Top 5 Studio Mixing Headphones: Comparison and Review

[@cliffordgwekwe9853]

One thing I appreciate about your review is that you actually have the equipment and it's based on experience rather than getting some info from internet... Thanks and we need more people like you and more reviews like this.

[@SeanDivine]

I appreciate that

[@famusic3997]

i spent around 4 days searching for my first mixing headphones, finally i'm getting DT-770. thank you for the insights

[@SeanDivine]

No problem! enjoy :)

[@reflexin5150]

Are you getting an amp?

[@famusic3997]

@@reflexin5150 I don’t have to get an amp but I definitely need audio interface

[@reflexin5150]

@@famusic3997 which one are you getting

[@famusic3997]

@@reflexin5150 not sure but probably I will get focusrite. Heard great things about it.

[@victornico]

This couldn’t come at a more perfect time!

[@rivella99]

I also use the HD-650 and DT-770. In addition i often apply the Sonarworks Reference for Headphone profiles in order to get even better/flatter results when mixing my songs.

[@ChrisBessy]

I tried sonarworks with my dt770 and my hd600 ........ and in my car my mixes was horrible lol ....... I think a very very flat sound is special for ears.

[@connorcerf2135]

@@ChrisBessy is there another headphone reference company you’d recommend over sonar works

[@bernardm3066]

I have the Sen 660s and the DT 770. In contrast to many people that seem to swear by the DT 770s to me they sound a bit harsh. This can be great for finding problems in the mix but for general listening they become fatiguing quickly at least for me. I can only comfortably listen to them if I eq them down a couple of db around 8kHz and 16kHz. Actually I was surprised when you described them as not harsh having already described the Sony as very bright (I haven't tried them but I am really curious to see how they sound). I have A/B mine quite a lot and when I switch between the 660s and the DT 770 the sibilants just pop out whatever I am listening to (hi hats, more bright snares, crashes you name it, are all over the place) to the point where I would drastically EQ them if I was only using the DT 770 for mixing. I would say that I am a bit more sensitive to bright sounds (and I like more warm sounds in general this is true) but the problem is the following. Many Beyer Dynamics headphones, including DT 770, have a really obvious peak around 8-9kHz in their frequency response which is measurable. And the peak is also quite extreme, it is around +9 to 10 dB SPL from the expected flat frequency response (at least according to the measurements I have seen online in a few popular review sites). So there is a big amplification there (at least on paper) and honestly I am not sure how much harsher you can get at least at this specific high treble range. I am not trying to argue with anyone's experience as this is really subjective but having them described as not harsh at all (not only by you but also many reviewers actually) and the fact that many people seem to not only not be bothered, which is understandable as people have different sensitivity to different frequencies, but not even notice any brightness in such an obvious EQ peak (it is similar to taking your DAW EQ and going in these frequencies and almost maxing them out) really strikes me as odd. Again I am not trying to say everyone is wrong but anyway I wanted to mention it in case someone has a similar experience. I might as well be reading the charts wrong too to be frank. (It is worth mentioning that below these frequencies the headphones are almost completely flat so if you are listening to something that does not have many trebles you should get a pretty accurate and not harsh at all sound). Anyway thanks for the review. Cheers.

[@Tom_Chow]

You are spot on. They are harsh indeed. There are much better headphones out there for mixing

[@YuvProd]

i just got the DT770 PRO 250 ohm and its sounds amazing!

[@BluemountScore]

same, 80 ohm here

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

What is the difference in ohms? Does it affect the sounds?

[@YuvProd]

@@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322 Something with electricity and yes it does cuz mor ohms - more power

[@amirseifert7470]

@@YuvProd קנית עם זה audio interface או מגבר?

[@YuvProd]

@@amirseifert7470 כרטיס קול יש לי כבר וכנל מגבר אוזניות בלי קשר לאוזניות

[@tHaH4x0r]

A thing about the DT770, the 32/250 ohm versions have similar drivers, but the 80 ohms have distinctly different drivers, which gives them also a distinctly different sound to the other versions. Many people (including myself) prefer the 80 ohm sound.

