Beyerdynamic DT-250 - 80 Ohm

I sometimes mix and master not only my own music, but other musicians' music for release on CD and for use in Cinema using these headphones as they are pure and accurate - just how top recording engineers expect you all to hear the final music and sound.

Lee Nicklen
www.kayotix.com

My pair has lasted me for over 10 years now. Most of the parts are replaceable too - not that I have ever needed to. Don't take my word for it, read the article from the world's premier music recording technology magazine based in Cambridge, England and independently-owned.

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/dec95/beyerdt250.html

Not knowning a thing about headphones, I was after a pair that would be suitable for dance/trance music in a small spare room studio setup. I went completely with the recommendation from Dolphin and I'm glad I did because I cannot ask for more. I cannot go into anything technical because I have no idea about headphones but having listened to music all of my life mainly through headphones, I have not heard anything as good as these.

I purchased these from Dolphin nearly 3 years ago and have always found them to be very reliable in the studio environment.
If you want a coloured sound with heavy bass for Dance music then don't buy these but if you want nice clear detailed un-coloured sound then these babys are for you.

All right then, let's be brutally honest first. Do not judge these cans by the sound experience you're hoping to get while you're sitting back with a cup of tea, listening to the latest Jazz session recorded on some esoteric and obscenely expensive equipment.

These headphones are made for the recording session in the studio where all that matters is that the musicians deliver a brilliant performance because they can hear themselves in all brutal honesty, where a false note, a choked chord or a ground loop from a defective cable will stick out like a sore thumb.

That's actually what studio cans are made for. If you're looking for cans with 'studio' tag on it but which are able to sugar-coat a turd PLUS let you have your tea in peace, you'll be better off with a pair of AKG K271. If the performers would thank you is another question though...

I have been a club DJ for nearly 7 years and have been through a few pairs of headphones in my time. I have been using the DJX-1’s regularly for almost a year, both at home and in venues and so far they’ve been excellent. Prior to these I had the Sennheiser HD-25's which seem to be the industry standard for DJ’s. However, despite their proven sound quality, the HD-25’s offered me limited sound protection due to their small ear cups. This meant that in a noisy club, I had to crank up the volume in order to hear through them in the DJ booth. With the Beyer Dynamic’s, the closed ear cup design completely covers the ear which helps to reduce the level of external noise heard, thus providing you with better protection in noisy environments. To a DJ, this means you can reduce the headphone volume on the mixer which is naturally better for your hearing. After all who wants to end up with tinnitus? As the DJX’s rest against your head, it also makes them much more comfortable to wear over long periods of time (2 hrs +).

When I’m looking to purchase a new pair of cans the nominal frequency response should ideally be between 5 - 35,000 Hz. In turn, this range will allow you to hear more bass not to mention the complete sound of the track or music that you’re listening to. Well the DJX-1’s certainly meet this criteria, while being able to handle power up to 3000 mW, meaning you music won’t sound distorted when you up the volume. These factors also make the Beyer Dynamic’s great for casual use, such as watching a film or connecting to an mp3 player. In fact, using these to listen to a film through is a definite must. Straight away you will notice additional sounds that the film maker intended you to hear, but couldn’t unless you had a home cinema surround system. For that reason, they make the whole viewing experience much more enjoyable. Their 3m cable length is ideal for DJing, however if you are going to plug these into the TV, it’s worth getting an extension lead. I bought mine from Amazon for about £3, which allows my headphones to reach all the way to the sofa, without stretching too much.

One thing I have noticed is that the DJX-1’s are not as common as the Sony MDR-V700DJ which is similar in price; however, I can assure you that the sound quality is better than the Sony, for a little extra cost. I have also owned the Pioneer HDJ - 1000 which are probably my favourite DJ headphones, unfortunately, these cans don't seem to last long. In fact, my last pair aged only 8 months before needing to be replaced. Yes the Pioneers definitely look and sound the part, but they don’t seem built to last and are more of a luxury item in my opinion. So far the DJX-1’s haven’t faulted and appear to be quite sturdy yet remain fairly light.

When the DJX-1’s first entered the market they retailed at around £150 which gives you some idea of their quality. In fact if you compare their specifications with other headphones in this price category they more than hold their own. As for anything under a £100, the Beyer Dynamic pretty much outperform the competition on every level. One of my favourite things about these cans is the mono/stereo switch. For the DJ this means that you can hear yourself mixing two tracks in just one ear cup. So when I’m DJing, I usually have the other ear cup placed behind my ear so I can hear my mix coming through the master channel or club speakers. Sometimes you will find that the sound coming through your headphones is a few seconds quicker than through the club speakers. Therefore, if you immediately moved the cross fader to the middle, your tracks would sound out of sync. So, if you’re new to the game, having the mono/stereo feature can really help.

