The Beyerdynamic DT 880s have a semi-open design that combines the attributes of open and closed headphones -- their external sound isn't as loud as it would be with an open design. Comfort levels were among the best we've experienced.

Very comfortable; Padded aluminum storage case; Comes with additional 1/4-inch adaptor and 5m extension cord

Expensive; Sometimes sound a bit narrow

Headphones are especially challenging to review. Because a headphone's frequency response depends on the ear canals of the listener, and each person's ear canals are different, a pair of headphones will sound somewhat -- or even substantially -- different to each person.

Beyerdynamic appears to have taken a leaf out of the car industry's book by keeping a product name from years ago, but then completely changing the design. No doubt this will ensure havoc on eBay in years to come...

Comfortable to wear; Very neutral sound

Less bassy than most headphones

Headphones don't get more comfortable than these DT880s, with their soft cushion and perfect grip. Sound is pleasing, too, thanks to an impressive all-round ability.

Impressive all-round ability

Need more attack

Headphones are to speakers as motorcycles are to automobiles. Not as generally useful, sure, but significantly better in some respects. And a whole lot cheaper for a given level of performance.

BeyerDynamic has been building headphones and microphones since the company was founded in Berlin in 1924, and today the semi-open-back DT 880 PRO headphone is the second-from-the-top model in the firm's lineup.

these 'phones have been sounding better and better during the month so far that I've had them (I was told they may take 300 hrs to "burn-in" and so far its true that they've gotton better and better as I approach that number of hrs).

Comfortable; Durable; Good Bass; Good soundstage; Great clarity; Great Sound

I use it in monitoring & mixing. It is connected to a headphone output of my Presonus Central Station

I purchased the DT880 Pros as my first open/semi open headphones, after returning the DT770 Pro 80s due to earaches from the excessive bass. I am a bit of an analytical headphone person with certain genres I listen to.

Built well; high quality materials; soft earpads and headband; analytical; quick; drum-tight sub bass

picky with amps and mastering; heavy cable; drivers press against ears; sibilant; metallic highs; bland mid range; uninvolving; not much musicality

Very nice all-around headphone. Does everything well. The standout for me was the tight, fast, detailed bass, some of the best I've heard. I won't go on about all the good qualities of these cans, others have already pointed them out. I had 2 minor complaints and 1 major problem with these.