The DT 770s are another set of headphones in Beyerdynamic's MANUFAKTUR line. The MANUFAKTUR service allows users to create customized color schemes as well as fine-tune other aspects of their headphones.

The first thing to point out here is that the DT770s are a closed-back design. This means sound doesn't escape through the outside of each earphone – so you won't annoy your neighbour on the train the way you would with a noisier, open-backed design.

Closed-back design; powerful sound; very comfortable

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The 770's got re-spec'd (check the Beyerdynamic site, they are quite clear about it) so old reviews, or references to older stock in newer reviews can be misleading. The newer model seems less robust, less durable, and is definetly +8 db at 100 Hz, so the bass is fat.

I am very happy with these headphones so far! I have cleaer sound from high to low and extra bass for electric drum set bass, is NOT an issue. With other headphones I did have some trouble seinheisser and NADY were, for the model I had not enough volume or range. Nady qh360 and Seinheisser HD210.

People tend to misunderstand the purpose of these headphones. To clear things up, they are quite opposites to the DT770 pro, with emphasis on mids and recessed bass and treble. For drumming the strong mid transients makes them perfect for tracking as it's really easy for the drummer to hear all the...

Beyerdynamic has been known to produce some of the best headphones and microphones ever created for all types of professional uses. Their products range from Broadcast TV, to Hearing Aids, to Pilots, and also to DJ's.

The new Beyerdynamic DT 770 M, selling for $179.00 is marketed toward drummers and Front of House mix engineers because of its extreme sound isolation. It also includes a volume control on the cable. But are these the only changes to the headphones?