Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO

[solderdude]

The Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO is the successor of the DT 240 PRO.

In depth review here:

DT 270 PRO

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It is a budget over-ear headphone in the PRO range and costs € 99.-. This includes a USB-C dongle (not measured).
The PRO part is the replaceable coiled cable (but thinner and more lightweight than those of the DT 770-990 range), replaceable velour pads and replaceable headband padding.
The DT 270 PRO is meant for monitoring purposes, for instance for usage in a budget home studio or when recording instruments at home.

Beyerdynamic is known/notorious for its treble peaks (affectionately called Mt Beyer ) and this model ... does NOT have that !
Works fine for monitoring and has a clear and detailed sound with a ton of bass.
Not suited for mixing unless one reduces the bass levels.

This headphone will appeal more to the younger generation (on the go). The headphone is sensitive enough to be driven directly from a phone (either using 3.5mm out or the supplied USB-C dongle), tablet, laptop or PC.
It has a deep and impressive bass that does not bleed into the mids. Well suited for low level listening and outdoor usage.
There is decent passive attenuation from outside noises.

Yes, the bass levels are above Harman levels (a horizontal line is 'audibly neutral') but it is only the impressive deeper bass notes.
When the low bass is lowered a bit using EQ the sound quality is surprisingly good.... providing one does not play it loud.
The max. SPL where it sounds great is limited.
People that like to play their music really loud should look elsewhere.
You can reach comfortable loud levels but anything above that will sound 'gritty/coarse' which is not recommended anyway.
The sound quality is very good at background to active listening levels though.

The inner diameter is just 50mm so not comfortable for people with larger ears as it becomes an 'on-earlobe' headphone where for others it is an over-ear headphone.
The 1.5m-3m coiled cable is a bit long for portable duties but works great for desktop usage or when one is further away from the source. Fortunately one can fit any 3.5mm TRS cable.
Talking about cables... the DT 270 PRO has another feature that is quite handy. You can insert the cable in the left or right cup (your choice) which comes in handy when the amp is on the left or right side.

I really like the sound quality of this new Beyerdynamic model and it sounds better than the sturdy but 'Mt Beyer' plagued DT770-990 range.
Comfort is lacking a bit for people with larger ears.

 

[roladyzator]

I'd be curious to listen to those as I do appreciate elevated bass when done nicely.

I'm happy to see a major company release a model in the this price range that's good sounding.

I have another made-in-China Beyer in the form of MMX 100 for work calls and they are OK, but there's some unwelcome sibilance, at least to my ears. And very strongly microphonic cable. Otherwise, not terrible.

 

[FTB]

Hi,

I saw your review yesterday and ordered one to try it. I am always in the goal to find something better than the k371 at a decent price (not over 300 or 400€ euros).
Price of this new Beyer is decent.

The FR looks good with no mids dip like the AKG. I'm a little worried about the bit high bass level but I'll wait and see !

Did you consider trying the Simgot EP5 ? Another closed budget headphone. To me mids/high were good with a bit more brillance and presence than the AKG, but there was a too high bass level. I didn't measure it as I don't have any measuring equipment.

 

[solderdude]

Would need to buy one and it appears to be an 'improved JT1'.
I would likely have to sell it afterwards as I hate to return stuff to sellers.

If someone in EU has one as a loaner I could measure/review it.

 

[FTB]

Hi,

I received and tried the Beyer DT270. The build quality is good for the price and my ears are tiny enough for being totally in the earcups. The cable is flexible and non microphonic . The included USB dongle is welcomed.

They are surely interesting headphones (better than average I'm mostly sure) but sill a bit too much bass :

I have the same feeling than the Simgot EP5 (I would not be surprised if they measure closely) : high-mids have more brilliance, punch and sparkle than the AKG K371 (with its dip at ~4 kHz) notably on cymbals and electric guitar BUT the upper bass (let's say at 100 Hz and more) are droning, resulting in masking the voices (notably male voice) and the true sub-bass (the AKG have these sub-bass).

