro open back for mixing? I use the DT-770 80 Ohm and I love them 🎧

  • @HouseMusicKingdom
    @HouseMusicKingdom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks mate you saved my papels as putting my DT-770 as Number one which I bought for production but now I learned that it is also great for Mix/Mastering :)

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No problem 👍

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mmmm...... I have a dt770 sinds 10 years. When I mix my kick or bass with it, in my car its never good. Because there is a hollow around 80Hz, the dt770 is not flat in the bass. For the rest of frequencies its ok when I listen my mixes ...... but the bass, not lol ..... :)

  • @indirecords7438
    @indirecords7438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sean please do a similar top 5 for mic under 150-200 $

  • @H_Oscarsson
    @H_Oscarsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's actually three versions of the Beyerdynamic. There's a 35 Ohm aswell...

    • @Aledan98
      @Aledan98 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      32*, there was even a 16 Ohm version but was limited edition.

  • @proverbalizer
    @proverbalizer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review thanks. I thought most people recommend open headphones for mixing/mastering.
    Surprised to see so many closed backs on the list

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It comes down to preference :) For the styles I typically work on, closed back have a better low end representation imo

  • @vivipedia
    @vivipedia ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for review, I'm going to buy 770s😊

  • @kostoglotow
    @kostoglotow ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a great video. only mystery to me is how one would point out the high-end on the Adam and Sony, yet totally ignore the typical "Mt. Beyer" peak on the 770s. Super hyped treble is the Beyer signature sound, and it's fatiguing af.

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  ปีที่แล้ว

      In my experience, the 770s are very dependent on the headphone amp. I have the 80ohm version - they’re not nearly as bright as the others mentioned, not fatiguing at all to my ears.

  • @FiveFigsDigital
    @FiveFigsDigital 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening on DT-770s. Love them. I guess I made a smart decision.

  • @martinruhlmann1288
    @martinruhlmann1288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the DT770 and the HD650 and I love them. Also my AKG702

    • @akfortyfo7024
      @akfortyfo7024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Which ones do you like the best for mixing?

    • @gocrazysirg
      @gocrazysirg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m on fl on my desk top. Do I need anything else or can I just buy the headphones and be good?

  • @baronvonlichtenstein
    @baronvonlichtenstein ปีที่แล้ว

    I use MDRs to record and 770s to mix down. Recording takes more abuse and the 770s are more expensive. Plus 770s seem to have almost too little bass and too much sound separation. But who can tell? What do you use as a reference, they are the standard. Otherwise I have ATH M40X and HD280 Pro. I like both but they seem to add bass. Just got the M50X in the mail. Whoa. Those are amazing.

  • @dopesnare
    @dopesnare 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great quality video and information thanks bro!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks bro 🙏

  • @rey777777
    @rey777777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT VIDEO!!!.... I agree 100% with you.
    It's gonna be good a video Comparison/Review of the next Top 5 to see the total Top 10.
    Headphones are more and more necessary these days than ever before. Trust me.

  • @paulhaggerty9156
    @paulhaggerty9156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The DT 77 cables are replacable. But the replacement coiled high end replacements cost about $70 USD and require soldering to the left can connection. But it's worth the repair.

  • @cjkiley3914
    @cjkiley3914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the 770 80 ohms and they sound so quiet on my Apollo FireWire. I’m also have akg k240 studios which I’ve had for a long time. They are open back and pretty cheap but I’ve used them for awhile and mainly use it as my primary mixing headphone

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you have good mix results with k240 ? i am searching the best for finish my tracks ......

    • @cjkiley3914
      @cjkiley3914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChrisBessy I’ve been using them for awhile, basically since I first started making music. My mixes turn out nice but my ears have adjusted to them considering how long I have used them for now. They are not the best headphone by any means on the market but I find them to have a fairly balanced frequency response. If you are looking for a first time headphone that’s cheap, good material (I’ve only replaced the ear cups to get a softer more comfortable feel with them) and fairly balanced then I would suggest them. I plan on possibly getting a pair of audiotechnica at mx50 possibly soon however but more for the production side of things because the low end is boosted somewhat. In the end it just comes down to doing the work, managing time, and being patient. You can even get great mixes using apple earbuds. I occasionally use apple earbuds as a reference sometimes when mixing so my mixes have the capability to translate on other devices

  • @IamRami
    @IamRami ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @Sean Divine I see that Fireface on your desk! what kind of cable management do you have - you don't happen to have a video of that do you?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of cable ties 😂 th-cam.com/video/aoFLdCy66Ss/w-d-xo.html

