Somewhere in Honolulu, Hawaii, Bruno Mars is about to be born. Ronald Reagan has been privately sworn in for a second term as president of the United States. Careless Whisper by Wham! tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts. Are you going to the movies? Good call, you will be able to catch The Goonies, Return to the future and The breakfast club.
The year is 1985 and Beyerdynamic has just released the inaugural DT 770 Pro for around $300, a lot of cash for the time. But very soon, these headphones will become a big hit in two letters (DT actually stands for 'Dynamic Telephone').
Today, these cans remain the reference; the industry workhorse that doesn't always need an amplifier to sound good (Beyer has released them in three versions over the years: 32 Ω for handheld/portable devices, 250 Ω to work with headphone amps, consoles or high-end interfaces, and an excellent 80 Ω variant as a solid all-rounder for most studio work applications). And in case you need further clarification: I adore them.
Now, the Heilbronn-based headphone specialist is launching a limited edition Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X for a limited time! These are 48Ω nominal impedance cans, so they will work with the best portable hi-res audio players (the general rule of thumb is that as the headphone impedance figure, measured in ohms, increases, so does the required output device power). to drive them) and, better yet, they'll cost a lot less than the originals when they hit stores in April, at a recommended retail price of €199 (around £170, $210 or AU$329, give or take).
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I remember putting the gray velvet pads over my ears when recording vocals for musicals in Germany in the early 2000s. As my career progressed, I sought them out wherever my voice was required. The mere presence of the DT 770 Pro hanging in a studio was a sign that the place knew what it was doing; Everything was going to be okay.
Opinion: 100 years is a long time in audio and that's what I want
Like the Sennheiser HD 250 model I used when I was getting into hi-fi journalism (to make it look like I belonged, imposter syndrome is real, guys), owning such headphones comes with a degree of knowledge and loyalty.
So let's analyze what's new and what's the same. In essence, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro
There is also a 3m plug-in cable, which includes a lockable 3-pin Mini XLR connector. Another new feature is what the company calls “a fontanel recess integrated into the headband, which protects potentially pain-sensitive areas of the head and thus ensures particularly high comfort.”
And as is typical with Beyerdynamic studio headphones, both the headband and the velvet pads can be replaced when necessary.
“The DT 770 PRO With the latest driver technology and plug-in cable, the headphones are aimed at modern musicians and producers who develop their creativity in different places,” said Beyerdynamic CEO Andreas Rapp, adding: “The limited edition model is not just a continuation of our company. history. It is also a thank you to our community who has long requested a DT 770 PRO with a plug-in cable and a STELLAR.45” controller system.
Visually, there is no doubt that it is a tribute to the DT 770 Pro. An anniversary emblem engraved in silver marks the 100 years of history of the traditional German manufacturer, founded in 1924.
As a dedicated user of the best wired headphones (check out our recent Fiio FT5 review for some of the best newcomers on the market), I'm well aware of Beyer's production talents here, but Beyerdynamic's excellent Amiron Wireless and the refreshing rock n roll The guitar pick-style Free Byrd headphones prove that the company isn't afraid to move with the times, either.
I strongly suspect that the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro breakfast club “Eat my shorts” Bender-style tantrum (if you know it, you know it).
