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Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO Headphones Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Review updated Nov 22, 2018 at 10:43 am
Latest change: Writing modified Mar 01, 2023 at 09:59 am
Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO Picture
7.9
Neutral Sound
4.8
Commute/Travel
5.5
Sports/Fitness
5.4
Office
4.3
Wireless Gaming
6.3
Wired Gaming
2.1
Phone Calls

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are great closed-back critical listening headphones with a good and balanced sound. They are well-built and offer great comfort if you like a tight fit. They are more versatile than similar open-back models like the DT 1990 PRO and DT 990 PRO because they will isolate more noise and leak less. However, they are bulky, and the provided case is quite big, meaning they won’t be very portable. On the upside, they have a detachable cable that the lower-end Beyerdynamic models don’t have.

Our Verdict

7.9 Neutral Sound

Great neutral listening headphones. They have a good sound reproduction that is detailed and powerful. Their soundstage is a bit more closed than the open-back models like the DT 1990 PRO or DT 990 PRO. They tend to deliver a bit more bass and sound less sibilant. However, their bass is prone to inconsistencies and the shape and size of your head, or if you wear glasses, might change your listening experience.

Pros
  • Sturdy, durable build quality.
  • Great audio reproduction.
Cons
  • Tight on the head.
  • Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
4.8 Commute/Travel

Below-average for commuting. The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are bulky headphones that are not very portable, and they don’t isolate a lot of noise. They are a better pick than the open-back DT 1990 PRO but won’t beat out ANC wireless headphones. However, if the sound quality is the most important thing to you, then the DT 1770 have a great audio reproduction.

Pros
  • Sturdy, durable build quality.
  • Great audio reproduction.
Cons
  • Tight on the head.
  • Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
5.5 Sports/Fitness

Below-average for sports. Even if they are tight and fairly stable on the head, they won’t be ideal for sports because of their bulky design. They also have a cable that might get in your way during running or exercising at the gym, and do not provide any controls.

Pros
  • Sturdy, durable build quality.
  • Great audio reproduction.
Cons
  • Tight on the head.
  • Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
5.4 Office

Mediocre for office use. They won’t leak too much if you don’t blast your music and they should be comfortable enough for long listening sessions, with small breaks here and there. They won’t be portable, so you might want to leave them at your desk at all times, but on the upside, you’ll never have to recharge them since they are wired headphones.

Pros
  • Sturdy, durable build quality.
  • Great audio reproduction.
Cons
  • Tight on the head.
  • Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
4.3 Wireless Gaming

Sub-par for gaming. The Beyerdynamic 1770 PRO have great sound reproduction and don’t have latency thanks to the wired connection. However, they do not have a microphone so if you’re looking for a headset to game online with friends and don’t have a stand-alone mic; these won’t be the ideal choice.

6.3 Wired Gaming

Pros
  • Sturdy, durable build quality.
  • Great audio reproduction.
Cons
  • Tight on the head.
  • Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
2.1 Phone Calls
  • 7.9 Neutral Sound
  • 4.8 Commute/Travel
  • 5.5 Sports/Fitness
  • 5.4 Office
  • 4.3 Wireless Gaming
  • 6.3 Wired Gaming
  • 2.1 Phone Calls
  1. Updated Mar 01, 2023: We've included a comparison to the Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X in the Case box.
  2. Updated Nov 11, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
  3. Updated Mar 24, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
  4. Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
  5. Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
  6. Updated Apr 10, 2019: We've slightly adjusted the case score to better reflect its durability when compared to other similar cases.
  7. Updated Nov 22, 2018: Review published.
  8. Updated Nov 20, 2018: Early access published.

Compared To Other Headphones

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are well-built critical listening headphones. They are quite comfortable but might be too tight for some right out of the box. Their closed-back design helps deliver more bass than the open-back DT 1990 PRO, but more prone to inconsistencies. They look and feel premium, but their sound quality isn’t very different than the lower-end DT 770, and the DT 1770 are significantly more expensive, and the investment might not be worth it. See our recommendations for the best audiophile headphones, the best closed-back headphones, and the best headphones for studio use.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better-built headphones than the Beyerdynamic DT 770 model thanks to their detachable cable, but overall, for the price difference, the DT 770 offer better value. Both sound signatures of these headphones are very similar, and their design is basically the same. You do get a big hard case and an extra straight detachable cable with the DT 1770, but that’s about it.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO

Both Beyerdynamic models are great headphones for neutral sound, but are designed with different environments in mind. For live monitoring or mixing, the DT 1770 don’t leak as much as the DT 1990, thanks to their closed-back design, and they can block a portion of background noise so that you can focus on your audio. If you’re looking for headphones to listen to your favorite music at home, in a quiet environment, then the open-back Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO will give you better soundstage and a more speaker-like experience.

Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X

Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X offer better value for their price than the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO. While the 1770 PRO are better built, they're only slightly more neutral-sounding than the 700 PRO X. While both of these headphones are closed back, the 700 PRO X leaks less audio at high volumes.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better-built critical listening headphones than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, but they come at a much steeper price. The sound quality is about the same, but the Audio-Technica have less sound consistency issues than the Beyerdynamic. On the other hand, the padding of the Beyerdynamic headphones is softer and feels more comfortable, but they are tighter on the head than the Audio-Technica. The Beyerdynamic also isolate passively a bit more, but they leak more than the Audio-Technica. The more low-profile design of the Audio-Technica might be better for outdoor use.

Focal Elegia

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better headphones than the Focal Elegia. They might not feel as comfortable as the Focal because of their tighter fit, but they have great audio reproduction to reproduce tracks accurately. However, the Focal are slightly better-built headphones but are also bulkier. Overall, the Beyerdynamics have better sound, are more versatile, and will still last you years.

Shure SRH 440

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better headphones than the Shure SRH440 thanks to better build quality and better and more consistent bass delivery. However, they are way more expensive, and the Shure are very comfortable headphones that offer great value for their price tag. They are all plastic, but if you’re looking for budget critical listening headphones, the Shure are a great pick for sound quality. On the other hand, the metallic frame of the Beyerdynamic feels more high-end, and they isolate a bit more noise than the Shure.

Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better headphones for neutral listening than the Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless if you don't mind a wired design. The DT 1770 have a better range of motion in the ear cups which helps them fit more securely than the Amiron. While both headphones reproduce audio rather inconsistently across different users, the more stable fit of the DT 1770 helps them sound slightly more consistent. Their wired design is less convenient, though, and they don't come with an in-line microphone.

Focal Stellia

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better closed-back critical listening headphones for most people than the Focal Stellia. Their treble response is less veiled, and their bass response is slightly more balanced. The Beyerdynamic also come with additional ear cups and come with a longer, coiled audio cable. The Focal do have a more premium look and feel, though, and come with a better carrying case. The Focal are worth considering if you prefer their more premium design, but the Beyerdynamic provide better value overall.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Type Over-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless No
Transducer Dynamic

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are basically the closed-back version of the DT 1990 PRO and a more high-end pair of headphones than the DT 770. They have a very similar style with black velvet-like fabric instead of a grey one and also come with leather pads if you prefer that style and comfort. They have big circular ear cups with a thick metal frame which gives it a sturdy look but are low-profile enough to wear outside.

7.5
Design
Comfort
Weight 0.9 lbs
Clamping Force
1.3 lbs

They are very comfortable headphones, but compared to the Focal Elegia, they are a bit tight on the head for some people. They have great padding and come with two options of pads, velvet, and leather, and the cups are big enough to fit most ears. Unfortunately, they might take some time to loosen up, as they are not as comfortable right out of the box like the DT 880.

0
Design
Controls
OS Compatibility
No Controls
Ease Of Use No Controls
Feedback No Controls
Call/Music Control No
Volume Control No
Microphone Control No
Channel Mixing
No
Noise Cancelling Control No
Talk-Through
No
Additional Controls No

The Beyerdynamic 1770 PRO are simple wired headphones that do not have any controls on the ear cups or an in-line remote.

6.1
Design
Breathability
Avg.Temp.Difference 6.8 °C

These closed-back headphones don’t have much airflow compared to the open-back DT 1990, but they are still decently breathable. They won’t be a great option for physical activities as they might make you sweat more while wearing them and the ear pads you use might have a different result in breathability. We measured the DT 1770 with the velvet pads.

5.8
Design
Portability
L 6.7" (17.0 cm)
W 5.5" (14.0 cm)
H 3.7" (9.4 cm)
Volume 136.00 in³ (2,228.63 cm³)
Transmitter Required No

Like most Beyerdynamic headphones, the DT 1770 PRO are not very portable. They have a bulky build that doesn’t collapse into a more portable format. They also don’t have cups that can swivel to lay flat. You will need to use a bag or the provided hard case to bring them on-the-go with you.

