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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)

#5 overall · closed-back wired

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)

Closed-back for people who want something that lasts a decade and blocks the room out.

Closed-backBassBuilt to lastUnder $200
People recommending
96
Say they own it
144
Mentions
892
Posts read
5,986
Check price on Amazon · $160
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Typical price, checked Sep 2026. Beyerdynamic's US store and Amazon both listed $199.99 on the check date; it regularly sells for $150-170, so $160 is used as typical.

Why people like it

  • 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

What owners complain about

  • Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
  • Non-detachable cable on the classic version
  • Clamp is tight for larger heads

Where opinions split: People split on the bright treble: some love the detail, some find it painful without EQ.

The 20 sources

Owner = the person says they use it. Recommendation = passed on without saying so. Dates are when the thread or video was posted.

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