- Beyerdynamic DT 720 launched for $159/£89 (around AU$182)
- “Studio level” headphones for a more affordable price
- Frequency range 5 Hz to 24,000 Hz
Beyerdynamic is famous for its DT studio headphones – like the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Studio/Pro – which are the choice of many producers, podcasters, musicians and myself: they deliver great sound and excellent clarity, which is important when you’re mixing things for other people to listen to. And now there’s an even more affordable option that promises studio-quality sound at a much lower price.
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 costs just $159 / £89 / €99 (around AU$182). If you prefer in-ears rather than over-ears, they also offer the very impressive Beyerdynamic DT 72 IE, which are designed for guitarists and singers and which we really liked.
But for me and many other amateur, semi-professional, and professional users, on-ears are the best option for serious studio time. So how do they compare to their more expensive stablemates?
Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro: Key Features
First, where other Pro models are available in a range of impedances – the DT 770 Pro I use can be purchased in 32 ohm, 80 ohm and 250 ohm versions for laptop/mobile, general and high-end configurations respectively – the DT 270 comes in just one version: 45 ohm.
This means they’re easy to control, whether you connect them to a computer, your phone or your stereo. And as for connections, they come with a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter included, so you can connect them directly to today’s plug-free phones.
The DT 270 is slightly smaller than its stablemates and weighs just 194g. The headband is sprung steel and well-padded for a comfortable fit, and the ear cushions are velor rather than the flake-prone vegan leather we often see in ears.
My Beyerdynamics are the same, and even though I’m a member of the People With Massive Heads community, I’ve found them to be incredibly comfortable – which is important if you’re the type to get lost in music for long periods of time. I’ve had mine for three or four years now and despite very regular use, the cups show no signs of wear and have not lost their comfort.
The frequency response is a usefully wide 5Hz to 24,000Hz and Beyerdynamic claims the sound profile is “studio level”. I haven’t heard those, but if they’re similar to my DT 770 Pro headphones, that means a profile with very slightly cut bass and slightly brighter treble, which is good for picking out small details in a mix.
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro are available now for a suggested retail price of $159 / £89 / €99 (around AU$182).
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