[NujaBlessed]

i'm looking to buy a pair dt880's, but there seems to be different versions?
i'm familiar with:
2003 pro version with the flat grills on the outside of the cups
2005 premium version that comes with a leather carrying case (headband known to disintegrate into sticky mess)
2011(?) version that comes in a sealed gray box with the new leather snap-on headband cover
 
just wondering if there are any audible differences between the 2005 and 2011/new version as i have auditioned the 2005 versions and am set on buying a pair.

 

[NujaBlessed]

bump!

 

[NujaBlessed]

bump!

 

[zazex]

Probably all you want/need to know on the subject:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/comparison-beyerdynamic-dt-880-32-ohm-dt-880-250-ohm-and-dt-880-600-ohm-headphones
 
 
Also worth a look:
 
http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/service/faqs/faq-for-headphones.html
 
http://kenrockwell.com/audio/beyer/dt-880.htm

 

[PurpleAngel]

Quote:

i'm looking to buy a pair dt880's, but there seems to be different versions?
i'm familiar with:
2003 pro version with the flat grills on the outside of the cups
2005 premium version that comes with a leather carrying case (headband known to disintegrate into sticky mess)
2011(?) version that comes in a sealed gray box with the new leather snap-on headband cover
 
just wondering if there are any audible differences between the 2005 and 2011/new version as i have auditioned the 2005 versions and am set on buying a pair.

Beyerdynamic DT880
Pro 250-Ohm,
Premium 32-Ohm, Premium 250-Ohm, Premium 600-Ohm
 
They all need a decent headphone amplifier to sound their best.
What source(s) are you plugging headphones into?

 

[NujaBlessed]

bump!

 

[pataburd]

Having owned/heard them all, except the 32 ohm version, my ranking, from most to least favorite, goes as follows Pro 250-ohm (aka DT880/2003), Premium 600-ohm, Premium 250-ohm.  
 
Even after having owned the prestigious T1, my all-time favorite is still the Pro 250-ohm.  The Premium 250-ohm was one of the most disappointing set of headphones I've ever owned.

 

[MomijiTMO]

If ChineseKiwi was still here, he'd be in this thread saying how awesome the 600 ohm version is.

Get the latest 250 or 600 ohm premium versions. I never understood the love with the Pro models but that's just my view.

 

[shamankl]

check this out, all credit goes to zombiex
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences-between-dt770-dt990-models-more
 
i dont think beyer changed their model since 2005
 

 

[TwelveTrains]

  Having owned/heard them all, except the 32 ohm version, my ranking, from most to least favorite, goes as follows Pro 250-ohm (aka DT880/2003), Premium 600-ohm, Premium 250-ohm.  
 
Even after having owned the prestigious T1, my all-time favorite is still the Pro 250-ohm.  The Premium 250-ohm was one of the most disappointing set of headphones I've ever owned.

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I am currently in the market for a version of the DT880's and I am curious to why you prefer the Pro model to both the premium models. And also what disappointed you about the Premium 250 Ohm version? Any input would be appreciated!

 

[ScareDe2]

Having owned/heard them all, except the 32 ohm version, my ranking, from most to least favorite, goes as follows Pro 250-ohm (aka DT880/2003), Premium 600-ohm, Premium 250-ohm.

Even after having owned the prestigious T1, my all-time favorite is still the Pro 250-ohm. The Premium 250-ohm was one of the most disappointing set of headphones I've ever owned.

Bump. I also think the premium chrome edition 250 ohms is not very good. It sounds boomy and perhaps a little too smooth in the higher region. Hard to say if it's the extra bass or the recessed treble. It is not like anything that I have read about the DT880. Many says it is bass light and a bit too bright on top. The chrome premium version if the other way around. Bigger bass and smoother top.

If you look for neutrality I think you should buy the PRO version, which I am gonna do. Avoid the Premium version unless you look for a relaxed listening, or maybe you have a bright amplification. The chrome doesn't sound that bad with schiit elements. Still a little boomy though. With the Mojo forget it, way too boomy.