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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Philips SHP9500

More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (121 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

Preference evidence:Limited0 explicit choices among 11 comments naming both.What the levels mean

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.

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROPhilips SHP9500
Typical price$160$80cheaper
Overall rank#3higher#14
People who recommend it121more51
Say they own it184more58
Mentions988more491
Typeclosed-back wiredopen-back wired
Known forClosed-backBassBuilt to lastFirst open-backSpaceNo amp
Best forRecommended as a closed-back that lasts a decade and blocks the room out.Recommended as a first open-back for someone who wants space and clarity on a tight budget.
BuyAmazon · $160Amazon · $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

#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

Questions people ask about this pair

Every answer is built from the counts on this page, not from our own listening.

Is the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO better than the Philips SHP9500?
None of the 11 comments naming both says outright which one to buy. Overall, 121 people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 51 the Philips SHP9500. Read what owners love and complain about below and decide by taste.
Which is cheaper, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Philips SHP9500?
The Philips SHP9500 is cheaper: $80 against $160 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Philips SHP9500?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: 121 people recommend it against 51. On the site-wide leaderboard the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is #3 and the Philips SHP9500 is #14.
Do people own both the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Philips SHP9500?
Yes. 1 of the 11 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 3 say they own the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 1 the Philips SHP9500.
What do owners complain about on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Philips SHP9500?
The most repeated complaint about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some. About the Philips SHP9500: bass is light; several people call it weak in the low end. The full lists are on each side below.

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