Beyerdynamic DT 1350 On-Ear Closed-Back Studio Headphones

Comments about Beyerdynamic DT 1350 On-Ear Closed-Back Studio Headphones:

Excellent sound quality for the size. Feels a little tight because of the all metal construction but not uncomfortably so. The sound takes a little adjusting to but once adjusted it sounds quite good. The looks are very nice but prefer the lightness and comfort of the HD25-1 II instead.

Comments about Beyerdynamic DT 1350 On-Ear Closed-Back Studio Headphones:

I bought these for professional, portable use. Their initial appeal to purchase them was:
• The ear cups fold flat - very compactly into their own provided carry case. Nice touch.
• The dual headband folds for storage, and then expands for a secure fit on your head. This almost eliminates the chance they will fall off.
• Made mostly of metal parts, so they should handle the rigors of road-life.
• I had read many positive reviews on these phones.
I ultimately returned them because:
• Even after about 50 hours of break-in, they just did not get the vocal range right to my ears... and I own all sorts of high-quality headphones like Denon 7000 - Audeze - Sennheiser - AKG - Etymotic - etc.
• Although the deep bass was incredible - especially for this size of driver - the midrange was very compressed and lifeless. Listening to music on these is just not fun or engaging. They don't bring you closer to the performance like a good headphone should...
• For me, if a headphone can't get the vocal range correct, then none of the rest of aspects matter. It really starts with getting the midrange correct.
While these weren't right for me, if you just need a headphone that blocks out some background noise, can play extremely loud without distortion, provide really solid bass, and are lightweight & portable, then they might be right for you.

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I bought this based on reviews. My first choice was the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II but Jude from [@] and Tyll from Innerfidelity suggested that these are a little bit better. After I got these on my mail I immediately drove to my friend's house to compare his other headphones. I did a comparison without the "burn in theory" against the HD 25-1 II and beyerdynamic 990 premium 600 ohm. It was tested with Fiio e17 and Asus Essence ST soundcard on CD quality FLACS ranging from Earth Wind and Fire to Madonna's classics to all the way to LMFAO new album. It sounded great but I preferred the warmth of the HD 25-1 II. My friend told me that his HD 25-1 II did not sound like that when it came out of the box. And these did not compare to the beyers 990. The 990 had much better soundstage and you can hear the instruments more precisely. But then again it's an open headphone and much larger.A month later with a week's worth of burn in using using jlabaudio's website and I'm proud to say that I enjoy using these headphones by a big margin. I don't know if it was the burn in or maybe I just got used to its sound signature. I really can't tell the difference unless I compare these to a brand new dt1350.These are the few things I can say about these headphones:1. They are closed back. You will not get the soundstage nor the separation of instruments that you want in an open ear/air headphones.2. Portability. These are designed for travel. They have excellent isolation. Much much better than Beats Studio which I currently own also. They have little leakage so you can listen next to someone and never bother them.3. Sound Quality. Bass is strong/tight/punchy enough that can satisfy a basshead by adjusting the EQ setting but this is a neutral headphone for all around listening. This is ideal for real instruments such as classical, jazz, and 70s to early 90s music type. Not ideal for rock, EDM, and some pop music. If those are your type of music then I would recommend the HD 25-1 instead.4. Portable design. This is ideal for traveling and not for extensive use. It will start to get uncomfortable after a few hours. And you will get fatigue from listening on high volumes since it's closed back. You ears wont be able to breath. If you want comfort and in the privacy at your home then I would suggest open ear/air designs.5. Amping. These have an impedance of 80 ohms. These will benefit greatly from amping. If you're on a budget I would suggest looking at the Fiio amps for entry into the budget level. I use these with a Fiio e11 amp along with my phone or a portable mp3 player.I hope this was helpful. And sorry for you wallet.

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I use this mostly at home and at school, and the noise reduction is excellent. I listen to many styles of music, from dubstep to blues to classical, and these have been perfect for everything.

