Great review. These are my daily headphones amid many others on my wall. To add, if anyone is interested. As sure as Beni was on the wrong side of the river, these are in my opinion the best headphones for gaming. Impeccable imaging and a wide soundstage. I feel I never miss a sound and very comfortable for long playthroughs. I use the 32 ohm mostly for gaming and my 80ohms from the late 80's for music. Built like a tank.
Listening to your channel on modified 32ohm version - Replaced cable with jack port to have different cable length or one with attached microphone for video calls. I also have 80ohn and I can confirm that are more comfortable, because they have less pressure to your head. They are compensating with this to "sound the same" 🙂
got a pair of Senn HD 600 and that was a MISTAKE for live booth stuff. Open ear headphones. Great for mixing though! These close ears I've been eyeing at my local sound store for awhile and your review has tipped me into nabbing em. When I have the cash haha.
Woo hoo! They’re great for isolation. And they sound great! I don’t know, I just try stuff and make videos about them. Haha. I really try to find great stuff. No one wants to watch crappy gear. But these are a good purchase whenever you can afford them. Cheers!
I own the 600 ohm 770s and have owned a more modern 80 ohm in the past. they are pretty great just super unforgiving I love using them for finding recording issues but as a open back enjoyer I almost never use them unfortunately.
I've been using Audio Technica headphones for many years and really liked the ATM-H50 but eventually got fed up with having the leatherette on the headband and ear pads disintegrate every few years into zillions of little back specks that would mess up the place. Both were available as spares but changing the headband was a major PITA. A few years ago, I got myself a Beyerdynamic Headzone Pro XT (headphone amp with built-in 5-channel HRTF processor) that came with a DT770 Pro and a DT880 Pro. I've never looked back. My preference clearly is the semi-open DT880 Pro. I don't really like closed cans, and fortunately I don't need them, but the 770 is a great choice for people who do.
I use the DT770 Pro 250 Ohm version to check my mixes for that crispy high end and the low bass. I don't have any problem getting plenty of volume with an Audient ID14 interface...
Ok, this might be back to back videos where I make a comment regarding the newest beginnings of the measuring tape, but I cannot help it as Jumanji might have been my favorite movie growing up lol. Not sure who had it worse, Alan Parrish or Carl “Soleman” Bentley 🤔… anywho, good find in that New Hampshire suburb! 😂
Since you are a fellow nerd I’m going to give you an Actually… post here. You can measure headphones pretty easily and take audio samples. You just need binaural microphones. You can put the headphones on and capture the sound as if it’s going into your own ears. You can also get a mannequin head type rig to capture if you’d rather do it that way! I use a set that’s been discontinued by sennheiser called the ambeo which plugs straight into an iPhone that is super cool. Alas, they never caught on. But other options are out there on the market. Good for comparing the sound between two different headphones as you would on a mic review. Thanks for the review! I have these as well, but mine are modded to accept an external cable which I love. I also have the 80 ohm version and agree you get a great balance with them, you can use them on a phone if you want to. But they do sound best on an amp with some power.
Hey! Thanks for the comment! I actually do own a couple of pairs of binaural mics. And I have tried them to test headphones. The result was awful. You can hear the results when I reviewed the Shure headphones some months back. While you can clearly hear the differences between the three I tested, the sound was very ugly. Thanks for the tip!
@@TheRecordist hmmm interesting! I’ll have to try some of those tests again. Makes sense you wouldn’t use them if the results were bad. There are reviewers who have gotten pretty good results out of them though, I’ll let you know if I can get some decent results and give you feedback. Thanks for all you do, love your videos and humor.
Hey I recognise you from The Mummy! I'm going back and forth between buying these and the HD560s I'm leaning towards the Sennheisers. Thanks for the headphone correction tips thats awesome and is my favourite price!
I have both of these and you can't go wrong with either. Pick HD560s if you want openback and the 770's if you want closed back. I will say that the DT 770's will be with you a lot longer than the 560's.
