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frontpagetDames | Staff posted Dec 30, 2024 10:27 PM
Beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO Semi-Open Dynamic Studio Headphones (250 Ohms)
$168
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BuyDig via eBay has BeyerDynamic DT-880 Pro 250 Ohm Headphones + Headphone Case Bundle on sale for $209.99 - 20% off when you apply coupon code NEWYEAR20 at checkout = $167.99. Shipping is free.
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- Semi-Open Design
- Adjustable Headband
- Cushioned Earpads
- Single-Sided Cable
- 1/4" Adapter Included
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BuyDig via eBay has BeyerDynamic DT-880 Pro 250 Ohm Headphones + Headphone Case Bundle on sale for $209.99 - 20% off when you apply coupon code NEWYEAR20 at checkout = $167.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Staff Member tDames for finding this deal.
Features:
Thanks to Staff Member tDames for finding this deal.
Features:
- Semi-Open Design
- Adjustable Headband
- Cushioned Earpads
- Single-Sided Cable
- 1/4" Adapter Included
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Written by RazorConcepts- About this Offer:
- This is $142 lower (20% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $209.99.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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As ric0 pointed out, the consideration here is that these are 250 ohm impedance which means that standard audio gear will be unlikely to have enough power to drive them properly. This is an easy fix with a headphone amplifier, but that is an additional item required, which also limits portability.
There are lower impedance versions, usually 80 ohms, of the 880s that do go on sale from time to time. If you're patient, you can snag a pair for $180-190 ish. They're a great set of headphones that are comfier than the workhorse Sony MDRV6, which are the industry standard studio headphones.
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Are studio headphones good for consumer enjoyment? I have read studio headphones are tuned to be a flat eq curve.
But that doesn't mean i can't use an eq to adjust them. Good quality is good quality and tweaking with eq would further customize the blank sound pallet to my preference right?
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As ric0 pointed out, the consideration here is that these are 250 ohm impedance which means that standard audio gear will be unlikely to have enough power to drive them properly. This is an easy fix with a headphone amplifier, but that is an additional item required, which also limits portability.
There are lower impedance versions, usually 80 ohms, of the 880s that do go on sale from time to time. If you're patient, you can snag a pair for $180-190 ish. They're a great set of headphones that are comfier than the workhorse Sony MDRV6, which are the industry standard studio headphones.
...but I can't find "Ohm/impedance" specs. Some message board claim a very wide range. So nothing finite.
Then I found this video claiming just change the Ohm after installing RealTek. https://www.bing.com/videos/river...&FORM=V
... but I am thinking software is only half the battle, the physical equipment has to be capable of altering Ohms.
Any insight?
...but I can't find "Ohm/impedance" specs. Some message board claim a very wide range. So nothing finite.
Then I found this video claiming just change the Ohm after installing RealTek. https://www.bing.com/videos/river...&FORM=V
... but I am thinking software is only half the battle, the physical equipment has to be capable of altering Ohms.
Any insight?
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I don't have HD650s but I do have the HiFiMan XS, and the 880s are a similar though slightly lower quality experience than the XS (I run on tubes). I imagine HD650s and 880s will be sufficiently similar to not warrant buying the 880s since you've already got medium-high quality open-backed headphones.
Are studio headphones good for consumer enjoyment? I have read studio headphones are tuned to be a flat eq curve.
But that doesn't mean i can't use an eq to adjust them. Good quality is good quality and tweaking with eq would further customize the blank sound pallet to my preference right?
Excellent headphones that if you're not a hardcore upgrader/headphone enthusiast will serve you well as a great headphone set for a modest price. Your next investment if you choose to make it would be a tube amp, and then you'll really be getting 90% of the experience of high end/best headphones (headphone people are a never-ending spending frenzy, so I'm sure there will be much disagreement with that statement)
Are studio headphones good for consumer enjoyment? I have read studio headphones are tuned to be a flat eq curve.
But that doesn't mean i can't use an eq to adjust them. Good quality is good quality and tweaking with eq would further customize the blank sound pallet to my preference right?
Are studio headphones good for consumer enjoyment? I have read studio headphones are tuned to be a flat eq curve.
But that doesn't mean i can't use an eq to adjust them. Good quality is good quality and tweaking with eq would further customize the blank sound pallet to my preference right?
There's some good dedicated headphone forums out there like Head-Fi (with decent classifieds) if you're interested in learning more about them
I run 250ohm DT770 Pro and recently picked up a Fiio K7 amplifier for $100 open box on eBay and it really shines. They're certainly not as flat as the 880 but they're closed where the 880 is semi-closed kmore sound leakage) if that's a concern (but better soundstage) and more fun to me for gaming/movies as they have a little more punchy bass. Depending on your music interests it may not be ideal though. I'd recommend no more than 80ohm headphones (Beyerdynamic makes most of theirs in 32 and 80ohm versions) if running standard consumer soundcards, phones, etc. Recently I borrowed an audio interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen) for recording/mixing which has a dedicated headphone amp for more studio headphones and found myself having to crank it to 100% at times.
Are studio headphones good for consumer enjoyment? I have read studio headphones are tuned to be a flat eq curve.
But that doesn't mean i can't use an eq to adjust them. Good quality is good quality and tweaking with eq would further customize the blank sound pallet to my preference right?
FWIW, I use the Beyer DT880 Pro 250 ohm headphones on my PC. Yes, I use a FiiO K5 Pro external amp/DAC to power them. I also use the Peace equalizer. The headphones are mainly used for gaming and when watching videos/shows on Prime or other streaming services.
I'm VERY happy with the sound and open soundstage.
No music professional uses these. As for getting enjoyment, these like most Beyers, have pretty brutal treble, not flat,.
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