    • @IamRami
      @IamRami ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanDivine thanks for the link to the video, I wouldn't be mad if you had an hour long version of that video with even more in depth explanation, lol. I need to use my AES, not sure why I didn't think of that coming out from my preamp

  • @olas1883
    @olas1883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thank you very informative

  • @Scotlanz
    @Scotlanz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got Shure SR940s. I'd like to try the Sennheisers and the Adams too. My monitors are Adams S3As and A7xs so I should really get the full set. 😆

  • @pumbabeats420
    @pumbabeats420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use Beyerdynamic DT-880 pro. They do lack lowend and some highs are to high. I do like them do, but ears get a bit tired after long sessions. I did try Sonnarworks reference 4 and it does make it a bit better, but i dont like running another software for correction, and i feel that they remove a bit of the details to.

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here, I returned them because no sub bass and for me the trebles are not flat .... and some sibilance too ..... :(

    • @Darkred11
      @Darkred11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did you end up getting instead? I'm trying to decide between dt880 pro/dt770 pro/HD 600/HD 650

  • @Kickdrum00
    @Kickdrum00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks bro great review.

  • @KalambaMusic
    @KalambaMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I ordered the MDR as soon as he said 15years 😅

  • @arinzei.7496
    @arinzei.7496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, thanks!

  • @bikesnbeerz
    @bikesnbeerz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh, one more IMO. AKG K553 Pro. A little more than DT's but the AKG's are fav for the money.

  • @kwameeyiah
    @kwameeyiah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My Audio Technica ATH M50x serve me really well. My mixes translate well.

    • @substance90
      @substance90 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s funny because my mixes are absolutely horrible when I mix on my ATH-50x. That’s why I try to stick to my Adam T7Vs and only put the headphones on when checking out the sub bass.

    • @Captain0conrad
      @Captain0conrad ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the m50s, but the low end is just too inaccurate for me to want to mix with them anymore

  • @BurgundyKRO
    @BurgundyKRO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Thanks dude!

  • @sailorpollockcombs37
    @sailorpollockcombs37 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you i needed this

  • @gphiproductions
    @gphiproductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice comparison review! Very helpful! 👊🏽 🎶 🎧 👍🏽

  • @CHUCHOMERCHAN
    @CHUCHOMERCHAN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you very useful info

  • @julianar_music
    @julianar_music 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sean, good review. Do u recommend the Beyerdynamics for genres like Deep House, House, Minimal? Thxs!!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep! I’ve mixed many genres with them, great phones!

  • @andyhardwickmusiccomposer
    @andyhardwickmusiccomposer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really great comparison video. Can I ask - been working HD650s with a headphone amp for a few years, but am going to need to move to closed backed for a little while. Do you think the DT770s would be my best move? Being that you've used both, I'd very much appreciate your take. Thanks.

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey Andy, the 650 has better imaging and smoother highs IMO... I prefer the low end response of the 770. I've heard good things about the 1770 and those would likely be a closer match in terms of performance / price to the 650.

    • @andyhardwickmusiccomposer
      @andyhardwickmusiccomposer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanDivine Hey, thanks so much Sean. I'll try those out

  • @ellenkuo5892
    @ellenkuo5892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just wondering how about ATH-M50x for mixing?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like them for tracking, not so much for mixing. I find the low end to be very misleading IMO

  • @FLXN.09
    @FLXN.09 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What would you recommend for EDM production house, techno, trance etc

  • @timcity
    @timcity 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Sony MDR's but I really hate the pig nose cable.

  • @sonicacoustics9176
    @sonicacoustics9176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice headphones. Makes me think which to get. :)

  • @prodbytytaan
    @prodbytytaan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect timing

  • @contraspower6302
    @contraspower6302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about beyerdyanmics dt 990?

    • @StageShout
      @StageShout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have those as well...not as good as my DT 770. Low end on the 990s and mids become extremely hard to reference. DT 770 ARE Far...superior

    • @kulli22yearsagoedited36
      @kulli22yearsagoedited36 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StageShout theyre more natural in the low end. theyre still easy to reference. dt990s are great but the harsh high end is what i dont like.

  • @franschan
    @franschan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks sean!

  • @high_aspects8306
    @high_aspects8306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good video! ty

  • @officialnastymix8197
    @officialnastymix8197 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still waiting for you to put out divine mixing chain for the (waves studio rack 11 version). Please do that, cant wait to purchase that cos i have just upgraded my waves bundle

  • @PoZoLe7113
    @PoZoLe7113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What kind of headphones should i get if imma record my vocals and mix ?

