Beyerdynamic - DT 700 PRO X

I have a set of DT 700 Pro X's but have really been enjoying the Ziigaat Arete's on the iem side. Not really an "audiophile", but I love music & gaming. Both sets sound great to me.

I use these a lot as well. Good sound stage, flat response / slight bass heavy audio. They were my go to headphones for everything until I bought Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pros which are outstanding. The 700s are not your classic "DJ" gigging headphones but audiophile quality, and worth every penny.

I did exactly the same 3 months ago. I was sick and tired of constantly killing headphones just from daily use. From gamer-esque wired ones back in the day i'd get a year out of at most, to the wireless gamer ones that I got 15 months out of (just), to the budget ones at 30 gbp that lasted 7 months... I was so tired after 20 years of constantly paying for e-waste. Honestly they've been great so far. I didn't need a DAC either - as they're actually like 5x louder than what I had - so watch your volume :) I got the closed back DT 700 Pro X and they're grand. The good thing is with these - beyerdenamics actually sell bloody parts, so i'm hoping, this ends up being a 3 / 4 year lifespan set of headphones with occasional replacing of the earpads! One little thing I added was I had an old TRS to 3.5mm splitter cable that's maybe 5cm long. I plug that into the PC and plug the headphones into the headphone side of that. this means when i accidentally yoink them (done it a few times now) they just disconnect as opposed to applying any major strain to the headphone cable or connection. I then worried about a mic for the few times I gamed, and I didn't want to go down the typical buy a condensor mic and a XLR input to USB for that, or to buy a modmic (stupid money), so I ended up believe it or not buying a DJI mic mini on sale (2tx +1rx plus case) for like 70 gbp. Comments when I use it rarely are 10/10. plus.. i dont even notice it's there!

I've been using the 700 pro x's for like 5 years now and love them. I did have to grab a zip up cover for the top pad because it started separating but I was wearing them for about 6-10 hours a day when I was working from home with multiple roommates also working from home (small condo), but after about $7 on Amazon 3 years ago for the cover I barely notice any wear. Honestly I've been thinking of getting an open backed pair (still deciding if I want to stick with BD or swap it out) but I think you'll be pretty happy with the 900s and if not I can't recommend the 700 pro x's enough.

I have both these and the 700s. 700s seem a bit bassier, but I love the way the 900s feel like the sound is in the room with you. Enjoy!

Ive been through every major gaming brand headphone and my dt 700 pro x have been my stand out favourite for years.

I have nearly the same model, I have the closed one. They are so good for that price, I suggest you buy an external dac. I bought one for 150 euros and for me it's enough.

Got the d700x pro and they are really nice and really comfortable if you end up needing the closed back. Got them open box for £150 4 years ago and they are still feeling new, build quality is amazing. Very comfortable and really great sound. I had some Sennheiser hd280 pro for like 15 years before that, really amazing build.quakity on those too, just lost them or they'd be back ups right now. Gonna be moving on up to next level soon I think, looking at Meze headphones as they are beauties.

I have the 700 pro x as well and have converted all of my friends to upgrade that has tried them on lol

The Azurys are not good for gaming but the FT1 are actually pretty good for fps as I own a pair myself. But the 700 pro x and the k553 mkii are better. However, I don't recommend the k553 mkii cuz they are a pretty uncomfortable headphone

BeyerDynamic DT 700 Pros are insane for the money

Spectacular choice-Beyerdynamic hit it out of the park with the 900/700 Pro X. Amazing sound, super comfortable, and user replaceable parts like cords & cups & headband. On board should be enough to drive them in a quiet room but consider a decent single or dual DAC down the line: not only will you get the extra oomph when you want it but most of them offer balanced audio output. Focusrite sells reconditioned Scarlett solos 3rd gens on their website for like $80 with a 3 year warranty but you can probably find someone selling a used 2nd gen or other solo DAC for much less. fwiw I work & game in a quieter environment too and prefer the open back, I don't like the seashell effect that closed back phones can give me when audio is quiet or off.

Love my avatone planar the ii's (open back) Love my Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X's (closed) At the end of the day, much like speakers and rooms, it's about how things translate to them. You will need to learn them through references and know what they sound like with your favorite commercial mixes and how that relates to how you are hearing your mixes.

I have the DT 700 pro X and they are great! Only problem is the headband that breaks super easily, but I'm hearing they made them more durable, so if yours break just contact them and ask for a new one

I mean I'd have to think that's down to your ear shape or how you're wearing them. I have DT 700 Pro's myself and could wear them all day with no issue, I imagine the design is similar to the 990's. If they are different maybe you just need the DT 900 Pro.

Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X. Super comfy ear pads and a warm tone with nice punchy bass

I dont think your experience was too unique or out of place. Similarly, I have had DT770, DT1770, and now DT700 pro-x. I started with DT770 which are great for what they are. I had an opportunity to buy a used DT1770 at a great price so I did. I went into it knowing that they were similar products in the same family line. They weren't drastically better but they were better. Nothing that would wow anyone, because they are so deliberately similar. There is a market of people willing to pay more for higher build quality, heftier feel, small incremental improvements, higher bragging rights, and that is fine. Its important to go into it with reasonable expectations. In the end, I've sold both DT770 and DT1770, but did find a good deal on DT700 pro-x. I think that having several different headphones is important. Specifically open back vs closed. On an almost daily basis I have need for both open and closed back and I can't imagine not being able to switch back and forth as needed. I have high-end sets, and moderately priced, and it is the cheaper cheaper sets that get used the most. I would always recommend some diversity in headphones before going all in to something higher-tier. I think sub $200 and just above $200 across brands is a really strong sweetspot for value. I've been at this for a pretty long time and I would deffinitely recommend for most to play near that $200 range for a while before going for $400, $600 or similar. The differences between $200 and $400 within a same product line and brand are often not as great as going between brands and product lines in the same $200ish bracket.

Thanks for this point, I'll look into this. And yes, I'm currently using beyerdynamics DT 700 pro X in my studio, they seem to isolate quite well. And if the ANC doesn't work out in the end (especially because of the negative effect on hearing), I'll try sticking to beyerdynamics.. and maybe a hybrid version - headphones + stage wedges. Thanks for the input.

I got a Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X (why such a long name?!) And I'm EXTREMELY happy with it. Very good response to all frequencies, very comfortable and it has it's "cushions" made of a velvety soft fabric. It is not very warm after prolonged use, has decent noise insulation and it doesn't start shedding black flakes after a couple years of use.

My personal fav closed back right now is the Sony mdr m1. Fits all your criteria except maybe feeling premium. They are well built and super comfy but don't feel super preem. Awesome bass and sound sig for rock and metal because the highs are very non fatiguing you will have a lot of fun and they play loud. The audeze lcd s20 fits your bill in every way except it's got cables to each ear. For gaming focus and still good for music and wireless the audeze Maxwell works. The beyer dt700 pro and the 1770 are solid options. Try both see what you prefer.

Not sure about the nano cortex specifically as I don't own one yet, but I've always been happy about using Neural plugins in conjunction with my Beyerdynamic DT770s, which I later upgraded to a pair of DT700 pro Xs

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X are great open back headphones. Or the DT 700 Pro X if you want closed back. Low impedance and a reasonable price. I have HD25 and the DT900 and if I was mixing in headphones the DT900 are better.

They are more semi open. I use the 700 since early 23 on the go and bought early last year the 900 for at home second hand

definitely won't need an amp for them as I have a -25dB preamp in windows to not go deaf with my DT 700 Pro X, but when using onboard audio they may be sensitive enough to pick up internal EMI from the audio signal. One problem I had was weak glue on the headband but I believe that was fixed in later produciton runs

If you dont't need a built in mic, avoid any type of gaming headphones. Instead get something like the Beyerdynamic DT 770/990 pro, DT 700/900 Pro X, Sennheiser HD 490 pro for example. Open back headphones like the 490s, 9xx are better for competitive shooter due to their larger soundstage and precise positioning. May also be more fun for music and single player games. I'm using my DT 1990 pro for basically anything.

Ive used the DT700 with the schitt magni + modi combo for nearly 10 years now. The only thing I've had to replace was the headband wrap for $8. Far better sound quality, better comfort, longer lasting. Use an antlion or blue yeti as your mic for simple but effective talking.

Nice! Just keep in mind that the DT990 Pro and Pro X are NOT comparable, they sound vastly different from one another :) (and in my personal opinion the Normal Pro sounds better!) You'll be surprised how neutral they will sound! Also make sure to install Equalizer Apo + Peace and EQ them to your Preference! (AMAZING References can be found here! ~> [List of Presets](https://reddit.com/r/oratory1990/w/index/list_of_presets))

It is my first one from BD... But when I was researching that (a couple years ago), I read the same thing - TBH, IMHO the highs are good. I was using a Sennheiser HD 660 before - and this one had its frequency curve biased to mid-highs. But it is the only comparison that I can do.

I have the closed back. There pretty nice!

Another big fan of the 700 pro X if you need closed backs