Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition REVIEW – 100 Years
I purchased the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X LE myself adding it to my DT 770 Pro (250 ohm) and Custom Pro.
The $199 USD Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X LE is a neutral to slightly bright, well resolving, closed-back, circumaural headphone that was sold in 2024 in honour of the company’s 100th anniversary.
PROS
- Great note definition
- Crisp attack
- Large headroom
- Built like a tank
- Very comfortable
- 3 m detachable cable
- Good value
CONS
- Too bright for some
- Mostly sold out by the time of writing this
In this Article
Introduction
Beyerdynamic is one of Germany’s classic headphone companies. Established in 1924 by Eugen Beyer in Berlin, it introduced the world’s first stereo headphone, the DT 48, in 1937, variations of which were produced until the end of 2012. The DT100 has been a mainstay with radio stations since 1965. Particularly the BBC has relied on this model. Their classic 770 Pro X model has been a favourite of music producers and recording engineers since 1985. Apart from headphones, the company also produces microphones.
After the Beyerdynamic factory had been destroyed in the war, the company relocated to the tranquil town of Heilbronn in southwestern Germany in 1948. In celebration of their centennial, Beyerdynamic released the DT 770 Pro X anniversary model as a limited edition in 2024. The DT 770 Pro X may look and feel similar to the (regular) DT 770 Pro, but they sport the (pricier) DT 700 Pro X’s 45 mm neodymium drivers, which tolerate higher sound-pressure levels, show lower harmonic distortion, and a wider frequency response.
Confused by similar letter-number combinations? I don’t blame you.
Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X
| Wearing Style | Over-ear |
|---|---|
| Nominal Headband pressure | Firm fit for professional use, 5.5 N |
| Operating Principle | Closed |
| Transmission Type | Wired |
| Earpad material | Velours |
| Transducer | 45 mm |
| Nominal Impedance Headphones | 48 ohms |
| Weight headphones without cable | 305 g |
| Headphone frequency response | 5 – 40.000 Hz |
| Article No. | 1000381 |
| EAN | 4010118001970 |
| Tested at | $199 |
| Product page | beyerdynamic.com |
Physical Things and Usability
The box contains the headphone, a 3 m (!) long detachable cable with a 6.35 mm adapter, a drawstring bag, and the usual paperwork. The headphone itself looks and feels pretty much like their classic DT 770 Pro model (which has a fixed cable). Like all models, the 770 Pro X is produced in Heilbronn, Germany. The earcups are very roomy and the caliber pressure is pleasant so that these headphones are very comfy while providing a snug fit without pressure points and hot spots. The padded headband further contributes to the wearing comfort.
The closed-back design provides a good bi-directional seal. You can use it without bothering bystanders and they filter out some ambient noise. The 770 Pro X’s haptic is as outstanding as that of its siblings. Old school rugged build, despite being rather light. The headphone is easily disassembled and spare parts are readily available.
Tonality and Technicalities
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X is a well resolving neutral to bright headphone. It has a well extended low end, and a relatively tight bass with well-defined bass lines.
The neutral to slightly bright midrange is somewhat recessed. Vocals come across as a bit lean, sharp, and distant, but with great note definition and resolution. The upper midrange is rather energetic, which feeds back to the vocals. The whole midrange shows excellent clarity and transparency.
Treble extension is pronounced with tizzy cymbals dominating over the low end, resulting in a somewhat unrealistic spatial cues pushing players in the back to the front, with the stage approaching 2D. This also leads to some fake resolution, lots of shimmer, and a huge headroom.
Compared to the Sennheiser HD 600, the DT 770 X Pro has a tighter low end with a fiercer attack, a brighter, sharper, and leaner vocals department, a farther extended treble, a wider stage and better note definition and separation…and a more vivid dynamic presentation. The HD 600 is the more balanced, homogenous, richer-sounding headphone whereas the DT 770 Pro X is more dynamic with a bigger stage.
Eroding Mt. Beyer
If you are not into aural alpinism and find the DT 770 Pro X too aggressively bright, you can get rid of the infamous Beyerdynamic 8 kHz peak with a simple mod, which can be applied to any Beyerdynamic headphone. You remove the earpads and the black foam inlay, put a piece of 2-ply or 3-ply toilet paper on the driver, and re-assemble the unit.
This may sound difficult to do but is rather easy and quick in reality. Here a short video by Custom Cans UK showing the quick disassembly and reassembly of the earcups.
This simple mod removes excess brightness, enriches vocals, and improves three-dimensionality, but it also exaggerates the bass a bit and makes it a tad slower.
Concluding Remarks
The DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition, which only shares appearance and haptic with the original DT 770 Pro (but has upgraded drivers), is a well resoling neutral headphone with a bit of brightness added (which is partly compensated by the bass). It was only produced in 2024, but may be still available locally at the time of publishing this article. Retailing at around $200 USD, it was only about half as expensive as the competing Sennheiser HD 600 or the Meze 105 AER.
A good deal!
Until next time…keep on listening
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