    • @xivashh
      @xivashh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats literally what the videos about

  • @CRASS2047
    @CRASS2047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got some senheiser hd280 pro on sale for $20 in 2014 when I started messing around with iOS music production. I started getting serious and upgraded to iMac, Logic and some Beyerdynamic DT770 in the 80 ohm version because my interface won’t push the 250 ohm version enough. I have the M-audio air 192/6 interface. In hindsight, I wish I would have gotten an interface that will push 250 ohm headphones. Mine requires 75% volume to get decently loud. And I worry I’m missing detail.

    • @KINGBRILLIANCE1
      @KINGBRILLIANCE1 ปีที่แล้ว

      the beyer dt240 pro is flat i like them. they re not that comfortable over long sessions tho....

    • @Argentuza
      @Argentuza ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't you just crank the volumen inside your DAW?

  • @Submersed24
    @Submersed24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just out of curiosity I'm looking for high quality headphones that are super pleasant to listen to with high bass. I usually use the ones that sound best to make the song and don't use the flat response until I actually need to mix. I noice that I lose a lot inspiration when using mix headphones to produce lmao. (Like concert quality open back)

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out my review of the new Beyerdynamic Pro X. They’re great 👍

  • @bestrickie2
    @bestrickie2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, your videos are very helpful so thanks and I have seen all three pairs of headphones you have advertised. I’m actually looking for a pair of headphones which have a very good quality jack plug and or replaceable jack plug if needs be. I notice you advertised Beyerdynamic DT-770 models? I’m only looking for monitor headphones for home use mastering mixing with GarageBand and Logic. Which would you recommend for home use for mixing and singing recording vocals? Can I see a picture of the cable and jack plug on the Beyerdinaic D-770 headphones please?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Rickie, the 770s are great. However, the new DT 700 Pro X have an updated design with replaceable cable. I would recommend giving those a look! th-cam.com/video/r-izgCNgwr0/w-d-xo.html

    • @bestrickie2
      @bestrickie2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanDivine oh thanks. I’ve got a photo of the DT-770 Beyerdynamic 32 OHM headphones, are these the ones I’ve described you are referring to? I wish I could show you the picture though they might well be the same as you are talking about. Yes being able to replace the cable may be important as the jack plugs connected to the cable tends to wear out and balance of sound deteriorate after a lot of use.

  • @Rajaks666
    @Rajaks666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like Beyerdynamic DT-770 and sony MDR 7506

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ouch very not the same sound ..... ^^

  • @ubacow7109
    @ubacow7109 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top mixing headphone in the game rn imo is the Senn 560S in terms of price to performance

    • @dukedollas4848
      @dukedollas4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would you say they’re better than the Sony mdr?

    • @ubacow7109
      @ubacow7109 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dukedollas4848 i mean which one? MDR just refers to the entire Sony headphone lineup

    • @dukedollas4848
      @dukedollas4848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ubacow7109 7506

  • @akmakeabeat
    @akmakeabeat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review Sean! Would you still recommend dt 770 pro or there’s a better option around the same price now as they are bit old? Also which ohm version would be good to use with id4 mkii interface?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 770 are still great. I'd recommend checking out the new DT 700 Pro X th-cam.com/video/r-izgCNgwr0/w-d-xo.html

    • @Nayah9
      @Nayah9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@SeanDivine I've owned both the 700 Pro X and the 770 80ohm.
      The 700 Pro X has a big spike in the mid bass resulting in unnaturally loud and tiring kicks, lacks treble, vocals are too recessed and everything sounds slightly veiled.
      The 770 has a big spike in the treble which can also get tiring but otherwise has a more balanced sound, better soundstage and better clarity.
      I returned the 700 Pro X and kept the 770.

  • @stefanfq6234
    @stefanfq6234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Sennheiser HD280PRO and the KRK KNS 8400. I find the KRK's have a better definition and are less fatiguing. You can also find replacement cushons for both of these, although these are a bit pricey. I also now understand why you are wearing this cap. I started doing this also and I must say the headphones are more comfortable on top of my cap/head.

  • @davidcottrell1308
    @davidcottrell1308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sennheiser 650's are IT!

