beyerdynamic T1 2nd Generation Audiophile Stereo Headphones with Dynamic Semi-Open Design (Black)

Stunning pair of headphones.
The case for this pair of headphones is really big and made of suede. The quality of that case is impressive.
The quality of these headphones is beyond belief. Finally Beyerdynamic has hit it with this pair. I come from owning your everyday headphones such as beats (it was a gift I promise!) and several v-moda headphones.
The price quality ratio is high. You get what you pay for.
This pair of headphones was to be used for working out (yes you heard it right) and at home. Unfortunately it did not generate a loud enough sound when connected to a mobile device. So if you’re looking for a top notch/super high quality for any activity other than sitting at home connected to an amp, you should consider a different pair of headphones. This isn’t it.
The soundstage is phenomenal. You hear every single instrument. I finally get it. I get why audiophiles look for soundstage. My go to song is November Rain to test any headphones.
I highly recommend this pair if you intend to use these only at home connected to a sound system or an amp.

I really like Beyerdynamic’s audio presentations. I started with the DT990’s and got hooked on their sound which started a journey from the Amiron Home, DT 1990 and now the T1 2nd. I have also had or have multiple headphones from Grado, AKG, Hifiman, Sennheiser and a few others. Most I have sold off but was never able to pass off the Beyerdynamic’s. Any of the Amiron, DT1990 or T1 can easily be a end game headphone. I currently also have an HD800s. The T1 does not perform better than the HD800s. I consider it just as good but with a different audio reproduction. For most, this would come down to personal preference and the type of music you listen to. While the HD800s has a wider sound stage, it is a little diffuse at times. The T1 has a perfect balance of sound stage and imaging. The sound stage also seems to be deeper than the HD800s but not quite as wide. I find it easier to focus on separate details with the T1 than with the HD800s. I tend to gravitate to the HD800s for instrumental mixes. It is especially good for cinema soundtracks such as Jerry Goldsmith but not quite as enjoyable with studio mixes. The T1 on the other hand, works equally well with either type of music making it the more versatile of the two. The main downside to the T1 however is that for it to perform as intended to, you really need a good powerful amp. I have seen the T1 2nd compared to the Amiron and refereed to as the more affordable alternative. This is not far off from my impressions. If you are familiar with the Amiron Home, then you can form an idea of the T1 2nd. The T1 sounds similar but does improve on the clarity, sound stage and imaging by a noticeable margin but not vastly different with similar tone characteristics. While the Amiron at 250 ohm should have good amplification, the T1 at 600 ohm does really need good amplification to reach it’s pinnacle even more so than the HD800s. I currently have the Beyerdynamic A20 headphone amp which works very well as a match to the T1 power requirements and even that amp seems to be slightly less powering than what the T1 wants or is capable of. As most enthusiasts do not intend to foolishly buy many headphones such as myself, I can use my experience to say that you could purchase a T1 2nd and be rest assured that you have an end game headphone that will perform as good as money can buy regardless of price.
Update: These headphones were made for tube amps. I have upgraded headphone amps and currently use a Woo Audio Fireflies with tube upgrade. I completely bypass built in DAC which is OK but not great. Use a Schiit Bifrost. Extraordinary performance. warm, dynamic, holographic and the hot lower treble these can produce is tamed perfectly. Also has the proper power to drive the 600 ohm correctly. If you have a set of these, try it on tubes.