[@iimmyyyy]

I know this was 6 months ago but I’m just wondering how would the 80 ohm sound like? Is it more warm or punchy? Sorry if this is a dumb question

[@tHaH4x0r]

@@iimmyyyy I am an engineer by trade, so I dont really like using vague words like that. As far as I can remember (it has been a while since I tried the 250 ohm version), the 80 ohm has a stronger 'V curve', and hence is just more pleasant to listening to. It might not be 'accurate' in the sense of a flat frequency response, but if I would want that I'd look at other types of headphones anyways. I suppose people would call this 'warm' or stronger bass. What might be more important than driver response, is that the 32 ohm versions come with faux leather pads, whilst the 80 ohms come with (excellent) velour pads. That alone I think is worth it to get the 80 ohm version.

[@iimmyyyy]

@@tHaH4x0r thank you so much

[@gabrielcamberos3662]

@@tHaH4x0rwhat do you recommend for a flat and accurate response then? I’m looking for headphones to mix with and I want to be as accurate as possible

[@bikesnbeerz]

None of us believe you get hot or sweaty as you are too cool for school. | DT's for value:quality ratio. 990's here for like 12 years.

[@SeanDivine]

Have to try out the 990s! It’s Summer in NC... I do 😅

[@powermix24]

My MDR-7506 is 19 years old :) still, work flawlessly.

[@monkynutzuk]

Mine too! Never let me down

[@moonbasselectra7079]

Thanks Sean you just saved me money. I've had the DT-770 headphones for a number of years, they're a little tatty but still fully functioning & sounding great & if I hadn't seen this I might have replaced them. I agree they sound great, you could spend way more on expensive phones but there's no point. Nice job.

[@pinhead2098]

what is tatty mean? sorry i am newb

[@TheDefensivemaniac]

The cushions on the DT770’s are insane. Love mine 💯

[@711evan_v]

Been watching your channel for years regarding mixing/mastering tips, truly appreciate your insight!

[@SeanDivine]

Glad to help and appreciate the feedback!

[@omarr2423]

Right on time I was just researching for mixing headphones. Always awesome Sean

[@andersschroder2483]

Fully agree. Have them all snd tested them back to back. The DT880 Pro sounds exactly like the Airpods Pro 2.

[@fitzjameswood5486]

The Sony MD 7509 (now discontinued) had a much wider bandwidth than the 7506 and was better suited to mixing I think. The dark horse of Beyer's DT range is the 880 Pros a really great mixing headphone and has been described as Beyer's best kept secret. I would recommend anyone to give them a try.

[@leemski]

I do confirm on Beyerdynamic 880 Pro, worth a listen and use.

[@starkid9736]

i had the 880s for 10 years i never grow warm with them 8k boost to open not tight im very happy with my mdr 7506 closed design tight and the bass just seems right

[@Darkred11]

What about the treble boost and the bass roll-off? Do you use the dt880 pro with something like Sonnarworks? I'm trying to decide between dt880 pro/dt770 pro/HD 600/HD 650, for mixing hard rock

[@pinhead2098]

@@Darkred11 they are paid sponsors dont expect an answer

[@compucorder64]

The Sony MDR-7506 are mix engineer Andrew Shep's headphones of choice. For recording, or just listening, I really like the DT-770s. For mixing, I like the Beyerdynamic DT-880 Pros, with SoundID Reference. Hifiman Sundara/Ananda/Edition XS, and Ollo M5X, or the Beyer 1990 Pro might be interesting to me too, further down the line.

[@billyhughes9776]

I'm watching your vid and waiting for the #1 headphone thinking "oh man, these are gonna be expensive". Not only are they not, I already own three pairs! Ha.....

[@SeanDivine]

😁

[@liviumititelu7397]

Could you gift me one please hahah

[@pinhead2098]

@@SeanDivine did u have any issues with the treble at higher volumes? im hearing this is a common issue (in regard to sp5)

[@mihailmilev9909]

Yeah same lol

[@mihailmilev9909]

20th like

[@IamRami]

@Sean Divine I see that Fireface on your desk! what kind of cable management do you have - you don't happen to have a video of that do you?

[@SeanDivine]

Lots of cable ties 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6CpfZd5rptpidU

[@IamRami]

@@SeanDivine thanks for the link to the video, I wouldn't be mad if you had an hour long version of that video with even more in depth explanation, lol. I need to use my AES, not sure why I didn't think of that coming out from my preamp

[@therubbscreative]

Thanks a lot for this Sean. Right on time.

[@peterpetrovski8053]

what do you think about the HD600 vs HD650? A lot of good producers in my environment recommend the 600s over the 650s for sounding more accurate

[@Rhythmattica]

Recently needed some good phones for temp mixing.... So after alot of research.. Bought the HD600's......What sealed the deal was Bob Katz saying thats his choice. Couldnt be happier.

