[michcius]

Hi
I wold like to know Your opinion about beyerdynamic DT880 headphones .
It is not the 2003 version but the first version from about 1980.
What pros and cons do they have?
Are they worse than newer versions of this cans?

Link to the picture:
http://analogapartment.com/storage/DT880_big.jpg

 

[Wmcmanus]

They look too big to be worn comfortably. I'd pass on this one.

 

[pseudohippy]

I think that particular version will blow you away. So I hope you are a bit portly. Good luck

 

[krmathis]

I think it looks horribly big and totally useless.

 

[pseudohippy]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think it looks horribly big and totally useless.

Id have to disagree. Propably attracted lots of people to that location and might have been a great marketing prop. I think this post was just meant to get a laugh though

 

[Uncle Erik]

I think you should use that pic as your avatar.

 

[my.self]

i think those would need a nice amp

 

[Amarphael]

Talking about some earspeakers haha, K1000 are a joke compared to these

 

[Mad Max]

Hmm, couldn't possibly be that bad.
How many jiggawatts handling power?

 

[Deep Funk]

Only for the giants...

 

[michcius]

Oh I have beared on mind normal version of this headphones, not big like this one ;p

Could You tell me your opinion about normal size old dt880?

 

[rasmushorn]

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Originally Posted by michcius /img/forum/go_quote.gif Could You tell me your opinion about normal size old dt880?

They are great headphones. Fantastic all-rounder one that does everything great. They sound neutral.

 

[Tiemen]

I have one of those vintage DT880.
Great sounding, but they need a lot of damping on the drivers.
I used several layers of felt to reduce the sharpness.
The stock earpads were worn out, so I use Beyer leather earpads instead.
I really enjoy them.
See also this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/vintage-dt880-442809/

 

[kool bubba ice]

Quote:

Originally Posted by michcius /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi I wold like to know Your opinion about beyerdynamic DT880 headphones . It is not the 2003 version but the first version from about 1980. What pros and cons do they have? Are they worse than newer versions of this cans? Link to the picture: http://analogapartment.com/storage/DT880_big.jpg

The original from 80 is a masterpiece compared to the later ones.. That what I gathered from the various comparisons. I would still like one if the headband and elastics are still in great shape. With Beyers, older models are better.. DT48/DT880/DT990. Ofcourse, the T1 is a exception.

 

[LingLing1337]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have one of those vintage DT880. Great sounding, but they need a lot of damping on the drivers. I used several layers of velt to reduce the sharpness. The stock earpads were worn out, so I use Beyer leather earpads instead. I really enjoy them. See also this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/vintage-dt880-442809/

I use several layers of veal to dampen mine.