I tested on this track among others :

With the Beyer I have to increase the volume to hear better Thom Yorke voice but... it doesn't work of course.
Well, the problem is really the too much upper bass masking other frequencies.

In comparison, the AKG "breathe wider" with this non feeling of too much bass.

It's a shame because the Beyer and the Simgot have good mids and highs, at the right level, but the bass is a no way for me. As usual, I'm looking for headphones that sound good without EQ (when I plug them into my keyboards there is no parametric EQ possible).

Despite its defaults, the AKG is good without EQ, the Beyer and Simgot need bass shelf.
Instead of trying to find better than the AKG, I'll buy a second pair of these as a spare, from now.

For people using EQ, both the Beyer DT270 and Simgot EP5 are good headphones with good build quality and comfort. The Simgot is well made too with its aluminum headband and pretty large earcups + we can find it for 80 €.

Would need to buy one and it appears to be an 'improved JT1'.
I would likely have to sell it afterwards as I hate to return stuff to sellers.

If someone in EU has one as a loaner I could measure/review it.

Ones of the measurements I trust the most are those from Unheardlab (it fits what I hear). The EP5 would be very improved from JT1...

 

[solderdude]

Yes, there is too much bass for me too.
It's why I modified it (looses 3dB bass) but for myself I use an extra (passive) filter which reduces it another 3dB and it sounds very good in that case.
The result of the modifcation + passive filter is shown below (a similar thing can be achieved with EQ but the modification is meant to use it without EQ.

 

[Alchemist_]

Yes, there is too much bass for me too.
It's why I modified it (looses 3dB bass) but for myself I use an extra (passive) filter which reduces it another 3dB and it sounds very good in that case.
The result of the modifcation + passive filter is shown below (a similar thing can be achieved with EQ but the modification is meant to use it without EQ.

How do you think the DT 270 PRO compares to the Shure 440A?

 

[Curupira]

Did Beyer just cannibalize their 77X/177X lines ? These looks much more compelling from all aspects but build quality.

 

[solderdude]

How do you think the DT 270 PRO compares to the Shure 440A?

With or without EQ.
Both will need EQ

 

[solderdude]

Did Beyer just cannibalize their 77X/177X lines ? These looks much more compelling from all aspects but build quality.

Comfort is very different and tonal balance without EQ as well.

 

[Alchemist_]

With or without EQ.
Both will need EQ

With and without an equalizer.
Overall, I think it's better quality.
A better buy.
With the Shure 440A, I just slightly lower the 9 kHz.

 

[JakeOnCam]

The Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO is the successor of the DT 240 PRO.

In depth review here:

DT 270 PRO

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It is a budget over-ear headphone in the PRO range and costs € 99.-. This includes a USB-C dongle (not measured).
The PRO part is the replaceable coiled cable (but thinner and more lightweight than those of the DT 770-990 range), replaceable velour pads and replaceable headband padding.
The DT 270 PRO is meant for monitoring purposes, for instance for usage in a budget home studio or when recording instruments at home.

Beyerdynamic is known/notorious for its treble peaks (affectionately called Mt Beyer ) and this model ... does NOT have that !
Works fine for monitoring and has a clear and detailed sound with a ton of bass.
Not suited for mixing unless one reduces the bass levels.

This headphone will appeal more to the younger generation (on the go). The headphone is sensitive enough to be driven directly from a phone (either using 3.5mm out or the supplied USB-C dongle), tablet, laptop or PC.
It has a deep and impressive bass that does not bleed into the mids. Well suited for low level listening and outdoor usage.
There is decent passive attenuation from outside noises.

