- The Beyerdynamic DT 720 launches for $159 / £89 (approx. AU$182)
- “Studio-level” headphones at a more affordable price
- 5Hz to 24,000Hz frequency range
Beyerdynamic is famous for its DT studio headphones – such as the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Studio/Pro – which are the choice of many producers, podcasters, musicians and myself: they deliver great sound and excellent clarity, which matters when you’re mixing things for others to listen to. And now there’s an even more affordable option that promises studio-quality sound at a much lower price.
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 costs just $159 / £89 / €99 (approx. AU$182). If you prefer in-ears to over-ears, they also offer the very impressive Beyerdynamic DT 72 IE, designed for guitarists and singers, which we really enjoyed.
But for me and for many other amateur, semi-pro and pro users, over-ears are the best option for serious study time. So how do these compare to their more expensive stablemates?
Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro: key features
First of all, where other Pro models come in a range of impedances – the DT 770 Pro I use can be purchased in 32 ohm, 80 ohm and 250 ohm versions for laptop/mobile, general purpose and high-end setups respectively – the DT 270 comes in a single version: 45 ohm.
This means they’re easy to drive, whether you’re connecting to a computer, your phone or your hi-fi. And in terms of connections, they come with a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter so you can plug them directly into today’s jack-less phones.
The DT 270 is marginally smaller than its stablemates and weighs only 194g. The headband is sprung steel and well padded for a comfortable fit, and the ear pads are velor rather than the flake-prone vegan leather we often see in over-ears.
My Beyerdynamics are the same, and even though I’m a member of the People With Massive Heads community, I’ve found them incredibly comfortable – which matters if you’re the type to get lost in music for long periods of time. I’ve had mine for three or four years now and despite very regular use the cups show no signs of wear and have not lost their comfort.
The frequency response is a usefully wide 5Hz to 24,000Hz, and Beyerdynamic says the sound profile is “studio-level”. I haven’t heard these, but if they’re anything like my DT 770 Pro headphones, that means a profile with very slightly cut bass and slightly brighter highs, which is good for spotting small details in a mix.
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro is available now for an RRP of $159 / £89 / €99 (approx. AU$182).
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