If you want Star Trek styling, these aren't the headphones for you. And if you're shepherding your pennies, it's not hard to find headphones that cost half as much as the DT 880s, and certainly aren't only half as good. Read more

BeyerDynamic DT 880 PRO Headphones

The DT 880 PRO is a very well balanced performer that offers neutral tonal balance, an enchantingly “pure” sound, and a measure of clarity that falls only a few clicks short of the performance of the best $500 models. But plan on buying a gutsy headphone amp if you want to hear these ’phones sound their best. Read more

Beyerdynamic DT 880 Headphones

If you like lots of high-frequency sparkle from your headphones, the Beyerdynamic DT 880s may be just the ticket. Similarly, if your headphone amp has rolled-off highs, the DT 880s could compensate. However, matching strength with weakness is the wrong way to create a satisfying playback system. You want good-sounding components across the board, not good sound mixed with mediocre or bad. There are plenty of satisfied Beyerdynamic DT 880 fans and only an audition will... Read more