Beyerdynamic DT 1350 vs Beyerdynamic DT 240

Short answer: the Beyerdynamic DT 1350, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #313 of 417 over-ear headphones by sound quality (rated 2.9/5) at $1,161.61 and is still sold new; the Beyerdynamic DT 240 ranks #364 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 417 over-ear headphones; for better sound, the Dan Clark Audio E3 ranks #1 at $2,299.

Why pick the Beyerdynamic DT 1350: This closed-back headphone weighs only 0.4 lbs (174 g) and keeps sound in and outside noise out, which suits monitoring in loud spaces. The tradeoff: A preference score of 58 in crinacle’s measurement places its tonal balance well away from the response most listeners prefer.

Why pick the Beyerdynamic DT 240: Bass is lifted about 3.9 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. The catch: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used.

Buy the Beyerdynamic DT 1350. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Beyerdynamic DT 240 is discontinued.

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The Two Headphones In Full

Beyerdynamic DT 1350: $1,161.61 Amazon $1,161.61 eBay

Pros: This closed-back headphone weighs only 174 g and keeps sound in and outside noise out, which suits monitoring in loud spaces. With 80 ohm impedance and a nominal 109 dB sensitivity it reaches useful volume from portable sources without a headphone amp.

Cons: A preference score of 58 in crinacle’s measurement places its tonal balance well away from the response most listeners prefer. The Focal Elegia rates higher and costs less.

Full Beyerdynamic DT 1350 review and specifications →

Released	Feb 2011 (15 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	3.50 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x dynamic
Form Factor	Over-ear
Frequency Response	5Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	58 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	80 ohms
Sensitivity	109 dB SPL (nominal)
Tonal Tilt	-0.78 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)
Weight	0.4 lbs (174 g)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	+1.1 dB	0.70
Peak	2,762 Hz	+6.9 dB	1.10
Peak	496 Hz	-4.5 dB	0.48
Peak	4,606 Hz	-7.2 dB	1.87
Peak	1,546 Hz	+5.4 dB	1.70
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-1.7 dB	0.70
Peak	98 Hz	-1.6 dB	1.90
Peak	7,672 Hz	+2.5 dB	2.60
Peak	5,822 Hz	-2.3 dB	6.00
Peak	174 Hz	+1.4 dB	3.45

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Beyerdynamic DT 240 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Bass is lifted about 3.9 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. Lower mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, keeping voices and guitars natural.

Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Presence sits about 4.9 dB low with a 9.5 dB dip near 5.1 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite. A Harman score of 50 places it in the lower part of the over-ear rankings.

Full Beyerdynamic DT 240 review and specifications →

Released	Sep 2017 (9 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	3.12 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Form Factor	Over-ear
Frequency Response	5Hz - 35kHz
Harman Preference Score	50 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	34 ohms
Sensitivity	99 dB/mW
Sub-bass Extension	Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+0.7 dB at 30 Hz)
Tonal Tilt	-1.60 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)
Weight	0.4 lbs (196 g)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -5.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	+0.4 dB	0.70
Peak	4,802 Hz	+6.2 dB	0.63
Peak	186 Hz	-6.1 dB	0.42
Peak	2,534 Hz	-3.5 dB	1.12
Peak	382 Hz	+4.4 dB	0.91
High shelf	10,000 Hz	+1.1 dB	0.70
Peak	43 Hz	-0.9 dB	2.12
Peak	81 Hz	+1.3 dB	2.24
Peak	106 Hz	-1.0 dB	3.77
Peak	5,013 Hz	+0.5 dB	5.16

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