7.0
Design
Case
Type Hard case
L 9.7" (24.6 cm)
W 8.1" (20.6 cm)
H 5.1" (13.0 cm)
Volume 401.00 in³ (6,571.19 cm³)

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO come with a big hard case which is very similar to the DT 1990 PRO’s case. It will protect the headphones from scratches, drops, and water exposure. However, the case is quite big and won’t fit everywhere, making it a bit harder to carry it around. If you're looking for a more compact storage solution, the Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X come with a nylon pouch that's easier to store but doesn't offer the same level of protection.

8.5
Design
Build Quality

The 1770 PRO are no exception to the well-built lineup of Beyerdynamic. They have a very premium build and feel high-end. These headphones also have detachable and replaceable cable and ear pads, unlike the DT 770 PRO. The cups are dense, and the headband frame is metal, which gives the headphones a solid build quality that shouldn’t be too damaged if dropped accidentally.

7.0
Design
Stability

These headphones are tighter on the head than average, which makes them stable, but they might be too bulky to exercise with. They won’t fall off your head during listening sessions, but like most critical listening headphones, they aren’t a great pick for sports and to wear at the gym.

Design
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Design
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Design
In The Box

  • Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO Headphones
  • 1/8" to 1/4" adapter
  • Audio cables (x2)
  • Manual
  • Carrying case
  • Additional ear cup pads

Sound
Sound
Sound Profile
Bass Amount
-0.73 dB
Treble Amount
-2.05 dB
5.6
Sound
Frequency Response Consistency
Avg. Std. Deviation
1.16 dB

The frequency response consistency is sub-par. In the bass range, the delivery across our 5 human subjects showed more than 12dB of variation at 20Hz, and about 6dB of variation at 100Hz. This is quite significant and noticeable. So depending on the shape and size of your head and whether you wear glasses, you may experience a drop in bass. The treble range delivery, however, is decently consistent across multiple re-seats, especially below 10KHz.

Sound
Raw Frequency Response
8.7
Sound
Bass Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.8 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
11.72 Hz
Low-Bass
-2.57 dB
Mid-Bass
-0.47 dB
High-Bass
-0.9 dB

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro have a great bass. LFE (low-frequency extension) is at 10Hz, which is excellent. Low-bass, responsible for the thump and rumble common to bass heavy music and sound effects is quite well-balanced. Mid-bass responsible for the body of bass guitars and the punch of kick drums is also well-balanced and within 1dB of our target. High-bass, responsible for warmth, is within 0.3dB of our neutral target. However, their bass delivery varies significantly across users, and is sensitive to the quality of fit, seal, and whether you wear glasses. The response here represents the average bass response and your experience may vary.

9.1
Sound
Mid Accuracy
Std. Err.
1.23 dB
Low-Mid
-0.44 dB
Mid-Mid
0.09 dB
High-Mid
-0.82 dB

The mid-range is great. The response is even and flat, suggesting a clear and well-balanced reproduction of vocals and lead instruments. The subtle 2dB tilt favoring lowering frequencies won't be audible to most people.

7.4
Sound
Treble Accuracy
Std. Err.
3.85 dB
Low-Treble
-3.85 dB
Mid-Treble
1.26 dB
High-Treble
-10.62 dB

The treble performance of the DT 1770 PRO is very good. Low-treble is even but has a small dip around 4KHz. Mid-treble, although a little overemphasized, is also even and well-balanced and doesn't measure as sharp on S and T sounds (sibilant) as the other headphones in the Beyerdynamic lineup.

7.0
Sound
Peaks/Dips
Peaks
2.06 dB
Dips
1.26 dB
8.6
Sound
Imaging
Weighted Group Delay
0.34
Weighted Phase Mismatch
5.01
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
0.34
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
1.89

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO have great imaging. Weighted group delay is at 0.34, which is good. The GD graph also shows that the group delay response is almost entirely below the audibility threshold. This results in a tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction. Additionally, the L/R drivers of our test unit were exceptionally well-matched in frequency, amplitude, and phase response, ensuring accurate placement and localization of objects (voices, instruments, video game effects) in the stereo field.

5.5
Sound
Passive Soundstage
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
4.77 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)
4.59 dB
PRTF Distance
9.58 dB
Openness
4.4
Acoustic Space Excitation
4.3

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO have a sub-par soundstage. The PRTF graph shows a good amount of pinna activation, but the accuracy is quite low, especially around 5KHz. There is not a notch present in the 10KHz region either. This suggests a decently large soundstage that may be perceived as unnatural and located inside the listener's head.

