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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

The closed-back studio standard since 1985, in 32, 80 and 250 ohm versions; comfortable and durable, with a fixed cable.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 ohm at an angle

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6 of 7 professional reviews recommend it
Best for
Recording, monitoring and long sessions where comfort and isolation matter.
Skip it if
You need a detachable cable, a portable headphone or a flat treble.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 7 professional reviews and 66 owner reviews: plenty of evidence.

Six of seven professional reviews recommend it as a comfortable, durable studio standard with clear sound at a fair price, and 66 owners read at Thomann and Guitar Center say the same; the fixed cable, a treble peak and the 250 ohm version's need for an amp are the recurring reservations.

6 recommend1 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Comfortable for hours, with soft velour pads
  • Clear, detailed sound that is a studio standard for tracking and monitoring
  • Durable build with replaceable pads, headband and parts
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  • Strong value for the price
  • Tight, punchy bass and good isolation for a closed back

What to know first

  • The cable is fixed and long; a damaged one means a repair, not a swap
  • Not neutral to every ear: bass-forward or a recessed midrange
  • A treble peak around 6 to 10 kHz that some find harsh or fatiguing
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  • The 250 ohm version is quiet from a laptop or phone without a headphone amp
  • Ear pads and headband pad wear with daily useReplaceable part
  • Bulky and not a travel headphone
See the 7 reviews behind this

7 professional reviews (6 recommend, 1 mixed); 66 owner reviews read at Thomann (80 ohm and 250 ohm pages) and Guitar CenterCompiled 2026-10-15How this is compiled

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Before you buy

Released
1985
Status
Current

Works with

  • Phones and laptops32 ohm version

    Beyerdynamic labels the 32 ohm version for mobile devices; it has a 1.6 m straight cable and weighs 325 g Beyerdynamic, checked 2026-10-15

  • Audio interfaces and mixers80 ohm version

    Beyerdynamic calls the 80 ohm version its universal studio pick; it has a 3 m straight cable and weighs 345 g Beyerdynamic, checked 2026-10-15

  • Headphone amps and consoles250 ohm version

    Beyerdynamic labels the 250 ohm version for professional devices; it has a 3 m coiled cable and weighs 380 g Beyerdynamic, checked 2026-10-15

  • 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm outputsAdapter in the box

    The fixed cable ends in a gold-plated 3.5 mm mini jack, and a 6.35 mm adapter is supplied for larger sockets Beyerdynamic (DT 770 PRO data sheet), checked 2026-10-15

You’ll also need

  • A headphone amp for the 250 ohm versionNot in the box

    Beyerdynamic's label for the 250 ohm version is 'Professional Devices'; its 'Universal Studio' pick is the 80 ohm version and its 'Mobile Devices' pick the 32 ohm Beyerdynamic, checked 2026-10-15

  • Replacement ear pads in timeSpare part

    Velour EDT 770 V pads, soft PVC EDT 770 S pads and the BN 59-53/D headband pad are listed as replacement parts Beyerdynamic (DT 770 PRO data sheet), checked 2026-10-15

  • A caseNot in the box

    The box holds the headphones, a 6.35 mm adapter and a drawstring bag; Beyerdynamic sells the Hardcase PRO and DT Hardcase separately Beyerdynamic, checked 2026-10-15

Key specs

Type
Closed-back, over-ear studio headphones; wired, no remote
Transducer
Dynamic, closed
Ear coupling
Circumaural (around the ear)
Weight
325 g (32 Ω), 345 g (80 Ω), 380 g (250 Ω) per the data sheet; 375 g including the cable for the 80 Ω version per the product page
Impedance
32 Ω, 80 Ω or 250 Ω (three versions)
Cable
Single-sided, fixed: 1.6 m straight (32 Ω); 3 m straight (80 Ω); 3 m coiled (250 Ω)
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Jack plug
Gold-plated 3.5 mm mini stereo jack with a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) adapter
Frequency response
5 – 35,000 Hz
Sensitivity
96 dB nominal SPL; THD under 0.2 %; power handling 100 mW
Versions
32 Ω for mobile devices; 80 Ω universal studio; 250 Ω for professional devices (Beyerdynamic's labels)
Ambient noise isolation
approx. 20 dBA (32 Ω version); approx. 18 dBA (80 Ω and 250 Ω versions)
Headband pressure
approx. 3.5 N (data sheet); the product page gives a firm fit for professional use of approx. 3.5 to 5.5 N
Ear pads
Soft velour, replaceable (EDT 770 V); spring steel headband with a replaceable headband pad
In the box
Headphones, 6.35 mm jack adapter, drawstring bag
Made in
Handcrafted in Germany (Beyerdynamic)

15 of 15 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Rory TassellWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

Six of seven reviews recommend it, and 66 owners read at Thomann and Guitar Center repeat it: comfortable for hours, built to last with replaceable pads, and clear enough to be a studio standard for the price. The reservations repeat too: the cable is fixed, a treble peak tires some ears, and the 250 ohm version is quiet without an amp. Buy the 80 ohm for an interface or laptop, the 250 ohm for a headphone amp, the 32 ohm for phones.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. Beyerdynamic still lists the DT 770 PRO in 32, 80 and 250 ohm versions, alongside the newer DT 770 PRO X.

What it is

The DT 770 PRO is a closed-back, over-ear studio headphone from Beyerdynamic, handcrafted in Germany and sold in three impedance versions on one product page: 32 ohms, which Beyerdynamic labels for mobile devices; 80 ohms, its universal studio pick; and 250 ohms, for professional devices (Beyerdynamic product page). What Hi-Fi? dates the DT 770 to 1985, five years after the DT 880, and Beyerdynamic has revised it since; the newer DT 770 PRO X, which MusicRadar says has eclipsed but not replaced it, sits beside it in the range.

All three versions share a dynamic driver, a 5 to 35,000 Hz response, 96 dB nominal sensitivity, velour ear pads and a spring steel headband (data sheet). They differ in cable and weight: the 32 ohm version has a 1.6 m straight cable and weighs 325 g, the 80 ohm a 3 m straight cable at 345 g, and the 250 ohm a 3 m coiled cable at 380 g. The cable is single-sided and fixed, and ends in a gold-plated 3.5 mm plug with a 6.35 mm adapter. Beyerdynamic quotes about 18 dBA of isolation from ambient noise for the 80 and 250 ohm versions and about 20 dBA for the 32 ohm.

The ear pads and headband pad are replaceable, and the data sheet lists velour, soft PVC and black velour pad sets as spare parts. The box holds the headphones, the adapter and a drawstring bag; Beyerdynamic sells the Hardcase PRO and DT Hardcase separately. Among the headphones with pages here, the Sennheiser HD 25 is the on-ear DJ standard; the DT 770 PRO is the over-ear studio one.

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