Listening to decent quality tracks, mostly MP3 320 or V0, I barely need any equalization. Very balanced and clean sound. Not quite something to head-bang and rock out to, but great for really getting into the music. Compared to similarly priced portable headphones, I'd say the bass isn't quite as pronounced or "booming," but it is very tight, controlled, and accurate. It wont' knock you over, but it will absolutely impress. As a huge Led Zeppelin fan, I'd say it puts you right in the recording studio or in the third row back from the stage.

High quality construction, and comes with a nice case.

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I work in a reasonable loud work space, and the isolation of these headphones is what I was after. They do a great job of keeping the background noise away so I can get my work done. They fit my head well, and are comfortable for periods of three or four hours at a time. The carrying case that comes in box with them, made it really easy to take on my last trip -just tossed them in my 'go bag' and had them at the ready for the whole flight. No real downsides that I've discovered yet…

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Looking for a portable headphone that can do double duty as a isolating and comfortable traveler as well as a quality home/office companion, please give the DT1350 a listen. I had been looking for this type of headphone capability for sometime as full size ones did not satisfy the first requirement IEMs did not satisfy the later.

I have previously been a Stax person and so have little tolerance for high-end harshness but also wanted a balanced presentation to properly present the low end. The Telsa technology looked promising and I initially tried the T50p. The midrange, especially the soprano range was so colored that it appeared the vocalist was performing behind a curtain. The bass and treble on the otherhand were excellent in extension and low distortion. I even tried a second pair and buring them in but to no significant change.

Then I heard about the DT1350 and gave it a try even though it was more expensive. From the first moment, it felt right. The midgrange was back without the loss of bass and treble extension. Its isolation is competitive with any noise-cancelling ones yet is comfortable to wear for several hours. The split headband keeps the headphones secure even when active or laying down. They are not finciky to place correctly and their ability to position in all axies make finding a comfortable fit very easy. While they do work when driven directly from an i-device, they get better driven from a headpone amp as they are quite reviealing of the source and amp. While they do not present the same open presetnation as one would get from a Stax or openbacked headphone, the image does extend beyond one's ears. Their fine isolation coupled with the telsa drivers allows you to easily immerse yourself into all the details of a performance. Highest recommendation!

Comments about Beyerdynamic DT 1350 On-Ear Closed-Back Studio Headphones:

As a former recording studio director my criteria for headphones was simple-they had to reproduce the sound accurately. These headphones do just that. If you're looking for headphones with a lot of bass or warm mid-range or bright treble "sizzle" you might want to look elsewhere. If you want to count the vibrations in the bass notes and hear a cymbal as a pure sound then go no further in this price range as you will not find better! I listened to many headphones before I chose the DT 1350. I also use them for travel. Although they are not "noise cancelling", they do isolate much of the ambient noise and you will not disturb your fellow travelers as no sound escapes to the outside. The earpads swivel so they take up less room in your carry-on and they come with a carrying case and all the plug adapters for airplanes. They are not inexpensive but in this case you get what you pay for.

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Best deal on headphones...period. One can only separate the cord from the earphone if one has more than 50 lbs to do the job. The phones/cord actually have a rating of 50 pound force. But how do they sound? Coming from a distinguished vinyl history, I had no idea bits and bites from an Ipod could reveal so much information. Scary good.
Use it from the computer and Ipod.

Comments about Beyerdynamic DT 1350 On-Ear Closed-Back Studio Headphones:

I previously owned a pair of the B&W 5P's. I reluctantly sold them; they didn't provide the range I was looking for. I say "reluctantly" because I loved the fit and finish. Some listeners are very happy with the P5's but they were too "laid back" for me sound-wise. The DT1350's serve up a very wide range indeed. Remarkable lows and crystal highs. A few analysts have pointed out a drop-off in the mid-treble, but I'm not sure it's all that audible (if at all). They sound great to me, even compared to my other cans (DT990's). The on-ear design takes some getting used to, but the isolation is quite good (a nice occasional alternative to the very open 990's). Microphonic noise (cord friction noise) is a bit troubling but it goes with the territory on phones like these. I'd recommend these to anyone who wants a portable alternative (particularly if you found the p5's to be too mellow).

