Beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO – 250 Ohm Semi-Open Studio Headphones (Limited Edition)

Extremely comfortable even with my glasses. Best Headphones for mixing with my Studio One DAW. It gives me a clean picture of the full range of sounds from bass to treble and the mid-range sounds really come out. It’s a nice flat range when mixing. I suggest getting a little amp to help your boost. I will be using this for all my mixes. I did get a pair of DT900 pro x also- but too much high and low, so I will use the 900 to check vocals and high ends only- My main mixing will be done with these DT880 Pros.
Major Note: it is flat across your treble, mid, and base. if you turn down volume low you will be able to hear all of the different instruments in the mix, (if you are looking for headphones with alot of base and blast your ears out than this is not for you,) but if you are seriously looking to mix music with a DAW- keep the volume low and this is the best

I have a big head – hat size 7 7/8. I can’t wear these for longer than 30 minutes without needing to take a break from the pressure. Then I realized that you can easily spread these out to relieve pressure. They sound great and are a touch on the warm side. I have been using the 770’s for 20 years for recording and wanted to compare the 880’s for mixing. I love the 770’s for recording but I find them fatiguing after a while when mixing and I knew I needed something different for longer sessions when I can’t use my monitors. I love the 880’s open back sound for mixing and because they are a tad warmer I don’t find them fatiguing. Now that I figured out how to adjust them I will see if they are as fatiguing as the 770’s.

After my pair of DT-770s broke from a few falls, I decided to upgrade to 880s, and I don’t regret having done so. I mix and master music, so I need headphones with a relatively flat response curve, and I’m happy to say that the 880s are very accurate and flat for the most part. The low end is detailed and the high end isn’t exaggerated, which is perfect for mixing, but if you want headphones for casual listening, you’ll find it underwhelming and a little boring.

The soundstage is excellent and the 880s provide a profound sense of width, making work in the stereo field much easier compared to closed-back headphone models. I have no trouble picking up the direction of sounds in video games using these, if that’s something important for you.

The only true problem with the DT-880s is that they’re not very comfortable. The sides of the armature tend to press against the crown of my head if I don’t have them adjusted quite right, and the padding doesn’t seem adequate enough. Wearing these for long periods of time could be irritating, so you might want to only use these for a specific purpose and limited time, such as mixing. Otherwise, this is an outstanding and detailed pair of headphones and I highly recommend them.

Update: After having used DT 880s for an extended period of time, I’ve begun to seriously resent the ergonomics of these headphones. The aforementioned inadequacy of the headband is still bothersome, although I’ve managed to finesse the earcup length in such a way that the armature doesn’t grind against my scalp. However, now that most of the bulky weight of the headphones is resting on my ears, the hard rim around the ear pads has begun to dig into my earlobe, causing a painful blister. There’s essentially no comfortable way to wear these, which is a real shame because the sound reproduction is incredible and this is easily the best pair I’ve owned so far. If you’re a heavy computer user and wear headphones every day I recommend looking for a more comfortable pair, unless you’re willing to endure. Perhaps I should also mention that this pair is really heavy and will stress out your neck muscles. Another minor gripe I have with them is that the cable is coiled, which means that your head is likely going to support the entirety of the weight of the cable, since it doesn’t like to rest on the floor. The upper end of the cable always puts pressure on my neck, which is rather uncomfortable, and it also pulls at my headphone amp, which has sent it toppling to the floor a couple of times. I’m not sure why Beyerdynamic insisted on choosing to use a coiled cable, there doesn’t seem to be any benefit and plenty of detriments. Still, since the pair functions so well, I can’t honestly reduce my rating. What really matters is that I can mix on these and that the mixes transfer well.