Yes, the bass levels are above Harman levels (a horizontal line is 'audibly neutral') but it is only the impressive deeper bass notes.
When the low bass is lowered a bit using EQ the sound quality is surprisingly good.... providing one does not play it loud.
The max. SPL where it sounds great is limited.
People that like to play their music really loud should look elsewhere.
You can reach comfortable loud levels but anything above that will sound 'gritty/coarse' which is not recommended anyway.
The sound quality is very good at background to active listening levels though.

The inner diameter is just 50mm so not comfortable for people with larger ears as it becomes an 'on-earlobe' headphone where for others it is an over-ear headphone.
The 1.5m-3m coiled cable is a bit long for portable duties but works great for desktop usage or when one is further away from the source. Fortunately one can fit any 3.5mm TRS cable.
Talking about cables... the DT 270 PRO has another feature that is quite handy. You can insert the cable in the left or right cup (your choice) which comes in handy when the amp is on the left or right side.

I really like the sound quality of this new Beyerdynamic model and it sounds better than the sturdy but 'Mt Beyer' plagued DT770-990 range.
Comfort is lacking a bit for people with larger ears.

Would need to buy one and it appears to be an 'improved JT1'.
I would likely have to sell it afterwards as I hate to return stuff to sellers.

If someone in EU has one as a loaner I could measure/review it.

Will you ever measure and review the adam audio h200? They sound quite accurate to me and better than the dt270

 

[solderdude]

I could buy one directly from the manufacturer and after testing return it to them.
They have not reacted to requests for reviewing this model (which is not unusual).

At least there will be more room for the ears in the H200.

The DT 270 PRO needs EQ though (which headphone doesn't ?)

 

[solderdude]

Will you ever measure and review the adam audio h200? They sound quite accurate to me and better than the dt270

The HD815 is in my basket and when it fills to the free shipping amount it will probably come my way.

The H200 I may buy from Adam directly so I can return it without taxing distributors with loosing money.
So far Adam has not responded to my request for a review loaner.
This is not unusual though as I am not your typical broad coverage popular YT reviewer that only has raving reviews.

 

[JakeOnCam]

The HD815 is in my basket and when it fills to the free shipping amount it will probably come my way.

The H200 I may buy from Adam directly so I can return it without taxing distributors with loosing money.
So far Adam has not responded to my request for a review loaner.
This is not unusual though as I am not your typical broad coverage popular YT reviewer that only has raving reviews.

Would be good to see an honest review of the H200 that isnt sponsored. I own a pair and prefer them to every other closed back ive tried.

 

[Alchemist_]

Is this a fully enclosed design, am I mistaken?

There's a 3.5mm hole in each earcup, and the cord is inserted into one, leaving the other open?
Won't this cause an imbalance in the channels?

 

[solderdude]

That's the first thing that popped in my head when I saw this...

But...it won't because the drivers are in an enclosed compartment in the cups, fully sealed with only a small bass port on top.
That sealed assembly is in the housing which has the connnectors.
This also helps with passive attenuation (except for the port which is hidden under the yoke).

 

[solderdude]

the t.bone HD 815 review is posted.

HD 815

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Very easy to improve the sound quality of this cheap (€ 32.-) Thomann exclusive headphone.

Would be good to see an honest review of the H200 that isnt sponsored. I own a pair and prefer them to every other closed back ive tried.

Adam Audio H200 is next and close to the DT 270 PRO but with less 'air' and coarse treble but otherwise good tonality (and elevated low bass).
Going to see if I can get the treble up to a better level.

 

[solderdude]

The ADAM Audio H200 is a good alternative for the DT 270 PRO.
It is similar priced but has oval memory foam pads and comes with a plug-in for a DAW.

H200

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Below a comparison between the DT 270 PRO and H200

 

[FTB]

The ADAM Audio H200 is a good alternative for the DT 270 PRO.
It is similar priced but has oval memory foam pads and comes with a plug-in for a DAW.

H200

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Below a comparison between the DT 270 PRO and H200

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Interesting linearity from 200hz to 10khz for the the H200.
Did you feel the bass was too much below 100 hz ?