The Beyerdynamic DT 860 ranks #309 out of 417 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Beyerdynamic
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#309 Beyerdynamic DT 860 Discontinued eBay
Pros: It weighs 340 g.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A Harman score of 59 places it in the lower part of the over-ear rankings.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.28 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 35kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 59 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW (500 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.88 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (340 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.1 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 | +6.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,028 Hz | -9.4 dB | 3.57 |
| Peak | 4,692 Hz | +4.8 dB | 4.00 |
| Peak | 8,632 Hz | -2.8 dB | 3.60 |
| Peak | 194 Hz | -0.9 dB | 2.04 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 497 Hz | +0.7 dB | 1.82 |
| Peak | 3,711 Hz | -1.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 1,036 Hz | -0.3 dB | 2.48 |
| Peak | 4,316 Hz | +1.0 dB | 6.00 |
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