Beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO (Headphones)

Beyerdynamic appears to have taken a leaf out of the car industry's book by keeping a product name from years ago, but then completely changing the design. No doubt this will ensure havoc on eBay in years to come...

Comfortable to wear ; Very neutral sound

Less bassy than most headhones

It features Beyerdynamic's exceptionally comfortable ear pads and a padded headband

Comfortable to wear, Very neutral sound

Less bassy than most headphones

There is no marked preference for any musical style, though, if you like really bass-heavy stuff you may find the balance just a touch lean, and results via a CD player's output are quite similar to those from a headphone amp

The Beyerdynamic DT 880s are very comfortable, but expensive, sometimes a bit narrow-sounding and ill-suited for use with the iPod

Very comfortable ; Padded aluminum storage case ; Comes with additional 1/4-inch adaptor and 5m extension cord

Expensive ; Sometimes sound a bit narrow

While the sound of the Beyerdynamic DT 880s may have been a bit narrow at times, the K 601s put a little too much space between the music and our ears. Though their perspectives are different, the quality and the price of both headphones are remarkably...

Soft cushion comfort with the perfect grip, plus a sound that has impressive all-round ability.

Impressive all-round ability

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Beyerdynamic appears to have taken a leaf out of the car industry's book by keeping a product name from years ago, but then completely changing the design. No doubt this will ensure havoc on eBay in years to come...

Comfortable to wear, Very neutral sound

Less bassy than most headphones

A straightforward approach that's informative and neutral. Good for occasional and long-term listening alike

The DT880s are BeyerDynamic's flagship headphones. Following on from their incredibly successful DT531, the later Beyers such as the DT770, DT880 and...

Incredible highs, Wonderful tight bass, Wide Soundstage, Comfortable

May be too neutral for some

On par or better than the top of the line Sennheisers, but at a lower price, the BeyerDynamic DT880s are one of the best amplified headphones you can buy, short of spending $1000 or more.

Incredible highs, Wonderful tight bass, Wide Soundstage, Comfortable

May be too neutral for some

On par or better than the top of the line Sennheisers, but at a lower price, the BeyerDynamic DT880s are one of the best amplified headphones you can buy, short of spending $1000 or more.

The antithesis of today's plastic pieces of head candy, Beyerdynamic's DT 880 is a headphone that harkens back to a time when they were still tools, not fashion statements.

Like a pair of velvet slippers for your ears. These are some of the comfiest cans I've ever put on my head. Zero ear fatigue even after epic listening sessions. Classic design cues and quality materials make for one gorgeous, yet tough, headphone....

Just as big and bulky as your dad's old cans — not the most travel-friendly option. Semi-open design means some sonic leakage, so anyone sitting next to you will be listening to your music, too. Treble can be a bit harsh at times

Although most full-size headphones with audiophile pretensions have open designs that allow the listener to hear outside sounds, a few models are closed to hush ambient noise. The Beyerdynamic DT 880s have a semiopen design that combines the attributes...

The DT 880s are expensive, and ill suited for use with the iPod.

The Beyerdynamic DT 880s are extra comforatable and their sound is certainly audiophile level, but stereo imaging isn't as wide open as other top contenders.