0
Sound
Virtual Soundstage
Head Modeling
No
Speaker Modeling
No
Room Ambience
No
Head Tracking
No
Virtual Surround
No App
7.6
Sound
Weighted Harmonic Distortion
WHD @ 90
0.258
WHD @ 100
0.145
Sound
Test Settings
Firmware
No Firmware
Power
Passive
Connection
Wired
Codec
PCM, 24-bit, 48kHz
EQ
No EQ
ANC
No ANC
Tip/Pad
Default
Microphone
No Microphone
Isolation
5.0
Isolation
Noise Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
-14.05 dB
Noise Cancelling No
Bass
0.56 dB
Mid
-12.22 dB
Treble
-31.66 dB

The DT 1770 Pro have a mediocre isolation. These closed-back headphones do not have active noise cancellation and therefore do not isolate in the bass range. This means they will let in all the rumble of airplane and bus engines. In the mid-range, important for blocking out speech, they achieved about 12dB of isolation, which is above-average. In the treble range, occupied by sharp sounds like S and Ts and air conditioning systems, they reduce outside noise by 32dB, which is good.

6.2
Isolation
Leakage
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
43.81 dB

The leakage performance is mediocre. The significant portion of their leakage is spread between 500Hz and 4KHz, which is a relatively broad range. However, the overall level of the leakage is not very loud. With the music at 100dB SPL, the leakage at 1 foot away, averages at 44dB SPL and peaks at 55dB SPL, which is just above the noise floor of most offices.

Microphone
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
No
In-Line
No
Boom
No
Detachable Boom
No
Mic No
0
Microphone
Recording Quality
Recorded Speech
N/A
LFE
N/A
FR Std. Dev.
N/A
HFE
N/A
Weighted THD
N/A
Gain
N/A

These headphones do not have a microphone so the recording quality has not been tested.

0
Microphone
Noise Handling
SpNR
N/A
Noise Gate
No
Speech + Pink Noise Handling
N/A
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample N/A
Speech + Subway Noise Handling
N/A
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample N/A

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO do not have a microphone so the noise handling has not been tested.

Active Features
0
Active Features
Battery
Battery Type
No Battery
Continuous Battery Life
N/A
Additional Charges
N/A
Total Battery Life
N/A
Charge Time
N/A
Power-Saving Feature
No
Audio While Charging
No
Passive Playback
Passive Headphone
Charging Port None

They do not have a battery.

0
Active Features
App Support
App Name No App
iOS No
Android No
macOS No
Windows No
Equalizer
No
ANC Control
No
Mic Control No
Room Effects
No
Playback Control
No
Button Mapping No
Surround Support
No

They do not have a compatible app.

Connectivity
0
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
No Bluetooth
Multi-Device Pairing
No
NFC Pairing
No
Line Of Sight Range
N/A
PC Latency (SBC)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX HD)
N/A
PC Latency (aptX-LL)
N/A
iOS Latency
N/A
Android Latency
N/A

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are wired headphones that don't support Bluetooth. If you're looking for Bluetooth headphones from the same brand, check out the Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless.

0
Connectivity
Non-Bluetooth Wireless
Non-BT Line Of Sight Range
N/A
Non-BT Latency
N/A

These wired headphones don't have a non-Bluetooth wireless connection.

9.5
Connectivity
Wired
Analog Audio
Yes
USB Audio
No
Detachable Yes
Length 10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Connection
1/8" TRS
Analog/USB Audio Latency
0 ms

The DT 1770 PRO are simple wired headphones. They use a 1/8” connector so they don't have microphone support, but do do but come with a 1/4" adapter as well. Their wired connection also provides a lag-free experience which makes them suitable for watching videos and gaming.

Connectivity
PC Compatibility
Analog
Audio Only
Wired USB
No
Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
PlayStation Compatibility
PS4 Analog
Audio Only
PS4 Wired USB
No
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
PS5 Analog
Audio Only
PS5 Wired USB
No
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
No
Connectivity
Xbox Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
Audio Only
Xbox One Wired USB
No
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
No
Xbox Series X|S Analog
Audio Only
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
No
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
No

You can get audio from your Xbox One by plugging the DT 1770 Pro into your console's controller, but there's no mic.

0
Connectivity
Base/Dock
Type
No Base/Dock
USB Input
No
Line In
No
Line Out
No
Optical Input
No
RCA Input
No
Dock Charging
No
Power Supply
No Base/Dock

There is no charging dock or base for these headphones. For good headphones with a dock, check out the SteelSeries Arctis 7.