DT 770 PRO (32 Ohm)

The XV is worth the jump up. I'm still finishing up my review (mostly editing and doing the product photography this evening), but it's one of the VERY few headphones that I think is fairly priced at MSRP. It's really exceptional. Here's what I wrote in my comparison to Sundara: "While I do still really enjoy Sundara (and I prefer its midrange to a substantial degree, particularly for guitar tones), the Edition XV has substantially better bass, similar treble, and better detail resolution and comfort on my head. I'm going to keep the Sundara around (they cost me $80, after all) for guitar heavy listening, but I'm going to guess that the vast majority of the time I'm going to grab the Edition XV for most kinds of listening. A quick glance at the graph: **Verdict**: Edition XV is a better headphone. It's also a lot more expensive; if you have less than $200 to spend the Sundara is a great option and you don't NEED to wait and save up for the Edition XV if you want a headphone now. That said, if you can afford the difference, the Edition XV is just better." Came to similar opinion on the Edition XS and FT1 Pro; the XV is just better than both, though the FT1 Pro has a place in my collection because it's just so dang fun to listen to. Haven't heard the Kithara yet though, and I really didn't like the Ananda Nano when I auditioned it.

You really, really don't want to use an active headphone via 3.5 mm if there is any alternative. Do you actually NEED 3.5 mm, or could you work with USB-C? Either way, the only traditional headphone in this price range that I recommend without pretty serious reservations is the Sennheiser Momentum 4. It's definitely bassy out of the box but that's pretty easily addressed with the Sennheiser app ... unless you plug in the 3.5 mm cable, in which case they go back to the default tuning and you can't change it. Unless you turn it off, or the battery dies, in which case you get a remarkably bad passive tuning. Normally I'd recommend either the Fractal Scape or the HyperX Cloud IIIS but neither accept 3.5 mm connections; if you are willing to give that up they're both great choices at or under $200.

You really, really don't want to leave three headphones plugged in all the time, particularly if they have different impedances and sensitivities; I'm not aware of an amp that gives you three separate volume controls for three different outputs and leaving them plugged in all the time risks damaging (or at least unnecessarily wearing) higher sensitivity headphones while listening to lower sensitivity ones. As the other commenter noted the Jotunheim 3 gets close (I forgot they added a 4.4 mm jack, very cool), as does the Topping DX5II at around $300. Decent preamp outs (XLR and RCA), XLR/4.4 mm/6.35 mm jacks on the front, and the ability via menus to turn on all outputs, all headphone outputs, or either balanced or unbalanced headphone outs. Pretty good power, nice built-in EQ functionality. Plus a visualizer that makes my geriatric millennial heart sing.

If you can comfortably wear it, it has pretty good soundstage and imaging. It's very bright, though, to the point where it gives me a headache inside of 15 minutes of wear. I'd pick up either the Fiio FT1 or the Beyer DT 270 Pro instead.

I would say the Bathys hold up pretty well against a lot of wired headphones, though in situations where I don't need ANC I am more likely to grab a good closed back like the Focal Elegia or Celestee or the Meze 99 Classics v2. \[Worth noting that the Bathys have an excellent DAC mode, if you don't mind tethering them to a source device via USB-C; you get all of the sound benefits of the active headphone + lossless, and in a quiet environment that \*might\* matter for you.\] A good, \*well-tuned\* closed back in a similar price category will outperform the Bathys, but there just aren't that many well-tuned closed backs. The advantage of an active headphone like the Bathys is that it can use DSP (basically EQ) to correct the passive sound of the headphone, whereas a traditional, passive closed back is stuck with whatever physical characteristics the manufacturer decided on. And most design them poorly. Now, if you're looking at the open back market like the Ananda Nano, you can get a lot more value for the same money. I could list a dozen headphones under $500 that I'd rather listen to than the Bathys in a quiet environment, though the Nano probably wouldn't make that list (it's too treble-y for me). I'd point you primarily to the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro, the Meze 105 AER, or the Hifiman Edition XV. All will perform solidly better than the Bathys in a quiet environment.

