COMPARISON OF OUR CLOSED STUDIO HEADPHONES
DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition vs. DT 770 PRO vs. DT 700 PRO X vs. DT 1770 PRO
When buying studio headphones, it is important to understand the subtle differences between different models in order to make the best choice to suit your requirements. In this article, we will make a detailed comparison between our four popular closed options. We will take a look at their sound and impedance characteristics, design and features to find out which headphones are best suited to your needs.
Application
All the models mentioned are closed studio headphones. Due to their design, all models offer a high level of sound insulation and are therefore ideal for recording and monitoring applications.
Sound
DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition vs. DT 770 PRO
What the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition and DT 770 PRO studio headphones have in common is their similar sound signature with prominent bass and detailed treble.
Thanks to the dynamic STELLAR.45 driver (48 ohms) with its wide frequency response of 5 to 40,000 Hz, the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition delivers studio reference sound on various playback devices. At the same time, the THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) has been reduced in the Limited Edition, which allows for a better sound profile. Thanks to its high efficiency, the model also requires less voltage to achieve high sound pressure levels.
DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition vs. DT 700 PRO X
The DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition has the familiar sound tuning of the DT 770 PRO with a boost in the bass and treble frequencies. The sound tuning of the DT 700 PRO X can be described as more linear, especially in the high-frequency range.
DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition vs. DT 1770 PRO
Both headphones have a similar sound signature with prominent bass, a slightly reduced mid-range and detailed treble. In addition, they both boast outstanding impulse behaviour and three-dimensional sound reproduction. In direct comparison, the DT 1770 PRO has a slightly more perceptible bass range.
Impedance
The STELLAR.45 driver system used in both the new DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition and the DT 700 PRO X released in 2021 has an impedance of 48 ohms. The sound transducer uses a powerful neodymium magnet and a voice coil made of copper-plated precision wires. The resulting high conductivity of the driver system combined with its low weight is the reason for its high performance. Thanks to their technical features, both the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition and the DT 700 PRO X convince on various playback devices such as mobile devices and high-quality interfaces or headphone amplifiers.
The DT 770 PRO, on the other hand, is available in three different impedances: 32, 80 and 250 ohms.
While the 32-ohm version can also be used with mobile devices, the 250-ohm version is particularly suitable for use with high-quality and powerful amplifiers and interfaces. The 80-ohm version is the perfect choice for common interfaces and amplifiers and is a convincing choice for home studios, for example.
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The DT 1770 PRO has a dynamic Tesla driver. The Tesla system functions using an impressively efficient operating mode and enables precise and distortion-free sound to be achieved even at high output levels. The German-made driver has 250 ohms and is therefore suitable for use with high-quality amplifiers or interfaces.
Design and Features
DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition vs. DT 770 PRO
Compared to the DT 770 PRO, the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition has a detachable cable with mini-XLR connector (3 m) and an integrated fontanel cut-out, which protects potentially tender areas on the head.
In terms of scope of delivery, both models are identical with the only difference being that the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition offers a detachable, straight cable instead of a fixed one.
DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition vs. DT 700 PRO X
Both models share the STELLAR.45 driver system and a detachable cable. Apart from this, the timeless design of the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition is more closely orientated to the original DT 770 PRO model, while the design of the DT 700 PRO X can be described as independent.
The DT 700 PRO X comes with an additional straight cable (1.8 metres with mini-XLR connector).
DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition vs. DT 1770 PRO
Both headphones set the benchmark in terms of workmanship and choice of materials within their price range. The DT 1770 PRO is the pinnacle of beyerdynamic’s closed studio headphone portfolio.
The DT 1770 PRO also offers premium quality when it comes to the scope of delivery: Two different sets of ear pads (velour and artificial leather), a straight and a spiral cable, a jack adapter (6.35 mm) and a very robust hard case.