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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Philips SHP9500
More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (119 vs 51). None of the 11 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.
- Comments naming both
- 11
- Say they own both
- 1
- Choose the DT 770 PRO
- 0
- Choose the SHP9500
- 0
Counted across 9 review videos, harvested Sep 2026. A comment counts as a choice only when it says so in plain words (prefer X over Y, upgraded from Y to X); questions never count. Quotes are whole sentences of 12 words or fewer, linked to where they were said. How we count.
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $160 | $80cheaper |
| Overall rank | #3higher | #14 |
| People who recommend it | 119more | 51 |
| Say they own it | 185more | 58 |
| Mentions | 985more | 491 |
| Type | closed-back wired | open-back wired |
| Known for | Closed-backBassBuilt to last | First open-backSpaceNo amp |
| Best for | Closed-back for people who want something that lasts a decade and blocks the room out. | First open-back headphone for someone who wants space and clarity on a tight budget. |
| Buy | Amazon · $160 | Amazon · $80 |
#3 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)
3 of the 11 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Built like a tank; the standard answer when durability is the priority
- Good bass and isolation for a closed headphone
- One owner replaced the pads once in three years and it is still going
- Wide-sounding for a closed design
The complaints
- Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
- Non-detachable cable on the classic version
- Clamp is tight for larger heads
In their words
“I use the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro and can highly recommend them”
A commenter under Audio Technica ATH-M50X Review! (Marques Brownlee) · Feb 2014
“I use the DT 770 Limited's and I absolutely love them”
A commenter under Why Do All Streamers Use These Headphones? (Dagwummy) · Jul 2023
“The beyerdynamic dt 770 are my go to cans”
A commenter under Best Headphones for Music Production, Mixing, Tracking (Sanjay C) · Oct 2023
#14 overall
Philips SHP9500
1 of the 11 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- The go-to open-back under $100 for years; wide, spacious sound
- One AudioKarma owner says it gets close to the Sennheiser HD 58X for a third of the price
- Comfortable and light; detachable cable
The complaints
- Bass is light; several people call it weak in the low end
- Treble can be a little sharp for some
- Big, plain plastic build with large L/R markings
In their words
“I've got the Philips SHP9500 and I can definitely recommend”
A commenter under 3 Best Headphones Under $100 (Joshua Valour) · May 2018
“My go-to headset was SHP9500 & V-Moda boompro”
A commenter under Open vs Closed Back Headphones for GAMING - Which Is Best? (Hardware Canucks) · Jul 2019
“Very Happy with SHP9500 another Great Budget Buy recommendation from Z reviews”
A commenter under 🟥Philips SHP9500 (AKA F'n Amazeballs) (Z Reviews) · Sep 2015
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