Scan Pro Audio Recommended - These are fantastic monitor headphones for studio work, extremely detailed and neutral, the 600ohm variant get as close to the "flat" response ideal as you would expect for a sub £250 headphone - Note: These are 600 Ohm headphones, you WILL need a dedicated headphone amp to get anything like decent volume the best of them, you want to be looking at the likes of the Creative E5 Combo DAC / Amp (our favourite for studio work, due to its optical, USB and analogue inputs) or Geek Out 720 USB DAC.
If anything of the legendary DT 880 could have been improved, it has been realised with this version. This top headphone combines the strengths of open and closed headphones. The complete sound spectrum is reproduced in detail from the deepest sub bass to the highest highs. This semi-open, dynamic headphone is also manufactured in Germany.
The DT 880's semi-open, over-the-ear design offers slightly increased sound isolation and reduced noise leakage, while retaining the high fidelity normally associated with open-back headphones. The adjustable headband lets you easily create the perfect fit for extended periods of listening comfort. Anywhere you need high-resolution audio performance, the DT 880 delivers with immersive, isolated sound and wearable comfort.
Dynamic Transducer for Increased Fidelity and Performance Without exception, beyerdynamic manufactures the dynamic transducer systems that go into their headphones in-house. From the magnet and diaphragm to the careful wiring and circuitry, beyerdynamic controls quality at all levels of manufacturing, ensuring superior engineering in their headphones down to the smallest detail.
An extremely strong neodymium magnet system offers the DT 880 highly detailed sound reproduction quality, and is mechanically very robust. This increased efficiency also leaves the DT 880 with greater power reserves for precise linear response that is especially suited for high-performance audio applications where precise audio reproduction is the most important consideration, and dedicated equipment is available such as a headphone amplifier.
Special Features
• Semi-open back design. • Neutral, balanced sound. • Robust spring steel headband. • Single-sided cable. • Soft headband pad. • Gold-plated 1/8" mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) and 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm).
• Transmission type: Wired • Headphone design (operating principle): Semi-open • Headphone impedance: 600 ohms • Headphone frequency response: 5 - 35.000 Hz • Nominal sound pressure level: 96 dB • Construction: Circumaural (around the ear) • Cable & plug: Stereo jack plug 3.5 mm (1/8") & ¼“ adapter (6.35 mm) • Net weight without packaging: 290 g