[@ChrisBessy]

@@Rhythmattica I use my hd600 on my focusrite 2i4 and love them. But when I listen my mix in my car its never very good .... and I cant good mix the bass with them. It's because I need a better amp you think ?

[@andymcbain5441]

@@ChrisBessy The HD600 aren’t brilliant for sub bass. Try Sonarworks which will help correct for that 👍

[@tractorgt]

All interesting choices. 👍 I was surprised not to see the 990's. I found the 770's to be very difficult to mix on. About 25 yrs ago I had an earlier version of the Sony's that sounded a bit better. The 7506's are great when paired with a 15 band eq though.

[@theelaveaux]

My headphones broke this morning and then this comes out 👌👌👌

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks for a great video - very useful

[@Schodemeiss]

I can vouch for the much improved OLLO Audio S4X model, they're stunning!

[@bryanpaez8886]

Rdrrdr

[@Nayah9]

I sent my Ollo S4X 1.1 back because even though sound quality is great, they are missing a lot of high end so you can't trust your mixes. Also the ear pads are too small so they sit on the ears which is painful with the high clamping force. However Ollo is currently working on bigger ear pads for the next version. Maybe they'll fix the missing treble too, who knows. For now, I'd advise waiting until the next version with bigger pads comes out.

[@anteupbeats]

I love the DT990 pros but I definitely need an audio interface. As they are the 250 ohms

[@MajesteX]

Because of the same reason I decided to buy Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 to feed my DT-770 Pro 250 Ohm and yeah it gives quietly clear and powerful sound

[@burakakan8341]

I have audio interface but they say 250 ohms model needs amp, is that true?

[@piermckenzie6297]

@@burakakan8341 check your interface's ohm output

[@raphexe]

Have you tried the Audio Technica R70X ? Comfort is second to none, and amazing sound :)

[@distortingjack]

The best non-Audeze headphones

[@FLXN.09]

What would you recommend for EDM production house, techno, trance etc

[@DreErdna]

U inspired me to get the DT’s. I use them for music and also gaming which sounds awesome ! Thanks for the great video & have a great day!!

[@SeanDivine]

gaming with the dt770 sounds fun 😎🙌

[@DreErdna]

Sean Divine yeah man try it sometime! I played red dead redemption 2 with em. #Classic

[@JaMard80]

Sean, Have you tried the DT-990 pro open back for mixing? I use the DT-770 80 Ohm and I love them 🎧

[@PassionforSound]

Nice take on these headphones, thank you!

[@81rockstar1]

That's the difference between the 80ohm and 250 ohm in the DT770 Beyerdynamic? Thanks

[@KalambaMusic]

I ordered the MDR as soon as he said 15years 😅

[@AlepouTV]

Why my dt770 pro 250 sounds clear.. But without details on the songs... Are all the same.. I cant mix and Master like this... 😓

[@srosh218]

Thanks for the review Sean, and 15 years my God 😇🙏

[@saricubra2867]

Nice 3-way studio monitors you have there. I have the DT770 Pro 32ohm, i listened music on 2-way Adam Audio speakers, Genelec, Dynaudio and others, not impressed vs the 770 Pros.

[@donvittoriosierra]

I've had issues with beyerdynamics drivers having low power handling, Is that the case for you as well on the dt770-80 ohm?

[@pumbabeats420]

I use Beyerdynamic DT-880 pro. They do lack lowend and some highs are to high. I do like them do, but ears get a bit tired after long sessions. I did try Sonnarworks reference 4 and it does make it a bit better, but i dont like running another software for correction, and i feel that they remove a bit of the details to.

[@ChrisBessy]

same here, I returned them because no sub bass and for me the trebles are not flat .... and some sibilance too ..... :(

[@Darkred11]

What did you end up getting instead? I'm trying to decide between dt880 pro/dt770 pro/HD 600/HD 650

[@tom22333]

Thx! 770s came in yesterday

[@H_Oscarsson]

There's actually three versions of the Beyerdynamic. There's a 35 Ohm aswell...

[@Aledan98]

32*, there was even a 16 Ohm version but was limited edition.

