Which one is better

[rowdyjosh02]

So a while ago my Sennheiser headset decided it wanted to kinda die on me but i wanted to get better headphones anyway. now im conflicted between, Beyerdynamic DT990 80 ohms (open back) or Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250 ohm (closed Back) they are both the same price so im just not sure which one would suite for me, i watch movies mainly and listen to music but i also want a headset that will be good in gaming like tarkov and such because i do play games. 

 

much help would be appreciated.

[Semper]

Open back and closed back is entirely subjective, and is going to be the most significant factor here. I'm currently running a pair of open back cans for universal use, but I do prefer closed back for gaming. It's taken a lot of trial-and-error to get my EQ to the point where I feel I have the situational awareness I did with my old set for competitive shooters.

For general listening, movies, music, youtube, etc, i've been very happy with my open back's. They're easy to wear for long periods of time and they produce a much less fatiguing experience.

[Tigerleon]

1 hour ago, rowdyjosh02 said:

So a while ago my Sennheiser headset decided it wanted to kinda die on me but i wanted to get better headphones anyway. now im conflicted between, Beyerdynamic DT990 80 ohms (open back) or Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250 ohm (closed Back) they are both the same price so im just not sure which one would suite for me, i watch movies mainly and listen to music but i also want a headset that will be good in gaming like tarkov and such because i do play games. 

 

much help would be appreciated.

Open back imho are the best for gaming, especially games like tarkov since you want that openess. Again as semper said, it is subjective but the enclosed sound of closed back doesn't fit me for gaming. The DT 990 pros require pretty hefty amp so if you have an amp or an interface of some sort you're good. If you don't. You should look into less power hungry cans. Such as the X2HR's which I use daily after replacing my 990 pros. I have a little review down below comparing those if you're interested.

[dizmo]

Neither. As has already been stated, it's subjective.

Personally I'd go closed back, but that's because I'm not a huge fan of open back headphones.

Also check to make sure your device can drive 250 ohm headphones. That's quite a load.

[CTR640]

So you need a mic too?

 

What is your budget?

[tracekira]

12 hours ago, rowdyjosh02 said:

So a while ago my Sennheiser headset decided it wanted to kinda die on me but i wanted to get better headphones anyway. now im conflicted between, Beyerdynamic DT990 80 ohms (open back) or Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250 ohm (closed Back) they are both the same price so im just not sure which one would suite for me, i watch movies mainly and listen to music but i also want a headset that will be good in gaming like tarkov and such because i do play games. 

 

much help would be appreciated.

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[Psittac]

Another thought is the dt880, it's kind of in between but only comes in 32/250/600ohm so no 80.  I have the 600ohm but it's running off a stereo amp to play properly but I do love them.  I've heard the dt770 80ohm which is what sold me on the sound signature and lead me to the 880-600

 

*IMO a 250ohm Beyer should have an amp.  I say this because the HD6xx is 300ohm 103db sensitivity and that prefers an amp.  The 250ohm beyer is 96db so it would probably prefer an amp

[rowdyjosh02]

8 hours ago, CTR640 said:

So you need a mic too?

 

What is your budget?

no i have a Samson C10u so no im good on a mic, and my budget is at maximun $250AUD with the two beyerdynamics being 240

58 minutes ago, Psittac said:

Another thought is the dt880, it's kind of in between but only comes in 32/250/600ohm so no 80.  I have the 600ohm but it's running off a stereo amp to play properly but I do love them.  I've heard the dt770 80ohm which is what sold me on the sound signature and lead me to the 880-600

 

*IMO a 250ohm Beyer should have an amp.  I say this because the HD6xx is 300ohm 103db sensitivity and that prefers an amp.  The 250ohm beyer is 96db so it would probably prefer an amp

The dt880 are way more expensive in my country