Beyerdynamic Headphones

[zenpmd]

Does anyone else find them uncomfortable? I am pleased with the performance of the 770s but find they squeeze the sides of my head. Does anyone else find this?

[HiFiInsider]

That's one design I don't have comfort issues with.

[zenpmd]

I'm doomed!

[dalethorn]

Although it costs a lot ($700 USD), the Shure 1840 does not squeeze - it's the lightest and most comfortable full-size headphone I've used, and sounds very, very good.

[zenpmd]

TO make matters worse, I can barely tell the difference between T1 and 770!

 

All I notice is that the T1 gives more space, more balance across the whole piece of music and more warmth. But it costs £800 more! Not £800 better.

[dalethorn]

TO make matters worse, I can barely tell the difference between T1 and 770! All I notice is that the T1 gives more space, more balance across the whole piece of music and more warmth. But it costs £800 more! Not £800 better.

 

I wouldn't be surprised that the $99 USD Beyer DTX501p sounds nearly as good with a slight treble boost. It sounds much better in the midrange than a $350 Sennheiser Amperior, and similar to the Shure 1840.

[zenpmd]

Why wouldn't you be suprised? After some more listening, in a way what it does is show up how poor the mid range of the 770 is.

[saeyedoc]

Just got a pair of T50s, they are very light and comfortable.

[zenpmd]

Interestingly, the other major difference is that the T1 are more natural - it sounds like music. The 770 sounds like a headphone is putting sound into my ear. As a result, when switching between the two, I actually almost whince at the 770, it pumps out some sounds that are too sensitive to my ear, too much treble. I wonder how much is due to the amp being a bit louder with them, after all, we are talking 250 (770) vs 600 (t1)

[zenpmd]

Or is this what people mean when they say sound stage?

 

There is nothing spectacular about the T1, but I want to wear it more, its weird

[zenpmd]

Because of the greater midrange, I also get a much greater sense of rhythm with the T1, it doesn't get 'lost'

[dalethorn]

Because of the greater midrange, I also get a much greater sense of rhythm with the T1, it doesn't get 'lost'

 

The makers of premium-priced headphones know they have to get the midrange right, else they won't sell at that price level.