[@kierenmoore3236]

The headphones pre in your UFX can’t drive the higher ohm DT-770s, then … ? Or you just wanted to be able to use them with your phone, etc, too … ? Did you try out the higher ohms model with your UFX, at all? Cheers!! 😎🙏🏼

[@SeanDivine]

Have not tried the higher ohm models. And yes, I do like the flexibility to use with any device outside of the studio. I’m actually using the DT700 Pro X most often now and they’re the best of both worlds 👍

[@jlc5271]

I'm gonna get the new model Ollo audio s4x for christmas

[@BCRilakuma]

For No.5 it is very bright and harsh and the cups are easily damage. It is nearly no bass😱 For HD650 it is lack of high-en. If used it for mixing, the mix will be easily too bright. Although it is very light, it make my head so painful foot long time working because of the head bend. Honestly, I can’t comment those headphones I haven’t own ever. My favourite headphones for mixing is HD800S. It is very light and comfortable. The sounds is so accurate and flat.😁 Moreover, one of the most famous mixing engineer in Hong Kong, sometimes he will use Audeze LCD-4 for mixing and mastering. Recently I have bought Hi-X65. I feel it sounds more accurate than HD660, but the head bend issue is same as HD660.

[@saucey99]

650s best hands down!

[@G-N-D]

Sean bro , dunno if someone ask you already, but whats that graphic equalizer looking like a tablet near your monitor? Thank you!

[@SeanDivine]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHi3m6d4oKeApMk

[@G-N-D]

@@SeanDivine thank you bro, appreciate You 😊

[@ellenkuo5892]

Just wondering how about ATH-M50x for mixing?

[@SeanDivine]

I like them for tracking, not so much for mixing. I find the low end to be very misleading IMO

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

I use MDRs to record and 770s to mix down. Recording takes more abuse and the 770s are more expensive. Plus 770s seem to have almost too little bass and too much sound separation. But who can tell? What do you use as a reference, they are the standard. Otherwise I have ATH M40X and HD280 Pro. I like both but they seem to add bass. Just got the M50X in the mail. Whoa. Those are amazing.

[@contraspower6302]

What about beyerdyanmics dt 990?

[@StageShout]

I have those as well...not as good as my DT 770. Low end on the 990s and mids become extremely hard to reference. DT 770 ARE Far...superior

[@kulli22yearsagoedited36]

@@StageShout theyre more natural in the low end. theyre still easy to reference. dt990s are great but the harsh high end is what i dont like.

[@NVRLOSTT]

I have the Audio technica M40x’s right now. What’s an upgrade do you think from that? I record/ mix and master hip hop.

[@andyhardwickmusiccomposer]

Really great comparison video. Can I ask - been working HD650s with a headphone amp for a few years, but am going to need to move to closed backed for a little while. Do you think the DT770s would be my best move? Being that you've used both, I'd very much appreciate your take. Thanks.

[@SeanDivine]

hey Andy, the 650 has better imaging and smoother highs IMO... I prefer the low end response of the 770. I've heard good things about the 1770 and those would likely be a closer match in terms of performance / price to the 650.

[@andyhardwickmusiccomposer]

@@SeanDivine Hey, thanks so much Sean. I'll try those out

[@playautumn-vk4mh]

Can you please suggest a good headphone for mixing and mastering clean and distorted guitars for rock music?

[@ernieg]

Will the apollo x4 do for the DT770 ? 80 ohms

[@SeanDivine]

Yep, should work well!

[@sailorpollockcombs37]

thank you i needed this

[@PAraboliconly]

Thanks bro great review.

[@bestrickie2]

Hello, your videos are very helpful so thanks and I have seen all three pairs of headphones you have advertised. I’m actually looking for a pair of headphones which have a very good quality jack plug and or replaceable jack plug if needs be. I notice you advertised Beyerdynamic DT-770 models? I’m only looking for monitor headphones for home use mastering mixing with GarageBand and Logic. Which would you recommend for home use for mixing and singing recording vocals? Can I see a picture of the cable and jack plug on the Beyerdinaic D-770 headphones please?

[@SeanDivine]

Hey Rickie, the 770s are great. However, the new DT 700 Pro X have an updated design with replaceable cable. I would recommend giving those a look! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7Mq5p5g8yqqJI

[@bestrickie2]

@@SeanDivine oh thanks. I’ve got a photo of the DT-770 Beyerdynamic 32 OHM headphones, are these the ones I’ve described you are referring to? I wish I could show you the picture though they might well be the same as you are talking about. Yes being able to replace the cable may be important as the jack plugs connected to the cable tends to wear out and balance of sound deteriorate after a lot of use.

