There are a couple of headphones that have been part of my basic equipment since the 80s and of which I’ve always had a couple at home since then, should one of them break I try to get one of these models back.
The DT880 is one of them.
Meanwhile I have the 600 Ohm Editions model.
Apart from sentimental reasons, I still consider these headphones to be the “best in class” audiophile cans in the price range around € 139-159, which is how much they usually cost here in Germany.
Does he have the famous Beyer peak that is clearly audible in your ears and / or could cause “pain”?
Hmmmm:
A little,
depends on which DAC / AMP combinations you drive a DT model from Beyerdynamik with.
For example:
Topping, S.M.S.L, ONKYO:
-In any case!
Questyle, Marantz, Burson:
-A little!
ifi Audio (when you press the “magic buttons”),
or various tube amplifiers (in my case a Feliks audio device), which are all more warmly tuned:
-Only depending on the sound recording.
Since the two last-mentioned devices are available to me in various versions, I don’t even have problems with the tonality of several Beyer headphones.
Beyedynamic also offers the option of “tuning” the sound.
Simply enter the following article number in the search area on the German website;
934208
and the Amiron Wireless foam disc is displayed.
This part is standard in both Amiron’s, the TYGR300R, T1 & T5 3rd Gen.
In the USA, the protective disk can be ordered via the following service hotline:
631-293-3200
This helps significantly to weaken the height range of the DT series, in a good way.
Without negatively affecting the other frequency ranges.
Especially recommended for the DT990’s & 1990’s.
As far as the DT880 600 Ohm Edition is concerned, i will probably always remain a “fan” due to its comfort, the sound properties, the price and its robustness.