The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro is one of those rare studio headphones that manages to combine professional-grade monitoring precision with real-world versatility. Designed for broadcasters, field recordists, and home producers alike, the DT 270 Pro brings the unmistakable Beyerdynamic sound signature, clean, spacious, and controlled, into a compact, closed-back form factor. Whether you’re mixing on the go, tracking vocals, or simply enjoying music with an honest sound signature, the DT 270 Pro could be your next studio tool.
What You Get
- DT 270 Pro closed-back headphones
- Detachable coiled 3.5mm cable
- Quarter-inch adapter
- USB-C to 3.5mm adapter
- Drawstring bag
Look & Feel
If you take the DT 770 and shrink it down, you’d get the DT 270. For the price, it doesn’t need to be anything else, but for the price, it still impresses me. At first, I thought the ear cups were small enough to be on-ear headphones, but I was gladdened to discover they were over-ear when wearing them for the first time. You get the same comfy velour earpads that enclose your ears securely without causing too much pressure or fatigue.
Design
The DT 270 Pro is a compact, closed, over-ear (circumaural) studio headphone designed for recording and monitoring. Its core transducer is a 45-ohm dynamic driver system that continues Beyerdynamic’s recent trend of lower impedance drivers that are easier to power. This makes the most sense for a pair of headphones like the DT 270 Pro that lend themselves to portability. Its included USB-C adapter should be enough, but other dongles like the iFi Go Link or Fosi Audio DS2 are also suitable.
Soundstage
In typical Beyerdynamic fashion, the soundstage of the DT 270 is structured and accurate. Even for a smaller-sized earcup, the DT 270 can reproduce a wide stereo field with a studio-like environment. The sound is linear, but the spatial imaging has a proper scale, one that positions sound elements dynamically without losing focus. Instruments are separated and defined in their specific areas. The amount of headspace you get is certainly small, but each layer is distinct and organized in a way that is easy to localize. Sweeping orchestral tracks have a complete wrap-around, while electronic dance beats have a refined precision that is rare for most closed-back studio headphones in this price range.
Low End
Beyerdynamic tends to deliver a clean, hearty bass that has power and clarity. The DT 270 is not much different from their usual sound profile. You get a balanced low-end resposne that’s grounded and refined, supporting a gravelly foundation and developing into a strong tonal shape. There’s a solid sub-bass rumble to it, but nothing ever dominates the sound signature as a whole. The bass is punchy but even, bringing out slightly more texture than a flat timbre usually offers you.
Mids
While the low-mids have a surprising warmth to them, the sound signature never makes it the focus of the response. It’s a touch of flavor that makes the DT 270 an enjoyable listen without being too clinical, as some studio headphones tend to do. With that said, the DT 270 is still very accurate in the midrange. Instruments have impressive resolve for such a simple set of closed-back cans. Every arrangement is displayed with concise organization, but the tone is also a tad relaxed. Transients aren’t very immediate, showing better note definition with slower performances. For vocals, there’s not much top-end crispness, but voices are still very clear and articulate.
Highs
I’m not hearing much of the commonly feared brightness that Beyerdynamic is known for on the DT 270. The softness of the DT 270 affects the highs quite a bit, but not in a negative way. There is still a treble presence to this sound signature, it’s just a lot tamer compared to most other Beyerdynamic headphones. Here, the highs have less sizzle, but their detail is still intact. You can still perceive a tinge of brightness behind cymbals and bells, but they roll off considerably faster. The highs have just as much resolve as the rest of the frequency resposne, just with more control.
Summary
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro may not grab attention with flashy specs or oversized housings, but its performance speaks volumes. It delivers a neutral, accurate presentation with just enough warmth to make extended sessions enjoyable. The bass is tight, the mids are naturally detailed, and the highs are surprisingly smooth for a Beyerdynamic headphone. Combined with its lightweight frame and forgiving impedance, the DT 270 Pro is a practical, comfortable solution for creators and listeners who need consistent sound in both studio and mobile setups. For its price and size, it’s one of the most well-rounded monitoring headphones Beyerdynamic has ever produced.
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro is available at Audio46.
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