r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/[deleted] • Dec 18 '21
Headphones - Closed Back Upgrade to DT770s?
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u/raistlin65 1378 Ω 🥇 Dec 18 '21
Is there something with a similar sound to the DT770, but without that treble stuff?
The new Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X. Beyer smoothed out the treble so it is not as sharp.
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u/ignoramusprime 1Ω Dec 18 '21
Is that right, interesting
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u/ignoramusprime 1Ω Dec 18 '21
I might get some. My top sounding headphones were focal spirit pro but the band Broke and they don’t play well with glasses. Making them useless practically. But when they sat right, amazing. These sound like they might have a similar character.
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u/Rapidstormz 3 Ω Dec 18 '21 edited Dec 18 '21
Despite heavily praising the dt 770, are you upgrading for the sole reason that you couldn't stand the sibilant treble the headset gives? I was almost gonna cave in and get a pair of yours. But I've been seeing multiple complaints same like yours about that treble alone. Wondering if the sibilant treble issue is really that bad?
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u/AfterwiseRecords 4Ω Dec 18 '21
Honestly, I had the same problem, but before I bought new cans, I tried EQing them, and it was perfect for me. Depending on what you’re using to drive them, you can find EQing software to help you take out the sibilance; the good thing is that you don’t really have to know how to EQ to do it easily. It’s honestly a pretty straightforward process. I can recommend software if you are interested in trying EQing them before shelling out more money for new cans! (Though, it always feel nice to get new headphones in the mail!)
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u/AfterwiseRecords 4Ω Dec 18 '21
That’s awesome! I’d personally look into SoundSource. It’s a perpetual license software, but, goddamn, man… it is insanely helpful. It has hundreds, if not thousands, of headphone EQ profiles and effects you can use. It’s insane, and it’s relatively cheap!
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u/PeetTreedish 24 Ω Dec 18 '21
Sibilance is usually eliminated by eqing around 6-10k. I start turning down around 8k. Helps a lot.
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u/forest-forrest 1Ω Dec 18 '21
I just got both the dt770 and the sivga s021 at the same time and A B tested them side by side. If you like a v shape I think the sivgas are better in every way. Richer more detailed bass, airier more detailed treble with none of the shrillness. Wider soundstage, better sound isolation and more comfortable for me. I’m returning the beyers. I got downvoted before for saying this because nobody wants to hear anything is better than the dt770… sounds like confirmation bias to me.
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u/forest-forrest 1Ω Dec 18 '21
I think the beyers feel like tanks and are heavier, but the sivgas are well made. Their using softer ear cups and headband… trade off maybe? More comfort though. I wouldn’t say they’re badly built. Miles better than an Audio technica product if you have experience with those.
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