So this headphone is 250 ohms, which means that these cans cannot be driven by a regular mp3 device. Lots of heavy material filling in the insides of it from memory, and the grilles have pretty small holes too. The 32 Ω version will play louder from your iPod, while the 250 Ω and 600 Ω versions will require higher volume settings for the same level — or a dedicated headphone amplifier. If anyone is wondering if you need a pre-amp when running an interface - that is definitely not a must. Designed for mixing and mastering, the DT 880 Pro is a 250 Ohm professional, semi-open studio headphone that provides spacious, natural and transparent sound.

As of now I feel this is the last one I needed to try in my journey to find my favorite Mid-Fi headphone. beyerdynamic has been making professional audio equipment since 1924 and the world's first professional headphones since 1937!That isn't to say they aren't fun to listen to, they have excellent balance and dynamics, as well as having great timing and control. V shaped, no actually theres are one of the most balanced cans, what your enjoying is a very balanced sound signiture.

That DT880 is shown as a current model along side the DT770 and DT990 in a brochure I have from 1989. For the more battered ones, it’s not uncommon to find the headband adjustment slider mechanism getting stuck in some positions and not fixating in other ones. Compared to my SMSL SAP III solid state the Valhalla is more resolving with a bit more treble extension, fuller bass, and wider soundstage. Soundstage - IMO the stgae is not overly large for an open can - and is probably deeper than it is wide.

dt880 pro with aune t1 is one sweet combo that is kind to your wallet, sweet to your soul and brings sparkle to your life and that is before you even start tube rolling. I'm very glad there are members who, regardless of what "average public opinion" is, just speak the truth of their experience. Soundstage: The DT880’s soundstage is airy, spacious, but not fully circular or 3D soundstage, but more of a 2D like with left and right separation. Therefore, for portable devices, the more sensitive 32Ω version will play louder, and most portable equipment is designed to work well with low-impedance headphones.