Do I see a k87 top left? I use to monitor and mix on Beyer's 20 years ago. DT150 I think. Bought them after seeing photos of Paul Weller using them at Abbey Road, Ithink it was.
Ahhh... too bad for me, but I have two earphone hooks loaded with two headphones each already (the Sony 7506, Austrian Audio HX-15, Rode NTH 100 and a cheap Shure pair I got free from B&H) and I know that if I buy another pair they'd fall off from one of the hooks and onto the floor. However, FED-EX just delivered my Roswell K87! Can't wait to give it a whirl! And when ordering, I let Roswell know I am buying it after watching your video (same with STAM, which is shipping in October). So, my audio locker thanks you and I thank you!
Hahahaha. Oh man! The K87 arrived! So awesome! You absolutely MUST tell me how you like it! The Stam is going to be one of those awesome mics full of character. So good! Thanks for letting them know you bought the products because of my videos! Appreciated, man!
Loved my 32 ohm DT 770 Pro’s but switched to Neumann NDH-20’s for their utter neutral sound. Turns out they are so neutral that everything sounded awful through them. I got the NDH-20’s and a Lauten Audio LS-208 mic at the same time and HATED the sound of that mic. So dull and lifeless. I randomly tried an old set of Bose QC 35’s I had buried in a box of junk and that mic sounded amazing! WTH? I’d sold my DT 770’s and decided to try the DT 700 Pro X’s and I’m never taking them off. Even better than my old DT 770’s.
Rick, So now you want us to take your word on these? Jeeez, what next?🤣 $169.00 not too bad at all for ear pillows...thanks for the tip on autoeq!😊 I've been using Sony MDR 7506's for tracking and they have not been satisfied with the isolation, might have to check the 770's PS. I never before had an uncle Bob, thanks for giving me one.
Hahahaha. You know it! But I totally agree. How often are you hearing the damn click track in the mic? I’m always hearing it. Other than that, I’m still using my Sonys for the bulk of my work. I just know them very very well.
@@TheRecordist Like you, my Sony’s have been my studio work horse but, I went nuts and got a pair of Audeze MM-500’s. Now I’ve shifted to doing most of my mixing on them and use my monitors as a second reference
The 770s are closed backed, and the 990s are open backed. Closed backed are good for recording. Open backed are good for mixing. The 770s were introduced in the 80s. They’re not new. They’re an old standby.
@@TheRecordist ah, interesting. I personally discovered the 990s from a streamer who uses them for gaming. I like the idea of having them for good quality music and my gaming sessions. I appreciate your quick reply! 🙏🏼 Now, I just need to buy a set and try them out.
Any review that agrees with me is a great review.
Great review Mr. O’Connell.
Hahahaha. Hey Lyle! Cheers, man!
Great review. These are my daily headphones amid many others on my wall. To add, if anyone is interested. As sure as Beni was on the wrong side of the river, these are in my opinion the best headphones for gaming. Impeccable imaging and a wide soundstage. I feel I never miss a sound and very comfortable for long playthroughs. I use the 32 ohm mostly for gaming and my 80ohms from the late 80's for music. Built like a tank.
Hey thanks for the input! Fantastic!
I’ve seen tons of my favorite voice actors use them in their booths
Oh yes. Very popular among voice actors and VO artists!
Listening to your channel on modified 32ohm version - Replaced cable with jack port to have different cable length or one with attached microphone for video calls.
I also have 80ohn and I can confirm that are more comfortable, because they have less pressure to your head. They are compensating with this to "sound the same" 🙂
Oh very nice! Thanks for that intel!
Great vid, as always. I''ve been holding out for a pair of Beyerdynamic 1990s. They just make the best cans for long listening.
I might just agree with you there!
Thank You Sir, also for the hint "autoeq".
You’re very welcome!
Great review, Nathan! I've looked at these for a while - maybe I'll give them a try. And I love the tip on flattening the response curve!
Excellent! Glad you liked it, Gary! Cheers!
Everything I see on this channel, I want to buy so you're doing something right. The flattening the EQ trick is fantastic.
