The Beyerdynamic DT 880 2003 Edition ranks #125 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Beyerdynamic
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#125 Beyerdynamic DT 880 2003 Edition Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 80 with a 2.03 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. Upper treble lifts about 3.6 dB for extra air and sparkle.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A 4.6 dB peak near 5.6 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp. Sub-bass is 7.1 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble.
| Released | 2003 (23 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.03 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 80 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 38 Hz (-7.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.60 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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 | +6.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,262 Hz | -4.5 dB | 2.91 |
| Peak | 179 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.57 |
| Peak | 484 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.08 |
| Peak | 3,346 Hz | +2.8 dB | 4.21 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,052 Hz | +3.5 dB | 1.93 |
| Peak | 1,944 Hz | +1.1 dB | 2.29 |
| Peak | 415 Hz | +0.0 dB | 2.89 |
| Peak | 2,671 Hz | -0.9 dB | 4.77 |
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