Beyerdynamic DT 1350 vs Beyerdynamic DT 880

Short answer: the Beyerdynamic DT 880. It ranks #18 of 165 over-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $159.95; the Beyerdynamic DT 1350 ranks #129, rated 2.9/5, and costs $1,150.11, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.

What the Beyerdynamic DT 1350 does well: 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. Watch for: A preference score of 58 in crinacle’s measurement places its tonal balance well away from the response most listeners prefer.

The Beyerdynamic DT 880 is the better-sounding choice. A preference score of 88 and a neutral tilt show a well balanced tuning, with bass from 60 to 200 Hz within 1 dB of target and upper mids within half a dB. The tradeoff: A 6 dB peak near 5.8 kHz can make hi-hats, snare and sibilant vocals sound sharp, and the treble from 6 to 10 kHz runs about 2 dB hot.

Buy the Beyerdynamic DT 880. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Beyerdynamic DT 1350 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.

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The Two Headphones In Full

Beyerdynamic DT 1350: $1,150.11 Amazon 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
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

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • AutoEQ results for the Beyerdynamic DT 1350 (crinacle measurement)

Beyerdynamic DT 880: $159.95 Amazon eBay

Pros: A preference score of 88 and a neutral tilt show a well balanced tuning, with bass from 60 to 200 Hz within 1 dB of target and upper mids within half a dB. The semi-open design offers a more spacious feel than a closed back. It has the same rating as the HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth and Sennheiser HD 505 while costing less than both.

Cons: A 6 dB peak near 5.8 kHz can make hi-hats, snare and sibilant vocals sound sharp, and the treble from 6 to 10 kHz runs about 2 dB hot. The low mids are lifted by about 2 dB and sub-bass is about 4 dB light under 60 Hz, giving a slightly boxy, bass-shy balance. The semi-open back leaks some sound and gives limited isolation.

Full Beyerdynamic DT 880 review and specifications →

Back	Semi-open
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	2.05 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Form Factor	Over-ear
Frequency Response	5Hz - 35kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	88 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ)
Sub-bass Extension	Falls 6 dB below target at 30 Hz (-6.2 dB at 30 Hz)
Tonal Tilt	+0.02 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.4 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	+7.4 dB	0.70
Peak	112 Hz	-3.4 dB	0.30
Peak	1,320 Hz	+2.1 dB	0.54
Peak	5,760 Hz	-6.1 dB	4.97
Peak	4,480 Hz	+3.9 dB	4.24
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-3.1 dB	0.70
Peak	480 Hz	+0.5 dB	2.40
Peak	234 Hz	-0.4 dB	2.41
Peak	940 Hz	-0.6 dB	4.04
Peak	2,939 Hz	-0.5 dB	4.92

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • AutoEQ results for the Beyerdynamic DT 880 (oratory1990 measurement)