[@meanwhileinespoo1265]

Hi Sean... hey would you think that the neumann ndh 30 are better than the HD 650... the Neumans are only 270 euros more... the struggle... would appreciate your view ... thank you Sean

[@SeanDivine]

I haven't tried the Neumann :/

[@BurgundyKRO]

Awesome video! Thanks dude!

[@olas1883]

Great video thank you very informative

[@arinzei.7496]

Great video, thanks!

[@contraspower6302]

Do you recommend dt770 80ohm version for mixing? Or 250 ohm version is must?

[@wrightgrimani]

Hi Sean. Could you kindly recommend 1 or 2 headphones for an upgrade of my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm? The main intention is to mix with headphones in a more truthful way (without spending a fortune). I thank you in advance.

[@SeanDivine]

In my opinion, the HD650 and DT1990 are some of the most detailed / accurate for mixing but they're pricey. I've also heard good things about Audeze (manny model) but haven't tried them personally.

[@wrightgrimani]

@@SeanDivineThanks for your advice Sean. I really appreciate your work. I would like to ask you what differences do you think there might be between the HD650 and the HD600. The latter are particularly dated but still seem to be highly esteemed today

[@proverbalizer]

Great review thanks. I thought most people recommend open headphones for mixing/mastering. Surprised to see so many closed backs on the list

[@SeanDivine]

It comes down to preference :) For the styles I typically work on, closed back have a better low end representation imo

[@diyumusik1783]

I got 2 different sony mdr series. Never give it away!!

[@Platinum_XYZ]

Never let it down!

[@cjkiley3914]

I have the 770 80 ohms and they sound so quiet on my Apollo FireWire. I’m also have akg k240 studios which I’ve had for a long time. They are open back and pretty cheap but I’ve used them for awhile and mainly use it as my primary mixing headphone

[@ChrisBessy]

do you have good mix results with k240 ? i am searching the best for finish my tracks ......

[@cjkiley3914]

@@ChrisBessy I’ve been using them for awhile, basically since I first started making music. My mixes turn out nice but my ears have adjusted to them considering how long I have used them for now. They are not the best headphone by any means on the market but I find them to have a fairly balanced frequency response. If you are looking for a first time headphone that’s cheap, good material (I’ve only replaced the ear cups to get a softer more comfortable feel with them) and fairly balanced then I would suggest them. I plan on possibly getting a pair of audiotechnica at mx50 possibly soon however but more for the production side of things because the low end is boosted somewhat. In the end it just comes down to doing the work, managing time, and being patient. You can even get great mixes using apple earbuds. I occasionally use apple earbuds as a reference sometimes when mixing so my mixes have the capability to translate on other devices

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

I have the DT-770 pros. They're great, but they don't have enough low end for me. Which of these has the best for low end?

[@SeanDivine]

Check out the DT 700 Pro X. They were released after I filmed this and they're the ones I use over the 770s now.

[@officialnastymix8197]

Still waiting for you to put out divine mixing chain for the (waves studio rack 11 version). Please do that, cant wait to purchase that cos i have just upgraded my waves bundle

[@SeanDivine]

Stay tuned :)

[@officialnastymix8197]

@@SeanDivine Purchased already...

[@casyno1]

Yamaha HPH MT7 vs DT770 80ohm for mixing/mastering ?

[@Scotlanz]

I've got Shure SR940s. I'd like to try the Sennheisers and the Adams too. My monitors are Adams S3As and A7xs so I should really get the full set. 😆

[@emreuludogann]

i have dt770. i cant mix with him. but it is easy to hear distortions, reverbs and rough balances (also comps) . big no no for end mix. I dont believe that you can ever mix with headphones. good for tracking.

[@HooKraZe]

I just bought a pair of Audio-Technica ATX-M50x headphones. The both the high and low end are pretty detailed. The mids sound great too.

[@substance90]

I find the mids very recessed while the highs are super harsh and exaggerated. EQ helps to some extent.

[@ChrisBessy]

@@substance90 yes for me the m50x was not flat ..... and not comfortable compared to my dt770 lol ..... :)

[@dopesnare]

Great quality video and information thanks bro!

[@SeanDivine]

thanks bro 🙏

[@NickElliott182]

Which headphone output or headphone amplifier would you reccomend for 250 ohm headphones?

[@cuentadosdos5480]

Hi sean, Don't you find the dt990pro better than the dt770pro for mixing? The price is similar (in my country).

