beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 Limited Edition Headphones, Black

I used to have DT 880 Premium. The differences I noticed, besides these being a closed back heaphones with less airy feel and more punchy bass (as expected) are:- much nicer cable, soft and flexible, the plasticky feel is gone- much smaller thread for the 6.25 adapter, so the jack looks neater, less bulky without it on- replaceable headband (and you'll want it replaced at some point, trust me)- all black appearance, including the earpads, looks kinda cool- 80 Ohm impedance; I had 250 Ohm of 880s and it was hard to drive with consumer devices. Now, I'm using these with the latest macbook pro with its support for high impedance headphones and Scarlett 2i2, as well as SMSL C200 DAC, so... not consumer either, but I find that with the former two they provide just enough juice to the heaphones at the maximum volume level, where it's loud but not too uncomfortable. Meaning I'd have a hard time driving the 250 Ohm version of 770s with those. Seems like 80 Ohm is the sweet spot. I didn't want to go down to 32 Ohm sensitivity either because from experience with lesser quality DACs, you would hear some hiss when no sound is playing.Comfort wise they are the same as I remember them. Could wear them for hours. And the sound signature with clear mids and crispy highs gives this feeling of unfatiguing clarity which works especially well for singer-songwriter stuff, ASMR, guitar, violin. All without sacrificing bass, so rock, EDM and movies still sound great, just not as good as with some other headphones that are better for that purpose.Passive noise cancellation is poor because of low clamping force and the comfy velour earpads. But these are bulky and with a 3m cable, so it's unlikely you're buying these for commuting anyway. Speaking of earpads, as comfy as they are, I found that I'd want them replaced every 1.5 years or so. That will greatly depend on how much you use them of course and what you consider acceptable in terms of looks and padding.So, naturally, it's best to know what you're buying these for... but you're unlikey to be disappointed with these.

These headphones were my first step into the hifi headphone world. Coming from a line of gaming headsets "designed for comfort", I was skeptical of how comfortable these would be, despite any improvement in sound.These headphones are extremely comfortable. Big round ear cups, so even the biggest ears won't be cramped. Soft covers on the cups and the headband. Very light and good height adjustment for the ears - should fit any head.It's a shame the cable isn't removable, as I expect it'll be the first part to wear over time (I run over it with my chair quite often). However the removable and replacable leather band along the top is a great feature as that will surely wear out as well.I have noticed the adhesive on the stickers on the side of the ears, where they say "DT 770 PRO LIMITED EDITION 80 OHM", is becoming loose and the ends are flicking up around the curve. They aren't becoming so loose that they're peeling off entirely, however - just on the very ends.The quality of sound I'm getting from these headphones are amazing, even when just sticking the 3.5mm jack in a phone and playing spotify. I have never had a moment where I needed to take them off due to poor sound quality or poor comfort. They are also pretty comfy when lying down with them on, however the size can make them less comfortable if you have a harder pillow that doesn't accomodate them.Inside the box is a 3.5mm-6.35mm adaptor (screw on) and a drawstring bag. The bag is a nice addition, however it does feel cheap compared to the headphones themselves. I would definitely recommend checking out one of Beyerdynamic's hard cases available for roughly £20 as they would provide much better protection for the headphones while in bags or generally on the move.If you turn up the sound settings on the computer or phone, these headphones can kick a serious punch, possibly even replacing some cheap speakers if you leave them on the desk with something propping them open. However when they're on your head, or closed on the desk there is very little sound leaking, even at the higher volumes. I normally leave Windows sound settings at 15% for a comfortable volume.Overall, no real problems with these headphones after using them every day for 5+ hours minimum for nearly 8 months. I see these lasting a very long time, despite being fairly careless with them at times.