DT880 Premium (250 Ohm) in comparison with DT250 (250 Ohm), what will be better in sound quality (I like neutral sound) and comfort wearing?
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The dt250 is smoother in the highs but both are very neutral and dt880 is extremely comfortable
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As an audio engineer, I can personally tell the difference between the two models. However, to the untrained ear of a casual listener it will be very difficult to notice any difference. This will also differ from person to person as every set of ears and every human brain are just a little bit different. Therefore not every human being is capable of hearing all of the frequencies being omitted from the speakers. That being said, the difference between models is their frequency range. Ask yourself these questions before making a decision : 1) Do you commonly notice a difference in the overall sound quality when listening to music on different speakers? 2) Does your listening pleasure diminish when you notice these differences? 3) Are you the kind of person that doesn't mind spending a little more money if you know that you will be getting a better quality product? If you answered yes to these questions, then I would recommend doing as I did and purchasing the 800 model. BTW, if you're "all about that bass" the 800 will also be more appealing as the main difference is the low end frequencies as they always improve with size. I hope this was helpful! Matt. W.
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Yes there is; it is reduced but the isolation is no way as good as say the BeyerDynamic DT 1350 (say 60-70% of it, subjectively) - DT is like a gold standard. If you are in a faintly noisy environment, it probably is fine. It may even be ok in an aircraft with general noise around you, but in a dead quiet place (or room), the sounds emanating will be heard.
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I bought a pair of IE80s for my wife. The soundstage and detail seems roughly equivalent, but the IE800 has way more bass presence. Tuning the bass on the IE80s might improve it, but I did not experiment with that in my (brief) test. In terms of comfort I prefer the 800s but that's a very personal thing - some would prefer the over-the-ear setup of the 80s.
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the bass is amazing. it's fast, tight, and has tremendous range. here are the other open headphones I've listened to, in comparison: beyerdynamic dt880 32ohm - much lighter bass impact. the 880 is nowhere near the range and impact of the he400. it doesn't go as low, isn't as detailed, and isn't as impactful. sennheiser hd598 - the sennheiser has even less bass than the dt880 so the same comparison applies, but the gap between it and the he400 is even bigger. sennheiser hd600/650 - i'll lump these two together, though i'll focus more on the 650 which in my opinion has superior bass to the 600. the 650 can somewhat compete with the he400 in terms of impact. it's less controlled and detailed, but still has some decent weight. the he400 still has more detail and clarity in the bass, and probably more impact as well but it's closer than the other headphones. the bass of the 650 is very slow, so it can get muddy/boomy at times. that really doesn't happen with the he400. the planar driver is so fast even double bass drums on speed metal tracks are tight and well defined. you can hear each individual hit on the drum. the 650 is too slow so you lose that fine detail. all in all the he400 is a real star in the bass department. if you're coming off closed headphones they still might seem light at first, but once you acclimate to them you'll start to realize just how good that bass is. and if you're coming off other open headphones, you're likely going to be blown away, assuming you haven't heard audeze or other high end headphones. don't expect ear melting bass impact, it's not there. it's linear, tight, powerful, and natural sounding. by far the best bass of any headphone I've owned. hope that helps.
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I would personally go for the Sennheiser, because the AKG have low bass, so dubstep won't sound at its best. AKG are great for jazz, blues, classical and some rock; but for hip hop or dubstep that have great bass its not the perfect option.
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Noise isolation is good, as good as HD25's and they are plenty loud. Good to go.
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The Beyerdynamic web site shows 250 ohm. See the linked spec sheet. All I know is these cans are hard to drive. I finally broke down and bought a Beyerdynamic A1 amp to push these. Its not the volume that is the problem; its power needed to push these cans to accurate resolution. These are much more finicky than my AKGs or Sennheiser headphones.http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/shop/media//datenblaetter/DAT_T90_EN.pdf
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I have both. I use the 558's more because the comfort and sound is better to my ears. Since these are closed, they are better for listening outside of a quiet room.
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Both of the HD 558 and the SoundTrue are excellent headphones for the budget audiophile. There are two main differences - one related to sound and one related to comfort. The HD558 have an "open" design while the SoundTrue are "closed". Closed with keep the sound in and give you passive noise isolation while the open do not. However, some say that the open style gives more of a full or expansive sound, but I find this to be a matter of personal preference. I find the SoundTrue to be more comfortable than the HD 558. I have a large head, and the HD 558 have a slight but noticeable clamping effect while the I forget that I'm wearing the SoundTrue. I have reviewed both if you want more details. Both of the HD 558 and the SoundTrue are excellent headphones for the budget audiophile. There are two main differences - one related to sound and one related to comfort. The HD558 have an "open" design while the SoundTrue are "closed". Closed with keep the sound in and give you passive noise isolation while the open do not. However, some say that the open style gives more of a full or expansive sound, but I find this to be a matter of personal preference. I find the SoundTrue to be more comfortable than the HD 558. I have a large head, and the HD 558 have a slight but... » Read More Both of the HD 558 and the SoundTrue are excellent headphones for the budget audiophile. There are two main differences - one related to sound and one related to comfort. The HD558 have an "open" design while the SoundTrue are "closed". Closed with keep the sound in and give you passive noise isolation while the open do not. However, some say that the open style gives more of a full or expansive sound, but I find this to be a matter of personal preference. I find the SoundTrue to be more comfortable than the HD 558. I have a large head, and the HD 558 have a slight but noticeable clamping effect while the I forget that I'm wearing the SoundTrue. I have reviewed both if you want more details. « Show Less
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Hi Joe,In terms of sound quality there are pretty much the same. If you using the Etymotic in plane/train or outdoors then the quality suffers alittle. These are not noise canceling or noise softening. But as far as comfort. I prefer the Etymotic.
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The original dt-1350 is still sold on amazon through sonic electronics but does not advertise the ohm rating. The newer facelift model is 80 ohms. Both models however retail for the same price of 299.00. As far as I can tell the only difference between the two is aesthetics, the leather wraps entirely around the headband. I suggest you order yours through amazon fulfillment for only 199.00. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for your question. They both have great bass, the 88 has more articulate bass. They are wonderful sounding headphones.
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I've tried both. A sign of warning it is a weird style of ear bud, well both are. These feel more comfortable and for the price they can't be beat. There bass is better but the highs may be a little undefined but nothing to noticeable. Hope I helped.
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I just put on a set of EDT250V pads, they do fit. However, the sound is slightly altered. It is slightly more scooped (more mid-range absorbed by the Beyerdynamic pads). Anyone try something different? I want a pad that gives a little more room and comfort so my ears don't touch the harder plastic.
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The amperiors are newer. Amperior are slightly better, according to Sennheiser.I don't know the HD25, but the amperiors are excellent to me
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I have several pairs of headphones but not the Senns. I do have a big head and big ears and I find the DT 880 very comfortable.