  • @Vocalisto
    @Vocalisto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive got the DT1770 Pro. They sound really great but I can't make critical decisions on it. I don't hear if a Vocal Performance was good or sits well in the Mix. I can hear this way better on my Genelec 8050 Monitors. Mixing on them is difficult for me cause they don't translate very well but maybe I just don't have not much experiance on Mixing on Phones

    • @theclaverman
      @theclaverman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The problem with headphones is that they are not really stereo, but binaural. When you are listening to speakers, even if a sound is panned all the way to the left you will still hear that sound with both your left and your right ear, not so with headphones. And this really messes with your perspective on the mix balance (....like it is really difficult to balance things properly, especially stereo sources like reverbs etc...If you're not used to working on headphones). The solution to this problem is to use a plugin which adds crossfeed to your headphone (some of the signal to the left channel bleeds to the right channel an vice verso). This will give you a more realistic, and speaker-like experience (with the sacrifice of a slightly narrower stereo image), and will translate better (if you're not used to working on headphones). A plugin I`ll recommend is a plugin called "Can-Opener "(and I think it's about 60 dollars), This is not a speaker simulation plugin, or room simulation, but is just a very clever crossfeed plugin for your headphone.

  • @DalleyMusic
    @DalleyMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Any thoughts on the Audio Technica ath-m50x anyone?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they're good headphones... I always had a hard time getting the low end to translate (they're quite hyped). the headband also started falling apart on me :/

    • @ITRiBUTEI
      @ITRiBUTEI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      to me they color the sound too much... but theyre still very popular. cant go wrong with em i just dont find em accurate for my preference. i use the DT-770 PRO and theyre amazing

    • @DalleyMusic
      @DalleyMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SeanDivine Thank you. Love your videos, they are great and very helpful!

    • @YungCokeMusic
      @YungCokeMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depends on the kind of music you are aiming to produce / mix. Me as a trap / hip-hop producer they just didn’t cut it. The low end isn’t well defined. Sort of muddy. Sound stage wasn’t that great to me either. Personally feel they are the most overrated headphones on the market.

    • @DalleyMusic
      @DalleyMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YungCokeMusic What do you recommend?

  • @kidsonicofficial
    @kidsonicofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My DT770s developed a buzzing in the left ear which led to it completely dying. The right ear is fine but it means that I can't produce on them anymore. I have had to revert back to the headphones that came with the focusrite scarlett 2i2 1st gen which are really uncomfortable. So as a result I'm looking at getting a new pair with a removeable cable to eliminate this problem.

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out the DT 700 Pro X. They have a removable cable 👍 th-cam.com/video/r-izgCNgwr0/w-d-xo.html

  • @AlepouTV
    @AlepouTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why my dt770 pro 250 sounds clear.. But without details on the songs... Are all the same.. I cant mix and Master like this... 😓

  • @chillydoog
    @chillydoog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you. I have just made you affiliate donation by amazons

  • @PewDieC8kes
    @PewDieC8kes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super awesome 👏🤘🏽🤘🏽🔥🔥🔥

  • @81rockstar1
    @81rockstar1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's the difference between the 80ohm and 250 ohm in the DT770 Beyerdynamic? Thanks

  • @contraspower6302
    @contraspower6302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you recommend dt770 80ohm version for mixing? Or 250 ohm version is must?

  • @flamersss
    @flamersss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Audio technica M40x’s right now. What’s an upgrade do you think from that? I record/ mix and master hip hop.

  • @casyno1
    @casyno1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yamaha HPH MT7 vs DT770 80ohm for mixing/mastering ?

  • @emiel333
    @emiel333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have Adam Audio studio monitors so I’m curious about their headphones.

  • @jollyrog007
    @jollyrog007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 👌🏾

  • @8360ishan
    @8360ishan ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro i think my personal review for DT 770 pro 30 ohms and 80 ohms or may be 250ohms, PLEASE DON'T BUY ANY OF THESE HEADPHONES IF YOU DON'T HAVE PREAMP OR USER INTERFACE AS ALL THREE HEADPHONES HAVE VERY LOW VOLUME OR SPL, I have tried it without preamp am returning my new headphone now... If spl is so low it's very hard to listen the problems in mix...

  • @lazarethneptune6969
    @lazarethneptune6969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the Beyerdynamic DT-770 80 Ohm (Closed Back) good for mixing and mastering?

  • @Cxldy1Milli
    @Cxldy1Milli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo, it's like 2 weeks now that I'm trying to upgrade my mixing headphones but I'm a bit confused now, would you actually suggest to buy the dt-770 80 ohm version for mixing-only? Isn't it closed back? Thanks in advance for any advice!

    • @JermaineJmusic
      @JermaineJmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you decide to get these? I'm debating wether to order some

  • @MusicNickElliott
    @MusicNickElliott ปีที่แล้ว

    Which headphone output or headphone amplifier would you reccomend for 250 ohm headphones?