[@vivipedia]

Thank you for review, I'm going to buy 770s😊

[@tobiruno]

would you recommend beyerdynamic dt-770 or the dt-990 pro better? Thanks ! I have an Appolo twin x as audio interface also.

[@Cxldy1Milli]

Yo, it's like 2 weeks now that I'm trying to upgrade my mixing headphones but I'm a bit confused now, would you actually suggest to buy the dt-770 80 ohm version for mixing-only? Isn't it closed back? Thanks in advance for any advice!

[@JermaineJmusic]

do you decide to get these? I'm debating wether to order some

[@lazarethneptune6969]

Are the Beyerdynamic DT-770 80 Ohm (Closed Back) good for mixing and mastering?

[@accentontheoff]

Hi Sean just a quick, very basic question. Someone who lives near a traffic prone area should avoid open backs right? Thanks for your videos.

[@SeanDivine]

the main issue with open backs will be the bleed coming OUT of the headphones...however, yes, if you have heavy outside noise an isolated closed back would be better!

[@accentontheoff]

@@SeanDivine I have outside noise. So am worried about that. Thanks!

[@kulli22yearsagoedited36]

@@accentontheoff when using open backs, when you actually play the sound u cannot hear anything from outside of the headphones if it isnt actually LOUD.

[@accentontheoff]

@@kulli22yearsagoedited36 Yep. So a small amount of noise is manageable. Thanks!

[@kulli22yearsagoedited36]

@@accentontheoff definitely. even when people are playing loud music in the other room i cant hear anything if i have music playing to my ears on my hd650's which are really open

[@julianar_music]

Hi Sean, good review. Do u recommend the Beyerdynamics for genres like Deep House, House, Minimal? Thxs!!

[@SeanDivine]

Yep! I’ve mixed many genres with them, great phones!

[@PoZoLe7113]

What kind of headphones should i get if imma record my vocals and mix ?

[@xivashh]

Thats literally what the videos about

[@sa_onbeat]

Can a tascam us-122 mkii run a dt 770 80 ohm or 250 ohm?

[@akmakeabeat]

Great review Sean! Would you still recommend dt 770 pro or there’s a better option around the same price now as they are bit old? Also which ohm version would be good to use with id4 mkii interface?

[@SeanDivine]

The 770 are still great. I'd recommend checking out the new DT 700 Pro X kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7Mq5p5g8yqqJI

[@Nayah9]

​@@SeanDivine I've owned both the 700 Pro X and the 770 80ohm. The 700 Pro X has a big spike in the mid bass resulting in unnaturally loud and tiring kicks, lacks treble, vocals are too recessed and everything sounds slightly veiled. The 770 has a big spike in the treble which can also get tiring but otherwise has a more balanced sound, better soundstage and better clarity. I returned the 700 Pro X and kept the 770.

[@StageShout]

DT 770....agreed. Best headphones on the planet hands down. I've had them all. You just can't beat them in sound quality and comfort.

[@DaveChips]

I kinda like 990/1990 more 😅

[@ChrisBessy]

yes but how mix a good kick and bass with them :( its not flat bro ...... for the rest dt770 is the king !!

[@offTheMedsYe]

this is a great video. only mystery to me is how one would point out the high-end on the Adam and Sony, yet totally ignore the typical "Mt. Beyer" peak on the 770s. Super hyped treble is the Beyer signature sound, and it's fatiguing af.

[@SeanDivine]

In my experience, the 770s are very dependent on the headphone amp. I have the 80ohm version - they’re not nearly as bright as the others mentioned, not fatiguing at all to my ears.

[@Masssch]

If you had to put Sony MDR 7506's vs Sony WH-1000XM4's in a scale of 1-10 for best music listening expierince, what would that be in your opinion? (Example like 5.2 vs 7). Was curious to ask - thank you.

[@v3tte345]

Does the ssl2+ interface just have weak headphone amps then? Cause I just bought the DT770s & they dont get nearly as loud as my ath m50x like I need them to.

[@SeanDivine]

which ohm version of the 770?

[@v3tte345]

@@SeanDivine 80 Ohm version.. I figured that would be low enough but I guess not without a headphone amp

[@kennyp54]

@@v3tte345 Interesting. I am looking at the SSL2+/DT770-80 ohm combo right now so it's not encouraging to read the SSL2+ is not driving the DT 770's well. I wonder how the SSL2+ drives the 300 ohm HD650's..??

