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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2014, 10:25:46 PM »

Why does the treble from 5-10KHz look so different between the measurement here and the one on Innerfidelity? http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/BeyerdynamicDT250250.pdf

Is it because of different compensation, or different measurement apparatus or something else?
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2014, 12:37:20 AM »

Both, Tyll uses a calibrated HATS apparatus plus his own compensation curve, Stratocaster and Solderdude use a damped solid-plate coupler with a calibrated microphone, no ear canal or pinna. Treble response should not be taken for granted, though, higher frequencies interact a lot with the surrounding materials creating uneven-looking graphs.
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2015, 08:07:58 AM »

Does these headphones worth around 100$, but for 80ohms variant?

I've seen that many say that DT250-80 is not that good compared with DT250-250, but is that of a difference?

Thanks! :)
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2015, 08:13:29 AM »

The 80 ohm that I own are more veiled sounding over the entire sound spectrum. But I got those second hand. They're not in the best condition.
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2015, 07:17:06 AM »

Just got the Schiit GMB in. Been on for a couple of hours now. Using it in the following setup:

Wyrd > GMB > Valhalla 2 > HD800/HD650/DT250

Legitimately enjoying the sound the most with the DT250's right now. Wonderful headphones that offer insane value for money.
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2015, 01:05:01 PM »

Ah, the Beyer 250s.  Part of my headphone journey back in 2005.  I enjoyed them quite a bit with a little Cmoy.  I wonder how much better they might sound today with a better amp.  Funny to look back at my notes comparing to an AT900 and AKG 271S.  I actually preferred the AKG with the little cmoy. 
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2015, 05:03:14 PM »

Ah, the Beyer 250s.  Part of my headphone journey back in 2005.  I enjoyed them quite a bit with a little Cmoy.  I wonder how much better they might sound today with a better amp.  Funny to look back at my notes comparing to an AT900 and AKG 271S.  I actually preferred the AKG with the little cmoy. 

My first headphone was a MDR-V6. If my first headphone would have been a DT250-250 in 2009 I would have skipped many sidegrades. The DT250-250 does so many things well it is difficult to not like and not enjoy it. 
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2015, 05:18:22 PM »

If only this headphone had actual quality control and decent driver matching. I went through five of them. All had bass issues and strange channel imbalances in the mids. It's just not worth it despite being among the  best voiced Beyers. Beyerdynamic's driver matching is godawful and they have plastic injection molding problems they haven't fixed for 20 years. The best DT 250 250 I received had lower mids and male voices all coming from the right with only a slight bass rattle. If you like the DT 250 and have any QC issues, return it, buy an HD 580/600/650 and do something else for closed cans.

Beyerdynamic have been pulling this poo for decades. Don't reward them with currency.
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2015, 08:01:55 PM »

I'd say from the GMB + Valhalla 2, the DT250's hold their own against the HD650's.

HD650's have a larger soundstage, more precise imaging and greater resolution, but don't do particularly well in the bass region. DT250's have a more intimate soundstage with tighter bass, giving it a more focused, punchier sound.

The slight treble roll off on the DT250's combined with the realism of the GMB and the high resolution tube sound of the Val2 makes a fucking amazingly musical combo with all types of recordings.
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Re: Beyerdynamic DT250 - 250 Ohm
« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2015, 12:39:12 AM »

The slight treble roll off on the DT250...
Wat. There's no roll-off on my pair, there's even a peak on the high treble which gives cymbals a certain zing. I agree on the musicality thing, though.
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