this or beyerdynamic dt 880? why?
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This headset is based on DT770. As far as music goes, it has a different sound signature than DT880. This headset will have more pronounced bass and recessed mids, while DT880 is the most neutral Beyer on this tier. If you want to read more, there's a great article on head-fi called "Sonic Differences between DT770-DT990 models": http://www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences-between-dt770-dt990-models-more . For gaming, this headset is likely to be more "fun" (immersive).
933390
The DT 880 doesn't have a mic, so if you have a decent external one, you should be covered. But personally I always prefer a full set. Their prices are almost the same, so I think you should go with gaming, IF you will use it as gaming headset.
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Kae, I haven't heard the DT-770, but what I can tell you is the Beoplay H6 is a polar opposite of all consumer headphones on the market (beats and bose etc) they are VERY bass lite and are amazingly well balanced. They are not "clinical" or overly bright, they just sound right. It is the recordings pureness that defines the sound with these. There is no coloring or tilt to the sound. I can compare them to my custom UE-4pros and they share a very close sound signature!! I would suggest that you try them out and return them to amazon if you don't like the sound. I give these a 5/5 for sound!!! Kae, I haven't heard the DT-770, but what I can tell you is the Beoplay H6 is a polar opposite of all consumer headphones on the market (beats and bose etc) they are VERY bass lite and are amazingly well balanced. They are not "clinical" or overly bright, they just sound right. It is the recordings pureness that defines the sound with these. There is no coloring or tilt to the sound. I can compare them to my custom UE-4pros and they share a very close sound signature!! I would suggest that you try them out and return them to amazon if you don't like the sound. I give... » Read More Kae, I haven't heard the DT-770, but what I can tell you is the Beoplay H6 is a polar opposite of all consumer headphones on the market (beats and bose etc) they are VERY bass lite and are amazingly well balanced. They are not "clinical" or overly bright, they just sound right. It is the recordings pureness that defines the sound with these. There is no coloring or tilt to the sound. I can compare them to my custom UE-4pros and they share a very close sound signature!! I would suggest that you try them out and return them to amazon if you don't like the sound. I give these a 5/5 for sound!!! « Show Less
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I recommend that you scan some of the user reviews for both headphone sets on Amazon.com. That way you can get many versions of people's thinking on the pros and cons of each headphone. You may even find some reviews that compare the 990's to the 598's. For me, I love both of these headphones. They are as good as one can find especially considering their reasonable price. I bought the Beyerdynamic 990-Pro-250 in December 2013, and paid about $70 less than what I paid for the Sennheiser 598s which I purchased one year earlier. Since both sets of headphones are very comparable in quality and sound, I consider the Beyerdynamics the better buy. Also, the Beyerdynamics is a little more comfortable if you plan to use them for prolonged periods of time. On the other hand, the Sennheisers are one good looking headphones and sound great, just like the Beyerdynamics. If you can get the Beyerdynamics for $50-$70 less than the Sennheisers, I would recommend you go with them instead of the Sennheisers. However, I consider both sets of headphones a real bargain. I might also mention that the Sennheisers have a very long cord (about 10ft or so), while the Beyerdynamics has a much shorter coiled cord).
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Roland A800 pro is absolutely better, no doubt about. Incomparable with any other
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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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I've developed a distrust for name brands, so on that sentiment alone, I'd go with the Audioengines. I can say from experience, though, that the A2+'s are amazing. They lack a little bit of bass, but that's to be expected, and I'm sure the Bose's would suck in that regard as well. Go with the Audioengines.
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The 8040BP is bipolar and makes for better surround and rear speakers. Chet at Def Tech confirmed this.
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They actually rotate the other way- behind your ear. They lock in place and it's pretty snug so they're less likely to fall off, and they don't bleed much at all. However, if you're doing voice, I'd go with the HD 280, or maybe the HD 25 II if you're willing to shell out that much money. The soundscape is more flat, and they're the industry standard monitor headphones. Everything's going to sound a lot bassier than the mix actually has if you use the HD DJs, since they're designed more for club music than vocals and VA work.
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I have the Beyerdynamic DT-990. I ordered these from Amazon and they are an acceptable replacement (Beyerdynamic EDT990VB Headphone Ear Pads Black). These are listed at $29.00. Fit was great. You can order directly from Beyerdynamic, but I'm not sure of the price or how long it would take to get them.
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I'm no pro; but, I thought the DT 8080BP's were about as you as you could hope for in that price range. I have a pair of 20 year old super towers from DT; and, I recently bought their most expensive super towers for about $2,000 a speaker. I'm a big DT fan.
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If you want noise isolation, look into sennheiser 280. They were too boomy for my tastes, and squeezed your brains out of your head.
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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 advise Scarlett 2i4 if you need 2 separate outputs for DJing, NI does the same but I had glitches on this soundcard. Roland is decent choice for sure, had good experience with M-Audio too.
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the DT 880s are much more bass heavy whereas these MA900s sort of lack in bass, but the rest of the sound is cleaner. The sound stage is incredible on these MA900s and comfort is bar none the best. These are also the lightest headphones ever and you will forget you are wearing anything on your head. Although, in regards to their comfort, the padding on the ear cups are sort of stiff, especially when you compare them to the soft and plush DT 880 cushions, but overall, the MA900s are still more comfortable. I do wish they had the DT880's cushiony pads and then these MA900s would be the ultimate comfort machine. the DT 880s are much more bass heavy whereas these MA900s sort of lack in bass, but the rest of the sound is cleaner. The sound stage is incredible on these MA900s and comfort is bar none the best. These are also the lightest headphones ever and you will forget you are wearing anything on your head. Although, in regards to their comfort, the padding on the ear cups are sort of stiff, especially when you compare them to the soft and plush DT 880 cushions, but overall, the MA900s are still more comfortable. I do wish they had the DT880's cushiony pads and then these MA900s would be the... » Read More the DT 880s are much more bass heavy whereas these MA900s sort of lack in bass, but the rest of the sound is cleaner. The sound stage is incredible on these MA900s and comfort is bar none the best. These are also the lightest headphones ever and you will forget you are wearing anything on your head. Although, in regards to their comfort, the padding on the ear cups are sort of stiff, especially when you compare them to the soft and plush DT 880 cushions, but overall, the MA900s are still more comfortable. I do wish they had the DT880's cushiony pads and then these MA900s would be the ultimate comfort machine. « Show Less
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Under 3500usd? A lot!! Beyer t1 sennheiser HD 700 HD 800 just some of the obvious ones
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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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I find the DT 880 the most comfortable cans I own. You should have no problem with uncomfortable earpads.