- Beyerdynamic DT 720 launch for $159 / £89 (about AU$182)
- "Studio-level" headphones for a more affordable price
- 5Hz to 24,000Hz frequency range
Beyerdynamic is famed for its DT studio headphones – such as the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Studio/Pro – which are the choice of many producers, podcasters, musicians, and me: they deliver great sound and excellent clarity, which matters 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 for a much lower price.
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 are just $159 / £89 / €99 (about AU$182). If you'd rather have in-ears than over-ears they also offer the very impressive Beyerdynamic DT 72 IE, which are designed for guitarists and singers and which we really enjoyed.
But for me and for many other amateur, semi-pro and pro users, over-ears are the best option for serious studio time. So how do these compare to their more expensive stablemates?
Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro: key features
First of all, where other Pro models come in a range of impedances – the DT 770 Pro I use can be bought in 32 ohm, 80 ohm and 250 ohm versions for laptop/mobile, general and high-end setups respectively – the DT 270 come in a single version: 45 ohms.
That means they're easy to drive whether you're connecting to a computer, your phone or your hi-fi. And on the subject of connections, they come with a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter included, so you can connect them straight to today's jack-free phones.
The DT 270 are marginally smaller than their stablemates and weigh just 194g. The headband is sprung steel and well padded for a comfortable fit, and the earpads are velour rather than the flake-prone vegan leather we often see in over-ears.
My Beyerdynamics are the same, and even though I'm a member of the People With Massive Heads community, I've found them incredibly comfortable – which matters if you're the kind 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 don't show any sign of wear and haven't lost their comfort.
The frequency response is a usefully wide 5Hz to 24,000Hz and Beyerdynamic says the sound profile is "studio-level". I haven't heard these ones, but if they're similar to my DT 770 Pro headphones then that means a profile with very slightly cut bass and slightly brighter highs, which is good for spotting little details in a mix.
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro are available now for a recommended retail price of $159 / £89 / €99 (about AU$182).
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