beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Century 48 ohm Closed-Back Studio Headphones

beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Century 48 ohm Closed-Back Studio Headphones

Overall:

the DT 770 Pro X boasts a distinctly V-shaped sound. While the original DT770 was known for its pronounced bass and treble, the DT770 Pro X takes it to a new level. Some might find this tuning exciting and fun, but others could consider it overpowering due to the sheer amount of lows and highs.

The Bass:

is punchy and heavy, even more elevated than in both the original DT770 and the DT700 Pro X. This may be a welcome colouration for classic rock and pop music, but for genres like EDM, it can often be overwhelming. Thankfully, the bass boost is cleanly structured, focusing on the lower and mid-bass regions without venturing into the muddiness of upper-bass.

The Midrange:

sounds clean but tends toward being overly articulate. As such, some female vocals, such as Adele, might seem somewhat thin and sharp due to a dip in the lower-mids combined with a boost in the upper-mids harmonics. With less compatible tracks, like Patricia Barber’s “The Wind Song,” certain tones can get rather grainy. Male vocals generally fare better, as they contain less energy in the upper-mids and highs. The bottomline is, the vocal rendition on these headphones are very track-dependent.

The Treble:

is sharp, and can sometimes sound harsh and unrefined. Instruments like violins and cymbals are particularly highlighted thanks to a boost between 5-12kHz. Above that, the sense of airiness is moderate, less damped than the DT700 but not as clear as the original DT770. Sibilant tones are accentuated, but they do not ‘stick out’ overly, likely due to the broad nature of the treble rise (instead of having sharp, narrow peaks). Nevertheless, a more linear treble response would be preferable, unless you’re specifically seeking this kind of colouration.