Overall, if you are looking for a comfortable pair of headphones that sound great and will last a long time then these are for you. For those entering the world of DJing, spend the £100 and get yourself a pair of DJX-1's, not only will they help protect you hearing in the long run, but they will provide you with all the sound quality you need in order to mix at a bar/club. And for those, who don’t mind getting new cans every 1-2 years then the Pioneer HDJ – 1000’s are a must. Beyer Dynamic may not be the household name that Sony is but once you hear their sound quality, you will know why you paid the money. As for me, I don’t make my living by reviewing headphones but based on my experience’s I’m giving the Beyer Dynamic DJX-1’s 9/10, after all nothings perfect including my wife.

Very god for interview.

I've had a pair of DT250 headphones for nearly ten years now. In that time I've only had to replace one part after my partner, at the time, managed to tread on them! I've loved these cans since I got them. A very honest, and full sound, ideal for monitoring situations in both live and recording realms. The isolation is particularly good which not only means that they can still be heard when there's a lot going on, but aren't heard by the mic when used as playback monitors. EVERY part is easily replaceable and repairs require no special skills meaning that anyone who can hold a screw driver can do the job.
Outside of the profesional world, they even sound good when just plugged into your computer or HiFi.
Extremely comfortable to wear and lightweight means that you may sometimes forget you're wearing them. If you hadn't guessed, I highly recomend them.

DT-100s are the SM58 of the headphone world.
Tough enough for the most demanding OB work, but with the comfort and sound quality you need for studio listening.
They will continue to be industry standard cans for years to come.

I have owned a pair of these headphones for almost 20 years!

Even though I've experienced numerous other headphones during that time frame, I always keep going back to my DT-100's. In my opinion, there is no equivalent in terms of sound and comfort.

However, sound being a very personal thing, and everyone having a different view of "the perfect sound", your mileage may vary. You owe it to yourself to check these out though, if you're even a bit serious about your music.

I'm no audiophile but the difference between these headphones and my old Aiwa pair is nothing short of astonishing.
The bass response is excellent and the range enables me to pick out detail in music that simply couldn't detect before. They're extremely comfortable aswell.
I'm using them for music composition/listening and games.
Thoroughly recommended.

I bought these headphones for both professional use and pleasure and I am thoroughly satisfied on both fronts. They reduce a lot of sound in and out and when listening to them I feel confident that I am hearing the sound as I should be hearing it.

Versatility - 5 out of 5
Price - 5 out of 5
Comfort - 5 out of 5
Customer Support - 5 out of 5

Amazing monitoring headphones used by most of the recording studios around the world.

The sound you get is crisp and is very comfortable to wear these headphones so you can wear them for quite a while.

The price is great!
well worth your money and i bought two of the great headphones and i have to give a 'big up' to the dolphin music staff as they provide excellent customer service with a great fast email support and also furiously fast delivery!

Very comfy, I have the 80ohm version which are nice and loud with clarity and precision.

The only downside is that I find these a tad bassy around 120-180hz range. Not a massive issue but annoying nonetheless. Other than that their built well, have a nice long cable and have good noise reduction. Very pleased with the purchase.

I am looking for new cans (was up till now considering mid-range sennheisers). A colleague lent me these to try; he has had his for 2 years and is happy with them.

They sound and even feel good. Looks are so-so but even the "Princess Leya retro" look is growing on me.

I was hoping to buy something cheaper but they are grin-inducing.

I'm a woman looking for a pair of headphones not a professional musician or knowledgeable audio officianado but I can say that the sound is crystal, responsive and I hear layers I had never heard before.

Added plus; lovely velour earpads that are replacable.

I want them.....

I bought a pair of these from Dolphin music in Huddersfield, and I've got to say this is money well spent. I was going to opt for a much cheaper pair originally, but after doing a bit of research/reading some reviews (and the fact that nearly every photo you see of any musician in a recording studio they will be sporting a pair of these !) I decided on spending a bit more and getting a pair of DT100's. What can I say, I'm very impressed with the overall sound of these, the closed cup system really does exclude any ambient noise, their comfortable to wear over long periods of time, their well made and very rugged. I'd recommend these to anyone thinking of buying a quality pair of headphones, I can't fault them.

This is an excellent and reliable headset. Excellent sound reproduction is faithful.