Technical Details

• Legendary DT 880 Premium, 32 ohm version; Stereo Headphone for MP3, iPhone, iPod and home audio applications, analytical, true sound reproduction
• Innovative "Bass reflex" system for excellent audio performance
• Semi-open headphone, Single-sided cable with gold vaporized stereo mini jack & 1/4" adapter
• Made in Germany, 11 oz. without cable, includes carry case
• Frequency response 5 - 35,000 Hz
• Currently on sale through this link on Amazon.com  

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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32 Ohm Version - Designed for Mobile High-Performance Listening

This is the 32 ohm version of the DT 880 Premium line, designed explicitly to provide quality audio from low-powered sources such as portable music players and laptops. Its semi-open design and highly-efficient drivers allow for increased volume with reduced noise leakage while listening to low-output audio players. A lower-impedance headphone such as the 32-ohm DT 880 is ideal for use when you're on the move but don't want to sacrifice having an immersive audio experience.

The semi-open, over-the-ear design offers sound isolation like a closed headphone

A gold plated 3.5 mm stereo jack with 1/4" inch adapter is included and is therefore suitable for use with almost all headphone amplifiers.

Semi-Open Back Design with Adjustable Headband and Velour Earpads

The DT 880's semi-open, over-the-ear design offers slightly increased sound isolation and reduced noise leakage like a closed headphone, while retaining the high fidelity normally associated with open-back headphones. The adjustable headband lets you easily create the perfect fit for extended periods of listening comfort. Ideal for portable devices, this version of the DT 880 delivers the quality of a professional-level headphone design in a lower impedance headphone that's perfect for your media player, music-playing smartphone, portable gaming device, laptop, or any other mobile source when you need high-resolution audio performance. The velour earpads make long periods of extended listening easy on the ears.

Dynamic Transducer for Increased Fidelity and Performance

Without exception, beyerdynamic manufactures the dynamic transducer systems that go into their headphones in-house. From the magnet and diaphragm to the careful wiring and circuitry, beyerdynamic controls quality at all levels of manufacturing, ensuring superior engineering in their headphones down to the smallest detail.
An extremely strong neodymium magnet system offers the DT 880 highly detailed sound reproduction quality, is mechanically very robust, and needs only a small amount of operating voltage which increases efficiency. This increased efficiency also leaves the DT 880 with greater power reserves for dynamic, undistorted sound that especially compensates well for low-spec mobile devices such as portable media players that often can't perform at the same level as dedicated home equipment. The optimized 32 Ohm voice coil provides transparency and increased volume with portable devices.

	DT 990			DT 880			DT 770			DT 860	DT 660	DT 440
	32	250	600	32	250	600	32	250	600
Application	MP3 and PC	Home Hi-Fi	High End	MP3 and PC	Home Hi-Fi	High End	MP3 and PC	Home Hi-Fi	High End	32 Ohm for MP3 and PC
Sound Characteristics	Strong Bass & Treble			Neutral & Linear			Strong Bass & Treble			Crystal Clear	Powerful	Balanced
Construction	Open			Semi-Open			Closed			Open	Closed	Open
Headband	Spring Steel Headband									Plastic Headband (foldable)

What's in the Box

• The beyerdynamic DT 880 Headphones (32 Ohms)
• Screwable 6.35 mm / 1/4" adaptor
• Leatherette Carrying Bag

Technical Specifications

• Transmission Type: Wired
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 35,000 Hz
• Sound Pressure Level: 96 dB
• Construction: Circumaural (over-the-ear)
• Cable & Plug: Straight connecting cable with mini-jack plug (3.5 mm) & 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm)
• Net Weight: 290 g

Product Description

Customer Reviews

Beyer Dynamic DT 880 Premium 32 OHM Headphones 

 

 

Welcome to audio bliss, March 22, 2010

 

I used the Senn HD 280 Pro as my main music listening headphones before this & i thought they were good. But when I heard this I understood the meaning of the term "instrument separation". Everything is so detailed & clear, always have a smile on my face when i am listening to music with these. Bought the 32 ohm version so that I don't have to buy a headphone amp to listen with my MP3 player. They will reveal all the shortcomings of your source material so If you are planning on buying this only use lossless, Wav or MP3 320 KPBS.

Good job Beyer. If these sound so good then wonder how the DT990 (which are a grade above) will sound ?  

 

Best Headphones under 1k, March 26, 2010

 

These are just amazing. I researched headphones for 6 months before purchasing the Dt880's and I couldn't be happier. I made sure to buy the 32Ohm version so they could be driven by numerous audio devices, but these headphones truly shine when paired with an amp. They are built like a tank, but feel like heaven on your ears. I have a huge head and they are a tight fit, so I know they will fit anyone else with ease. They sound great out of the box, but after about 100 hours of burn in they really start to open up. If you are going to always have them paired with a high end amp get the 250 or 600 Ohm otherwise the 32ohm are fantastic. I use them for mostly video games and playing Bad Company 2 and God of War 3 with these are jaw dropping. I am using an Astro gaming mixamp and it powers the headphones just fine. 

 

Amazing, January 12, 2011  

 

Amazing sound. I researched and researched and believed this brand would be the best. I had the fortune of speaking directly with a Beyer Dynamic rep who recommended the 32 OHM for my use- mostly listening from iPod/iPad. He also encouraged me that I would not be disappointed. I forked out the big bucks because I really love music and figured- hey, if they last a lifetime or a long time...I would be glad I had them. The sound is truly amazing. The clarity of all the instruments is there. The highs are terrific- the tingles of the cymbals- the strong and unmuddied bass- the clarity of the vocals. It is a real pleasure to have this high quality of listening. I plan to add a little headphone amplifier to boost the overall volume as sometimes I like it pretty loud.  

 

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