Hahahaha. Thanks, Mark! Don’t you already have a set of DT 770 Pros?
@@TheRecordist I have the DT 700 Pro X's. I like them a lot for voice.
got a pair of Senn HD 600 and that was a MISTAKE for live booth stuff. Open ear headphones. Great for mixing though! These close ears I've been eyeing at my local sound store for awhile and your review has tipped me into nabbing em.
When I have the cash haha.
Woo hoo! They’re great for isolation. And they sound great!
I don’t know, I just try stuff and make videos about them. Haha. I really try to find great stuff. No one wants to watch crappy gear.
But these are a good purchase whenever you can afford them. Cheers!
I own the 600 ohm 770s and have owned a more modern 80 ohm in the past. they are pretty great just super unforgiving I love using them for finding recording issues but as a open back enjoyer I almost never use them unfortunately.
Oh yes. They’re great for finding recoding issues!
I've been using Audio Technica headphones for many years and really liked the ATM-H50 but eventually got fed up with having the leatherette on the headband and ear pads disintegrate every few years into zillions of little back specks that would mess up the place. Both were available as spares but changing the headband was a major PITA.
A few years ago, I got myself a Beyerdynamic Headzone Pro XT (headphone amp with built-in 5-channel HRTF processor) that came with a DT770 Pro and a DT880 Pro. I've never looked back.
My preference clearly is the semi-open DT880 Pro. I don't really like closed cans, and fortunately I don't need them, but the 770 is a great choice for people who do.
That’s all very well said! I’m glad you found your headphones!
Great review, thank you!
You’re very welcome! Cheers!
Nice review. I really like the 990 Pro 250 ohm (open back). So comfortable on my melon head even after a long day of use.
Oh yes! And very good for mixing!
I use the DT770 Pro 250 Ohm version to check my mixes for that crispy high end and the low bass. I don't have any problem getting plenty of volume with an Audient ID14 interface...
That’s great to hear! Those Audient interfaces are fantastic.
Goot! Thanks for the shoot.
Hahaha. Cheers!
Thanks Rick!
Hahaha. No worries! Cheers!
Ok, this might be back to back videos where I make a comment regarding the newest beginnings of the measuring tape, but I cannot help it as Jumanji might have been my favorite movie growing up lol. Not sure who had it worse, Alan Parrish or Carl “Soleman” Bentley 🤔… anywho, good find in that New Hampshire suburb! 😂
Hahahaha. I love it!
Since you are a fellow nerd I’m going to give you an Actually… post here.
You can measure headphones pretty easily and take audio samples. You just need binaural microphones. You can put the headphones on and capture the sound as if it’s going into your own ears.
You can also get a mannequin head type rig to capture if you’d rather do it that way! I use a set that’s been discontinued by sennheiser called the ambeo which plugs straight into an iPhone that is super cool. Alas, they never caught on.
But other options are out there on the market. Good for comparing the sound between two different headphones as you would on a mic review.
Thanks for the review! I have these as well, but mine are modded to accept an external cable which I love.
I also have the 80 ohm version and agree you get a great balance with them, you can use them on a phone if you want to. But they do sound best on an amp with some power.
Hey! Thanks for the comment!
I actually do own a couple of pairs of binaural mics. And I have tried them to test headphones. The result was awful. You can hear the results when I reviewed the Shure headphones some months back. While you can clearly hear the differences between the three I tested, the sound was very ugly.
Thanks for the tip!
@@TheRecordist hmmm interesting! I’ll have to try some of those tests again. Makes sense you wouldn’t use them if the results were bad. There are reviewers who have gotten pretty good results out of them though, I’ll let you know if I can get some decent results and give you feedback. Thanks for all you do, love your videos and humor.
Hey I recognise you from The Mummy! I'm going back and forth between buying these and the HD560s I'm leaning towards the Sennheisers. Thanks for the headphone correction tips thats awesome and is my favourite price!
Hahaha. Well, I WAS much thinner and better looking back then. Hahaha.
And no worries! Cheers!
