Hot on the heels of Beyer’s 100th anniversary, the new DT 1770 Pro MKII Headphones have arrived. And as the expression goes, they are solid as a rock. Designed for professional recording studio work, these closed back headphones are incredibly balanced, smooth, and easy to work with. Featuring Tesla 45 drivers with Neodymium magnets, the closest attention has been paid to making a low distortion and accurate headphone experience with plenty of volume and comfort.
Beyer headphones are an industry standard for good reason. They never disappoint. These headphones are truly a premium product and are physically robust, weighing more than the industry standard Beyer DT 770’s, but still not too heavy and very comfortable on your head for long sessions. And made tough—as much as I try, headphones always end up getting knocked on the floor, and they must keep on working.
Mixing is a reactive phenomenon, and you can only mix what you hear. The DT 1770 Pro MKII bass is solid, and detail on the low end is incredible, with upper harmonic content on bass instruments being very informative and a rare find. The mids are smooth and the treble sweet. It’s always a concern with headphones, are they hyped? Is the low end too hot? Is the high end too hot? These headphones are designed to go the distance. The depth and imaging is remarkable and designed to hear what is really happening in your mix.
The DT 1770 Pro MKII come with a “Hardcase Pro,” which is a step up in protection from the nylon bag that many headphones come it. There are two sets of ear pads. A pair of velour ear pads provide an open sound and are recommended for mixing and mastering. A pair of leatherette ear pads provide a more isolation and are well suited for recording and monitoring applications where you don’t want click track bleed into a mic. A straight cable and coiled cable are both included, and each have a screw off 1/4" adapter that can be quickly changed into a mini plug connection. Each connect to the headphones with a sturdy lockable 3-pin Mini-XLR connector on the left ear.
Headphones truly are a personal choice. There are headphones that are utilitarian, simply providing a decent sonic experience. The next level up is the professional experience. Whether using them for studio recording, mixing and mastering—Beyer headphones are among the finest made. The DT 1770’s are top-shelf, robust, comfortable and accurate. Highly recommended. $599
