Superlux HD660 VS Beyrdynamic DT770 Design review

[@dsanj4745]

This was awesome to watch. There's no shortage of headphone reviewers offering their subjective opinions (redundant, I know... all opinions are subjective) but I have never seen anyone disassemble a set straight out of the box, much less disassemble TWO sets for comparison. Kudos!

[@CustomCans]

Thanks, glad you found it interesting

[@krollpeter]

I agree about how careful the Beyers are designed. Everything is dismantle-able and replaceable. It may not look as flashy as others, but it's quality which unquestionable comes from long term refinements.

[@CustomCans]

Yes more products should be as repairable, it is terrible how may things end up in landfill because they can't be repaired

[@LordOfSweden]

Well my cable broke and it costs like half the price of the headphones to have them replaced. Im never buying headphones with none-replaceble cable again. Sound-wise they are very harsh in the trebble. I much prefer my Sennheiser HD 280 that I had. They had less bass, but I prefer the sound and the quality of them wwas jst much better. Imo Beyer feels cheap.

[@MINIPRO27]

Use them for editing, just tune the treble down and they're worth every penny for the comfort

[@CustomCans]

Yes they are exceptional value

[@MrJabinho]

Thanks man. It would have been very interesting to see you tuning these 😮

[@CustomCans]

Yeh... I think they have potential. Unfortunately I am pretty booked up for the next few months and then it will be all hands to the pumps for the run up to chritmas / new year . I would like to give it a go but I probably won't get the chance until next year

[@MrJabinho]

@@CustomCans Ok. I understand. Go for the 150ohm version when you have time to do it.

[@nigelturner3251]

Great video Jason. Looking forward to receiving my modded DT 770’s soon, hopefully no tear stains.

[@CustomCans]

Don't worry, I don't treat our technicians very well but I have glued their tear ducts closed to solve that issue

[@nigelturner3251]

A crying shame, but needs must.

[@stanisawszczypua9076]

I hasn't been all that impressed by Superlux HD660 (older version non pro), however the open back one HD330 are up until now one of my favored headphones. While AKGs, Beyerdynamic Hifiman, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica they all came and go (I had a lot of pairs over the yeares) I still have my Superlux HD330 - molded to my preferences. New, better headband padding, strip down dumping, different pads. To be honest those might not have all the details in the world, but they sound just the right way for me. Every time I sell some headphones in order to be able to buy better ones I go back to my trusty HD330. It would be interesting to try those Pro version. BTW you should also check standard HD681 model - without B at the end, with red instead of gray accent. They have more bass then "B"allanced and a lot more then "F"lat (white) variant. They also have higher model with better driver HD668B that are considered to be the best out of those AKG stile clones

[@truckerallikatuk]

Very nice. I have the superlux 681 and like them. I do prefer the slightly more expensive Samson SR850s which are also clones of the same AKGs. I shall look at picking up a pair of HD660s as well. Far cheaper than the Beyerdynamics, and a decent way to find out if I want a pair of Beyers in the future when money allows.

[@CustomCans]

Yes ... that is a good way of doing it.

[@aldeveron9498]

Good video. However, what you have there, is the Superlux HD-660 *Pro*, (not the HD-660. There are differences).

[@CustomCans]

Yes, It was the 1st time I had played with superlux stuff and I did not know the full range

[@aldeveron9498]

@@CustomCans Anyway, you helped me to decide to buy them! :D

[@danielberry4728]

G’luck to whoever reaches for those to begin anything audio. I know sure as hell a good set can be amazing when monitoring, currently using dca aeon 2 noires and can appreciate the sheer extension and separation when analyzing tracks for transcription.

[@CustomCans]

I have never had a go on any Dan Clarke headphones... Maybe one day

[@mihail_leonov]

Very usefull and interesting video, thanks! You gave answers to questions, I had about this models of headphones. I thought they have the similar internal parts, but they are different... Thank you!

[@CustomCans]

No problem, glad you found it usefull

[@unearthlygoose]

Great video! I would love to get it, but unfortunately I don't have the 32 ohm version in my country, and my motherboard's integrated audio card wouldn't be able to handle the 150 ohm version :(

[@CustomCans]

Ah, that's a shame. But you would be surprised what you can run off an on board audio card if you don't want to listen super loud ;)

[@tejp5101]

These look like a great way to get into modding without fear of damaging an expensive set. That way you can work out what you like to change and then take that experience and skill into other gear. I accidentally cooked a DT770 driver trying to get the wire off - it just wouldn't desolder :(. Perhaps some suggestions on how to adjust the sound - would your DT770 V2 / V3 mod kits produce any meaningful change?

[@CustomCans]

I did not really have a good play with the tuning on these and am pretty booked up with jobs until Christmas but would like to have a play early next year

[@cjrminerios5523]

My cheap “DJ” Headphones just broke and i’ve been looking for some headphones to replace them preferably something actually nice. Been looking at AKG 240s but these superluxes might be something I’m interested in I think i’d prefer closed backs but honestly I’ve never tried open backs so I think those would also be interesting to try out. Better than just giving money to samsung.

[@CustomCans]

If you are using them for DJing then they are not ideal as they don't isolate well enough but for everything else they are very good value for money

[@cjrminerios5523]

@@CustomCans I don’t use them for DJing. they are just advertised as such. I do a lot of recording and isolated listening. Most headphones have a ton of bass which i don’t mind but when listening to classical/orchestral music it kinda ruins the vibe. I’m for sure going for a balanced headphone but for me the choice is between open back and closed back and which one I’d prefer.

