beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X Closed-back studio headphones with STELLAR.45 driver for recording and monitoring on all playback devices

I've tried all different headphones over the years. I had Grado's a few years back which had amazing sound quality but were uncomfortable to wear, but these have arguably better sound quality and are comfortable enough for long sessions. Honestly, buy these and you'll never need a pair of headphones again. Pair them up with a decent DAC and you'll be set for life. Sound quality is phenomenal and the padded ear cushions are a god send. They come with a large cable and a short cable, but the short cable is more than enough. They're really sturdy and made really well. They can be slightly tight when you first put them on but they loosen up eventually. Worth every penny.

Sound - 5 There are probably 3x price headphones that sound better, but I have never had the chance to use those in a regular setting. They can get uncomfortably loud without distortion (if you choose to do that to yourself- I use them as speakers in a quiet room), which is a sign of quality. Bass, mids and highs are all present and have their own space. Speaking of space, I am no audiophile- it's said an open back creates a more detailed soundstage, but I will always prefer closed back, and I don't feel like I'm comprising, because of the next point. Listening to music on these headphones compared to my previous DT770 Pros or my ATH-M50xBT2 (used for commuting), I can hear subtones and occasionally entire instruments I never noticed previously. This is such a satisfying experience I can't give lower than a 5. Comfort - 5 This is a light headset. Not too hot, not too much pressure, all while fitting securely. You can dance badly with these on and they won't show any signs of coming off or causing discomfort. Serviceability - 5 I don't know of more modular headphones for the price, and given the build quality, it's likely the component most frequently needing replacement are the ear cups due to contact with the head. Even then, the new earcup design introduces more separation than the DT770 Pros and as a result there is next to no detritus after 6 months of daily use. Price - 5 Calculated from the other factors- I usually get much more critical of price as soon as I feel like I'm having to sacrifice something. I simply have no complaints with these headphones.

How do you listen to music, and what relationship do you want with it? These headphones major on detail and neutrality as they are purposed for critical monitoring and mixing in studio environments. Which is not how I use them. They are plugged in to my smartphone via a little AudioQuest Dragonfly Cobalt DAC for enjoyable music listening, mostly at home. Comfy. Lightweight. Closed back isolation. Easy load to drive. Not exactly discreet but you could take them out when you travel, because you are a discerning listener, less concerned about what they look like, and more interested in how they make your music sound. Right? And how is that? Very accurate, detailed, revealing, allowing you to listen right into the mix, stable, composed, good separation and soundstage, nimble. They put out what you put in, so don’t expect them to smooth over badly recorded, over compressed, or poorly mixed content. The better your source the better they sound. Always a benchmark for good audio gear. Initially they take some getting used to. First, some time is needed for them to break in, despite what the manufacturer tells you about “ ready out of the box”. However break in time is a lot less than many other audiophile components. Leave music running through them overnight at a reasonable volume or better, one of those wide frequency range burn in cds that have all sorts of blips, peeps and rumbles on them. Done that? OK, so where’s the bass? It’s all there, but not boosted so that it interferes with other frequencies. That might put some off, as might a certain sense of detachment. These Beyers don’t get you on stage with the band. Instead you are further back in the auditorium, right where the guys on the mixing desk are sitting. You are in the correct place, listening to everything that’s going on rather than abandoning yourself to shaking your stuff right down at the front. That’s how they are designed. To monitor. Whether you consider this a drawback depends on how you like your music served up. I’d say don’t be put off. I’m loving them, and your music will sound great once your ears and brain have adjusted to the differences. Be patient and you will get your reward. Well designed, easy to wear, robust, replaceable parts, well priced. Proper bargain.

First off, I NEVER write reviews so take that as a good sign haha. If you are on a budget, you won't find better in terms of sound quality. The clarity of my mixes is noticeably different since I've been using these for on the fly mixing. I would even go as far as saying they have impacted some of my creative process when producing by picking up different aspects of the track that could use a certain sound which I would necessarily have noticed before on my old cans or my audio monitors. I bought these as a stop gap between the 1770's as I needed a interim replacement for my headphones and honestly I am so impressed. You really get a wide frequency response the lows are possibly a little more accentuated but that is to be expected any closed back headphones, just bare that in mind if you are producing bass heavy music such as House or anything electronic. The clarity on the highs is impressive, 40,000 kHz to be precise so you really are able to hone in on any transients or clicks and mix them accordingly. Same goes for the mids, there is a lot of clarity and you're able to mix them with precision leading to mixes sounding a whole lot less muddy. As far as gaming goes, whilst I am not an avid gamer I do tend to use my headphones for gaming occasionally and you won't be disappointed. I found myself second guessing whether or not some sounds where the game or something was in the house, so that was both impressive and unsettling haha. If you are playing a horror game prepare yourself for an immersive experience. Which leads me to my final point on the sound quality. When you are wearing these they filter out so much external noise it's almost silent. Great if you need to concentrate or of course for studio sessions. No, they are not active noise cancellation but they have done a great job at isolating you from your surroundings. My only bug bear on these is the comfort. I wear headphones a lot for DJing, work and long studio sessions so comfort is really important. They aren't the worst but I do find after a few hours my ears do start hurting at the top where the padding is. The headband however is very comfortable so it isn't a deal breaker more a personal preference. The head band also features a removable cushion which is a nice touch at prolonging the life of these headphones as wear and tear is inevitable. Over all, these are great addition to any creator or gaming studio set up if you are on a budget or like me are wanting to try out Beyerdynamic before splashing big cash on a higher spec product.

I ended up returning the headphones as i already own some sennheiser HD 598 headphones, i was told closed back is better for immersion and these headphones are decent for music and soundstage despite being closed back. I will say, if i had a normal gaming brand pair of headphones, these are by far better, they're really close to taking the place of my hd 598 too but it comes down to if you prefer open back or closed back... Since i already had a great set, it was harder to choose and ultimately, the clamping force of the DT 700 Pro x resulted in me being worried about long term use. They're very comfy but they are tight and i do believe it could be fatiguing over time. If you live in a noisy environment though and need closed back, i would give these a try, they do the job of isolating noise, i get annoyed by my PC fans at 1200rpm, i could crank the GPU to 2000rpm without an issue with these.

Incredible sound quality, fantastic build quality yet lightweight. Hours long comfort. If you need a set of high quality closed back headphones to block out the sound of your children whilst you're trying to focus, then these are a fantastic buy. What hifi were spot on when they rated these 5 star.

Great purchase, my husband is very pleased with his Christmas present

The sound quality is exceptional. It's incredibly clear and has a great sound stage. I had the AKG 731 before. This has the same level of sound quality, but it's 100x better built. However, the 371 only lasted a year and felt poorly constructed from day one. I also had the ATH-M50x for 5 years. They were great and reliable, but once I tried the 371, I never felt satisfied with the M50's sound quality again. Then comes the DT 700 PRO X. It's pretty much the best of both worlds: amazing sound quality with reliable, well-built headphones. The only problem with these is that they can run very loud. Other headphones are set at 70% on Windows to be really loud. These get really loud at just 30%... They run on any device with a headphone jack, which is nice.