Beyerdynamic DT 880 vs Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Short answer: the Beyerdynamic DT 880. It ranks #23 of 216 over-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $159.95; the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R ranks #35, rated 4.2/5, and costs $159.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.

Why pick the Beyerdynamic DT 880: 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 catch: 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.

Why pick the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R: A preference score of 86 in crinacle’s measurement shows it tracks the Harman target closely, with a smoothness of 1.9 dB. Watch for: Only the overall score is available, so there is no band by band breakdown of where it deviates from target.

Buy the Beyerdynamic DT 880. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.

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The Two Headphones In Full

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

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Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R: $159.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: A preference score of 86 in crinacle’s measurement shows it tracks the Harman target closely, with a smoothness of 1.9 dB. The 32 ohm impedance and 96 dB sensitivity mean it runs fine from a phone or laptop, and 290 g is manageable for an open-back design. It shares its rating with the FiiO FT1 Pro at a lower price.

Cons: Only the overall score is available, so there is no band by band breakdown of where it deviates from target. The open back leaks sound and offers no isolation, and there is no built-in microphone, so it suits quiet listening and desk use rather than commuting or calls.

Full Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R review and specifications →

Released	2019 (7 years ago)
Back	Open
Built-in Microphone	No
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	1.90 dB standard deviation
Form Factor	Over-ear
Frequency Response	5Hz - 35kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	86 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	32 ohms
Sensitivity	96 dB SPL
Tonal Tilt	-0.30 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)
Weight	0.6 lbs (290 g)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -5.9 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	+16.5 dB	0.70
Peak	43 Hz	-14.1 dB	0.32
Peak	2,772 Hz	+2.4 dB	1.07
Peak	626 Hz	+2.7 dB	1.03
Peak	5,621 Hz	-6.0 dB	5.22
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-6.3 dB	0.70
Peak	4,679 Hz	+1.3 dB	6.00
Peak	23 Hz	-0.5 dB	4.16
Peak	30 Hz	+0.3 dB	2.29
Peak	6,882 Hz	+1.3 dB	5.99

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