[@cjrminerios5523]

@@CustomCansi think i’m gonna end up going with the open backs when I eventually have the money. Enjoying your videos though!

[@vitaliy201019972010]

Superlux HD660 pro, or Audio-Technica ATH-M20x? audio interface - universal audio volt 1

[@CustomCans]

Sorry, I have not tried the ATH-M20x

[@frederf69]

my only experience with superlux is their pads; hd681, which cost almost asmuchas the set (geekria) 🤣. sound very good on verum1 HP's.

[@CustomCans]

I have herd that... I may have to try them on some other headphones

[@Mkcee]

hi there, love your content it's amazing. Just have a question maybe someone would be able to help me because i honestly have no idea. I have recently bought a sennhiser HD660s and I really enjoy them but my one driver is making a rattling noise at low bass. I'm using the headphones with a portable dac with my phone that has a balanced output jack. Is my Dac to powerful for my headphones or are they faulty

[@CustomCans]

They are probably faulty or have a hair that has poked through the foam and is touching the driver. If they are under warranty, I would probably get them swapped

[@Lumen-Fuyu]

nice video very interesting ❤, i subbed. i have the 150Ohm versions and seeing this actually kindda surprised me as the 150 ohm version is much more bassy and presence brighter, i dont have a measurement mic but mine 150ohm sounds bassy without the boomyness and the highs are fairly bright and quite harsh in some cases and very airy ,the mids are fine i didnt hear anything out of the place ,flat mids , weird sounding bass and harsh presence tuning, The 32Ohm version is soooooo much more well tuned than the 150ohm ver😢😢😢😢,, after tuning the highs a bit (decreasing about 5 db at 7k hz and 12k) the bass really came back and more forword, but it sounded very...... empty ? I dont know how to explain , sounds like the 150 ohm version bass is a bit unrealistic and around 80-100 hz i hear nothing like the drivers cant produce those frequency , i had to boost 85 hz for the rumble and boom , watching this video kindda made me regret buying 150ohm, i have an audient id4 btw, i am driving them currectly

[@seifallahdirgham3206]

What is the difference between DT700 Studio and Monitor?

[@CustomCans]

I think there is only one version of the DT700 - I know the DT770 had a Pro and Premium versions with a different headbands

[@seifallahdirgham3206]

What is the best choice for singing: Good headphones or Monitor?@@CustomCans

[@CustomCans]

@@seifallahdirgham3206 I think it is down to personal taste.

[@seifallahdirgham3206]

Great thanks !@@CustomCans

[@EliteRock]

Veeery interrsting! I'd be interested to know if the Superlux's can go as loud (short term, naturally!) with bassy material as the 770's , which are a headbanger's/bass-head's dream - I've switched to using them (now with your mods) after 20-odd years of HD580's for that reason (and 10 years of HD480's before that (which, BTW, I belatedly realised I preferred to the 580's after giving them to a friend)

[@CustomCans]

I doubt they will go as loud as the 770 but I will have to have a listen

[@EliteRock]

@@CustomCans Yah - I routinely add silly amounts of bass boost (a rising slope from < 200hz, to as much as +8dB) so that the 770's properly rattle my eyeballs - I don't think there are many cans that would take the abuse.

[@Damkina]

I'd like the closed superlux 660 more

[@CustomCans]

Do you need them ? If so, let us know what you will use them for and you can have them

[@Damkina]

I'll use them mostly in mixing and mastering my music

[@Damkina]

​@@CustomCansI will really appreciate 🙏

[@CustomCans]

@@Damkina no problem.. email [e-mail] with your address and we will send them out to you

[@solidsnake7128]

how much do those freakish ears on a stand cost?

[@CustomCans]

They are called MiniDSP E.A.R.S and cost £200-£250 ish

[@trevornmartinmartin2756]

good job

[@CustomCans]

Thanks ;)

[@h-dawg6462]

there's someone on ebay trying to sell the Superlux HD660 for £300+ right now!!! 🤣

[@CustomCans]

They must have looked up the asking price for the sennheiser HD660 ;)

[@msm1723]

ga pa da pa da paaa

[@CustomCans]

It was early in the morning ;)

[@КамильАбдуллаев-и6о]

Не знаю английский но все равно интересно.

[@CustomCans]

I don't know Russian but I am glad it was still interesting ;)

[@blakeb77]

tuto en francais la prochaine stp

[@CustomCans]

I can barely speek english :) lol.

[@somebodybodysome]

наслушался я ваших советов, купил, послушал... херня полная! сплошное разочарование! баса нет, перегруз не держат. сразу подключил с настройками так, как я слушаю акустику (пионер 616, если что) - перегруз. хрипят. я даже не поверил собственным ушам. любые, что у меня были и тем более мои текущие наушники (с чувствительностью 110db, не буду говорить какие) так не делают. их, похоже, вообще перегрузить невозможно! даже если накрутить всё, что можно - баса всё равно нет, но зато есть жуткие искажения. если и баеры dt770 такие же (а бытует мнение, что эти такие же, только даже лучше), то вообще беда. я пока в это не верю, но покупать, пока не послушаю - точно не буду. не верю! что вы там слушаете, как вообще тестируете? достаточно лишь надеть, да покрутить ручки регулировки, дабы понять какая на них реакция - сразу же становится понятно, что оно из себя представляет технически. куда там до нюансов, какие там ачх, какая там "сцена", если оно вообще не может!

[@vopseleacrilice3062]

Скорее всего брак

[@somebodybodysome]

@@vopseleacrilice3062 нет. Посредственные характеристики.