I have both of these and you can't go wrong with either. Pick HD560s if you want openback and the 770's if you want closed back. I will say that the DT 770's will be with you a lot longer than the 560's.
@@SeriouslyTechStuff 🤟
Do I see a k87 top left? I use to monitor and mix on Beyer's 20 years ago. DT150 I think. Bought them after seeing photos of Paul Weller using them at Abbey Road, Ithink it was.
Oh very cool! And yes! That’s a Mini K87! Cheers!
Ahhh... too bad for me, but I have two earphone hooks loaded with two headphones each already (the Sony 7506, Austrian Audio HX-15, Rode NTH 100 and a cheap Shure pair I got free from B&H) and I know that if I buy another pair they'd fall off from one of the hooks and onto the floor. However, FED-EX just delivered my Roswell K87! Can't wait to give it a whirl! And when ordering, I let Roswell know I am buying it after watching your video (same with STAM, which is shipping in October). So, my audio locker thanks you and I thank you!
Hahahaha. Oh man! The K87 arrived! So awesome! You absolutely MUST tell me how you like it!
The Stam is going to be one of those awesome mics full of character. So good!
Thanks for letting them know you bought the products because of my videos!
Appreciated, man!
If I'm wrong, I'm wrong, but I just saw the new Lauten audio Comercial and heard your voice-over? If so nice.
Hahaha. You’re right! That was me! Good ears, man!
Do you have any experience with the Drop 6xx? It is open back, but comes highly recommended by some.
I do not. Sorry about that.
Loved my 32 ohm DT 770 Pro’s but switched to Neumann NDH-20’s for their utter neutral sound. Turns out they are so neutral that everything sounded awful through them. I got the NDH-20’s and a Lauten Audio LS-208 mic at the same time and HATED the sound of that mic. So dull and lifeless. I randomly tried an old set of Bose QC 35’s I had buried in a box of junk and that mic sounded amazing! WTH? I’d sold my DT 770’s and decided to try the DT 700 Pro X’s and I’m never taking them off. Even better than my old DT 770’s.
Oh that’s interesting! DT 700 Pro X, you say? I’ll try to get a pair. Cheers!
Try the FIIO FT1, a new closed-back headphone that kills the DT 770 Pros. Most outside of the audio community might be in the know.
Hmm. Never heard of them. I’ll check them out.
Rick,
So now you want us to take your word on these? Jeeez, what next?🤣
$169.00 not too bad at all for ear pillows...thanks for the tip on autoeq!😊
I've been using Sony MDR 7506's for tracking and they have not been satisfied with the isolation, might have to check the 770's
PS. I never before had an uncle Bob, thanks for giving me one.
Hahahaha. You know it! But I totally agree. How often are you hearing the damn click track in the mic? I’m always hearing it. Other than that, I’m still using my Sonys for the bulk of my work. I just know them very very well.
@@TheRecordist Like you, my Sony’s have been my studio work horse but, I went nuts and got a pair of Audeze MM-500’s. Now I’ve shifted to doing most of my mixing on them and use my monitors as a second reference
@@CaptainMoto oh yeah? I haven’t tried those. Hmm.
Are these supposed to be newer and better than Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X? New to this brand, so I'm unsure if 770 or 990 are better.
The 770s are closed backed, and the 990s are open backed. Closed backed are good for recording. Open backed are good for mixing.
The 770s were introduced in the 80s. They’re not new. They’re an old standby.
@@TheRecordist ah, interesting. I personally discovered the 990s from a streamer who uses them for gaming. I like the idea of having them for good quality music and my gaming sessions. I appreciate your quick reply! 🙏🏼 Now, I just need to buy a set and try them out.
@@420 sounds good!
Seriously, now I want to buy headphones miss my Sony
Hahaha. I know eh?
Your suggestion on how to make the headphones flat is a little complicated; just buy Hornet VHS and slap it on your master bus.
Well, it’s free. So there’s that.
Rick! How is Evelyn doing nowadays?
She’s deathly afraid of dung beetles, but otherwise great! 🤓