Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Review

Beyerdynamic has a whole slate of classic headphones in their lineage. Starting with the DT 770 Pro and going all the way through to the newer DT 700 Pro X, Beyerdynamic has a long history of audio excellence. And with their centennial arriving, the German company has added a limited edition headphone to their lineup. That’s right, to celebrate 100 years in the audio industry, Beyerdynamic has released the DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition. But this isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade. There’s plenty of changes in tech and features to cover, including a detachable cable and upgraded driver tech. So let’s get under the hood and take a look at what this special edition headphone has to offer. 

What’s in the Box: 

• DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition Headphones
• 3 meter straight cable
• 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch jack adapter
• Drawstring bag
• Quick start guide

Build

Weighing in at 305 grams, the DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition is built just like the original DT 770 Pro. It’s a rugged device that is meant to last you, pretty much forever. Of course there used to be one issue with the DT 770 Pro that caused it to last only a short amount of time: the cable. On the original DT 770 Pro, the cable was not detachable. This meant if your cable broke, the whole headphone was toast. But now, taking a cue from other newer entrants into the Beyerdynamic line, these new Limited Edition Beyers come with a detachable cable. The cable connects to the headphone via a single 4-pin mini XLR. So if you ever want or need to switch out the cable for a new one, you can.

Elsewhere around the headphone are velour earpads, a memory foam head cushion, and plastic and metal accoutrement on the yokes and ear cups. Notably on the yokes are a logo denoting the limited edition status and centennial commemoration. 

Design

Fans of the original DT 770 Pro may remember that it came in multiple driver variants. These included a 32 ohm, 80 ohm, and 250 ohm version. However the new Limited Edition variant comes in just one driver orientation. The DT 770 Pro X LE uses the same Stellar.45 driver unit as the newer DT 700 Pro X. 

Getting a little more specific, Stellar.45 uses a neodymium magnet and voice coil made from t copper-plated precision wires to deliver a light-weight but highly conductive driver system. This, in theory, results in a low-distortion, low impedance headphone that aims to deliver “studio-quality sound.” 

At 48 ohms, I was able to drive the DT 770 Pro X straight out of my laptop just fine. However, I did find that the headphones benefited slightly from a little extra power, specifically in the low end. If you’re using these with a USB audio interface or dongle amp, you’ll get the best possible performance from the headphone. However, a connection straight from a phone or laptop will do you just fine as well. 

Listening Impressions

From a bird’s eye view, the DT770 PRO X aims for a fully neutral sound signature. The reason for this is that these are meant to be professional mixing headphones. The DT 770 Pro X LE is geared towards professional use first, as evidenced by the words “professional headphones” on the front of the box. That said, if you’re looking for a highly detailed, reference level closed-back headphone, you might want to pay attention to these. 

Low End:

The low end is extremely neutral. So if you’re a basshead, you may want to bow out here. That said, the bass is extremely well controlled, tactile, and accurate. Sure, I would’ve loved a little bit more midbass love to help get further into the groove. But if I was mixing/mastering audio, that midbass hump would give me an inaccurate picture of the audio I’d be monitoring. Given the meek bass response, I still found it to be dynamic and fast. Furthermore, I found extension to be solid and the midbass transition, while staying under control, was solid. 

Mids:

The mid range of the DT 770 Pro X is really nice. Like the bass, it’s mostly linear. However, there is a little added juice in the upper mids that give vocals a really nice presentation. Separation is top notch here. In fact, there were times where I was awestruck by the amount of detail that these fit in. This is likely a product of that lean bass response not clouding any detail. But it’s also helped by a top end that looks to push details forward as much as possible, which is likely why that shimmering upper midrange sounds so good. 

High End:

I don’t want to overstate the treble here, but I would describe this as a top-end forward headphone. Don’t get me wrong, there’s never a moment where it sounds shrill or too sibilant. But the precision details on this headphone all come from the treble presentation. The DT 770 Pro X LE is sharp and precise. As a fan of warmer headphones, I was able to appreciate the controlled brightness of these. In fact, where the original DT 770 Pros were a little bit too bright for me, these feel just right. So if you’re into bright, reference level headphones, these will be right up your alley. 

Final Thoughts

Coming in at $199, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition presents an excellent value for the detail-oriented listener and audio professional alike. Pulling tech and design from two successful headphones (the original DT 770 Pro and DT 700 Pro X), this is a very formidable limited edition option. As the production of this headphone is time-limited, you might want to act fast. 

You can find the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Limited Edition on Audio46.