[@ChrisBessy]

@@kennyp54 same question here ! I have hd600 with a focusrite 2i4 ...... how sounds with ssl2 ?

[@Submersed24]

Just out of curiosity I'm looking for high quality headphones that are super pleasant to listen to with high bass. I usually use the ones that sound best to make the song and don't use the flat response until I actually need to mix. I noice that I lose a lot inspiration when using mix headphones to produce lmao. (Like concert quality open back)

[@SeanDivine]

Check out my review of the new Beyerdynamic Pro X. They’re great 👍

[@kidsonicofficial]

My DT770s developed a buzzing in the left ear which led to it completely dying. The right ear is fine but it means that I can't produce on them anymore. I have had to revert back to the headphones that came with the focusrite scarlett 2i2 1st gen which are really uncomfortable. So as a result I'm looking at getting a new pair with a removeable cable to eliminate this problem.

[@SeanDivine]

Check out the DT 700 Pro X. They have a removable cable 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7Mq5p5g8yqqJI

[@indirecords7438]

Sean please do a similar top 5 for mic under 150-200 $

[@YungCokeMusic]

How is the sound stage for the DT-770’s?

[@SeanDivine]

As with any headphone, that can be one of the tougher aspects of a mix to judge, overall though, solid!

[@martinruhlmann1288]

I have the DT770 and the HD650 and I love them. Also my AKG702

[@akfortyfo7024]

Which ones do you like the best for mixing?

[@gocrazysirg]

I’m on fl on my desk top. Do I need anything else or can I just buy the headphones and be good?

[@bonillajy]

I'm deciding between the 990pro and the 770pro to mix and master trap music, which one do I choose?

[@SeanDivine]

I haven't tried the 990... obviously, big fan of the 770 :)

[@gphiproductions]

Nice comparison review! Very helpful! 👊🏽 🎶 🎧 👍🏽

[@azj02]

Hello Master, thank you for your valuable videos . I have a problem , I use Eris 5 speakers for mixing And I compare it with the reference song , Everything sounds great , But with the phone speaker, the volume of my song is much louder than the reference song And this is very annoying . I even tried SonarWorks but my problem was not solved . I have an audio technic ath-m20x headphones But it does not have a good sound , My sound card is saffire pro 14 , And I do not know what to do to have a good mix . I have been mixing hip hop songs for 4 years And now I need a higher quality to earn credit ... The acoustics of my room are relatively good, but I work in a 3 * 3 room. Where do you think the problem comes from? Do I need to replace my speakers or buy a open back headphone ? But which model is better? I am in Iran and due to economic problems I have to choose cheap equipment I had several training courses with Iranian mix engineers, but my problem still persists Please help me how to solve my problem🙏❤️

[@maxlarsen]

Have you tried ollo S4X ?

[@CHUCHOMERCHAN]

thank you very useful info

[@FiveFigsDigital]

Listening on DT-770s. Love them. I guess I made a smart decision.

[@DalleyMusic]

Any thoughts on the Audio Technica ath-m50x anyone?

[@SeanDivine]

they're good headphones... I always had a hard time getting the low end to translate (they're quite hyped). the headband also started falling apart on me :/

[@ITRiBUTEI]

to me they color the sound too much... but theyre still very popular. cant go wrong with em i just dont find em accurate for my preference. i use the DT-770 PRO and theyre amazing

[@DalleyMusic]

@@SeanDivine Thank you. Love your videos, they are great and very helpful!

[@YungCokeMusic]

Depends on the kind of music you are aiming to produce / mix. Me as a trap / hip-hop producer they just didn’t cut it. The low end isn’t well defined. Sort of muddy. Sound stage wasn’t that great to me either. Personally feel they are the most overrated headphones on the market.

[@DalleyMusic]

@@YungCokeMusic What do you recommend?

[@veritas2022]

If I get the DT770 PRO's or other headphones to connect and listen to music on my laptop should I get any other device to make the music sound better?

[@SeanDivine]

the 770s are pretty solid without a headphone amp - go for the 80 ohm version

[@veritas2022]

@@SeanDivine Thanks

[@theclaverman]

Does that mean you like mixing on the dt770`s more than the HD650`s?

[@SeanDivine]

I use both for different situations... currently using the DT 700 Pro X / DT770 for mixing and the HD650 primarily for mastering

[@PewDieC8kes]

Super awesome 👏🤘🏽🤘🏽🔥🔥🔥