The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X are studio headphones from the manufacturer's PRO X series. Unlike their sibling, the open-back Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X, these closed-back headphones are best suited for recording and monitoring rather than mixing and mastering, given their ability to reduce bleed and isolate you from some background noise. Headphones in this lineup have STELLAR.45 drivers, which help them reach high volumes without impacting sound quality or adding distortion. If you mix from a home studio, you'll appreciate their low impedance, which lets you use them on most devices, like a smartphone or laptop, without an amp. Like most Beyerdynamic headphones, you can expect a bright and analytical sound from them, though some users may find them too piercing for everyday listening.
Our Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X are good for neutral sound. While lacking in rumbly low-bass, they sound bright and analytical, with vocals and lead instruments that are present and clear, if not a little veiled and thin. Their over-emphasized treble range makes sibilants like S and T sound piercing, though. This sound profile can be fatiguing, but you may still enjoy it as it can help emphasize imperfections in mixes. On the plus side, their cushy ear pads are a welcome treat for long listening sessions, and their low impedance means you don't need an amp to drive them.
- Well built and comfortable.
- Consistent audio delivery.
- Some users may find the sound profile fatiguing for long listening sessions.
The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X aren't recommended for commuting and travel. They have disappointing noise isolation performance and won't block out conversations from commuters or the loud hum of a plane engine. Their wired-only connection also means you risk the chance of having them get caught on something while moving around, which could damage the headphones.
- Well built and comfortable.
- Disappointing passive noise isolation.
- No controls.
The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X aren't meant for sports and fitness. Their wired-only design means they can get snagged on gym equipment, and while their over-ear fit is stable enough to stay on during moderate exercise, they'll fall off during intense movement.
- Disappointing passive noise isolation.
The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X are inadequate for the office. Their plush headband and ear pads are comfortable enough for long shifts, but they won't do much to isolate you from chatty coworkers. They're also wired-only, so if your job involves moving around, the cable could snag on something.
- Well built and comfortable.
- Disappointing passive noise isolation.
- No controls.
The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X are wired-only headphones, and you can't use them for wireless gaming.
The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X are mediocre for wired gaming. Their wired connection saves you from lag issues, but they don't have a mic and leak audio at high volumes. Their sound profile also lacks bass, which can lessen the immersiveness of sound effects. Dialogue sounds present, although higher-pitched voices and sibilants are veiled. Fortunately, they're well-padded and comfortable enough to wear for long gaming sessions.
- Consistent audio delivery.
- No controls.
The Beyerdynamic DT700 PRO X don't have a mic, and you can't use them for phone calls unless you have a separate mic.
Changelog
- Updated Jun 12, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.6 , which updates how we measure latency. We've updated and renamed the following test groups: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). We've also added new codec latency measurements and provided an audio sample of recorded latency.
- Updated Jul 23, 2024: The Sennheiser HD 620S have been mentioned in the Stability and Sound Profile sections for comparison.
- Updated Mar 01, 2024: The text has been edited to add a note about comparing the Case to the one that comes with the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Generation).
- Updated Mar 01, 2023: Review published.
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The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X come in one color variant: 'Black'. You can see our unit's label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the discussions.
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The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X are the closed-back sibling of Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X, which are open-backs designed for mixing and mastering. They won't produce as immersive of a soundstage due to their design, but if you're looking to record and monitor tracks, their enclosure helps block out background noise and reduce the risk of audio bleed. They also have more low-bass than the 900 PRO X but are also more piercing in the high-ends, which may be painful to listen to for long recording sessions. One recurring theme of Beyerdynamic's headphones is their high clamping force, which can become uncomfortable over time, depending on your head shape.
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The Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X deliver much more consistent sound between wears than the Sennheiser HD 620S. Their mostly metal build and extra cable feel more premium. The Sennheiser are slightly more comfortable to wear, but the bass delivery is negatively affected by wearing glasses. If you want a darker treble response, the Sennheiser don't boost treble as much as the Beyerdynamic.
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO are more neutral-sounding headphones than the Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X. The 700 PRO have a more neutral mid to treble range. As a result, vocals and lead instruments sound full, present, and detailed. However, sibilants still sound bright and piercing on both headphones. Fortunately, these closed-back headphones have the same manufacturing quality and comfortable build.
While the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X are open-back headphones and the Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X are closed-back, they have similar sound profiles with slight differences due to design and function. You'll prefer the closed-back 700 PRO X for recording and monitoring as you get a deeper bass extension and more detail in the higher range. However, sibilants can be piercing and uncomfortable to listen to for a long time. The 900 PRO X, on the other hand, are built for critical listening and mixing. Their open-back design lets you mix channels more accurately thanks to their immersive soundstage, but you lose more low-bass. Additionally, both headphones have a sharp dip around 4kHz, which removes some detail from vocals and lead instruments.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X are both closed-back audiophile headphones. The Audio-Technica have a less piercing treble range and they're often a bit cheaper. However, the 700 PRO X have slightly better passive noise isolation performance, with a sleeker metal frame, and are just a bit more stable on-head.
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