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Comparing the DT-1350 to the Sennheiser HD-800 and Beyer DT-48E (2011 version), the DT-1350 has a very pronounced emphasis in the "AWWWWWW" region of the midrange, while the HD-800 has a mild emphasis in the "EHHHHHH" to "EEEEEEE" region, and the DT-48E a mild emphasis about halfway between those two. The headphone I have on hand that most closely matches the midrange sound of the DT-1350 is the Sennheiser PX-100-II (modified to remove the center of the foam cushions), and while the PX-100-II has less of the midrange emphasis than the DT-1350, the DT-1350 has greater clarity and high-end extension which is to be expected given its price range.

Bass with the DT-1350 is similar to the HD-800, but somewhat stronger in the 40 to 60 hz region. People who like "full strength" bass should like the DT-1350, since the bass is strong without being excessive or boomy. Bass detail is very good with the DT-1350, and is strong and clear down to 32 hz or lower.

The DT-1350's highs are smooth and comparable to the HD-800. One of the things I compared was part of Beethoven's 9th symphony, 4th movement (Solti/Chicago/1972) following the first vocal break where there are some triangle sounds that resolve very well on both headphones.

My overall conclusion is that the DT-1350 sounds more forward in the midrange around 400 hz or so compared to the HD-800 and DT-48E, yet has smooth and detailed bass and highs, and so will likely appeal to people who find headphones like the HD-800 too laid back and polite, or too bright in the upper midrange. One thing I especially like with the DT-1350 is how the bass has some of that "reach out and grab you" visceral impact, which few headphones can duplicate and still be fairly tight and detailed.

I can't comment on the design of the DT-1350 for studio or professional use, but the thin cord doesn't seem strong enough to withstand the kind of yanking and tugging that occur in those arenas. Comfort is good from the first moments, since the headband has a wide range of adjustment, the right amount of pressure to keep the headphone secure when moving around, and soft earpads that don't pinch the outer ear parts.

The 80-ohm impedance of the DT-1350 didn't seem to be a factor in my tests, since I got good volume and essentially the same frequency response whether playing from iPod, iPad, or headphone amp from the iPod "line out" dock connector.

In addition to the pop music tracks listed below, which I used mainly for detecting weaknesses or other problems with the sound, I played a wide variety of genres (Jazz, Diana Krall, Bill Evans Trio; Bach organ, Biggs; Beethoven 9th, Solti CSO; Chopin, Moravec; Reggae, Marley, Tosh; Country, Haggard, Yoakam; Verdi, Domingo; Sinatra and Bennett; Punk, Germs, Fear, Sid Vicious, Social Distortion; Medieval, Madrigali, Medieval Babes; Trance, Mylene Farmer, etc.)

The following are some of the music tracks I tested with, and the main features I listened for with those tracks:

Blues Project - Caress Me Baby (piercing guitar sound, handled well).
Cocteau Twins - Carolyn's Fingers (guitar string detail and quality, very good).
Commodores - Night Shift (bass detail, very good).
Germs - Forming (raw garage sound, excellent).
Lick The Tins - Can't Help Falling In Love (tin whistle, very clear and clean).
Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side (bass impact and detail, excellent).
REM - Radio Free Europe (drum impact, very good).
Rolling Stones - She's So Cold (bass impact and guitar sound, very good).
U2 - With Or Without You (bass slightly boomy; high-pitched instruments/sibilants handled well).
Van Morrison - Into The Mystic (bass, moderate).
Who - Bargain (voice trailing off: "best I ever had", good vocal harmonics).