Skip the 700s; they're REALLY bright. In closed backs, the FT1 is an exceptional value at $150 but the 480 Pro is an exceptional headphone. If you can afford it, it's a good upgrade. ANC headphones offer a lot better noise isolation, as long as you can tolerate the sense of pressure that they create on your ears. I find that some work better for me than others. They also, almost universally, have more consumer-friendly and less-audiophile type tunes, with elevated bass and treble. My favorite reasonably priced ANC headphone is the Sennheiser Momentum 4, which you should be able to get around $200. Anytime I don't NEED active noise cancellation, I strongly prefer open backs or closed backs over ANC headphones, despite the annoyance of having to physically connect them with wires.

Skip the Beyerdynamics unless you can listen to them first. They’re … very trebly. If you go that route, buy from somewhere with a good return policy AND get the lowest Ohm version you can find. If you can buy them from someone with a better return policy than Hifiman directly, the Arya Stealth is a great gaming headphone around $500 USD. I prefer the Meze 105 AER and 109 Pro personally for music (warmer tune), but any of those will be great. If you really want closed backs (and it doesn’t sound like you do), the best value on the market is the Fiio FT1, an excellent headphone at any price but currently $160 USD. (Their open back sister the FT1 Pro are also excellent). The closed back upgrade pick is the DCA Aeon Closed. Reviews: - Arya https://daemonxar.wordpress.com/2025/02/02/hifiman-arya-stealth-my-new-favorite-objective-open-back/ - 109 pro https://daemonxar.wordpress.com/2025/02/08/meze-109-pro-review/ - 105 AER https://daemonxar.wordpress.com/2025/06/05/meze-105-aer-review-another-great-meze-product/ - FT1 https://daemonxar.wordpress.com/2025/04/17/the-fiio-ft1-a-truly-excellent-budget-closed-back/

Ft1. The 770 makes my head hurt after 10-15 minutes.

Sound; harsh in the treble. Perfectly comfortable design, both the 990 and 770.

I, personally, loathe the 770 pro. They're so bright and trebly that I get a headache within ten minutes of putting them on, but some people definitely love them. If you go that route, 1) buy from somene with a great, no questions asked return policy and 2) get the lowest Ohm version you can find.

I wouldn't recommend the DT 770 Pro unless you've had a chance to listen to them for awhile; they're so bright that they give me a headache within 10-15 minutes and that's not particularly uncommon. The Fiio FT1 is a better headphone and around $150, and it's the only closed back under $500 I recommend without reservations. If you do get them, get the lowest Ohm version you can (32) and don't bother with an amp.

tryed em all. went back to the Iridium. Hollar if you want to get in depth. I use a 32ohm set of dt770s make sure they are low ohm. I was using 250ohm and it sounds like muffled ass.

absolutely. I plug my headphones in, plug my guitar in and hit a a chord. it feels good every time. I had a Endgame and tbh it was clipping ass. a cool piece of kit that didn't perform well for what I needed. YMMV.

Ultimately you have to look at the pictures. Look at these, DT770, big giant cups. [https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/p/dt-770-pro](https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/p/dt-770-pro)

They are comfortable, yeah. I got some the other year and really like them.

Yup. Over ear or in ear is practically mandatory with glasses. The DT770 headphones are a pretty good choice.

Then get either a professional(non-gaming) headset, or get professional headphones and microphone(non-gaming) For example right now I have an Audient id4 mk2 interface, BeyerDynamic DT770 headphones, and a Sennheiser MKE600 mic on my desk. Free yourself of the gaming market and there's so many good choices that will last for many years. If you want a headset, get a professional headset that would be used on the job, not a gaming headset.

Ich hab die Limited Edition als auch die DT 770 Pro 32Ohm und muss sagen, die Pro X Limited Edition piepsen durchgehend (nur hörbar mit guten Ohren? Oder AuDHS?), dämmen weniger die Außenwelt (weniger Anpressdruck) und die Höhen kratzen in den Ohren.. Zudem stört das piepen bein gucken von leiseren Videos extrem (viele achten sowieso nicht auf ihre Klangqualität, wodurch ständig das doofe rauschen und PC Lüfter in den Videos hörbar sind) Ich bevorzuge meine DT 770 Pro und brauche dringend mal neue Polster für sie 😁

comfort is most important. I have the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro 32 ohm and after awhile, i gives me a headache. The easiest to wear ive found at the Sennheiser HD 202