The closed, circumaural DT 1770 Pro has very high external noise attenuation, which, depending on the ear cushions used (supplied in suede and imitation leather), makes the outside world appear around 20 dB quieter.

From a practical standpoint, a $600 pair of studio headphones is not going to work if you're trying to furnish a space with multiple pairs on even a healthy budget. The pricing of the DT 1770 Pro makes it more of an option for the individual—mix engineers and musicians who prefer to listen through their own headphones.

The DT 1770 Pro headphones will not disappoint. The sound quality is excellent: detailed, clear and free from hype.

Made in Germany, high-in-comfort, with a big, warm, yet high-resolution sound, the Audiophiliac finds a lot to like about Beyerdynamic's new DT 1770 Pro headphones.

The DT1770PRO positively surprised me as I expected a more neutral, flat and boring tuning but they managed to make it good for the studio and for the musical enthusiast that just wants to enjoy his music. While it’s not the hardest to drive headphone, the DT1770PRO – like its brother – does perform better when used with and amplifier. The portable ALO CV5 does an excellent job driving the DT1770PRO and if you’re more of a home listener I can fully recommend the Hugo, Cayin and LaFigaro 339 amplifiers for the DT1770PRO.

It is also more efficient than its older 250Ω siblings requiring a little less juice which is a score for the new Tesla tech. It also looks as great and very Beyer as always.

If you’re not particularly into the DT 770 Pro’s V-shaped tuning and don’t use EQ, or alternatively, if you really like the build and aesthetic of the DT 1770 Pro, those are the only scenarios in which I’d recommend choosing the newer model over the original; but even then, I’d highly advise looking for them on sale, as they do occasionally go down to around the much more appropriate $400 range.

They have a good sound reproduction that is detailed and powerful. Their soundstage is a bit more closed than the open-back models like the DT 1990 PRO or DT 990 PRO. They tend to deliver a bit more bass and sound less sibilant. However, their bass is prone to inconsistencies and the shape and size of your head, or if you wear glasses, might change your listening experience.

Beyerdynamic's DT 1770 Pros are everything a pair of entry-level audiophile headphones should be. The width of that sound stage, particularly for a pair of closed-back headphones, is exceptional. They're a little bulky, but don't let that put you off.