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beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohms)

The original 80-ohm closed-back version for a fixed listening or recording desk.

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The decision

DT 770 PRO 80 ohms is a specific variant with a 3 m straight cable. It is worth considering when a closed-back headphone and a long desk cable suit the setup, with a separate microphone if needed. The 32-ohm, 250-ohm, PRO X and M models are different choices; their characteristics should not be transferred here.

Consider it when

  • A suitable headphone output and space to manage the long cable.
  • A user who wants separate headphones and microphone equipment.

Look again when

  • A requirement for wireless use or an integrated headset microphone.
  • Choosing an output device using impedance alone as the deciding rule.

The checks that can change your choice

Confirm the 80-ohm label

Match both the original DT 770 PRO name and the impedance version. Check the actual output for sufficient comfortable level; impedance does not establish sensitivity, maximum volume or sound quality on its own.

Manage the 3 m straight cable

Leave enough slack for movement without looping excess cable where the chair can catch it. The 6.35 mm adapter changes connector size for a suitable output; it does not supply amplification or microphone functionality.

Published specifications

Closed-back wired headphones; 80-ohm impedance; 3 m straight cable; 3.5 mm plug with 6.35 mm adapter.

Brandbeyerdynamic
Exact modelDT 770 PRO (80 ohms)
TypeClosed-back wired headphones
Connection3.5 mm plug / 6.35 mm adapter
Impedance80 ohms
Cable3 m straight cable
MicrophoneSeparate microphone needed for voice chat
Before connectingUse a suitable headphone output; impedance alone does not establish listening volume.

Original DT 770 PRO 80-ohm version, not the 32-ohm, 250-ohm, PRO X or DT 770 M. Voice chat needs a separate microphone. Connect to a suitable headphone output; impedance alone does not establish available listening volume.

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Compare the choice, not just the name

Sennheiser HD 560S vs DT 770 PRO 80 ohm: open or closed for your room?Compare the exact wired HD 560S and 80-ohm DT 770 PRO by acoustic design, room sharing, cable arrangement and microphone needs.Read the comparison ↗

A different choice worth checking

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xATH-M40x is an analog headphone choice, not a complete gaming headset. It makes sense when you want separate listening and voice equipment, or do not need a microphone at all. Judge comfort and available volume with your actual source; the 35-ohm impedance number alone does not rank sound quality or prove every computer output is sufficient.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗Sennheiser HD 560SHD 560S is a deliberate listening choice rather than an all-in-one headset. The open-back design makes the surrounding room part of the decision: consider nearby people and background noise before selecting it for a shared desk. Its 120-ohm impedance is not a sound-quality score or enough information to prescribe an amplifier by itself.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗

These alternatives address related choices. Recheck their platform, connections and fit before treating one as a replacement.

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