Beyerdynamic DT770 V Superlux HD-660 headphones

[funkgod]

I got a set of Beyerdynamic DT770 pro 80ohm headphones.

these....

https://www.thomann.co.uk/beyerdynamic_dt770_pro80_ohm.htm

been waiting all xmas for them

could not wait to try them.

got them and just spent the day testing them

and.....

disappointed 😞

 

i can say from what im hearing they dont sound as good as the copys made by superlux for £32 !

Superlux HD-660 Pro 32 Ohms

these

https://www.thomann.co.uk/superlux_hd_660_pro_32_ohm.htm

 

seems more Clearer, more open stereo field, better top end. bass is better in the beyers though

 

Now it might be because they are colored but on testing them against my monitors

i have to say the cheap superlux are more correct to my monitor sound through tannoy and roland DS90s

it might be just what your use to i suppose, or there might be something wrong with them

so i will have to borrow a pair to see.

 

be interesting if anyone has heard these coming from the 770s to the hd660s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2025 by funkgod

[funkgod]

ok........ i lent a pair from a friend, and.....

totally different..

in my new pair in comparison there is like some phasing going on

so..... they are going back

will update this when i get them.

[Owen]

I am following this with interest. 

[BigRedX]

Just like speakers there is no right answer when it comes to evaluating headphones.

 

However for critical listening when mixing speakers and headphones that make everything sound good tend to be of less objective use.

[Beedster]

I’ve five pairs of headphones all of which have strengths and weakness and none of which are in any real way better than any of the others. Same with hifi speakers (four sets) 🤔

[BigRedX]

Unless you have vast amounts of money to spend on studio reference speakers and serious acoustic treatment for your control room, the best thing to do is to pick a set of speakers and headphone and spend a couple of months listening to your favourite music on them so that you know how they sound. Then you'll be able to use them to make proper evaluations of your own recordings.

[MoonBassAlpha]

On 30/12/2025 at 12:20, BigRedX said:

Unless you have vast amounts of money to spend on studio reference speakers and serious acoustic treatment for your control room, the best thing to do is to pick a set of speakers and headphone and spend a couple of months listening to your favourite music on them so that you know how they sound. Then you'll be able to use them to make proper evaluations of your own recordings.

Wise words

[Al Nico]

I have 770's. There're Ok. I used to use DT100. They sound different.

I find it difficult to mix on headphones alone.

Lucky you got to compare them. Hope the replacements are good.

[BigRedX]

I wouldn't ever consider using DT100s for mixing.

[Al Nico]

On 08/01/2026 at 08:12, BigRedX said:

I wouldn't ever consider using DT100s for mixing.

They roll off the very low end so I agree. What they are good for is detail and, for me, I like their clinical response, they really let you know if something is a bit harsh in the highs.

What they do well is fit comfortably, and don't leak too much sound to the mic when recording singers.

Which headphone would you use for mixing?

[funkgod]

ok, they have arrived, and after a few days now of comparing them.

there was no doubt something wrong with the other pair as these new ones are

definitely better with no phasing going on.

soooo.... after a good listen..

and from back up responses from my older mixes.

the last few mixes i have done with the superlux HD660 some have said the mix is a little dull

and needing more sparkle at the top.

this i can now put down to the superlux are alot brighter at the top end

so when i do my mixing or more to the point adding EQ at the end, i am pulling down the hi end

thinking there is quite a lot going on up there,

when in fact it was the HD660s ( being over bright)

Very noticeable when i now use the Beyer DT770 pro.

so i went back to one of my mixes, and reEQ the mix as a quick test, and hay presto

my mix is now brighter, and more accurate to the top end when trying against the monitors

they now seem right.

the bass end also is is better i can clearly hear the more subby lows in as much as the Beyers

will go to that i just could not hear with superlux.

But for now... thats all i have for you guys as usable information,

i can only see how it all goes as some of you say they need to "Burn in" ?

 

But as AL Nico says above "they really let you know if something is a bit harsh in the highs."

i can only agree with him there, thats bang on as prooved in the twice mixing of the same song.

A real learning curve here, we are always learning.

but i still maintain when you get use to one set of headphones and then change them

you have to almost reEQ you head.

 

Anyway i am really happy now with the DT770s so i will just stick with them for now and see how i get on

the more i use and get use to them

Cheers guys

Edited 1 hour ago by funkgod